DDFP SERIES ENGINES FOR FIRE PUMP APPLICATIONS MP-4. Manual

1. Products Covered

This warranty applies to Prima, 500 Series, 700 Series, 900 Series,

3.152 family, 4.41, 4.236 family, 6.354 family, 1000 Series, Phaser,

1300 Series, Peregrine, 100 Series, 200 Series, 2000 Series, 3000

Series Diesel and Spark Ignited Engines.

2. Duration

The duration of this w arranty shall be for a period of 12 months

from delivery of any new engine to the first user or for a period of

24 months from the date of dispatch of the engine from Perkins,

whichever period e xpires f irst. In addition, the follo wing major

components will be co vered for a further 12 months:

cylinder

block, casting, cylinder head casting, crankshaft (excluding bear-

ings), camshaft and connecting rods.

3. Scope of Warranty

Perkins will, by repair or (at its option) replacement, remedy any

failure of such engine which is due to a defect in the w orkmanship

or materials thereof and will accept responsibility for labor and

material costs which apply when ef fecting such remedy . Repair

time will be as per Perkins Repair Time schedule or as agreed in

cases of application dif ficulty. P arts and labor rates will be as

agreed with Perkins. All repairs must be carried out by an autho-

rized outlet.
Engine(s) or components supplied as replacements for engines

under warranty will assume the identity of the engine or part being

replaced and be entitled to the remaining w arranty coverage. Any

engine or component replaced by Perkins shall be disposed of in

accordance with Perkins directions.
The warranty extends to the costs of engine remo val and reinstal-

lation where appropriate and necessary subject to a maximum of 15

hours labor for industrial, generating set and v ehicle applications

and a maximum of 18 hours for marine applications.
For 100 Series Engines, the maximum time allo wed for remo val

and refit is 7 hours and 12 hours for 200 Series Engines.

4. Proprietary Equipment Fitted by Perkins

All proprietary equipment sourced and f itted by Perkins prior to

dispatch of the engine is covered by this warranty except that:
Fuel injection equipment will be ser viced and guaranteed through

the Fuel Injection Suppliers Service or ganization who will carry

out ‘free of charge’ any agreed warranty repair.
Electrical equipment f itted by Perkins will be serviced and guar-

anteed by the Electrical Suppliers Service or ganization who will

carry out ‘free of charge’ any agreed warranty repair.
Labor charges to remove and refit such equipment will be paid by

Perkins as per normal w arranty procedures in line with the repair

time schedule.

5. Low Usage Warranty

In cases where the total use of the engine is restricted to 250 hours

or less within 12 months from the date of sale to the f irst user, the

warranty will be e xtended to the second year of operation,

pro-

viding that the combined total use does not exceed 500 hours. Low

usage extended warranty does not apply to 100 Series or 200 Series

engines.

6. Long Storage

The standard warranty allows for a maximum of 12 months storage

before sale. Long storage is not encouraged b ut at the same time

Perkins realize that there will be occasions when the engine has not

been sold. Validation Procedures and w arranty limitations are

available from a Perkins Distributor.

7. Limitations and Exclusions

Perkins shall not be liable under this w arranty for:
a.

Any accessories or proprietary equipment not fitted by Perkins.

Any engine used without the prior written appro val of Perkins

for a purpose for which it w as not designed.

Any engine or part which is in the opinion of Perkins has been

altered, used, maintained, serviced or stored otherwise than in

accordance with the Company’s recommendations as published.

Any engine or part from which the Perkins number or markings

have been removed or altered.

The costs of normal maintenance or re gular servicing of the

engine.

Expenses such as to wing, carriage, subsistence, overtime pre-

miums, owners own labor charges, hire of special equipment.

Component parts considered by Perkins to be consumable items

as identif ied in the applicable users handbook e xcept where

replacement is necessary consequent to the nature of the failure

and at a time when the owner could not reasonably be expected

to pay for these items.

Gradual reduction in operating performance commensurate

with the age, kilometers covered or operating hours, including

but not limited to, gradual loss of engine compression or grad-

ual increase in oil consumption due to normal operating func-

tions.

Any failure to meet its obligations hereunder which are due to

circumstances beyond its reasonable control including b ut not

limited to industrial disputes, fire, severe weather conditions,

government decisions, materials shortage, power or machinery

breakdown or failure or war.

Any claims made more than 60 days from the date of alle ged

failure. Perkins obligations under this w arranty are limited to

the proper costs incurred by its authorized agents of repair or re-

placement as set out herein.

Perkins shall not be liable whether in contract or tort for an

other loss, damage or expense, whether direct, indirect or con-

sequential and whether suffered by the owner or any third party

and any other warranties expressed or implied, statutory or oth-

erwise are expressly excluded to the extent that the same may be

lawfully so excluded.

Warranty on New Perkins Engines

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