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5. WARRANTY CONDITIONS
TBS Electronics (TBS) warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship or
materials for 24 months from the date of purchase. During this period TBS will repair the
defective product free of charge. TBS is not responsible for any costs of the transport of
this product.
This warranty is void if the product has suffered any physical damage or alteration, either
internally or externally, and does not cover damage arising from improper use, or from
use in an unsuitable environment.
This warranty will not apply where the product has been misused, neglected, improperly
installed or repaired by anyone other than TBS. TBS is not responsible for any loss,
damage or costs arising from improper use, use in an unsuitable environment, improper
installing of the product and product malfunctioning.
Since TBS cannot control the use and installation (according to local regulations) of their
products, the customer is always responsible for the actual use of these products. TBS
products are not designed for use as critical components in life support devices or
systems, that can potentially harm humans and/or the environment. The customer is
always responsible when implementing TBS products in these kind of applications. TBS
does not accept any responsibility for any violation of patents or other rights of third
parties, resulting from the use of the TBS product. TBS keeps the right to change product
specifications without previous notice.
Examples of improper use are :
- Too high PV input voltage applied
- Reverse connection of PV or battery polarity
- Connecting wrong batteries (too high battery voltages)
- Mechanical stressed enclosure or internals due to harsh handling or incorrect packaging
- Contact with any liquids or oxidation caused by condensation