ZF Marine ClearCommand 9000 Series Installation, Operation And Troubleshooting Manual page 175

MMC-165 Rev. F 7-07
Electronic Propulsion Control Systems Limited Warranty
A. Limited Warranty: Your ZF Marine Electronics product has designed and manufactured by experienced
engineers and craftmen. ZF Marine Electronics, LLC, warrants for the period indicated below, each product
manufactured by ZF Marine Electronics, LLC, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. If
during the applicable warranty period is determined by ZF Marine Electronics, LLC to be in breach of this
limited warranty, ZF Marine Electronics, LLC, at its option will repair or replace the defective product.
B. Warranty Exclusions: This warranty covers only failures due to defects in materials or workmanship that
occurs during normal use. This warranty does not cover damage that occurs in shipment, failures that are
caused by products not supplied by ZF Marine Electronics, LLC, failures that result from installation that is
not in compliance with ZF Marine Electronics specifications, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, water
damage, mishandling, misapplication, set-up adjustments, improper maintenance, alterations, modification
or service by anyone other than a ZF Marine Electronics Authorized Service Center, damage that is
attributable to acts of God or other causes unrelated to defects in materials and workmanship.
C. Warranty Period: the length of the applicable warranty period will depend on the use of your vessel. For
Commercial Craft the standard warranty period is for 24 months from the date of original shipment by
ZFME or 12 months after commissioning of the craft, whichever occurs first. A commercial craft is defined
as, any vessel used for any commercial purpose including but not limited to any use as a workboat,
passenger vessel, charter or rental fleet.
For Pleasure Craft the warranty period is 36 months from the date of original shipment by ZFME or 24
months after commissioning of the craft whichever comes first. A Pleasure Craft is any vessel that is or has
not been used for any commercial purpose including but not limited to any use as a workboat, passenger,
charter or rental fleet.
Repair or replacement parts provided under this Warranty will not be covered by the remainder of the
unexpired warranty in effect on the complete unit.
D. No Coverage Under Warranty: The exclusive remedy under this warranty is the repair or replacement of
the defective component and this warranty specifically does not provide coverage for:
1.Towing or transportation of the vessel, or travel to and from the job site or vessel.
2.Original installation charges or start-up costs.
3.Loss of use or income from the vessel and/or rental of equipment during the performance of warranty
repairs.
E. To Obtain Warranty Service: Please go to www.zf-marine.com or Call 1-425-583-1900 or (US only) 1-800-
545-5455 for the nearest ZF Marine Electronics Factory or Authorized Service Center.
4.The Service Center will contact ZF Marine Electronics Service Department for a Service Return Autho-
rization (SRA) number. Return th eproduct freight prepaid, marked clearly with the SRA number and
description of the malfunction.
5. If there are defects covered by this warranty, ZF Marine Electronics will, at its option, either repair or
replace the defective part or product. If after inspection, ZF Marine Electronicsm determines that the
product us not defective, ZF Marine Electronics will charge a atesting fee and return the product to the
sender, freight collect.
6. Repair or replacement during the warranty period will not extend the warranty period.
7.All SRA claims must be requested and submitted within 30 days from date of repair service.
8.Claims for over 3 hours labor must be pre-approved by the ZF Marine Electronics Serive Department
This Warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable
law, ZF Marine Electronics hereby disclaims all other implied or express warranties of any kind, including warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Under no circumstrances shall ZF Marine Electronics be liable for any
incidental or consequential damages sustained in connection with the product or its use, including any costs or damages
which result from loss of use of the product or any engine or boat with which it is used. ZF Marine Electronics does not
authorize any representative or agent to assume for it any obligation or liability other than those expressly set forth above.
Some States and other jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so above limitations may not apply to you. All implied warranties, if any,
are limited to the duration of this express warranty. This warranty gives you legal rights. and you may have other rights
which may may vary from State to State.
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