RITCHIE INDUSTRIES, INC.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Ritchie Industries, Inc., hereinafter referred to as Ritchie Industries, gives a LIMITED
WARRANTY for the period of time(s) stated herein, subject to certain limitations, on your new
watering system against defects in material or workmanship when properly installed, set up,
operated, and maintained in accordance with the instructions and recommendations set forth by
Ritchie Industries, including in the Installation Instructions.
The warranty excludes labor and
shipping charges.
The warranty is transferable to the next purchaser of the watering system prior to expiration of the warranty period, but any
such transfer will not extend the original warranty term. Proof of purchase must be submitted with any warranty claim, and
all warranty claims shall be processed through an Authorized Ritchie Dealer or Distributor.
Ritchie Industries’ liability for any defects in material or workmanship with respect to accepted goods shall be limited to
repairing the goods or replacing them as Ritchie Industries shall elect. Parts used in warranty repairs will be warranted for
the balance of the water system’s warranty period, with all parts replaced under warranty becoming the property of Ritchie
Industries.
The limited warranty periods begin upon delivery of the watering system to the original purchaser. Upon delivery of the
goods, purchaser assumes all liability, including but not limited for all personal injury and property damage, resulting from
the handling, possession, or use of the goods.
WARRANTY COVERAGE AND LIMITATIONS
Limitations of Warranties and Remedies
Ritchie Industries’ watering systems are designed and manufactured to provide years of reliable use when installed and
operated consistent with Ritchie Industries’ instructions and recommendations. However, the potential for improper
installation, modifications and misuse of the goods exists. Therefore, the limited warranty provided shall be as follows:
This limited warranty shall not apply to any appearance items and shall not apply to any product which has been subject to
misuse, abuse, abnormal service or handling, negligence, or accident, nor to any product that is installed and/or used contrary
to Ritchie Industries’ installation instructions and instructions for use. The limited warranty shall also not apply to any
product whose exterior has been damaged or otherwise defaced, that has been repaired, altered, or modified by anyone, other
than Ritchie Industries, in a way so as in Ritchie Industries’ judgment it adversely affects the product’s operation,
performance, durability, or intended use, nor to any product where removal of parts, modification(s) or use of parts or
accessories not manufactured or approved by Ritchie Industries has caused damage.
Coverage and Warranty Periods
Unit Type
Coverage and Warranty Period
Poly Units
Base, top, and ball closures. Ten-year limited warranty: 100% for first five
years, then declining 20% per year for remainder of the 10-year period.
Stainless Steel Units
Stainless trough and stainless valve chamber frame. Ten-year limited warranty,
plus ten years of corrosion coverage, at 100% for entire 10-year period.
Component Parts
One-year limited warranty on all component parts, such as floats, valves, and
heating elements.
Exclusions of Liability
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, RITCHIE INDUSTRIES MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF
ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
. TO THE EXTENT THEY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, AND SPECIAL DAMAGES. THIS EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, AND SPECIAL
DAMAGES IS INDEPENDENT FROM AND SHALL SURVIVE ANY FINDING THAT THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FAILED OF ITS
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE THE ONLY REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO ANY
PERSON UNDER THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS, AND
EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND, AS A RESULT, THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
No agent, employee or representative of Ritchie Industries, and no Ritchie Industries Dealer/Distributor, is authorized to bind Ritchie Industries to any
representation or warranty regarding the goods except as specifically included in this limited warranty.
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