Transformers Serviced By Members

Transformers accepted by the Service Center (EASA Member) from a Customer for repair or servicing will be warranted to operate satisfactorily for the time period as defined herein. Transformers accepted by the Service Center from a Customer for specific repairs, or for the repair and replacement of specific parts only, are warranted only as to the extent that such specific repairs are performed or parts furnished by the Service Center. All warranties are provided with the condition that Customer operates the transformer with competent supervision, does not exceed rated load or capacity of transformer, and has normal usage and operating conditions.

Any warranty repair done by contract and/or customer must first be authorized by the Service Center. The correction of such defects by repair or replacement shall constitute fulfillment of all the Service Center's obligations with respect to the product sold hereunder.

Types of Limited Warranties are as follows:

TI. Class A Category I Repairs
TII. Class B Category II Repairs
TIII. Class C Category III Repairs
T-I. Class A (Category I) Repairs

Category I Repairs are those that do not require removal of the core and coils from the case but require cleaning, servicing, testing and painting.

The Service Center warrants it has checked the transformer for mechanical and electrical damages and made necessary repairs, refinished the case if needed, checked the oil level and replaced the gaskets if applicable. The Service Center has performed all applicable tests according to ANSI, IEEE, or EASA Recommended Practice. All work is warranted for 90 days. Should the unit fail within the warranty period, the amount charged will be credited toward additional repairs performed on the same unit.

T-II. Class B (Category II) Repairs

Category II Repairs are those requiring removal of the core and coils, oven drying, completely repairing or replacing any parts, refinishing case, reassembly and testing.

The Service Center warrants it has dismantled the transformer, cleaned, tested and repaired or replaced all defective equipment, dried and revarnished the coils if applicable, refinished the case, refilled with non-PCB oil, furnished and installed new gaskets if applicable, performed all applicable tests according to ANSI, IEEE, or EASA Recommended Practice. All work is warranted for 90 days. Should the unit fail within the warranty period, the amount charged will be credited toward additional repairs performed on the same unit.

T-III. Class C (Category III) Repairs

Category III Repairs are those requiring removal of the core and coils, installing new windings and insulation, completely repairing or replacing any defective parts, refinishing case, reassembling and testing.

The Service Center warrants it has dismantled the transformer, cleaned, tested and repaired or replaced all defective equipment, installed new windings on the cores, refinished the case, refilled with non-PCB oil, furnished and installed gaskets if applicable, performed all applicable tests according to ANSI, IEEE, or EASA Recommended Practice. All work is warranted for one year.

General Provisions

The foregoing Warranties will not apply to defects, occurring within the warranty period, resulting from misuse by Customer or by reason of improper installation, application, circuit protection, assembly or repair of the transformer by others subsequent to service by the Service Center.

If the transformer does not operate in accordance with the foregoing Warranties, the Service Center will refund the price of the goods or service as stated in each category or will provide for the reworking or replacing of the apparatus or parts, at the Service Center's option, to cause it to so operate for no additional charge to the Customer, at the Service Center's place of business, and during the Service Center's regular working hours. Transportation of the transformer, if required, will be paid for by the Customer. The Service Center's liability for any breach of the foregoing Warranty shall be limited to such refund, reworking or replacement and, in the case of claims arising out of the Service Center's inspection of the transformer, to the charge made for such inspection. Service Center shall not be liable to Customer, or to any other person, for any indirect, consequential, or other kinds of damages arising out of this transaction.

Disclaimer

Any implied warranty of merchantability or warranty that the goods or services can be used for any particular purpose, or any other expressed or implied warranty, except as herein provided, is hereby disclaimed.

No representative of Service Center has any authority to modify these warranties in any manner.

Any action for breach of any of the foregoing Warranties must be brought within two years after the cause of action has accrued.