USA POWER & LIGHT LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

USA Power & Light, Inc. (USAP&L), from the date of original sale/delivery date, warrants that its generators will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the items and period set forth below. USAP&L will, at its option, repair or replace any part which, upon examination, inspection, and testing by USAP&L or an Authorized Warranty Service Dealer, is found to be defective and that, at USAP&L’s discretion, the generator is found to be properly installed, maintained, and operated in accordance with supplied instruction manuals. All transportation costs under the warranty, including return to the factory, are to be borne and prepaid by the purchaser/owner.

WARRANTY SCHEDULE

100% (one hundred percent) transferable coverage (Excluding Export Units*) on Labor and Part(s) listed (proof of purchase and maintenance is required):

                          Electrical Generating Sets                                                           Coverage Period

- Prime Power                                              Two (2) Years or 2,000 Hours, whichever occurs first.

- Standby Power                                          Two (2) Years or 2,000 Hours, whichever occurs first.

- Export (*)                                                    Two (2) Years or 1,000 Hours, whichever occurs first.

SPECIFIC PROPRIETARY COMPONENT WARRANTIES:

§          Cutler-Hammer Transfer Switches & Paralleling Switchgear - 12-months - parts only, no labor.

§          GE Zenith Transfer Switches & Paralleling Switchgear - 12-months - parts only, no labor.

§          Radiators (except as mounted on Perkins engines): 12-months, parts only, no labor.

§          Fuel Tanks: 12-months - parts only, no labor.

§          Perkins Rotating Electrics– Starters and DC Alternators - 12 months Parts and Labor.

§          Marathon alternators– Standby = 24 months parts only.

§          Marathon Alternators– Prime = 12 months, parts only.

§          Newage Alternators - Standby = 24 months/500 hours per year. Maximum 1000 hours total– parts only.

§          Newage Alternators– Prime power = 12 months unlimited Hours.

§          Battery Chargers - 12 months - Parts only no labor.

§          Engine heaters - 12 months - Parts only no labor.

§          Engine controls and instruments not specifically covered by other warranties - 12 months, parts only no labor.

THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING:

§          USAP&L generators that utilize non-OEM replacement parts.

§          Repairs or diagnostics performed by individuals other than USAP&L and/or OEM authorized dealers not authorized in writing, by USAP&L.

§          Any USAP&L generators used as rental or trailer mounted applications, except as specifically included within the terms of a unit warranty period.

§          Costs of normal maintenance, adjustments, installation, and start-up. 

§          Failures caused by any contaminated fuels, oils, coolants, or lack of proper fluid amounts.

§          Failures due, but not limited, to observe any warnings, misapplication, overloading, normal wear and tear,  accident, misuse, abuse, negligence. As with all mechanical devices, the USAP&L engines need periodic part(s) service and replacement to perform well. This warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part(s) or engine.

§          Failures due, but not limited, to any engine or component that has been modified or altered, installed, commissioned, operated, maintained, serviced, or stored otherwise than in accordance with, the manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions.

§          Damage related to insect infestation and/or caused by birds, rodents, or animals.

§          Failures caused directly or indirectly by malfunction of utilities (telephone, gas, power, or water) lines or equipment.

§          Failures caused by any external cause, impossibility, or act of God.

§          Any incidental, consequential or indirect damages of any kind including but not limited to: labor costs, installation costs, transportation charges, customs duties, etc., associated with the replacement or repair of defective parts or equipment failure, caused by defects in materials or workmanship, or any delay in repair or replacement of the defective part(s).

§          Telephone, cellular phone, facsimile, internet access or other communication expenses.

§          Living or travel expenses of person(s) performing service, except as specifically included within the terms of a specific unit warranty period.

§          Expenses related to "customer instruction", investigative costs or troubleshooting where no manufacturing defect is found.

§          Rental equipment used while warranty repairs are being performed.

§          Costs incurred for equipment used for removal and/or reinstallation of generator, (i.e.; cranes, hoists, lifts, etc.)

§          Overnight freight costs for replacement part(s).

§          Overtime labor.

§          Starting batteries, fuses, light bulbs, and engine fluids.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN PLACE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY. SPECIFICALLY, USAP&L MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS, OR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. USAP&L ONLY LIABILITY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PART(S) AS STATED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT AND WITHOUT LIMITATIONS, SHALL USAP&L BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.