
Read and Save These Instructions
FORM 613090
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Models EC, ECH, LQ, USC, USCH, and USQ
RECEIVING AND INSPECTION
Immediately upon receipt of a shipment, carefully inspect for
damage and shortage. Turn propeller by hand to see that it turns
freely and does not bind. If any damage and/or shortage is
detected or suspected the carrier must be asked to conduct an
inspection. The consignee’s representative should not accept
shipment without a notation on the delivery receipt indicating
items not delivered or apparent extent of damage.
When a shipment is opened and damage is found which was not
evident externally (concealed damage), it is mandatory that the
consignee request an immediate inspection by the carrier. Report
damage to the carrier within 15 days. Failure to report damage
within the above time limit will cause rejection of a claim.
HANDLING
When handling fans and their accessories, always use equipment
and methods that will not cause damage. Fans should be lifted
using slings and padding or spreaders to avoid damage.
CAUTION! Always make sure that all lifting and handling
equipment and techniques conform to current safety standards.
between 70°F and 105°F (wide temperature swings may cause
condensation and "sweating" of metal parts). Windows should be
covered to prevent temperature variations caused by sunlight.
Provide thermometers and humidity indicators at several points
and maintain the atmosphere at 40% relative humidity, or lower.
It may be necessary to use trays of renewable desiccant or
portable dehumidifier to remove moisture from the air in the
storage enclosure.
Thermostatically controlled portable heaters (vented to outdoors)
may be required to maintain even temperatures inside the
enclosure.
CAUTION! Provide fire extinguishers, or fire alarms, or
emergency response communication to protect building and
equipment against firedamage. Be sure that building andstorage
practices meet all local, state and federal fire and safety codes.
The following fans or accessories must be stored indoors, in a
clean dry atmosphere:
a. Propeller wall fans not in wall housings.
Avoid lifting fans in a way that will bend or distort fan parts. Never
pass slings or timbers through the orifices of fan.
CAUTION! Do not lift by the fan hood. Fans with special coatings
or paints must be protected in handling to prevent damage.
STORAGE
Fans are protected against damage during shipment. If they
cannot be installed and put into operation immediately upon
receipt certain precautions are necessary to prevent deterioration
during storage. Responsibility for integrity of fans and
accessories during storage must be assumed by the user. The
manufacturer will not be responsible for damage during storage.
These suggestions are provided solely as a convenience to the
user, who shall make his own decision as to whether to use any or
all of them.
INDOOR: The ideal storage environment for fans and
accessories is indoors, above grade, in a low humidity
atmosphere which is sealed to prevent the entry of blowing dust,
rain, or snow. Temperatures should be evenly maintained at
b. Any fan protected by a cardboard carton.
c. Motors dismounted from fans.
d. Spare wheels or propellers.
e. Belts, sheaves, bushings and other parts when not
mounted on fan.
f. Boxes, bags or cartons of hardware.
g. Curbs
h. Dampers
Remove any accumulations of dirt, water, ice or snow and wipe
dry before moving indoor storage. Allow cold parts to reach room
temperature to avoid “sweating” of metal parts. Open boxes or
cartons. Remove any accumulated moisture; if necessary use
portable electric heaters to dry parts and packages. Leave
coverings loose to permit air circulation and to permit periodic
inspection.

Rotate wheels orpropellers by handto distribute bearinggrease
over the entire bearing surfaces.
Store at least 3 ½” off the floor on wooden blocks covered with
moisture proof paper or polyethylenesheathing. Provide aisles
between parts and along all walls, to permit air circulation and
space for inspection.
OUTDOOR: Fans designed for outdoor use may be stored
outdoors, if absolutely necessary. The storage area should be
reasonably level and drained orditched to preventaccumulation
of water. Fencing and lighting for security are desirable. Roads
or aisles for portable cranes and hauling equipment are needed.
Consider the use of drift fencing to minimize accumulation of
blowing snow or dirt.
The followingfans may be stored outdoors, if dry indoor storage
space is not available:
a. Fans intended for outdoor use that are crated in wood.
b. Wall fans installed in wall housings.
If moisture or dirt accumulations are found on parts, the source
should be located and eliminated. Fans should be rotated at
each inspection by hand ten to fifteen revolutions to redistribute
the motor and bearing lubricant.
If paint deterioration begins, consideration should be given to
touch-up or repainting. Fans with special coatings may require
special techniques for touch-up or repair.
Machined parts coated with rust preventive should be restored
to good condition promptly if signs of rust occur. The most
critical items are pulleys, shafts and bearing locking collars. At
the first sign of rusting on any of the above parts, remove the
original rust preventive coating with petroleum solvent and
clean lint-free cloths. Polish any remaining rust from surfaces
with crocus cloth or fine emery paper andoil. Do not destroy the
continuity of the surfaces. Wipe clean with lint-free cloths and
recoat surfaces evenly and thoroughly with Tectly 506 (Ashland
Oil Company) or equal. For hard toreach internal surfaces or for
occasional use, consider using Tectly 511M Rust Preventive or
WD40 or equal.
All fans must be supported on wooden blocks or timbers above
water or normal snow levels. Provide enough blocking to
prevent settling into soft ground. Fans should be set in place
using the directional arrow markings on the crate as a guide.
Locate pieces far enough apart to permit air circulation,sunlight,
and space for periodic inspection. Place all parts on their
supports so that rain water will run off, or to minimize water
accumulation. Do not cover parts withplastic film or tarps-these
cause condensation of moisture from the air passing through
heating and cooling cycles.
Fan wheels and propellers should be blocked to prevent
spinning caused by strong winds.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE DURING STORAGE
Inspect fans and accessories at least once per month, while in
storage. Log results of inspection and maintenance performed.
A typical log entry should include the following:
a. Date
b. Inspector’s Name
c. Name of Fan
d. Location
e. Condition of Paint or Coating
f. Is moisture present?
g. Is dirt accumulated?
h. Corrective steps taken?
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REMOVING FROM STORAGE
As fans are removed from storage to be installed in their final
location, they should be protected and maintained in similar
fashion, until the fan equipment goes into operation.
INSTALLATION
1.
CAUTION! This unit has rotating parts and safety
precautions should be exercised during installation,
operation and maintenance.
2.
WARNING! Do not use in hazardous environments where
the fan’s electrical system could provide ignition to
combustible or flammable materials. Air surrounding the
fan at all times must be free of flammable gases, vapors or
liquids, combustible dust or ignitable fibers or flyings.
3. If the fan manufacturer prefab curb is used, a flange is
provided for mounting the damper. Damper should be
installed before setting the exhauster.
4. If a damper box is being used, assemble the box and mount
in the curb before setting the ventilator. The damper may
be installed at this time if desired. The damper should be
fastened to the bottom of the damper box, curb flanges or
nailing strips in the curb.
5. Larger units are shipped with hoods in two halves because
of their size. See the instructions for the hood assembly on
page 7.
WARNING! Until the hood is secured to the unit base it
may present a hazard in the presence of winds.

It is recommended that the transport of the hood on the
outside of the building and overthe roof, and the installation
of the hood be performed when winds are calm.
6. Larger units are shipped with hoods in two halves because
of their size. See the assembly instructions on page 7.
7. Before starting, check all fasteners for tightness;
particularly in the propeller hub. Turn the propeller byhand
to make sure it is in alignment with the orifice and the fan
blades do not strike.
b. The hood must be secured and/or restrained when
removed from the fan for maintenance work.
3.
CAUTION! Before proceeding make sure electrical service
to fan is locked in the “OFF” position.
WINDMILLING: Even when the power supply is locked
out, fans may cause injury or damage if the impeller is
subject to “windmilling” which is the turning of the impeller
and drive components due to a draft in the system. To
guard against this hazard, the impeller should be secured
to physically restrict rotational movement.
8. All wiring should be in accordance with local ordinances
and the National Electric code.
9.
WARNING! Check voltage at the fan to see if it
corresponds with the motor nameplate. High or lowvoltage
can seriously damage the motor. Extra care should be
taken when wiring two speed motors since improper
connections will damage motor and void motor warranty.
On belt driven ventilators, leave enough slack in wiring to
allow for motor movement when adjusting belt tension.
10. Apply power momentarily and compare the rotation of the
impeller with the directional arrow on fan. In the case of
three phase motors, the direction can be changed by
interchanging any two of the three motor leads. In the case
of single phase motors, the reversing instructions will
appear on the wiring diagram on the motor wiring
compartment cover, or on the side of the motor.
11. Using a minimum of eight (8) lag bolts, two (2) on each side
near corners, securely fasten exhauster to curb. The fan
should rest on the curb as level as possible.
12. After all installation and wiring has been completed, a final
check should bemade to determinethat the hood fasteners
are tightly secured.
4. Motor bearings are prelubricated. Consult information
printed on the motor for lubrication instructions.
5. Impeller shaft bearings on belt driven units are
prelubricated and do not require relubrication. Units with
pillow block bearings have grease fittings and, under
normal operating conditions, will need no required for 3 to 5
years. If relubrication is required, use a grease conforming
to NLGI No. 2. CAUTION! Lubricating bearings with a high
pressure gun can blow bearing seals and overfill the
bearing with grease. This condition can result in excessive
churning and overheating. For normal operating conditions
it is standard practice to fill only 30% of the bearing void
with grease. Do not over lubricate.
6. On belt driven units, check belt tension after the first 48
hours of operation and there after annually. Belt should
depress its width when pressed firmly inward at midway
point between the pulleys. Too much tension will damage
the bearings. Belt should be tight enough to prevent
slippage. When replacing worn belt, replace motor pulley if
“shoulder” is worn in groove. WARNING! Do not operate
at speeds higher than that cataloged for thisequipment. Do
not replace motor pulley with a larger diameter pulley. Do
not replace the fan pulley withone smaller in diameter. The
pulley ratios are set so that themotor will not beoverloaded.
13.
CAUTION! Guards must be installed when fan is within
reach of personnelor within eight (8) feet (2.5 m) ofworking
level or when deemed advisable for safety.
MAINTENANCE
1. Under normal usage, no spare parts are recommended for
one year of operation. Recommended spare parts are
shown on page 4 and 5.
2.
WARNING! When the hood is removed for maintenance it
may present a hazard in the presence of winds. It is
therefore recommended that:
a. Maintenance work requiring the hoods to be removed
be performed in periods when winds are calm.
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7.
WARNING! When changing bearings, secure propeller
with ropes or equivalent before loosening bearing set
screws on fan shaft.
8. If impeller shaft bearings need replacement, replace with
bearings comparable to original equipment. If duplex split
pillow block bearings are used, install new bearings into
neoprene rings, check correct position of propeller with
orifice, position bearings in die-formed recess and tighten
screws. Replace die-formed bearing cap and tighten four
bolts.
NOTE: If lockingcollar type bearing is used,collar must first
be positioned against inner race on bearing nearest the
impeller and turned in direction of impeller rotation with drift
pin and hammer until it locks. Locking collars must be on
inboard (facing) sides of bearings. Secure bearing to shaft

with set screw. Lock and secure other bearing to shaft in
same manner.
VARIABLE FREQUENCY
DRIVES AND MOTORS
NOTE: If pillow block type bearings are used, slide
bearings onto the shaft to desired location and bolt bearing
block securely to support base. Slide shaftback and forth in
secured bearing (do not drive with hammer) and rotate to
make certain it turns freely. Check correct position of
propeller with inlet orifice. Then secure bearings to shaft by
tightening set screws.
SET SCREW TIGHTENING SCHEDULE
1. Before initial operation of the fan, tighten set screws
according to the procedure outlined below.
2. After 500 operating hours or three months, whichever
comes first, tighten set screws to the full recommended
torque.
3. At least once a year, tighten set screws to the full
recommended torque.
PROCEDURE FOR TIGHTENING SET SCREWS IN
BEARINGS AND HUBS
One Set Screw Application
Using a torque wrench, tighten the set screw to the torque
recommended in Table 1.
Two Set Screw Application
1. Using a torque wrench, tighten one set screw to half of the
torque recommended in Table 1.
2. Tighten the second set screw to the full recommended
torque.
3. Tighten the firstset screw to the full recommended torque.
There are occasions when a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
will cause poor motor performance and possible damage. To
avoid these problems, the Companyrecommends thefollowing:
1. Select compatible motor and VFD converter; if possible,
the motor and the converter should be from the same
manufacturer or at least the converter selected should be
recommended by the motor manufacturer.
2. A motor shaft grounding system should be used to prevent
motor bearing damage from eddy currents.
NOTE: The Company will not honor motor warranty claims
if the customer fails to follow these recommendations.
Table 1. Recommended Tightening Torque
for Set Screws
Set Screw Diameter Torque (in-lbs)
#10 35
1/4 80
5/16 126
3/8 240
7/16 384
1/2 744
9/16 1080
5/8 1500
3/4 2580
7/8 3600
1 5400
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
ACCEPTANCE All orders and sales are subject to
written approval and acceptance by an executive offi
cer of the Company at Muskogee, Oklahoma, and are
not binding on the Company until so approved.
DELIVERY All shipping and delivery dates are esti
mated only. No delays in delivery will subject the
Company to any costs, damages or fees for late deliv
ery. Delivery of the products herein specified shall be
made F.O.B. point of shipment, unless otherwise
stated. The Company shall not be liable for delay due
to causes beyond its reasonable control, such as Acts
of God, acts of the purchaser, acts of civil or military
authorities, priorities, fires, strikes, floods, epidemics,
war, riots, delays in transportation, car shortages, and
inability, due to reasons beyond its reasonable control,
to obtain necessary labor, material, or manufacturing
facilities. In the event of such a delay, the date of deliv
ery shall be extended for a period equal to the time lost
by reason of the delay.
TERMS OF PAYMENT If, in the judgment of the Com
pany, the financial condition of the purchaser at any
time does not justify continuation of manufacture or
shipment on the terms of payment specified, the Com
pany may require full or partial payment in advance.
Pro rata payments shall become due as shipments are
made. Each shipment or delivery shall constitute a
separate sale, and the default of any shipment or deliv
ery shall constitute a separate sale, and the default of
any shipment or delivery shall not vitiate the contract
as to other shipments or deliveries.
PRICE ADJUSTMENT Prices are subject to change
until the Purchaser’s order has been accepted by the
Company.
SALES AND SIMILAR TAXES The Company’s prices
do not include sales, use, excise, or similar taxes.
Consequently, in addition to the price specified herein,
the amount of any present or future sales, use, excise,
or other similar tax applicable to the sale of the product
WARNING The Company products are designed and manufactured to provide reliable performance but they are not guaranteed to be 100% free of defects. Even reliable prod
ucts will experience occasional failures and this possibility should be recognized by the Purchaser and all End Users. If these products are used in a life support ventilation sys
tem where failure could result in loss or injury, the Purchaser and all End Users should provide adequate back-up ventilation, supplementary natural ventilation or failure alarm
system, or acknowledge willingness to accept the risk of such loss or injury.
WARNING DO NOT use in HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS where fan’s electrical system could provide ignition to combustible or flammable materials unless unit is specifically built for hazardous environments. Comply with all local and national safety codes including the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Fire Protection Act (NFPA).
CAUTION Guards must be installed when fan is within reach of personnel or within eight (8) feet (2.5 m) of working level or when deemed advisable for safety.
DISCLAIMER The Company has made a diligent effort to illustrate and describe the products accurately in all Company literature; however such illustrations and descriptions
are for the sole purpose of identification and do not express or imply any warranty.
herein shall be paid by the Purchaser, or in lieu thereof
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the Purchaser shall provide the Company with a tax
exemption certificate acceptable to the taxing authori
ties.
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CANCELLATION Any contract resulting from the Pur
chaser’s order may be canceled by the Purchaser only
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by negotiations and upon payments of reasonable can
cellation charges which will take into account expenses
already incurred and commitments made by the Com
pany.
DESIGN CHANGES The Company reserves the right
to make changes in design, improvements and addi
tions in and to its products any time without imposing
any liability or obligations to itself to apply or install the
same in any product manufactured by it.
TITLE The title and right of possession of the products
sold herein shall remain with the Company and such
products shall remain personal property until all
payments herein (including deferred payments whether
evidenced by notes or otherwise) shall have been
made in full in cash and the Purchaser agrees to do all
acts necessary to perfect and maintain such right and
title in the Company.
PRICE ADJUSTMENTS AND PROTECTION Prices
on products manufactured by the Company are firm for
shipment up to four months from the date of the origi
nal order entry. Such prices are subject to adjustment
if shipment is made after four months and up to ten
months from the date of the original order entry, if
products are shipped ten months from the date of the
original order entry, prices will be adjusted to the price
in effect at the time of shipment automatically. All com
plete component accessory material manufactured by
others and furnished with the Company’s products
such as motors, drives, vibration equipment, controls
or other completely assembled component structures,
are subject to adjustment to the price at time of ship
ment regardless of the date of original order entry.
SAFETY ACCESSORIES The Company manufactures
products designed to serve multiple applications and
offers a wide range of safety equipment, including
guards and other devices, as may be required to meet
customer specifications. Without exception, the Com
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pany recommends that all orders include applicable
safety devices. Products ordered without applicable
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safety devices is clearly the responsibility of the Pur
chaser. Further, the Purchaser warrants that it has de
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termined and acquired any and all safety devices re
quired for products sold by the Company. Weather
covers and guards for motor and V-belt drives, cou
plings, shafts and bearings, along with inlet and outlet
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screens, are optional accessories noted in the price
list.
GOVERNING LAW The rights, obligations and reme
dies of Purchaser and the Company, the interpretation
of these terms and conditions and the sale of products
by the Company shall be governed by Oklahoma law,
without regard to any principles of conflict of laws.
ARBITRATION Any dispute arising under or in con
nection with these terms and conditions or the sale of
products shall be settled by binding arbitration admin
istered by the American Arbitration Association under
its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the
award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in
any court having jurisdiction thereof. The dispute shall
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be resolved by one neutral arbitrator who shall have no
affiliation with either Purchaser or the Company and
shall be selected by the American Arbitration Associa
tion office in Dallas, Texas. The arbitration proceed
ings shall be held in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
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APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS The agreement be
tween the Company and the Purchaser relating to the
products includes these terms and conditions of sale,
any applicable installation and maintenance instruc
tions provided by the Company and any terms appear
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ing on the Company’s quotation, sales order acknowl
edgment and invoice.
LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER: the Company ex-
tends this limited warranty to the original purchaser
and warrants that products supplied by the Company,
shall be free from original defects in workmanship and
materials for two years from date of shipment (except
for the warranty periods noted for products listed be
low), provided same have been properly handled,
stored, installed, serviced, maintained and operated.
This warranty shall not apply to products which have
been altered or repaired without the Company’s ex
press authorization, or altered or repaired in any way
so as, in the Company’s judgment, to affect its perfor
mance or reliability, nor which have been improperly
installed or subjected to misuse, negligence, or acci
dent, or incorrectly used in combination with other sub
stances. The Purchaser assumes all risks and liability
for results of use of all products.
Evaporative cooling pads are warranted to be free of
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
two years from date of shipment provided same have
been properly handled, stored, installed, serviced,
maintained and operated; and further, not subjected to
excessive heat, corrosive agents or chemicals, or me
chanical abuse that may cause tearing, crushing or un
due deterioration, nor used on a system or in a manner
other than that for which it was designed as explained
in the product literature.
The following products are warranted to be free of de
fects in materials and workmanship for the periods
shown from date of shipment: the Company’s exclu
sive duplex split pillow block bearings and shaft five
years, belts one year, Polyethylene tubing 90 days,
AIR40 Heater warranty one year, AIR40 Emitter war
ranty three years and DDP fan lifetime warranty on its
propeller, cone, and housing.
LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND DAMAGES: All
claims under this warranty must be made in writing and
delivered to P. O. Box 978, Muskogee, Oklahoma,
74402, within 15 days after discovery of the defect and
prior to the expiration of two years from the date of
shipment by the Company of the product claimed de
fective, and Purchaser shall be barred from any
remedy if Purchaser fails to make such claim within
such period.
Within 30 days after receipt of a timely claim, the Com
pany shall have the option either to inspect the product
while in Purchaser's possession or to request Pur
chaser to return the product to the Company at Pur
chaser's expense for inspection by the Company. The
Company shall replace, or at its option repair, free of
charge, any product it determines to be defective, and
it shall ship the repaired or replacement product to
Purchaser F.O.B. point of shipment; provided, how
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ever, if circumstances are such as in the Company’s
judgment to prohibit repair or replacement to remedy
the warranted defects, the Purchaser's sole and exclu
sive remedy shall be a refund to the Purchaser of any
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part of the invoice price, paid to the Company, for the
defective product or part.
The Company is not responsible for the cost of re
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moval of the defective product or part, damages due to
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removal, or any expenses incurred in shipping the
product or part to or from the Company’s plant, or the
installation of the repaired or replaced product or part.
The warranties set forth above do not apply to any
components, accessories, parts or attachments manu
factured by other manufacturers; such being subject to
the manufacturer’s warranty, if any. To the extent not
prohibited by the manufacturer’s warranty, the Com
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pany shall pass through to Purchaser such manufac
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turer’s warranty.
THE COMPANY’S WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR
TICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EX
PRESSLY DISCLAIMED AND WAIVED. THIS WAR
RANTY CONSTITUTES THE COMPANY’S SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY FOR DEFECTIVE
GOODS AND PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLU
SIVE REMEDY FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS.
No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is autho
rized to give any warranties on behalf of the Company
or to assume for the Company any other liability in
connection with any of its products except in writing
and signed by an officer of the Company.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS If replacement parts are or
dered, purchaser warrants that the original compo
nents in which these replacement parts will be placed
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are in satisfactory working condition, and when said re
placement parts are installed, the resultant installation
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will operate in a safe manner, at speeds and tempera
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tures for which the original product was purchased.
TECHNICAL ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS,
DISCLAIMER: Notwithstanding any past practice or
dealings or any custom of the trade, sales shall not in
clude the furnishing of technical advice or assistance
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or system design. Any such assistance shall be at the
Company’s sole option and may be subject to addi
tional charge.
The Company assumes no obligation or liability on ac
count of any recommendations, opinions or advice as
to the choice, installation or use of products. Any such
recommendations, opinions or advice are given and
shall be accepted at Purchaser's and End User's risk
and shall not constitute any warranty or guarantee of
such products or their performance.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The cumulative liability of
the Company to the Purchaser and any other persons
for all claims in any way relating to or arising out of the
products, including, but not limited to, any cause of ac
tion sounding in contract, tort, or strict liability, shall not
exceed the total amount of the purchase price paid for
those products which are the subject of any such
claim. This limitation of liability is intended to apply
without regard to whether other provisions of this
agreement have been breached or have proven inef
fective even if the Company has been advised of the
possibility of such claims or demands. In no event
shall the Company be liable to the Purchaser or any
other person for any loss of profits or any incidental,
special, exemplary, or consequential damages for any
claims or demands brought by the Purchaser or such
other persons.
INDEMNITY The Company’s maximum liability to Pur
chaser and to any end user is as set forth above. The
Company makes no warranty to anyone for any prod
ucts not manufactured by the Company and shall have
no liability for any use or installation of any products
(whether manufactured by the Company or other man
ufacturers) not specifically authorized by this sale.
Purchaser acknowledges various warnings by the
Company regarding the products and its installation
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and use. If the Company incurs any claims, lawsuits,
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settlements, or expenses (including attorney fees) for
any loss, injury, death or property damage including,
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but not limited to, claims arising out of the Purchaser’s
or any end user’s installation or use of the products,
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the Purchaser shall indemnify and hold the Company
harmless.
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