VHS-4, VHS-6 and VHS-250 Diffusion Pumps
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Warranty
Products manufactured by Seller are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for twelve (12) months
from date of shipment thereof to Customer, and Seller’s liability under valid warranty claims is limited, at the option of
Seller, to repair, replacement, or refund an equitable portion of the purchase price of the Product. Items expendable in
normal use are not covered by this warranty. All warranty replacement or repair of parts shall be limited to equipment
malfunctions which, in the sole opinion of Seller, are due or traceable to defects in original materials or workmanship.
All obligations of Seller under this warranty shall cease in the event of abuse, accident, alteration, misuse, or neglect of
the equipment. In-warranty repaired or replaced parts are warranted only for the remaining unexpired portion of the
original warranty period applicable to the repaired or replaced parts. After expiration of the applicable warranty period,
Customer shall be charged at the then current prices for parts, labor, and transportation.
When products are used with toxic chemicals, or in an atmosphere that is dangerous to the health of humans, or is
environmentally unsafe, it will be the responsibility of the Customer to have the product cleaned by an independent
agency skilled and approved in handling and cleaning contaminated materials before the product will be accepted by
Vacuum Technologies for repair and/or replacement.
Reasonable care must be used to avoid hazards. Seller expressly disclaims responsibility for loss or damage caused by
use of its Products other than in accordance with proper operating procedures.
Except as stated herein, Seller makes no warranty, express or implied (either in fact or by operation of law), statutory or
otherwise; and, except as stated herein, Seller shall have no liability under any warranty, express or implied (either in
fact or by operation of law), statutory or otherwise. Statements made by any person, including representatives of Seller,
which are inconsistent or in conflict with the terms of this warranty shall not be binding upon Seller unless reduced to
writing and approved by an officer of Seller.
Disclaimer
Operation and maintenance of this equipment involves serious risk. It is the responsibility of the user to maintain safe
operating conditions at all times. Vacuum Technologies assumes no liability for personal injury or damage resulting
from operation or service of the equipment.
Vacuum Technologies has no control over the use of this equipment and is not responsible for personal injury or
damage resulting from its use. The safe use and disposal of hazardous or potentially hazardous materials of any kind is
the sole responsibility of the user. Observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS to minimize the serious hazards involved.
It is the sole responsibility of the users of Vacuum Technologies equipment to comply with all local, state and federal
safety requirements (laws and regulations) applicable to their system. Employ the services of an industrial hygienist
and/or a qualified chemical safety engineer in order to ensure safe installation and use.
Warranty Replacement and Adjustment
All claims under warranty must be made promptly after occurrence of circumstances giving rise thereto, and must be
received within the applicable warranty period by Seller or its authorized representative. Such claims should include
the Product serial number, the date of shipment, and a full description of the circumstances giving rise to the claim.
Before any Products are returned for repair and/or adjustment, written authorization from Seller or its authorized
representative for the return and instructions as to how and where these Products should be returned must be obtained.
Any Product returned to Seller for examination shall be prepaid via the means of transportation indicated as acceptable
by Seller. Seller reserves the right to reject any warranty claim not promptly reported and any warranty claim on any
item that has been altered or has been returned by non-acceptable means of transportation. When any Product is
returned for examination and inspection, or for any other reason, Customer shall be responsible for all damage resulting
from improper packing or handling, and for loss in transit, notwithstanding any defect or non-conformity in the Product.
In all cases, Seller has the sole responsibility for determining the cause and nature of failure, and Seller’s determination
with regard thereto shall be final.
If it is found that Seller’s Product has been returned without cause and is still serviceable, Customer will be notified and
the Product returned at Customer’s expense; in addition, a charge for testing and examination may be made on Products
so returned.
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