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Warranty Statement - Photovoltaic Module
This Sharp product is warranted against faults in
materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12) months from the date
of original purchase.
Additionally, Sharp warrants that if the module displays a
power output* of less than 90% of the minimum power output specified in
Sharp’s written specifications during the first ten (10) years, or less
than 80% during the period time of twenty five (25) years from the date of
original purchase, and Sharp determines, at its sole option, that the
power output loss is due to faults in materials or manufacture, then
Sharp, at its sole discretion, will repair or replace the module to bring
the aggregate power output to the warranted percentage of specified
minimum power output.
*Rated power output is determined, as a standard, under
the test condition of cell temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and
irradiance of 1000W per square metre and AM-1.5 spectrum
If service is required during the warranty period, please
contact the dealer where the module/ system was originally purchase from.
General Information
1. The owner is responsible for any costs directly or
indirectly related to installation, removal, transportation and
insurance or re-installation of modules covered under this warranty.
2. If after the twelve (12) month warranty period,
Sharp determines that the module is not providing warranted percentages
of specified minimum power output Sharp may at its sole option, use
re-manufactured, refurbished or new parts when repairing or replacing a
photovoltaic module, to bring the aggregate power output to the
warranted percentage of the specified minimum power output. Replaced
modules will become the property of Sharp.
3. Please retain your sales documentation, as this
should be produced to validate a warranty claim.
4. This warranty is in addition to and in no way
limits, varies or excludes any express and implied rights and remedies
under any relevant legislation in the country of sale.
Warranty Restrictions and Exclusions
1. The warranty provided does not apply to:
a) Conditions caused by or resulting from
installation procedures that do not conform to well accepted and
recognised industry standards, or failures in observing the handling
method, cautions or warnings given in the installation manuals or
similar documents.
b) Conditions arising directly or indirectly from
installation in an aero, mobile, or marine environment, war, riots,
destruction, fire, explosion, earthquake, storm, typhoon, cyclone,
hurricanes, tornado, volcanic action, tidal wave, snowfall, freezing,
salt damage, acid rain, power failures, lightening, indirect
lightening stroke, flood, damage by insect, animal, land subsidence,
crack or landslide, accident, or abnormal environment or pollution,
actions of third parties and other events that occur outside of Sharp’s
control and not occurring under normal operating conditions, or any
phenomena that can not be prevented with the technology available for
practical use at time of this warranty.
c) Conditions arising from misuse, negligence,
abuse or any human’s intention or fault.
d) Conditions resulting from a defect in components
which are not part of Sharp brand photovoltaic module.
e) What does not affect the basic performance and
power generating function notwithstanding any external scratch or
stain, or natural mechanical wearing which does not represent a defect
of Sharp module, corrosion, mould, deterioration, discolouration, and
any other factor of similar kind or nature that occurs after delivery
of Sharp module, or does not affect the structure, mechanical strength
due to slight corrosion.
2. Under no circumstances shall Sharp be liable for
any incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, in any possible way,
connected or associated with the listed, Sharp brand, Sharp photovoltaic
module. This warranty is the owner’s sole and exclusive remedy and
Sharp’s maximum liability under this warranty is limited to the retail
purchase price of the module.
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