GE Responder AED Operation And Service Manual page 2

What is Covered?
Cardiac Science, Inc. ("Cardiac Science") warrants to the original
purchaser that its products will be free of any defect in material and
workmanship according to the terms and conditions of this Limited
Warranty ("Limited Warranty"). For purposes of this Limited Warranty,
the original purchaser is deemed to be the original end user of the
product purchased. This Limited Warranty is NONTRANSFERABLE and
UNASSIGNABLE.
For How Long?
Five (5) years from the date of the original shipment to the original pur-
chaser for Responder AED automated external defibrillators. Disposable
defibrillation electrodes shall be warranted until the expiration date.
Lithium batteries have a full operational warranty of Three (3) years from
the date of installation into a Responder AED. Batteries must be installed
by the installation date as labeled on the battery to be covered by this
warranty. One (1) year from the date of original shipment to the original
purchaser for AED accessories. The terms of the Limited Warranty in
effect as of the date of original purchase will apply to any warranty
claims.
What You Must Do
Please complete and submit the Warranty Validation Form within 30 days
of original shipment located at http://www.cardiacscience.com/
products/responderaed_warranty.cfm.
To obtain warranty service for your product, call GEMS IT tech support.
Our customer service representative will try to resolve your issue over
the phone. If necessary, and at our sole discretion, we will arrange for
service or a replacement of our product.
What We Will Do
If your Responder AED is returned within 30 days of the date it was
purchased, at the direction of a customer service representative, we will
replace it with a new product of equal value at no charge to you,
provided the warranty applies.
If your Cardiac Science product is returned, at the direction of a cus-
tomer service representative, after 30 days but within the warranty peri-
od, Cardiac Science, at its sole discretion, will repair your product or
replace it with a new or reconditioned product of the same or similar
design. The repaired or replacement product will be warranted subject to
the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty for either (a) 90 days
or (b) the remainder of the original warranty period, whichever is longer,
provided the warranty applies and the warranty period has not expired.
Obligations and Warranty Limits
Limited Warranty Obligation: Exclusive Remedy
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF AND
SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDES AND REPLACES ALL OTHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
© 2003 General Electric
Limited Warranty for Responder AED
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.
NO PERSON (INCLUDING ANY AGENT, DEALER, OR REPRESENTATIVE OF
CARDIAC SCIENCE) IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION
OR WARRANTY CONCERNING CARDIAC SCIENCE PRODUCTS, EXCEPT
TO REFER PURCHASERS TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL LOSSES
OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER SHALL BE
AS SPECIFIED ABOVE. NEITHER GE NOR CARDIAC SCIENCE SHALL IN
ANY EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, COMMERCIAL LOSS FROM ANY CAUSE,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OF ANY NATURE, LOSS OF PROFITS OR
PERSONAL INJURY, EVEN IF CARDIAC SCIENCE HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITIES OF SUCH DAMAGES, HOWEVER OCCASIONED,
WHETHER BY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.
What This Warranty Does Not Cover
This Limited Warranty does not cover defects or damages of any sort
resulting from, but not limited to, accidents, damage while in transit to
our service location, alterations, unauthorized service, unauthorized
product case opening, failure to follow instructions, improper use,
abuse, neglect, fire, flood, war or acts of God. Cardiac Science makes no
warranty claim as to the compatibility of its products with non Cardiac
Science products.
This Limited Warranty is Void if...
• Any Cardiac Science product is serviced or repaired by any person or
entity other than Cardiac Science unless specifically authorized by
Cardiac Science;
• Any Cardiac Science product case is opened by unauthorized
personnel or if a product is used for an unauthorized purpose;
• Any Cardiac Science product is used in conjunction with incompatible
parts or accessories, including but not limited to batteries. Parts and
accessories are not compatible if they are not Cardiac Science
products or the functional equivalent.
If The Warranty Period has Expired...
If your Responder AED is not covered by our Limited Warranty, call us
for advice as to whether we can repair your Cardiac Science product,
and for other repair information, including charges. Charges for
non-warranty repairs will be assessed and are your responsibility. Upon
completion of the repair, the terms and conditions of this Limited
Warranty shall apply to such repair or replacement product for a period
of 90 days.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which vary from state to state and country to country.
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