Briggs & Stratton 1535-1 - Manual (Page 44)

LIMITED WARRANTY
BRIGGS & STRATTON BACKUP POWER SYSTEM GENERATORS
This Generac Portable Products (hereinafter “Company”) backup generator system has been manufactured and inspected with care by
experienced craftsman. If you are the original purchaser, the Company warrants for three (3) years or 1,500 hours, whichever occurs
first, that the generator system will be free from defects and workmanship if properly installed, maintained, and operated in accordance
with Company instruction manuals.The Company will, at its option, repair or replace any part which, upon examination and inspection
by a Company-authorized service facility, is found to be defective.This warranty applies only to a Generac Portable Products backup
generator used in a “standby application”.This warranty is void when the system is used in a life support application or in a prime power
application in place of utility power. See section below named “Power Section” for standby power rating.
Warranty Schedule
The Generac Portable Products backup generator will be warranted for three (3) years or 1,500 hours, whichever occurs first.The
Installation Checklist must be completed in full, returned and on file at Generac Portable Products.
All warranty expenses are subject to the conditions defined in the Generac Portable Products Policies, Procedures and Flat Rate Manual.
Power Section: Standby Power Rating
The standby power rating is applicable for supplying emergency power for the duration of normal power interruption. No sustained
overload capability is available for this rating.This rating is applicable to installations served by a reliable normal utility source.This rating
is only applicable to variable loads with an average load factor of 80% of the standby rating for a maximum of 500 hours of operation
per year.The standby rating is only applicable for emergency and standby power where the generator set serves a the backup to the
normal utility source.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING:
• Cost of normal maintenance, adjustments, installation, and start-up.
• Units sold, rated or used for “Prime Power” applications as the Company has defined Prime Power. Contact a Generac Portable
Products authorized service facility for definition.
• Failures due to, but not limited to, normal wear and tear, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, improper installation, or rodent damage.
• Failures caused by an external cause or act of God, such as collision, theft, vandalism, fire, lightning, flooding, or any other kind of
natural disaster.
• Telephone or any other kind of communication expenses.
• Living or travel expenses of person(s) performing service, except as specifically included within the terms of a specific unit warranty
period.
• Rental equipment used while repairs are being performed.
• Overtime charges such as labor and travel.
• Overnight freight charges for replacement parts.
• Starting batteries, fuses, light bulbs, and engine fluids.
• Repairs performed by an unauthorized service facility without prior approval from the Company warranty / service department.
• Expenses incurred investigating performance complaints, unless defective Company materials or workmanship causes the problem.
THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY.THE COMPANY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH CANNOT
BE DISCLAIMED IS LIMITED TO THE TIME PERIOD AS SPECIFIED IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. LIABILITY FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES IS EXCLUDED.THE
COMPANY ALSO DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SUCH AS THE
LOSS OF TIME OR THE USE OF THE POWER EQUIPMENT, OR ANY COMMERCIAL LOSS DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE
EQUIPMENT. AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.This
warranty gives you specific legal rights that vary from state to state.
For service, see your nearest Generac Portable Products authorized service facility or call 920-674-3750, extension 2716.
GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS
Jefferson,Wisconsin U.S.A.