This Warranty will not apply if
(a) Damages arise from product abuse, misuse, improper application, accidental damage, lack of maintenance, or any repair attempted by someone other than an approved repairer.
(b) The product has not been used or maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions or instructions as provided with the product.
(c) The product is used in an application where it is not fit for purpose. This includes but is not limited to observance of correct tensile strength ratings, suitable DIN/ISO standards, metric/imperial specifications, recommended tightening torques, or appropriate chemical product use.
(d) The Product has been modified, incorrectly adjusted or operated, subjected to incorrect electrical supply or inconsistent electrical supply or used with inappropriate accessories.
(e) The product is subject to normal wear and tear. Parts including, but not limited to globes, batteries, seals, and O-rings must be regularly inspected so that the wear and tear on such parts do not lead to a failure.
(f) Damage to the product is caused by sand, water damage, rust corrosion, fire, vermin and/or insect infestation, power outages or surges or inadequate or improper voltage or current.
(g) The product has been stored incorrectly. This includes but is not limited to exposure to high or low temperatures, incorrect UV or other light, or excessive moisture as per the manufacturers’ recommendations or stipulations of the Safety Data Sheet (where applicable).
(h) The product is used on or after the expiry or use-by date or outside of the recommended usage period after the date of manufacture as indicated on the product (where applicable).
(i) All recommended preparation and/or treatment processes have not been carried out as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
(j) The product or packaging has been modified in such a way that renders any prior specification, rating or classification void.This includes, but is not limited to Dangerous Goods, Flammability ratings or Safe Transport classifications.