MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
Vertical SBX IP 320 Converged Telephony Systems
Vertical SBX IP 320 systems sold by Vertical Communications Systems
(“Vertical”), 4717 E. Hilton Ave. Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85034, are subject to
warranty against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service for a period of sixty (60) months from date of purchase. This warranty is
considered void when damage or failure is due to, but not limited to, any of the
following: Liquid or chemical damage, lightning, power surge, misuse,
negligence, improper packaging and/or handling, unauthorized modification,
miswiring, and/or repair. VERTICAL’s obligation under this warranty is limited to
the repair or replacement, at VERTICAL’s option, of defective parts. This
warranty is made on condition that prompt notice of any defect is given to
VERTICAL in writing within the warranty period and that VERTICAL’s inspection
shall reveal to VERTICAL’s satisfaction that the buyer’s claim is valid under the
terms of this warranty. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act should not apply;
however, in the event that it is held to apply by a court of competent jurisdiction,
the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose shall extend for the oneyear
period from the date the equipment was manufactured.
VERTICAL MAKES NO WARRANTY OTHER THAN THE ONE SET FORTH HEREIN.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OF FITNESS OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT,
AND IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE
GOODS COVERED BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IN NO EVENT SHALL
VERTICAL BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, LOSS OF TIME, OR OTHER LOSSED INCURRED BY
BUYER IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE, POSSESSION, OPERATION, OR
USE OF THE EQUIPMENT, SUCH CLAIMS BEING EXPRESSLY WAIVED BY THE
INSTALLING COMPANY.
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Rev090908REPAIR POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Vertical SBX IP 320 Converged Telephony Systems
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Should a Vertical SBX IP 320 System product be founddefective, the installer/technician should phone VERTICAL's Technical Support.
One of our technicians will troubleshoot the equipment by phone with the
installer/technician. If the product is determined by VERTICAL to be defective,
one of the below listed procedures should be initiated to resolve the problem.
1.
OUT-OF-BOX DEFECTIVEOut-of-Box defective is defined as a product found to be defective during the
first 45 days from date of installation. For out-of-box defective products,
VERTICAL will ship a replacement unit, overnight air, freight allowed (F.O.B.
Warehouse Freight Prepaid). A purchase order is required, and the unit will
be billed at the current list price. This full amount will be credited if the
defective product is properly returned within sixty (60) days.
THERETURNED PRODUCT MUST BE PACKAGED PROPERLY, MULTIPLE
ITEMS PACKAGED INDIVIDUALLY, AND PRODUCT MUST BE IN A NEW
CONDITION. IF THE DEALER RETURNS PRODUCT PACKAGED
IMPROPERLY, ABUSED, MISSING PARTS, OR IS DETERMINED NOT TO
BE A TRUE OUT-OF-BOX FAILURE, VERTICAL WILL REVIEW THE
CONDITION OF THE PRODUCT AND, IF WARRANTED, TAKE THE
FOLLOWING ACTION: THE DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING
(PICTURES INCLUDED) OF THE CONDITION OF THE PRODUCT WHEN
RETURNED. VERTICAL MAY ELECT NOT TO ISSUE CREDIT TO THE
DEALER FOR THE ADVANCE REPLACEMENT AND THE INVOICE WILL
BE DUE AT THAT TIME. THE DEALER WILL THEN HAVE THE OPTION
FOR VERTICAL TO RETURN THE PRODUCT AS IS OR REPAIR IT AND
THEN RETURN IT TO THE DEALER. IF PRODUCT IS DETERMINED TO
BE ABUSED, A REPAIR CHARGE WILL BE ASSESSED. IF NOT
ABUSED, THE PRODUCT WILL BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY
. TheMaterial Return authorization number is valid for products returned within
sixty (60) days of issuance. VERTICAL reserves the right to replace, at its
discretion, out-of-box defective products with "C" stock (like new).
SHIPPING: For return shipments of replaced product, the defective unit, unit
packing box, and the manifest list used for shipping are to be marked with the
assigned Material Return (MRA) authorization number.
A short but cleardescription of the defect found must be attached to the defective unit
.This will insure the problem experienced will be found and corrected.
Please clearly mark the Return Authorization Number on the outside of your
shipping box and ship the product, freight prepaid to:
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Rev090908Vertical Communications
4717 E. Hilton Avenue, Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85034
NOTE: Freight collect shipments will not be accepted.
NOTE: ANY PRODUCT RECEIVED WITHOUT THE ASSIGNED MRA NUMBER
AND PROPER PAPERWORK WILL BE RETURNED FREIGHT COLLECT.
2.
IN-WARRANTY REPAIRWarranty repairs will be completed through a Vertical authorized repair
facility. Please contact AZTEC Capital, LLC at 866-607-1179 to make
arrangements for repair and return of equipment.
Product received with missing parts (i.e., no line cord, handset cord, handset,
faceplate, button caps, etc.) will be repaired, missing parts replaced and
invoiced accordingly. Repaired product will carry a repair warranty for one (1)
year from the date of repair.
NOTE: Warranty is considered void when damage or failure is due to, but
not limited to any of the following: liquid or chemical damage, lightning, power
surge, misuse, negligence, improper packaging and/or mishandling,
unauthorized modification and/or repair or improper wiring.
NOTES: AZTEC’S ONE (1) YEAR REPAIR CENTER WARRANTY WILL
COVER ONLY THE REPLACED COMPONENTS AND WORK RELATED
TO THE REPAIR PERFORMED BY AZTEC.
INSTALLING COMPANIES ARE STRONGLY URGED TO MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE SPARE INVENTORY TO REPLACE UNITS RETURNED FOR
REPAIR.
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. OUT-OF-WARRANTY REPAIROut-of-warranty repairs will be completed through a Vertical authorized repair
facility. Please contact AZTEC Capital, LLC at 866-607-1179 to make
arrangements for repair and return of equipment.
Product received will be repaired or replaced at AZTEC’S option and returned
surface freight within fourteen (14) working days from the date received at the
repair center. Product received with missing parts (i.e., no line cord, handset
cord, handset, faceplate, button caps, etc.) will be repaired, missing parts
replaced and invoiced accordingly. Repaired product will carry a repair
warranty for one (1) year from the date of repair.
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Rev090908Repair/return product can be shipped to the following repair location:
AZTEC Capital, LLC
ATTN: VERTICAL REPAIR
5 CONNAIR ROAD
ORANGE, CT 06854
Tel: 866-607-1179
Fax: 203-795-0210
4.
WARRANTY VIA PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR OUT-OF-BOX DEFECTIVEAND/OR REPAIR AND RETURNS
In some instances a Dealer may experience a situation where the
manufacturer's date code does not allow a full twenty-four (24) or sixty (60)
month warranty. In these situations, VERTICAL will honor the full twenty-four
(24) or sixty (60) month warranty upon receipt from the Dealer, a copy of the
proof of purchase of said item, provided that the manufacturer's date code
does not exceed three (3) years or a copy of the proof of installation provided
that not more than 4 months have elapsed from the date of purchase. A
Customer Service Representative will be required to obtain the
manufacturer's date code at the time the request is made to return the
product for repair.
5.
IN SERVICE/IN WARRANTY FOR CRITICAL ITEMS SUPPORTIn some instances a customer may find that they are out of stock on a certain
item. In those instances, VERTICAL will provide an In Service/In Warranty
replacement part as follows:
- Product is within manufacturer’s warranty
-
Product is a critical item.Product will be shipped at VERTICAL’s expense (ground). If the Dealer
wishes to expedite for faster delivery, it will be the dealer’s responsibility to
pay the freight expenses. An In-Service Advance Replacement Fee will be
invoiced to the Dealer to cover inventory/restocking costs as follows:
Product value = Up to - $100 = ISAR fee $25.00
$101 - $300 = ISAR fee $50.00
$301 + = ISAR fee $75.00
One fee will be incurred per order based upon the highest priced product on
order.
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. CREDIT AUTHORIZATIONAll returns for credit must be previously approved or authorized by
VERTICAL.
7. CREDIT/PAYMENT TERMS
VERTICAL will invoice for Advance Replacements on the date of actual
shipment. Equipment will qualify for credit upon return within sixty (60) days.
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Rev090908If the equipment is not returned within this time frame, the Advance
Replacement invoice is due and payable immediately. In addition, past due
invoices may result in suspension of Technical Support services.
8. EQUIPMENT DAMAGED IN SHIPMENT
All merchandise has been thoroughly inspected and packed before leaving
our facility. Responsibility FOR DELIVERY IS ASSUMED BY THE
CARRIER. CLAIM FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE IS TO BE MADE UPON THE
CARRIER BY VERTICAL, as follows:
Concealed Loss or Damage
Concealed loss or damage means loss or damage, which does not become
apparent until the merchandise has been unpacked. The contents may be
damaged in transit due to rough handling, even though the carton does not
show external damage. WHEN THE DAMAGE IS DISCOVERED UPON
UNPACKING, MAKE REQUEST FOR INSPECTION BY THE CARRIER’S
AGENT WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS OF THE DELIVERY DATE. Forward a
copy of the damage report to Vertical since such damage is the carrier’s
responsibility. Retain all packing material for inspection.
Visible Loss or Damage
External evidence of loss or damage
MUST BE NOTED ON THE FREIGHTBILL OR EXPRESS RECEIPT, AND SIGNED BY THE CARRIER’S AGENT.
Failure to adequately describe such external evidence of loss or damage may
result in the carrier refusing to honor a damage claim. (In such a
circumstance, the responsibility of any loss incurred shifts to the Dealer).
Forward the copy of bill of lading, noting the damage, to Vertical for proper
claim filing.
DO NOT RETURN DAMAGED MERCHANDISE WITHOUT
MATERIAL RETURN AUTHORIZATION
9. INSURANCE
Risk of loss or damage in transit of Advance Replacement all be borne by Vertical who shall be responsible for filing any needed claims with the carrier.