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– Issue 2
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WARRANTY CLAIMS
Warranty claims shall be made by an authorised dealer or boat builder.
The dealer or boat builder will then arrange for the inspection and any necessary repairs. If
the repairs carried out are not covered by the warranty, the purchaser shall pay for all related
labour and material, and any other expenses associated with that service.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This limited warranty does not cover routine maintenance items, adjustments, normal wear
and tear, damage caused by abnormal use, operation of the product in a manner inconsistent
with the recommended
operation/duty cycle section of the Owner’s Manual, accident,
submersion, improper installation (proper installation specification and techniques are set
forth in the Operations and First time running sections in this manual), use of an accessory
or part not manufactured or sold by us, or alteration or removal of parts. Expenses related
to crane-out, launch, towing, storage, telephone, rental, inconvenience, slip fees, insurance
coverage, loan payments, loss of time, loss of income, or any other types of accidental or
consequential damages are not covered by this warranty.
Engine electrical systems fitted with alternator boost charge systems or any other electrical
management systems are not covered by warranty.
Engine and fuel equipment is not covered by warranty if bio-diesel that does not comply with
EN15940 is used in the fuel system (See
5. Refuelling of Section 6
– Operation
). Also, if
no type of water trap is incorporated into the fuel system.
Engine and engine starting systems are not covered by warranty if it is found that the engine
start battery is of the incorrect specification as stated in
1. Engine Data of Section 10 -
Technical Data
.
Damage due to rust or corrosion, submersion, or unreasonable exposure to the environment,
such as exposure to high humidity, rain fall, or seawater, or conditions resulting in the freezing
of cooling water are also not covered.
Engine and engine starting systems are not covered by warranty if it is found that the engine
start battery is either partially or fully discharged.
The standard alternators fitted to Shire engines are not suitable for charging lithium-ion
batteries. If the standard alternators are used for charging lithium-ion batteries, they will not
be covered under warranty. If lithium-ion batteries are to be used a specialist alternator will
be required.