Pentair filter - Manual (Page 9)

Rev. D 5-11-01 9 P/N 99223000
Meteor High Rate Sand Filter System
Pentair Pool Products Limited Warranty
PENTAIR POOL PRODUCTS manufactures its Meteor High Rate
Sand Filter System under high standards of workmanship and with
high quality materials. Accordingly, Pentair Pool Products expressly
warrants those system components as follows:
WARRANTY COVERAGE - All internal components of Pentair Pool
Products' Meteor High Rate Sand Filter system which are actually
manufactured by Pentair Pool Products are warranted to be free
from detects in material and/or workmanship for a period of three
(3) years from the date of purchase. In addition, the tanks of such
filters are warranted to be be free from defects in material and/or
workmanship for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase.
The 5 and 8 position multiport valve and the Maxim™ pump used on
the Meteor filter System have a one (1) year warranty. The
obligation of Pentair Pool Products under the Meteor tank warranty
will be limited to either repair or replacement of the filter tank, at
Pentair Pool Products' option.
EXCLUSIONS FROM THIS WARRANTY-This warranty does not
cover:
1. Any item manufactured by other companies and installed by Pentair
Pool Products (such as air or water valves, gauges, plumbing
fittings, pipes, bolts, nuts, cartridges, motor, hoses, mechanical
seals, etc.).
2. Problems resulting from oversizing of pump and or reduction of
valve piping sizes, or from failure to turn pump off before changing
the position of the filter valve or any operating valves for the pool
and its accessories.
3. Problems resulting from failure to comply with instructions
contained in the Owners Manual.
4. Problems resulting from abuse, misuse, negligence or
accident by any party other than Pentair Pool Products.
5. Problems resulting from exposure to temperatures below freezing
or in excess of 125 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Problems resulting in whole or in part from alteration or
modification of the filter by any party.
7. Failure due to chemical corrosion, caused by failure to
maintain the water chemistry in conformity with the
standards of the swimming pool and spa industry.
8. External damage to chamber, bulkhead areas, or bottom
threads that occur through improper plumbing or damage
during installation.
WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS OF PENTAIR POOL PRODUCTS -
Should a defect in workmanship and/or material in any item covered
by this warranty become evident during the term of the warranty,
then upon the consumer following the procedures set forth below,
Pentair Pool Products will at its option, repair or replace such item or
part at its own cost and expense. Pentair Pool Products will not
however be responsible under this warranty for any cost of shipping
or transportation of the filter or part thereof to or from the service
department, also Pentair Pool Products is not liable for any loss of
time, inconvenience, incidental expenses such as telephone calls,
labor or material charges incurred in connection with the removal or
replacement of the equipment or any other incidental or
consequential damages.
PLEASE NOTE - Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE -
In order to obtain the benefits of this warranty the consumer
who made the original retail purchase will contact Pentair Pool
Products, Customer Service Department, 10951 West Los Angeles
Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 as soon as possible after discovery of
the defect, but in no event later than the expiration date of the
warranty period provided in this warranty. Upon receipt of this
communication, Pentair Pool Products will promptly notify the
customer of the address to which the defective item may be
shipped. The customer shall then ship the item, freight prepaid, to
the address indicated together with a letter stating the model
number, serial number, and the date of purchase of the item which is
claimed to be defective, and the name and address of the consumer
and a brief description of the problems encountered.
WARRANTY PROTECTS ORIGINAL PURCHASER - This
warranty extends to the consumer who made the original retail
purchase only and is not enforceable by any other party.
WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS BY OTHERS - No
dealer or other person has any authority to make any warranties or
representations concerning Pentair Pool Products or its products.
Accordingly, Pentair Pool Products is not responsible for any such
warranties or representations.
OTHER RIGHTS - This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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Pentair Pool Products
1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 774-4151
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 523-2400