Section 7: WARRANTY
UNPACKING
Inspect the pump carefully. If any damage has occurred, fi le claim with the carrier immediately.
Save the shipping container for carrier to inspect.
OPERATING PUMP
Refer to the enclosed Instruction/Operation Manual for all information to properly operate and
maintain the pump.
WARRANTY
This Welch-Ilmvac Inc. product is warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship. The liability of Welch-Ilmvac Inc. under this warranty is limited to servicing,
adjusting, repairing or replacing any unit or component part which in the judgment of Welch-
Ilmvac Inc. has not been misused, abused or altered in any way causing impaired performance
or rendering it inoperative. No other warranties are expressed or implied. The method of
executing this warranty: servicing, adjusting, repairing or replacing shall be at the discretion of
Welch-Ilmvac Inc. Vacuum pumps that have been used for any period, however short, will be
repaired under this warranty rather than replaced.
The warranty is effective for one year from the date of original purchase when:
1. The warranty card has been completed and returned.
2. The product is returned to the factory or other designated service centers, freight prepaid.
3. The product in our judgment is defective through no action or fault of the user.
If the product has become defective through misuse, abuse, or alteration, repairs will be billed
regardless of the age of the product. In this event, an estimate of the repair costs will be
submitted and authorization of these charges will be required before the product is repaired
and returned.
To reduce additional charges and delays either within or outside of the warranty period, contact
Welch-Ilmvac Inc. @847-676-8800 for a return authorization number. Products without a return
authorization number will be refused by our receiving department. Before shipping, properly
pack the pump, insure it against loss or damage, and on the outside of the pump packaging
and the packing slip write in the return authorization number. Pumps damaged due to improper
packaging are the customer’s responsibility.
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