A/C Warranty
Agreement
AC COMPRESSOR
WARRANTY AGREEMENT –
READ THOROUGHLY
Failure to follow
these 12 steps when
installing the
compressor will void
your warranty.
1.
MUST clean A/C
system with an
approved (R141b and
Dura Flush are
approved) flush,
using an approved
flushing method. If
an approved flush is
not available, an in
line filter MUST be
installed per the
instructions
included with the
compressor.
2.
MUST replace filter
drier or
accumulator.
3.
MUST replace orifice
tube or liquid line
that contains
orifice tube (if
applicable).
4.
Inspect/replace
thermostatic
expansion valve &
clean inlet screen
(if applicable).
5.
Check for proper air
flow through cooling
fins of condenser &
radiator (condenser
may need to be
replaced, see
additional
information in the
instructions
included with the
compressor).
6.
Check for proper fan
clutch or electric
fan operation.
7.
Check compressor
clutch air gap
before installation
(refer to OEM or
compressor
manufacturer’s
specifications).
8.
Must add correct
type & amount of
refrigerant oil
(refer to OEM or
compressor
manufacturer’s
specifications).
9.
After hose
assemblies are
attached, turn
compressor shaft
(not just the clutch
pulley) a minimum of
10 times to clear
oil from compressor
(a spanner wrench
may be required).
10.
Check compressor
clutch electrical
circuit for proper
voltage (use either
OEM or compressor
manufacturer’s
specifications).
11.
Use only R12 or
R134a refrigerant.
12.
Evacuate entire A/C
system for a minimum
of 45 minutes if the
temperature is above
80 degrees
(60 minutes for dual
air system or if
temperature is below
80 degrees).
It is very important
to keep ALL your
receipts.
Our warranty is a
parts only warranty
and does not cover
labor or any other
additional costs or
expenses. Shipping
is only covered if
the failure is found
to be our fault. We
reserve the right to
determine if the
part was in fact
defective.
We warranty all
automotive parts to
be free from defects
in material and
workmanship for a
period of 365 days
from the date
purchased. This
warranty does not
apply to compressors
unless the
installation
instructions
provided by us are
followed in their
entirety. These
instructions follow
on the next page and
are always enclosed
in the box with each
compressor sold.
This warranty does
not cover any
expenses incurred in
the removal and / or
reinstallation of
the auto part.
Specifically, this
warranty does not
cover any expenses
for FREON, OTHER
PARTS not
purchased from us,
or LABOR.
This warranty is
offered only to the
original purchaser
of the compressor.
This warranty does
not apply, and will
be voided, if the
auto part sold has
been damaged by
abuse, misuse,
accident, neglect,
or alteration, or if
it has been repaired
by anyone other than
us. If the auto part
sold should prove
defective in
material or
workmanship within
the warranty period,
return the auto part
to us, postage
prepaid, along with
your sales invoice.
Your dated invoice
will establish your
eligibility for the
warranty. We will,
at our option,
replace or repair
the compressor free
or charge and return
it to you postage
prepaid.
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
SET FORTH ABOVE IS
EXCLUSIVE AND NO
OTHER WARRANTIES OR
ANY KIND, WHETHER
STATUTORY, ORAL,
WRITTEN, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE
SHALL APPLY. THERE
ARE NO WARRANTIES
WHICH EXTEND BEYOND
THE DESCRIPTION ON
THE FACE HEREOF. THE
CONSUMERS EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES FOR BREACH
OF WARRANTY AND
HANCOCK INDUSTRIES
ONLY OBLIGATION
ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH
BREACH OF WARRANTY
SHALL BE THOSE
STATED HEREIN. WE
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM
LIABILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL AND
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES CAUSED BY
THE AUTO PART SOLD.
This warranty gives
you specific rights,
and you may also
have other rights
which vary from
state to state. In
addition, some
states do not allow
limitations on how
long an implied
warranty lasts, and
some do not allow
the exclusion of
limitation of
incidental or
consequential
damages.
Accordingly,
limitations as to
these matters
contained herein may
not apply to you.
WARRANTY IS VOID
UNLESS THESE
DIRECTIONS ARE
FOLLOWED,
PROPER INSTALLATION
IS A MUST - PLEASE
FOLLOW THESE
INSTALLATION NOTES:
A compressor is a
motor, like any
motor the oil
reservoir must be
clean and contain
oil. The system
(condenser, lines,
etc.,) is the oil
reservoir. It all
must be clean. You
must flush the lines
and condenser with a
liquid flush. We
only recommend using
a liquid flush,
followed by
compressed air. Use
of varsol to clean
the condenser and
all hoses is
acceptable. It
should be followed
with a "no residue"
solvent such as
Chlorothane or
Trichlorothane.
MasterChem A/C Flush
is recommended,
followed by
compressed air.
PROCEDURE:
1)
Remove refrigerant,
following all
federal guidelines
and regulations and
remove the old
compressor.
Disconnect the high
pressure line (the
small line) at the
evaporator (for now
leave the orifice
tube /expansion
valve in place).
2)
IMPORTANT: The high
pressure lines and
condenser will most
likely be dirty.
Flush the lines and
the condenser with
the recommended
liquid flush
followed with
compressed air.
Pour cleaner, about
1 quart, in the high
pressure line where
it’s attached to the
compressor. Let it
flow down into the
condenser and then
blow it out with
plenty of air. Once
fluid and trash
stops coming out,
repeat with more
cleaner and air. Do
this until you get
clean fluid to exit
the lines.
3)
In most cases the
orifice screen or
drier filter will
have kept the
evaporator free from
debris. If the
evaporator is dirty
it must be cleaned.
Use only a "no
residue" solvent in
the evaporator as
these solvents tend
to evaporate
quickly. Extra care
is necessary to blow
all the solvent from
the evaporator as
often the tubes are
not at the lowest
point of the core.
If the evaporator is
flushed you should
allow additional
time with the vacuum
pump on the system
in order to "boil
out" all the
solvent. No solvent
can be left in the
system.
4)
Always, WITH NO
EXCEPTION, install a
new accumulator or
drier filter, and
orifice tube
(certain vehicles
require a new
"liquid line" which
contains the orifice
tube). It is
acceptable to use
the old expansion
valve, on vehicles
so equipped, if it
is clean and in
working order. At
this point, with
everything clean,
install the
compressor.
5)
Vacuum and service
the system (vacuum
the system a minimum
of 30 minutes, one
(1) hour if the
Evaporator was
flushed).
Oil
Note:
Our compressors are
shipped with
NO OIL.
Some new compressors
may be shipped with
some oil. We always
recommend dumping
out and starting
fresh. Add the
appropriate oil
change to the system
based on the
manufacturers'
specifications prior
to the refrigerant
charge. (Most front
air only systems use
8 total ounces of
refrigerant oil.
Most rear air
systems (i.e.
Minivans, etc) use
12 total ounces of
refrigerant oil.
PLEASE CHECK
MANUFACTURERS
SPECIFICATIONS.
EVERY VEHICLE IS
DIFFERENT. We
recommend a double
end capped PAG oil
of the appropriate
viscosity which will
be compatible with
R12 or R134a
refrigerants.
Electrical
Connections Note:
We make every effort
to supply all
compressors with the
appropriate
electrical
connections.
However, it is
possible that the
connector on our
compressor could be
different that your
application. Many
new compressors are
also supplied
without a connector.
If this is the case,
you may cut the wire
in order to use your
connection WITHOUT
affecting your
warranty.
If
switches and/or a
line manifold are
necessary, use these
from the old unit.
Clutch/Pulley
Turning Note:
All compressors are
bench tested at
standard RPM's,
however; all
compressors MAY NOT
ALWAYS turn by
hand! Many popular
compressors
(including H6 Series
GM) will NOT turn by
hand. Do not force
it.
Freon/Fragrant Note:
Do not use any
refrigerants other
than pure R12 for
R12 systems and pure
R134 for R134
systems (unless you
are doing a
retrofit). Blends
such as Hot Shot,
Freeze 12, Free
Zone, etc. or any
other R22/R122 etc.
blend will void
warranty. No
exceptions.
If
you have a problem
with one of our
parts, we will need
to process a
warranty claim. If
the part has not
been installed, then
please
contact us and we
can order the
correct parts. If
the compressor has
been installed, then
we will need some
paperwork from you
to process the
claim.
Auto
Parts Additional Warranty
MERIDIAN AUTO PARTS (hereinafter called
MAP), warrants to the original purchaser, that each remanufactured or new auto
part sold by MAP shall be free, under normal use, from any defects in
material and/or workmanship, subject to the following terms and
conditions:
DEFINITIONS: AUTO PART: As used herein, the
term auto part shall mean: a remanufactured or new auto part supplied by MAP.
TERMS: 1. Unless otherwise noted on
original invoice, the auto part warranty term shall be the duration of the
original purchaser's ownership of the vehicle; or in the case of an
extended warranty company, the duration of the extended warranty contract.
At no time shall this be for a term of less than 12 months. The warranty
is not transferable. 2. In the case of a drive axle or rack & pinion
auto part, the boot warranty term shall be 6 months from the documented
date of installation. 3. If the optional labor warranty is purchased, the
labor warranty term shall be 12,000 miles or 12 months from the documented
date of installation, whichever occurs first.
AUTHORIZED REPAIR: All repairs and/or
replacements covered by this warranty must be authorized by MAP prior to
making any repairs. Payments will not be made for any unauthorized repairs
and/or replacements. If the optional labor warranty is purchased, the
labor shall be reimbursed at the documented shop rate and based upon the
Motors Book repair time except as follows: 1. Meridian supplied Jaguar
rack & pinion units shall be reimbursed at the documented shop rate
and based on the Jaguar factory warranty time. 2. Meridian supplied
automatic transmissions shall have a maximum limit of $500.00 over the
life of the warranty. For all other Meridian supplied auto parts, this
labor amount shall not exceed a maximum limit of $250.00 over the life of
the warranty.
STANDARDS: Subject to limitations contained
herein, MAP at its option, shall repair or replace the auto part within
the warranty term subject to MAP's approval, without charge to the
owner/user.
LIMITATIONS: This warranty applies only to
the auto part supplied by MAP. This warranty shall not apply to, or
include any of the following: 1. Repair or replacement required as a
result of any accident, misuse, road hazard, tampering or disassembly. 2.
Any MAP auto part used for competition or related purposes. 3. Any MAP
auto part used on an off-road or fleet vehicle. 4. Any MAP auto part which
has been repaired or remodeled by any person other than an authorized
installer, or to which any device or accessory not conforming to O.E.M.
specifications have been installed. 5. Any MAP auto part on which the
periodic maintenance services required by the original manufacturer have
not been performed. 6. Any MAP auto part failing as a result of failure to
replace a different faulty component or failure to flush power steering
system thoroughly before installation. 7. Warranty shall not apply to ANY
repairs and/or replacements not authorized by MAP.
LIMITED LIABILITY: The liability of MAP
under this warranty is limited solely to the repair or replacement of the
defective parts. The liability of MAP under the optional labor warranty,
if applicable, is limited solely to the labor charges for the authorized
removal of the original MAP auto part and installation of an authorized
replacement auto part as described above. MAP shall not be liable for any
incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, or for any
service not expressly provided for herein, relating to or arising from MAP
products. Examples of excluded charges are labor time for alignment,
fluids, and rental car reimbursement.
LIMITED WARRANTY: This warranty is given in
lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including any warranty
of merchantability, of fitness for a particular purpose, on the part of
MAP, or the dealer installing the MAP product. No dealer, nor any agent or
employee thereof, is authorized to extend or enlarge this warranty.
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