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Section 20 Limited Warranty
Lachat Instruments, a Hach Company Brand, warrants its products to the original purchaser against any
defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship for a period of *one year* from date of shipment
unless otherwise noted in the product manual.
In the event that a defect is discovered during the warranty period, Lachat Instruments–Hach Company
agrees that, at its option, it will repair or replace the defective product or refund the purchase price,
excluding original shipping and handling charges. Any product repaired or replaced under this warranty
will be warranted only for the remainder of the original product warranty period.
This warranty does not apply to consumable products such as chemical reagents; or consumable
components of a product, such as, but not limited to, lamps and tubing.
Contact Lachat Instruments–Hach Company or your distributor to initiate warranty support. Products
may not be returned without authorization from Lachat Instruments–Hach Company.
Limitations
This warranty does not cover:
• Damage caused by acts of God, natural disaster, labor unrest, acts of war (declared or undeclared),
terrorism, civil strife, or acts of any governmental jurisdiction
• Damage caused by misuse, neglect, accident or improper application or installation
• Damage caused by any repair or attempted repair not authorized by Lachat Instruments–Hach
Company
• Any product not used in accordance with the instructions furnished by Lachat Instruments–Hach
Company
• Computer, Printer, or any other product which is covered by a warranty of the Original Manufacturer.
• Freight charges to return merchandise to Lachat Instruments–Hach Company
• Freight charges on expedited or express shipment of warranted parts or product
• Travel fees associated with on-site warranty repair
This warranty contains the sole express warranty made by Lachat Instruments–Hach Company in
connection with its products. All implied warranties, including without limitation, the warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly disclaimed.
Some states within the United States do not allow the disclaimer of implied warranties and if this is true in
your state the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you
may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
This warranty constitutes the final, complete, and exclusive statement of warranty terms and no person
is authorized to make any other warranties or representations on behalf of Lachat Instruments–Hach
Company.
Limitation of Remedies
The remedies of repair, replacement or refund of purchase price as stated above are the exclusive
remedies for the breach of this warranty. On the basis of strict liability or under any other legal theory, in
no event shall Lachat Instruments–Hach Company be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
of any kind for breach of warranty or negligence.