Warranty

THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING:

Original installation or start-up costs

Champion Home Standby generators that utilize non-Champion Power Equipment replacement parts

Costs of normal maintenance (i.e. tune-ups, associated part(s), adjustments, loose/leaking clamps, installation

and start-up)

Units sold, rated or used for "Prime Power", "Trailer Mounted" or "Rental Unit" applications

Damage to generator system (including transfer switch) caused by improper installation or costs necessary to

correct installation

Units used for Prime Power in place of existing utility power (where utility power is present) or in place of utility

power where utility power service does not normally exist

Fuel connections other than conventional utility company supplied natural gas systems or conventional LP vapor

withdrawal systems

Any failure caused by contaminated fuels, oils or lack of proper fuels, oils or failure to perform scheduled

maintenance and service the air filter

Steel enclosures that are rusting due to the improper installation, location in a harsh or saltwater environment or

scratched where integrity of paint applied is compromised

Failures due, but not limited, to normal wear and tear, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or improper

installation. As with all mechanical devices, the Champion engines need periodic part(s) service and fluid

replacement to perform as designed.

Failures caused by any external cause or act of God, such as collision, theft, vandalism, riot or wars, nuclear

holocaust, fire, freezing, lightning, earthquake, windstorm, hail, volcanic eruption, water or flood, tornado or

hurricane

Damage related to rodent and/or insect infestation

Covered warranty labor rates are based on normal working hours. Overtime, holiday, or emergency labor costs

for repairs outside of normal business hours will be the responsibility of the customer

Any incidental, consequential or indirect damages caused by defects in materials or workmanship, or any delay

in repair or replacement of the defective part(s)

Failure due to misapplication to provide sufficient cooling air and to regularly exercise the generator under load

Telephone, cellular phone, facsimile, internet access or other communication expenses

Living or travel expenses of person(s) performing service, except as specifically included within the terms of a

specific unit warranty period

Expenses related to "customer instruction" or troubleshooting where no manufacturing defect is found

Rental equipment used while warranty repairs are being performed and/or overnight freight costs for

replacement part(s)