Acme Engineering PRN080 Installation Manual

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Form 613098
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Models PRN
To include optional sufxes
EC-Electronically Commutated Motor, H-Hurricane Rated, HEC-Hurricane Rated with EC Motor
For the PRN Model with hurricane construction that complies with Florida Building Code including High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) see the ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS on page 4.
RECEIVING AND INSPECTION
Immediately upon receipt of a shipment, carefully inspect for damage and shortage. Turn the impeller 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 a shipment without a notation on the delivery receipt indicating items not delivered or the 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 any damage to the carrier within 15 days. Failure to report damage within the above time limit will result in 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.
Avoid lifting fans in a way that will bend or distort fan parts.
Never pass slings or timbers through the orices 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 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 dehumidier 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 re extinguishers, or re alarms, or
emergency response communication to protect building and
equipment against re damage. Be sure that building and storage practices meet all local, state and federal re 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. b. Any fan is 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 or propellers by hand to distribute bearing grease over the entire bearing surfaces.
Store at least 3 ½” off the oor on wooden blocks covered
with moisture proof paper or polyethylene sheathing. 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 or ditched to prevent accumulation 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 following fans 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.
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 with plastic lm 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?
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 fteen 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 rst 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 ne emery paper and oil. 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 to reach internal surfaces or for occasional use, consider using Tectly 511M Rust Preventive or WD40 or equal
REMOVING FROM STORAGE
As fans are removed from storage to be installed in their nal
location, they should be protected and maintained in similar fashion, until the fan equipment goes into operation.
INSTALLATION
For the PRN Model with hurricane construction that complies with Florida Building Code including High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) see the ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS on page 4.
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 ammable materials, unless the unit is specically built for hazardous environments.
3. WARNING! If gases, other than clean air, are to be exhausted using the fan, then the user bears the responsibility of determining that the fan is appropriate and safe for the application.
4. If the fan manufacturers prefab curb is used, a ange is
provided for mounting the damper. Damper should be installed before setting exhauster.
5. If damper box is being used, assemble box and mount in curb before setting exhauster. Damper may be installed at this time if desired. Damper should be fastened to the
bottom of the damper box, curb anges or nailing strips in
curb.
6. Impeller Adjustment: Turn centrifugal impeller by hand to
make sure it rotates freely. If impeller hits orice, adjust
by loosening set screw in impeller hub and move impeller back on motor shaft.
7. 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.
8. Remove the motor compartment cover (small hood). CAUTION! Before proceeding, make sure electrical service to fan is locked in “OFF” position. Run wires through the internal wiring post to the motor, to disconnect switch if used. WARNING! The wiring post is sealed to the curb cap with a large washer and sealing gasket. If the wiring post is loosened, the seal may be broken, thereby creating a possible water leak.
9. All wiring should be in accordance with local ordinances and the National Electric Code.
For EC Motor Wiring
See form 613084 for wiring diagrams on EC Motors
10. WARNING! Check voltage at the fan to see if it corresponds with the motor nameplate. High or low voltage 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.
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11. Apply power momentarily and compare the rotation of
Table 1. Recommended Tightening Torque
the impeller with the directional arrow on fan. WHEEL ROTATION IS CLOCKWISE AS VIEWED FROM TOP OF FAN. WARNING! Operation in the wrong direction
will deliver air but will overload the motor to the extent of blowing fuses, overload protection and could seriously damage the motor. In the case of single phase motors, the reversing instructions will appear on the wiring diagram, located either in the motor wiring compartment or on the outside of the motor housing.
12. Using a minimum of eight (8) lag bolts - two (2) on each side near corners, securely fasten fan to curb, replace small hood and fasten all bolts securely. The fan should rest on the curb as level as possible.
MAINTENANCE
For the PRN Model with hurricane construction that complies with Florida Building Code including High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) see the ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS on page 4.
1. Under normal usage, no spare parts are recommended for one year of operation. Recommended spare parts are shown on page 7.
2. CAUTION! Before proceeding, make sure electrical service to fan is locked in “OFF” position.
WINDMILLING: Even when the power 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.
3. Motor bearings are pre-lubricated. Consult information printed on the motor for lubrication instructions.
4. If motor requires replacement, one comparable to the original with the same service factor and enclosure must be used.
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 rst, 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 rst set screw to the full recommended torque.
Set Screw Diameter Torque (in-lbs)
for Set Screws
#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
VARIABLE FREQUENCY
DRIVES AND MOTORS
There are occasions when a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) will cause poor motor performance and possible damage. To avoid these problems, the Company recommends the following:
1. Select compatible motor and VFD inverter; if possible, the motor and the inverter should be from the same manufacturer or at least the inverter 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.
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ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
for the PRN Model with Hurricane construction that complies with Florida Building Code
including High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ)
This product has been issued by Miami-Dade County, Florida an NOA No. 12-0814.13 with expiration date of November 04, 2015. The full document can be found on Miami-Dade County, Florida website www.miamidade.gov/building. This product is marked on its label by a statement “Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved”.
This product shall be available for inspection at the job site at
the request of the Building Ofcial.
This product may be installed on a wooden, metal or concrete deck following the requirements shown in Figure 1. The curb must meet size and material restrictions as noted under NOA number for fan.
It is the installers responsibility to follow the installation instructions including a check that all fasteners in the outer shell of the product have been checked and tightened.
If the fan has to be replaced, the curb for attachment of the fan to the deck must also be replaced.
NOTE: Curbs will have a tighter t and may interfere if roong
material is overlayed on curb.
Note: Curb mounting hardware provided by others.
Figure 1 - Installation of the product complying with Florida Building Code including High Velocity Hurricane
Zones (HVHZ) on a wooden, metal or concrete deck
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Exploded View Sizes 80-200
NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 Motor Compartment Cover 1 7 Wiring Post 1 2 Motor* 1 8 Hood Supports 4 3 Motor Mount 1 9 Birdscreen 1 4 Small Hood Brackets 4 10 Curb & Orice Assembly 1 5 Hood 1 11 Windband 1 6 Impeller* 1
*Recommended spare parts
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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 Acme Engineering & Manufacturing Corporation at Muskogee, Oklahoma, (the "Company") 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.
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 herein shall be paid by the Purchaser, or in lieu thereof
WARNING Acme products are designed and manufactured to provide reliable performance but they are not guaranteed to be 100% free of defects. Even reliable products 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 system 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 sys tem, 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 specifi cally 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.
the Purchaser shall provide the Company with a tax
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exemption certificate acceptable to the taxing authori ties.
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
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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 Prices are subject to change
upon notice by the Company. Prices on existing or ders are subject to surcharges in the event of cost in creases of metals and transportation. All complete 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 sub ject to adjustment to the price at time of shipment re gardless 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
­pany recommends that all orders include applicable
safety devices. Products ordered without applicable safety devices is clearly the responsibility of the Pur
­chaser. Further, the Purchaser warrants that it has de
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
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
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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.
­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 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: Acme’s exclusive du plex split pillow block bearings and shaft five years, belts one year, Polyethylene tubing 90 days, AIR40 Heater warranty one year, AIR40 Emitter warranty three years and DDP fan lifetime warranty on its pro peller, 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
ACME ENGINEERING AND
MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
P.O. Box 978
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402
Telephone 918/682-7791
Fax 918/682-0134
www.acmefan.com
Member Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. June 2015 613098
remedy if Purchaser fails to make such claim within such period.
Within 30 days after receipt of a timely claim, the Com­pany 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
­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
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 moval of the defective product or part, damages due to 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.
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­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
­pany shall pass through to Purchaser such manufac
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.
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No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized 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.
REPLACEMENT PARTS If replacement parts are ordered, purchaser warrants that the original com ponents in which these replacement parts will be placed are in satisfactory working condition, and
when said replacement parts are installed, the resul­tant installation will operate in a safe manner, at speeds and temperatures for which the original prod­uct was purchased.
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TECHNICAL ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS,
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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 or system design. Any such assistance shall be at the Company’s sole option and may be subject to addi
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tional charge.
The Company assumes no obligation or liability on ac
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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.
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­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 and use. If the Company incurs any claims, lawsuits, settlements, or expenses (including attorney fees) for any loss, injury, death or property damage including, but not limited to, claims arising out of the Purchaser’s
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or any end user’s installation or use of the products, the Purchaser shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless.
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