WARRANTY
The product properties and operating parameters described in this owner’s manual are based upon test
conducted by SKF or reported by others. SKF does not assume any responsibilities for errors in the data
published in this owner’s manual. The life and performance of the products ultimately depend on a
number of factors. These include, for example, selection of the product design type, selection materials
for different properties, handling and installation, operating conditions, including shaft service or bore
conditions, quantity and chemistry of lubricants and other factors. Severe environments can adversely
affect product life or performance. For help in realizing longer SKF product life, and optimal
performance for your specific application, contact SKF’s Customer Services Department at 1-888-SKF-
FIRST or visit us at http://www.skf.com
Limited Warranty
SKF as the seller of the products contained in this owner’s manual warrants to the first user/purchaser that
the products sold by it, when properly installed, will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
SKF’s sole obligation and liability for any defect found to exist in a product sold by SKF contrary to this
warranty, and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for such defect, shall be limited to: (A) SKF
furnishing without additional charge to purchaser, including transportation, a replacement for any of the
products which cannot be repaired or replaced by SKF, SKF shall credit or refund purchaser the purchase
price paid therefore: provided, that SKF is advised in writing of such product non-conformance within
thirty (30) days of the date of discovery thereof, and that the non-conforming product is returned f.o.b. to
SKF’s designated warehouse promptly thereafter, but in any case not later than twelve (12) months from
the date of original shipment of the product to purchaser by SKF. In no event shall SKF be obligated
under this warranty or otherwise in any way whatsoever for normal wear and tear, or for any products sold
by SKF which, after delivery by SKF and in SKF’s sole determination, have been sunjected to accident,
abuse, misapplication, improper or faulty repair or installation, improper or faulty maintenance or
lubrications, any alteration or neglect, excessive loading or other excessive operating conditions, or
defects caused by resulting from purchaser’s specifications or designs or otherwise caused by purchaser.
TO THE FURTHEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, SKF DISCLAIMS
LIABILTIY, IN TORT OR CONTRACT, IN NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILTIY, OR
OTHERWISE, FOR ANY OTHER Remedy OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL WITH RESPECT TO ITS PERFORMACE
HEREUNDER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS
SOLD OR PROVIDED HEREUNDER BY SKF And ITS PROVISION OF ANY RELATED
SEVICES. THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS TO THE EXCLUSION OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILTIY OT FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. COSTS INCURRED
FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. Without
Warning
Proper selection of products listed for sale in this owner’s manual is essential to
minimize the risk of any seal, bearing or other product failure. Such failures can
result in property damage or severe personal injury to operators of machinery,
vehicles or to others. You must carefully evaluate the particular applications on or
into which you intend to install the products. Products in this owner’s manual
require installation by an experienced professional technician or qualified
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