American Turbine Pump Warranty

The conditions affecting the installation of a vertical turbine pump should be thoroughly understood to avoid misunderstandings or disappointments later. These notes are intended solely as an aid to satisfactory operation.

First of all, vertical turbine pumps, as the name implies, are designed to operate in a strictly vertical position. They are capable of being used at various angles with certain design considerations, but one factor remains extremely important: axial alignment must be maintained for proper operation. Any departure from the true axial alignment or forced alignment of surface equipment can cause undue stresses in the pump and can result in pump failure that is not warrantable.

Secondly, no guarantee is made against the erosive action of sand or other solids suspended in the pumped fluid. Small amounts of abrasive material may flow through the pump with little effect on the pump life or performance: however, continued pumping of such a material will eventually result in pump failure due to erosion. The only question is the length of time until failure.

Finally, we do not guarantee that any pump will withstand the corrosive properties of the pumped fluid. When potentially corrosive situations are anticipated, suggestions may be offered regarding alternate materials of construction.

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY STATED,
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

All equipment of our manufacture is guaranteed against defective workmanship or materials for a period of one (1) year after dated of shipment from our plant. If the purchaser claims the equipment or parts are defective within the one year warranty period, he or she shall notify the manufacturer immediately so that inspection of the equipment in question by an authorized agent or issuance of shipping instructions for return of the equipment can be undertaken. In the event the equipment or part is determined to be defective, it shall be corrected by repair or replacement F.O.B. factory.

The liability of the company arising out of or supplying said equipment, or its use, whether on warranties or otherwise, shall be limited to the correcting defects, and upon the expiration of the one year, all such liability shall terminate.

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON FACE HEREOF. AMERICAN TURBINE PUMP COMPANY, INC. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS AS WELL AS LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

This Manual Copyright © 1998 American Turbine Pump Company and InterCity Oz, Inc.
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