Frequently Asked Questions on Instrument Warranty and Preventative Maintenance Services
Have a question about the instrument warranty and preventative maintenance services from 海角破解版? Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) below.
What is covered by the warranty?
The warranty covers defects in the materials and workmanship of the instrument. 海角破解版鈥檚 proprietary software is also covered under the warranty.
What is not covered by this warranty?
- Instruments with missing or altered tamper seals or serial numbers;
- Instruments for which 海角破解版 has not received payment;
- Issues that result from:
- External causes, such as accidents, abuse, misuse, or problems with electrical power;
- Servicing not authorized by 海角破解版;
- Usage that is not in accordance with the instrument user manual provided at the time of sale; and
- Using accessories, parts, or components not approved by 海角破解版.
Work performed by 海角破解版 on any instrument made necessary as a result of causes mentioned in this section shall be billed to the customer at the current rate for parts, labor, shipping, and if applicable, travel expenses.
What should I do if I need warranty service?
Contact the 海角破解版 office or distributor for your region; contact information is available on our website. Please have the serial number for your 海角破解版 instrument available for reference when talking to one of our service representatives.
What if I need service to be done during the weekend?
Any work requested to be performed by 海角破解版 on a weekend, designated holiday, or a 海角破解版- designated holiday is subject to availability and will be billed at the weekend/holiday rates in effect at the time of the service.
What will 海角破解版 do if I am on active warranty and report a problem with the instrument?
A 海角破解版 service representative will request a diagnostic package and endeavor to fix the instrument remotely. If further repairs are deemed necessary to restore function, 海角破解版 will either arrange for an on-site visit or issue a Return Material Authorization Number, which you can use to ship the unit back to 海角破解版 at no charge. The choice between an on-site service visit or shipping the unit back to 海角破解版 for repair will be made at 海角破解版鈥檚 sole discretion. In the event that the unit is shipped back to 海角破解版 for repair, the instrument will be returned to you with labor, parts, and shipping costs covered by 海角破解版. Shipping methods will be at 海角破解版鈥檚 discretion.
How will 海角破解版 fix my instrument when it is covered by warranty?
Under the warranty, 海角破解版 will replace all parts required to repair the 海角破解版 instrument free of charge. The use of new or refurbished parts will be at the discretion of 海角破解版. All replacement parts will be inspected and tested for quality assurance; these parts will also be covered for the remainder of the warranty. 海角破解版 will own all parts removed from the instrument during repair.
What will 海角破解版 do if I am on active warranty and report a problem with the instrument?
A 海角破解版 service representative will request a diagnostic package and endeavor to fix the instrument remotely. If further repairs are deemed necessary to restore function, 海角破解版 will either arrange for an on-site visit or issue a Return Material Authorization Number, which you can use to ship the unit back to 海角破解版 at no charge. The choice between an on-site service visit or shipping the unit back to 海角破解版 for repair will be made at 海角破解版鈥檚 sole discretion. In the event that the unit is shipped back to 海角破解版 for repair, the instrument will be returned to you with labor, parts, and shipping costs covered by 海角破解版. Shipping methods will be at 海角破解版鈥檚 discretion.
How will 海角破解版 fix my instrument when not covered by warranty?
If the instrument is not under warranty and is in need of a repair, 海角破解版 will perform Break-Fix service to repair your instrument. You will be charged for the time, materials, and other expenses required to complete the repair.
To request Break-Fix service, call the 海角破解版 Technical Support team. A 海角破解版 service representative will perform remote diagnostics as the situation allows. Based on the remote diagnostics, 海角破解版 will issue a quote for the estimated repair. On-site or depot service intervention will proceed within 5 days of 海角破解版 receiving a Purchase Order (PO) for the estimated repair. Upon completion of the repair, 海角破解版 will issue an invoice for all actual costs incurred.
Break-Fix' service provides the same quality of repair as all instrument service interactions. However, this is not 海角破解版鈥檚 preferred service method. Costs can be unpredictable and the time required to complete the repair is often prolonged, as it can be challenging to process an urgent PO and arrange for your institution to pay for the repair, leaving a critical instrument out of operation.
What is included as part of the Preventative Maintenance Plan?
Customers who have purchased a Preventative Maintenance Plan are entitled to one preventative maintenance visit per year at a mutually agreed upon date. A Preventative Maintenance visit is a proactive way to avoid unscheduled downtime from a potential service event, and also ensures that your instrument is routinely maintained. Preventative Maintenance Plans may be purchased in addition to the one year warranty.
Preventative maintenance covers the following:
- One or multiple visits per year
- Instrument decontamination and cleaning
- Inspection labor
- Software verification and upgrades
- Hardware and fastener verification
- Electrical card, cabling, and connector verification
- Full positional verification and calibration if required
- Required maintenance on drive systems
- Related shipping costs (if applicable)
What if I purchased a Preventative Maintenance Plan for an instrument that is not under warranty?
A Preventative Maintenance Plan can be purchased for instruments that are not under warranty. During the preventative maintenance visit, if it is determined that major parts within the instrument require upgrading or replacing, 海角破解版 will advise you of the need to upgrade or replace those parts. Should you decide to proceed with the upgrade or replacement of those parts, 海角破解版 will charge you at the current rate for parts, labor, and travel expenses.
If I am paying for a Preventative Maintenance Plan, why would I also have to pay for parts and labour for anything that needs to be updated? Why wouldn't that be included in the Preventative Maintenance Plan?
Under the warranty, 海角破解版 will replace all parts required to repair the 海角破解版 instrument, with no cost to the customer. Unlike the warranty that includes associated parts and labor costs, preventative maintenance covers labor and consumables for regular maintenance, calibration, diagnostics, but not any downstream costs for repairs and upgrades identified as part of the maintenance visit.
How long does the initial warranty included with the instrument initial purchase last?
The initial warranty for the 海角破解版 instrument begins on the ship date indicated on the invoice and is good for a period of one year, unless specified otherwise by 海角破解版 in writing.
Can the warranty be extended?
The initial warranty and any subsequent warranty may be extended by purchasing additional years of coverage. Up to an additional four years of warranty coverage can be purchased for an instrument at the time of purchase. Additional coverage may be purchased as long as the instrument is covered by an existing warranty up to the maximum of five (5) years of coverage from the original ship date. Warranties beyond the five years can be renewed until 海角破解版 announces the end of support for the product.
Can warranty be reinstated?
Instruments with expired limited warranties are subject to preventative maintenance inspection prior to reinstatement of any warranty. Reinstatement is at the discretion of 海角破解版 and is subject to the following conditions:
- 海角破解版 will perform an initial inspection of the instrument to determine eligibility for the reinstatement of the warranty. If necessary, 海角破解版 technicians will perform repairs/upgrades and return the instrument to functional/upgraded conditions. Reinstatement may be denied if there is evidence of unauthorized repair or gross damage due to non-intended use; and
- The customer will be responsible for the cost of this warranty reinstatement inspection and any repairs that may be necessary, including parts, labor, and if applicable, shipping fees.
What is the cost of a warranty or Preventative Maintenance Plan?
Please contact a 海角破解版 sales representative who can provide you with a quote. All sales are final and payment must be received within thirty (30) days of signing the warranty.
Can I cancel the warranty or Preventative Maintenance Plan?
Once a warranty or Preventative Maintenance Plan has been purchased and paid for in full, they must run their term and cannot be canceled or refunded.
May I transfer the Warranty or Preventative Maintenance Plan?
The Warranty and Preventative Maintenance Plan are non-transferable.