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1) The limited warranty extends to the original purchaser ("Buyer") of the Model Engine
and is assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser / end-user.
2) Upon request from Hammer Engines GmbH, the Buyer must prove the date of the
original purchase of the Model Engine by a dated bill of sale or dated itemized receipt.
3) Warranty coverage begins the day you buy the Model Engine. For 2 (two) years all
labor and parts except for the ceramic burner and battery will be repaired or replaced free of
charge should there be proven defects of fabrication or material defects. All parts, including
repaired and replaced parts are covered for the original warranty period. When the warranty
on the Model Engine expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires.
4) During the limited warranty period, Hammer Engines GmbH will repair or replace, at
Hammer Engines GmbH option, any defective parts with new or factory rebuilt replacement
items if such repair or replacement is needed because of Model Engine malfunction or failure
during normal usage. No charge will be made to the Buyer for any such parts. Hammer
Engines GmbH will also pay for the labor charges incurred by Hammer Engines GmbH in
repairing or replacing the defective parts. The limited warranty does not cover defects in
appearance. Hammer Engines GmbH shall not be liable for any other losses or damages.
5) Any further claims are excluded. Costs for packaging and shipping are paid by the
buyer. No liability is assumed for loss during transport.
6) The Buyer must operate and maintain the Model Engines in accordance to the Model
Engine manual. The Model Engine must be returned to Vogelsang Aeroscale for maintenance
on or before the TBO (Time Before Overhaul) interval of every 50 hours. If Buyer fails to
return the Model Engine within the TBO interval, any damaged parts affected by this
negligence will be subject to additional repair costs.
7) The Buyer shall have no coverage or benefits under this limited warranty if any of the
following conditions are applicable
a) The Model Engine has been subject to abnormal use, abnormal conditions,
improper storage, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized repair, misuse,
neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation or other acts which
are not the fault of Vogelsang Aeroscale, including damage caused by
shipping.
b) The Model Engine has been damaged from external causes such as crash
damage, foreign object damage, weather, Act of God, improper electrical
connections, or connections to other products not recommend for
interconnection by Vogelsang Aeroscale.
c) The Model Engine is operated for commercial or institutional use.
d) The Model Engine serial number has been deliberately removed, defaced or
altered.
8) If a problem develops during the limited warranty period, the Buyer shall take the
following step-by-step procedure:
a) The Buyer shall ship the Model Engine prepaid and insured to Hammer
Engines GmbH.
b) The Buyer shall include a return address, daytime phone number and / or
FAX number, complete description of the problem and proof of purchase.
c) The Buyer will be billed for any parts or labor charges not covered by this
limited warranty.
