YASKAWA MP210 Series User Manual page 14

Warranty
(1) Details of Warranty
 Warranty Period
The warranty period for a product that was purchased (hereinafter called "delivered product") is one year
from the time of delivery to the location specified by the customer or 18 months from the time of shipment
from the Yaskawa factory, whichever is sooner.
 Warranty Scope
Yaskawa shall replace or repair a defective product free of charge if a defect attributable to Yaskawa occurs
during the warranty period above. This warranty does not cover defects caused by the delivered product
reaching the end of its service life and replacement of parts that require replacement or that have a limited
service life.
This warranty does not cover failures that result from any of the following causes.
1. Improper handling, abuse, or use in unsuitable conditions or in environments not described in product cat-
alogs or manuals, or in any separately agreed-upon specifications
2. Causes not attributable to the delivered product itself
3. Modifications or repairs not performed by Yaskawa
4. Abuse of the delivered product in a manner in which it was not originally intended
5. Causes that were not foreseeable with the scientific and technological understanding at the time of ship-
ment from Yaskawa
6. Events for which Yaskawa is not responsible, such as natural or human-made disasters
(2) Limitations of Liability
1. Yaskawa shall in no event be responsible for any damage or loss of opportunity to the customer that arises
due to failure of the delivered product.
2. Yaskawa shall not be responsible for any programs (including parameter settings) or the results of pro-
gram execution of the programs provided by the user or by a third party for use with programmable
Yaskawa products.
(3) Suitability for Use
1. It is the customer's responsibility to confirm conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that
apply if the Yaskawa product is used in combination with any other products.
2. The customer must confirm that the Yaskawa product is suitable for the systems, machines, and equip-
ment used by the customer.
3. Consult with Yaskawa to determine whether use in the following applications is acceptable. If use in the
application is acceptable, use the product with extra allowance in ratings and specifications, and provide
safety measures to minimize hazards in the event of failure.
• Outdoor use, use involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or use in condi-
tions or environments not described in product catalogs or manuals
• Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicle sys-
tems, medical equipment, amusement machines, and installations subject to separate industry or gov-
ernment regulations
• Systems, machines, and equipment that may present a risk to life or property
• Systems that require a high degree of reliability, such as systems that supply gas, water, or electricity,
or systems that operate continuously 24 hours a day
• Other systems that require a similar high degree of safety
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