7. GUARANTEE
1.GUARANTEECERTIFICATE
1. OPTIMUS S.A. guarantees that its products are free from material and
manufacturingdefectswhen they arefirst deliveredtothe purchaser.
2. In accordance with the conditions outlined here, OPTIMUS S.A. guarantees
its productsfortwo (2)years from the date on whichthe purchaser acquiresthe
product. If, within this guarantee period, defects appear which are not due to
factors outlined in section 2, OPTIMUS S.A. shall replace or repair the unit
using equivalent, new or reconstructed replacement parts, as it deems fit. If
replacement partsare appliedwhich improve the unit,OPTIMUS S.A.reserves
the right tochargethe client for the additionalcost ofthese components.
3.Noguarantee benefits shallbe providedother than thosecited here.
4. In order to claim the guarantee rights, it shall be an essential requirementto
present the originalpurchaseinvoiceor the guarantee certificate.
2.GUARANTEEPROVISIONS
1. In the event that the product had to be modified or adapted to comply with
local requirements concerning technical specifications or safety, and if the
country in question is not the country for which the product was originally
designed and manufactured, defects are not considered to be material or
manufacturing defects. Furthermore, the guarantee does not cover the
execution of these modifications or adaptations, regardless of whether or not
they havebeen carried outcorrectly.
Nor shall OPTIMUS S.A. be responsible for any costsunder this guaranteefor
these types ofmodifications.
2. The guarantee shall not entitle the purchaser to inspection or free
maintenance or repair of the unit, particularly if the defects are due to
inappropriate use. Nor do the guarantee rights cover defects in wearing parts
that become worn as a result of normal wear and tear. Wearing parts are, in
particular, potentiometers, switches/keys,and similar parts.
3.The guaranteedoesnot cover defects in theequipment unitcaused by:
• Abuse or incorrect use of theunit forpurposes other than those for which it
is intended, in non-compliance with the service and maintenance
instructions specified in the Manual and/or Technical Instructions for the
unit.
• Connection or use of the product in a manner that does not correspond to
the technical orsafety requirementsofthe country inwhich the unitis used.
• Installation inconditions other thanthose indicatedin the Manualand/or
Technical Instructions.
• Deficiency or interruptions in the electricity supply or installation defects
which imply usein abnormal conditions.
• Damage caused by other equipment units that are connected to the
product.
• The use or installation of Software (programmes), interfaces, parts or
supplies not providedand/or notauthorised by OPTIMUSS.A.
• Failure touse theoriginal packaging for transportation.
• Damage caused by force majeure or other causes not attributable to
OPTIMUS S.A.
4.The followingelements arenot covered by this guarantee:
• All plastic surfaces and all parts exposed to outdoor conditions whichhave
been scratched ordamaged asa result ofnormalor abnormal use.
• Breakages, knocks, damage due to a fall or scratches caused by moving
the unit inany way.
• Damage caused by tests, use, maintenance, installation or inappropriate
adjustments, or as a result of any alteration or modification of any kind not
carried out by a Service Authorised by OPTIMUS S.A. in compliance with
this guarantee.
• Damage topersons or propertythat might becaused bythe improper useof
the equipment, includinglack ofmaintenance.
5.The guaranteeshallnot be valid whenever the followingis observed:
• Amendments or correctionsmade to thedetails of theguarantee certificate
or purchase invoice.
• Failure toproduce theoriginal invoiceor the absenceof a date onthis.
• Absence ofthe serial orbatch number on the equipment.
6. In the case of personal computers, the guarantee will not cover the
elimination of computer viruses, the restoration of programmes damaged by
these or thereinstallation ofthe disk following its deletion.
7.The rights of this guarantee are invalidated if the product has been repaired
or opened bystaff unauthorisedby OPTIMUS S.A.orby the client himself.
8.If OPTIMUS S.A.were toestablish beforethe client thatthe damage affecting
the unit does not entitle a claim to be made under the guarantee, the costs of
checking the equipmentincurred byOPTIMUSS.A.shall beborne by theclient.
9. Products not covered bythe guarantee shall only berepaired once payment
has been effected by the client. In the event that the guarantee rights do not
apply,OPTIMUS S.A.shall duly inform the client. If, within a period of 6 weeks
from this communication, no written repair order is received from the client
confirming acceptance of the costs, OPTIMUS S.A. shall return the unit in
question to the client. In this case, the transport and packaging costs shall be
invoiced separately and payment shall be made on delivery.In the event thata
repair orderis sent by theclient, confirming thathe assumesthe costs of repair,
the transport and packaging costs shall be invoiced additionally, and also
separately.
10. If the equipmentneeds to be transferredto theAuthorised Service Centre,
transportation shall be effected by the responsible party according to the
guarantee,who will alsobear the freight andinsurance costs.
11. In the event of a defect, OPTIMUS S.A.guarantees that the repair and/or
replacement of parts so that the unit operates correctly will be made within a
period of no more than 30 days. Nevertheless, OPTIMUS S.A. would like to
clarify thatthe normal period doesnot exceed30days.
12. All parts or products replaced as part of the guarantee services shall
become the propertyof OPTIMUS S.A.
3.TRANSFER OFGUARANTEE
The guaranteeis solelyawarded to the original purchaser (principal client) and
is not transferable. With the exception of OPTIMUS S.A., no third party
(dealers, etc.) is authorised to award additional guarantees on behalf of
OPTIMUS S.A
4.CLAIMSFOR DAMAGE
In the event that OPTIMUS S.A. cannot provide a suitable guarantee service,
the purchaser shallnot be entitledto claim any indemnity for damages arising.
The responsibility heldby OPTIMUS S.A. is limited in all cases to the invoicing
price ofthe product.
5.RELATIONWITH OTHERGUARANTEERIGHTS AND NATIONAL LAW
1.This guarantee does not affectthe rights of the purchaser with respectto the
vendorarising fromthe contractof sale accomplished.
2. These conditions of the guarantee provided by OPTIMUS S.A. are valid as
long as they do not contradict the corresponding national law on guarantee
provisions.
3. OPTIMUS S.A. guarantees that this product complies with the safety
regulations in force in thecountry.
THIS LIMITED GUARANTEE DECLARATION IS THE EXCLUSIVE
GUARANTEE OFFERED BY OPTIMUS S.A. ALL OTHER EXPLICIT OR
IMPLICIT GUARANTEES ARE EXCLUDED, AND THIS ALSO APPLIES TO
GUARANTEES OF MARKETABILITY AND SUITABILITY FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. (EXCEPT WHEN THESE GUARANTEES ARE
REQUIRED BY AN APPLICABLE LAW). NO GUARANTEE, EITHER
EXPLICIT OR IMPLICIT, SHALL BE APPLIED ONCE THE GUARANTEE
PERIOD HAS EXPIRED.
OPTIMUS S.A.
After-Sales Service
C/ Barcelona 101
17003 - GIRONA
Tel.902 151 96 / 972 203 300
Fax.972 218413
e-mail : girona@optimus.es 1999/44/CE
AMPLIFIERS UP-367, UP-247, UP-127 and UP-67
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