Sonics E-Press - Manual (Page 2)

Sonics E-Press Manual Page 2
WARRANTY
Sonics & Materials, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Sonics", warrants its products for a period of one year from the date of original
shipment against defects in materials and workmanship under normal installation, use and maintenance as described in the
operating instructions which accompany such equipment. During the warranty period, Sonics will, at its option, as the exclusive
remedy, either repair or replace without charge for material and labor, the part(s) which prove upon our examination to be defective,
provided the defective unit is returned to us properly packed with all transportation charges F.O.B. Sonics dock, Newtown, CT.
Warranty period on equipment rentals that are converted to purchase are deemed to have commenced on the date of original rental
equipment shipment.
Ultrasonic plastics welding horns constructed of titanium or aluminum are guaranteed against defects for a period of one year from
date of shipment. Sonics will repair or replace a cracked or defective horn once without charge, if failure occurs within the warranty
period.
Ultrasonic plastics welding horns constructed of steel are guaranteed against defects for a period of ninety days from date of
shipment. Sonics will repair or replace a cracked or defective steel horn once at a charge of 50% of the original purchase price, if
failure occurs within the warranty period.
Ultrasonic metal welding horns constructed of titanium or steel are guaranteed against defects for a period of one year from date of
shipment. Sonics will repair or replace a cracked or defective horn once without charge, if failure occurs within the warranty period.
Sonics warrants its ultrasonic converters for a period of one year from date of shipment with a one-time replacement if a converter
proves to be non-repairable.
When customer site service is required, all travel, living and related expenses will be billed at cost. In-warranty service labor time
(including travel time) at the customers facility is provided Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Any
in-warranty service time requested outside of these days and hours will be billed at 150% of Sonics current rate per hour for such site
service work.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
This warranty does not apply to items subject to normal wear and tear or, to equipment or tooling which has been subject to
unauthorized repair, misuse, abuse, negligence or accident. Misuse includes operation of equipment with tooling that is not qualified
for the equipment or tooling not properly installed on the equipment. Equipment which, in our judgment, shows evidence of having
been used in violation of operating instructions, or which has had the serial number altered or removed, will be ineligible for service
under this warranty.
For components and parts not manufactured by Sonics but included in Sonics manufactured equipment, this warranty shall be limited
to the warranty as given to Sonics by said original component or part manufacturer.
Ultrasonic horns supplied by Sonics are manufactured to exacting specifications and are tuned to vibrate at a specific frequency.
Using an out-of-tune horn will cause damage to the equipment and may result in warranty nullification. Sonics assumes no
responsibility for converters, horns or fixtures not supplied by Sonics or for consequential damages resulting from their usage.
Ultrasonic converters showing signs of excessive heat or contamination, such as but not limited to, oils and moisture, are not covered
by this warranty.
Warranty does not apply to ultrasonic horns quoted as prototype, experimental or of unusual design which, in our judgment are more
likely to fail in use.
Warranty does not apply to re-sharpening of ultrasonic blade type cutting or slitting horns.
Warranty does not apply to knurl pattern wear on ultrasonic plastics and metal welding horns and tips.
Warranty does not apply to ultrasonic horn or tip face wear when used with plastics that are molded with fillers, such as but not
limited to, glass or talc.
This warranty does not apply to ultrasonic plastics welding equipment, horns or fixtures where metal-to-metal tooling contact time is
in excess of 250 milliseconds.
This warranty does not apply to used or re-built equipment.
This warranty is non-transferable.
Data supplied in Sonics instruction manuals has been verified and validated and is believed adequate for the intended use of the
equipment. If the equipment or procedures are used for purposes other than those specified herein, confirmation of their validity and
suitability should be obtained in writing from Sonics. Otherwise Sonics does not guarantee results and assumes no obligation or
liability.
This warranty is in lieu of any other warranties, either express, implied, or statutory. Sonics neither assumes nor authorizes any
person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale of its products. Sonics hereby disclaims any
warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No person or company is authorized to change, modify, or amend the
terms of this warranty in any manner or fashion whatsoever. Under no circumstances shall Sonics be liable to the purchaser or to
any other person for any incidental or consequential damages or loss of profit or product resulting from any malfunction or failure of
this Sonics product.