Section 8 – Warranty
Portable Generator System
Part No. 0G5707 Rev. C Printed in U.S.A. 06/09/08
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS “TWO YEAR” LIMITED WARRANTY FOR GUARDIAN
®
“ULTRA SOURCE 8,000 WATT PORTABLE GENERATOR”
For a period of two years from the date of original sale, Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) warrants its Guardian generator will
be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the items and period set forth below. Generac will, at its option, repair or replace
any part which, upon examination, inspection and testing by Generac or a Generac Authorized Warranty Service Dealer, is found to be
defective. Any equipment that the purchaser/owner claims to be defective must be returned to and examined by the nearest Generac
Authorized Warranty Service Dealer. All transportation costs under the warranty, including return to the factory, are to be borne and
prepaid by the purchaser/owner. This warranty applies only to Generac Guardian portable generators and is not transferable.
WARRANTY SCHEDULE
Consumer applications are warranted for 2 (two) years. Commercial applications are warranted for 1 (one) year. Rental applications are
warranted for 90 (ninety) days.
CONSUMER APPLICATION
YEARS ONE and TWO - 100% (one hundred percent) coverage on Labor and Part(s) listed (proof of purchase and maintenance is required):
• Engine- All Components
• Alternator- All Components
NOTE: For the purpose of this warranty “consumer use” means personal residential household use by original purchaser. This does not
apply to units used for Prime Power in place of utility where utility power service is present or where utility power service does not normally
exist. Once a generator has experienced commercial or rental use, it shall thereafter be considered a non-consumer use generator for
the purpose of this warranty.
All warranty expense allowances are subject to the conditions defi ned in Generac’s Warranty Policies, Procedures and Flat Rate Manual.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING:
• Generac Guardian portable generators that utilize non-Generac replacement parts.
• Costs of normal maintenance and adjustments.
• Failures caused by any contaminated fuels, oils or lack of proper oil levels.
• Repairs or diagnostics performed by individuals other than Guardian/Generac authorized dealers not authorized in writing by
Generac Power Systems.
• Failures due, but not limited, to normal wear and tear, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or improper use. As with all mechanical
devices, the Generac 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 caused by any external cause or act of God, such as collision, theft, vandalism, riot or wars, nuclear holocaust, fi re, freezing,
lightning, earth-quake, windstorm, hail, volcanic eruption, water or fl ood, tornado or hurricane.
• Damage related to rodent and/or insect infestation.
• Products that are modifi ed or altered in a manner not authorized by Generac in writing.
• Any incidental, consequential or indirect damages caused by defects in materials or workmanship, or any delay in repair or
replacement of the defective part(s).
• Failure due to misapplication.
• Telephone, cellular phone, facsimile, internet access or other communication expenses.
• Living or travel expenses of person(s) performing service, except as specifi cally included within the terms of a specifi c unit warranty
period.
• Expenses related to “customer instruction” or troubleshooting where no manufacturing defect is found.
• Rental equipment used while warranty repairs are being performed.
• Overnight freight costs for replacement part(s).
• Overtime, holiday or emergency labor.
• Starting batteries, fuses, light bulbs and engine fl uids.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN PLACE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. SPECIFICALLY, GENERAC MAKES NO
OTHER WARRANTIES AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. GENERAC’S ONLY LIABILITY SHALL
BE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PART(S) AS STATED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT SHALL GENERAC BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF SUCH DAMAGES ARE A DIRECT RESULT OF GENERAC’S NEGLIGENCE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights. You also have other rights from state to state.
GENERAC
®
POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 297 • WHITEWATER, WI 53190
To locate the nearest Authorized Dealer please call 1-800-333-1322 or visit our website: www.guardiangenerators.com
Revision 08/31/07