Limited Lifetime Warranty
This Security Chimneys International, Ltd. (SCIL) Limited Lifetime Warranty warrants your residential vent and/or chimney system to be free from
defects in material and workmanship at the time of manufacture. This Limited Lifetime Warranty includes all components and fittings, except
termination caps and Secure Black SW single wall black stove pipe. After installation, if covered components manufactured by SCIL are found
to be defective in materials or workmanship during the Limited Lifetime Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original
installation, SCIL will, at its option, replace the covered components. SCIL reserves the right to replace covered components with an equivalent
product and the replacement must be carried out in accordance with SCILs recommendations. If replacement is not commercially practical,
SCIL will, at its option, refund the purchase price or wholesale price of the SCIL product, whichever is applicable. THERE ARE EXCLUSIONS AND
LIMITATIONS to this Limited Lifetime Warranty as described herein.
COVERAGE COMMENCEMENT DATE
Warranty coverage begins on the date of installation. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy
of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the Product by an independent SCIL dealer/distributor, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall
commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from SCIL, regardless of the installation or occupancy date.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
This Limited Lifetime Warranty applies only if the Product is installed in the United States or Canada and only if used for the application for which
it was designed and intended. The Product must be maintained in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying the Product and in
compliance with all applicable installation and building codes and good trade practices.
This warranty is transferable. The Product must be purchased through a listed supplier of SCIL and proof of purchase must be provided. SCIL will be
responsible for the replacement of the residential vent and/or chimney system considered to be defective for the following periods:
Termination Caps & Secure Black SW Stove Pipe – Replacement at no charge for 5 years from the date of installation, excluding labor
Components and fittings (excludes termination caps and Secure Black SW) –
Year 1-15 – Replacement of all components and fittings (a labor allowance may apply to a maximum of 300 $ * certain conditions apply).
Year 16 – Replacement at 50% off of the prevailing list price in effect at the time of replacement (No labor allowance applies).
*Labor Allowance Conditions: Any Warranty replacement work must be performed by a Professional Installer.
SCIL will not be responsible for: (a) damages caused by normal wear and tear, corrosion from salt air, accident, riot, fire, flood or acts of God;
(b) damages caused by abuse, negligence, misuse, or unauthorized alteration or repair of the Product affecting its stability or performance. (The
Product must be subject to normal use with approved fuels listed in the Operation Manual provided with the product. Where applicable, fuel
products with abnormal burning characteristics, including but not limited to fuel such as driftwood, plywood and wood products using a binder
may burn at excessive temperatures and may cause damage to the Product or may cause it to function improperly; (c) damages caused by failing
to provide proper maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions provided with the Product; (d) damages, repairs or inefficiency
resulting from faulty installation or application of the Product.
This Limited Lifetime Warranty covers only parts as provided herein. SCILs entire liability is limited to the purchase price of this product. In no case
shall SCIL be responsible for materials, components or construction which are not manufactured or supplied by SCIL or for the labor necessary to
install, repair or remove such materials, components or construction. Additional utility bills incurred due to any malfunction or defect in equipment are
not covered by this Limited Lifetime Warranty. All replacement or repair components will be shipped F.O.B. from the nearest stocking SCIL factory.
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
It is expressly agreed and understood that SCIL’s sole obligation and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy under this warranty, under any other
warranty, expressed or implied, or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as specified herein.
In no event shall SCIL be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the Product, whether such damage occurs or is
discovered before or after replacement or repair, and whether such damage is caused by SCIL’s negligence. SCIL has not made and does not make
any representation or warranty of fitness for a particular use or purpose, and there is no implied condition of fitness for a particular use or purpose.
SCIL makes no expressed warranties except as stated in this Limited Lifetime Warranty. The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the
duration of this expressed warranty.
No one is authorized to change this Limited Lifetime Warranty or to create for SCIL any other obligation or liability in connection with the Product.
Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. The provisions of this Limited Lifetime Warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from any statutory
warranties and other rights and remedies provided by law.
INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST WARRANTY
SCIL reserves the right to investigate any and all claims against this Limited Lifetime Warranty and to decide, in its sole discretion, upon the method
of settlement.
To receive the benefits and advantages described in this Limited Lifetime Warranty, the appliance must be installed and repaired by a licensed
contractor approved by SCIL. Contact SCIL at the address provided herein to obtain a listing of approved dealers/distributors. SCIL shall in no event
be responsible for any warranty work done by a contractor that is not approved without first obtaining SCIL’s prior written consent.
HOW TO REGISTER A CLAIM AGAINST WARRANTY
In order for any claim under this warranty to be valid, you must contact the SCIL dealer/distributor from which you purchased the product. If you
cannot locate the dealer/distributor, then you must notify SCIL in writing. SCIL must be notified of the claimed defect in writing within 90 days of the
date of failure. Notices should be directed to the SCIL Warranty Department at 2125 Monterey, Laval, Quebec, Canada H7L 3T6.
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