Product Improvement Policy; Warranty - Fresenius Medical Care 2008K Operator's Manual

Machine Specifications

Product Improvement Policy:

The 2008K hemodialysis machine was designed and built to comply with these product
specifications. It is the intention of Fresenius USA, Inc. to improve products continuously, a
process which may result in modifications to specifications or equipment produced in the
future. Such product improvements shall not incur any obligation to make similar changes or
improvements to equipment previously produced. These changes or improvements may or
may not be applicable or usable with previously produced equipment. Where possible,
improvements will be made available at reasonable prices. Any such improvement shall not
be construed as corrections of any perceived deficiency.

Warranty

SALE of the machine or parts described or referenced herein is expressly conditioned upon
the terms and conditions set forth below. Any additional or different terms or conditions set
forth by the Purchaser to Fresenius USA, Inc., (herein called "the Company") shall not be
effective or binding, and the terms set forth herein shall not be modified or amended, unless
assented to in writing by an authorized official of the Company located in Waltham,
Massachusetts.
LIMITED WARRANTY: The Company warrants to the Purchaser that the equipment
delivered is free from defects in material or workmanship for the periods specified below,
provided the equipment is used and maintained in accordance with the original
manufacturer's operating instructions:
A. Mainframe chassis, and electronic components, lamps, etc. shall be warranted for one
hundred and eighty (180) days from the date of installation or 2,000 metered hours,
whichever occurs first.
B. Consumables are not covered under warranty. Consumables are those parts used in the
performance of a Preventive Maintenance procedure as described in the Preventive
Maintenance Procedures booklet. This includes routine calibrations, electronic and hydraulic,
as outlined in the Preventive Maintenance checklist.
The Company will repair or replace, at its option, using new or reconditioned parts and/or
assemblies, any parts subject to this warranty, which are proven defective in materials or
workmanship. Such repair and replacement will be made without cost to the Purchaser, and
the Company reserves the right to determine the location at which the repair or replacement
will be accomplished. The Warranty does not apply to any equipment which is misused,
abused, neglected, tampered with, damaged by accident, flood, fire, or other hazard, subjected
to abnormal or unusual electrical or fluid stress, improperly installed or operated, or not
maintained in accordance with the routine maintenance schedule set forth in the operating
manual for the equipment. Routine maintenance is not covered under warranty.
Modifications, alterations, installation and service by other than a FRESENIUS USA, Inc.
authorized representative may void the warranty.
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