Equipment Warranty And Liability; Limitation Of Liability - ABB ACS 601 Hardware Manual

Equipment Warranty
and Liability

Limitation of Liability

ACS/ACC/ACP 601 Drives
UL ACS 600 is suitable for use in a circuit capable of delivering not more than 65 kA rms
symmetrical amperes at 480 V maximum (500 V units), and at 600 V maximum (690 V
units).
ACS 600 provides overload protection (if selected) in accordance with the National
Electrical Code (US). See ACS 600 Firmware Manual
ACS 600 drives are to be used in a heated indoor controlled environment. See
subsection Ambient Conditions for specific limits.
General: ABB warrants the Equipment supplied by ABB against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months after installation or twenty four (24)
months from date of shipment from factory, whichever first occurs.
Should any failure to conform with the applicable warranties appear during the
specified periods under normal and proper use and provided the Equipment has been
properly stored, installed, operated and maintained, and if given prompt notice by
Purchaser, ABB shall correct such nonconformity, at its option; by (1) repair or
replacement of the nonconforming equipment or parts thereof. Repairs or
replacements pursuant to warranty shall not renew or extend the applicable original
equipment warranty period, provided however, that any such repairs or replacement of
equipment or parts thereof shall be warranted for the time remaining of the original
warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer.
ABB shall not be responsible for providing working access to the defect, including
disassembly and reassembly of equipment or for providing transportation to and from
repair or factory facility, all of which shall be at Purchaser's risk and expense.
These warranties shall not apply to any Equipment or parts thereof which (1) have
been improperly repaired or altered; (2) have been subjected to misuse, negligence or
accident; (3) have been used in a manner contrary to ABB's instructions; (4) are
comprised of materials provided or designed stipulated by Purchaser; or (5) are used
equipment.
The foregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties of quality and
performance, written, oral or implied, and all other warranties including any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are hereby disclaimed
by ABB and all equipment manufacturers.
Correction of nonconformities in the manner and for the period of time provided above
shall be the Purchaser's exclusive remedy and shall constitute fulfilment of all liabilities
of ABB and any Equipment manufacturer (including any liability for direct, indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages) whether in warranty, contract,
negligence, tort, strict liability, or otherwise with respect to any nonconformance of or
defect or deficiency in the equipment supplied or services furnished hereunder.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ABB, ITS SUPPLIERS OR SUBCONTRACTORS BE LIABLE
FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY
OR OTHERWISE, including, but not limited to loss of profits or revenue, loss of use of
the Equipment or any associated equipment, cost of capital, cost of substitute
equipment, facilities or services, downtime costs, delays, or claims of customers of the
Purchaser or other third parties for such or other damages. ABB's liability on any claim
whether in contract, warranty, negligence, tort, strict liability, or otherwise for any loss or
damage arising out of, connected with, or resulting from the contract or the
performance or breach thereof, or from the design, manufacture, sale, delivery, resale,
repair, replacement, installation, technical direction of installation, inspection, operation
or use of any equipment covered by or in connection therewith, shall in no case exceed
the purchase price of the Equipment or part thereof or services which give rise to the
Claim.
All clauses of action against ABB arising out of or relating to the contract or the
Appendix A – ACS/ACC/ACP 601 Technical Data
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