Section 8 - Warranty
Guardian Air-cooled 6 kW, 8 kW and 10 kW Generators
GENERAC POWER SYSTEIVSS' "TWO - YEAR" STANDARD WARRANTY FOR GUARDIAN
'AIR COOLED, PREPACKAGED STANDBY GENERATORS'1
For a period of two years or 2,000 hours of operation from the date of original sale, whichever occurs first.
Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) will, at its option, repair or replace any part which, upon examination,
inspection and testing by Generac or a Generac Authorized Warranty Service Facility, is found to be defective
under normal use and service, in accordance with the warranty schedule set forth below. Any equipment that
the purchaser/owner claims to be defective must be returned to and examined by the nearest Generac
Authorized Warranty Service Facility. All transportation costs under the warranty, including return to the fac¬
tory, are to be borne and prepaid by the purchaser/ owner. This warranty applies only to Generac Guardian
air cooled, prepackaged standby generators sold and rated for use in "Standby" applications, as Generac has
defined Standby.
WARRANTY SCHEDULE
YEARS ONE and TWO - 100% (one hundred percent) coverage on mileage*, part(s) and labor as listed (proof
of purchase and maintenance is required):
• Engine - All components
• Alternator - All Components
• Transfer System - All Components
*Travel allowance is limited to 300 miles or 7.5 hours maximum round trip and applies only to per¬
manently wired and mounted units.
All warranty expense allowances are subject to the conditions defined in Generac's Warranty Policies,
Procedures and Flat Rate Manual.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING:
• Costs of normal maintenance, adjustments, installation and start-up.
• Failures caused by any contaminated fuels or oils.
• Failures due, but not limited, to normal wear and tear, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or improper installation. As
with all mechanical devices, the GH- and GV-Series engines need periodic part(s) service and replacement to perform
well. This warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part(s) or engine.
• Failures caused by any external cause or act of God, such as collision, theft, vandalism, riot or wars, nuclear holocaust,
fire, freezing, lightning, earthquake, windstorm, hail, volcanic eruption, water or flood, tornado or hurricane.
• Products that are modified or altered in a manner not authorized by Generac in writing.
• Any incidental, consequential or indirect damages caused by defects in materials or workmanship, or any delay in repair
or replacement of the defective part(s).
• Failure due to misapplication.
• Telephone, telegraph. Teletype or other communication expenses.
• Living or travel expenses of person(s) performing service, except as specifically included within the terms of a specific
unit warranty period.
• Rental equipment used while warranty repairs are being performed.
• Overnight freight costs for replacement part(s).
• Overtime labor.
• Starting batteries, fuses, light bulbs and engine fluids.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN PLACE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. SPECIFICALLY,
GENERAC MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU¬
LAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above lim¬
itation may not apply to you.
GENERAC'S ONLY LIABILITY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PART(S) AS STATED ABOVE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL GENERAC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN
IF SUCH DAMAGES ARE A DIRECT RESULT OF GENERAC'S NEGLIGENCE. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Purchaser/owner agrees to make no claims against Generac based on negligence.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
GENERAC' POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. BOX Q • WAUKESHA, Wl 531 BV
PH: (41 4) 544-401 1 • FAX: (41 4) 544-5BB3
Part No. C9Q3B
Revision O [07/51 /OOj
Printed in U.8.A.
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