WEATHER GUARD 117-0-02 - Manual (Page 4)

Product fits based on vehicle design available at the revision date. Vehicle manufacturers may change specs after
the revision date, so if you have a vehicle produced with a model year date after the revision date, please contact
your distributor or Knaack LLC to verify fitting of product to vehicle.
WEATHER GUARD® Products are protected by one or more of the following patents: U.S. 5145087, 5308126,
4509787, 4573731, 4618083, D-346355, D-346994, D-353574; Canada 1218968, 1224230, 1235100 and; U.K.
2233036. Other patents pending.
420 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 1-800-456-7865
WWW.WEATHERGUARD.COM
©2010 Knaack LLC
Rev B 3/10 Part No. 24-0282
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
The following limited lifetime warranty applies to those WEATHER GUARD® Products indicated below which are purchased on or after January
1, 2009. If you have any questions or need assistance regarding the warranty of your product, please call our customer service department:
(800) 456-7865 8:00am - 4:30pm CST.
WEATHER GUARD® – Limited Lifetime Warranty – Knaack, L.L.C., located at 420 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (the “Manufacturer”)
warrants to the original purchaser only, subject to the exclusions described below, and expressly, that all other WEATHER GUARD Truck and Van
Products (each a “WEATHER GUARD Product”) purchased on or after January 1, 2009 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the
expected lifetime of the WEATHER GUARD Product. This limited warranty terminates if the original purchaser transfers the WEATHER GUARD Product
to any other person.
What is Not Covered – This limited warranty does not extend to and expressly excludes:
• Losses or damages to the WEATHER GUARD Product which are expected to occur during the normal course of its use, including with
limitation, cosmetic rust, scratches, dents or comparable and reasonably expected losses or damages.
• Losses or damages to the WEATHER GUARD Product resulting from conditions beyond the Manufacturer’s control including without limitation,
misuse, accident, abuse, neglect, negligence (other than Manufacturer’s), overloading, unauthorized modification or alteration, use beyond rated
capacity, or failure to install, maintain, assemble, mount or apply the WEATHER GUARD Product in accordance with the Manufacturer’s written
instructions or guidelines as provided by Manufacturer to the original purchaser.
• Damage to the contents of the WEATHER GUARD Product.
• Normal wear and tear for the following parts which are covered under this limited warranty for up to 3 years from the date of purchase: gas
shocks, locks, latches, striker, weather seal, cables, rollers, bearings, fill cap, straps, hydraulic cylinder, and elastic cords.
What We Will Do to Correct Problems – If a claim is covered under this limited warranty, the Manufacturer or its authorized representative or local
authorized dealer will, at the Manufacturer’s sole option, (a) repair the defective portion of the WEATHER GUARD Product or (b) replace the entire
WEATHER GUARD Product, or (c) a refund equal to the purchase price paid for the WEATHER GUARD Product or a credit to be used toward the
purchase of new WEATHER GUARD Product. THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE
LIMITED TO REPAIR, CORRECTION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE WEATHER GUARD PRODUCT, OR REFUND OR CREDIT OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE.
No Other Express Warranty Applies – This limited warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty provided to original purchasers of any
WEATHER GUARD Product identified above which is purchased on or after January 1, 2009. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized
to alter this limited warranty or make any other warranty on behalf of the Manufacturer. The terms of this limited warranty shall not be modified by the
Manufacturer, the original owner, or their respective successors or assigns.
How to Notify Us – The original purchaser must promptly notify the Manufacturer upon its discovery that the WEATHER GUARD Product
contains a defect in materials or workmanship by calling the following number: (800) 456-7865. In order for a warranty claim to be processed, a
copy of the original sales receipt must be provided to the Manufacturer or at Manufacturer’s instruction, to its authorized representative or local
authorized dealer. The Manufacturer will determine, in its sole and absolute discretion whether the claim is covered or subject to the limitations or
exclusions described in this limited warranty. The original purchaser may be asked to contact Manufacturer’s authorized representative or local
authorized dealer for further instructions on how to obtain the remedies available to it under this limited warranty. Repairs or modifications made to the
WEATHER GUARD Product by other than the Manufacturer, its authorized representative or local authorized dealer will nullify this limited warranty.
Coverage under this limited warranty is conditioned at all times upon the original purchaser’s compliance with these required notification and repair
procedures.
Limitation of Liability – TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY ECONOMIC LOSS, WHETHER RESULTING FROM
NONPERFORMANCE, USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEATHER GUARD PRODUCT OR THE MANUFACTURER’S NEGLIGENCE.
SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY DELAY IN PERFORMANCE AND IN NO EVENT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM
OF THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, INFRINGEMENT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OTHER TORT
OR OTHERWISE), SHALL MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY TO BUYER AND/OR ITS CUSTOMERS EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY THE ORIGINAL
OWNER FOR THE WEATHER GUARD PRODUCT. The term “consequential damages” shall include, but not be limited to, loss of anticipated profits,
business interruption, loss of use or revenue, cost of capital or loss or damage to property or equipment.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
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