Note: Unless otherwise specified in a Yawei quotation, all warranty periods shall be in accordance with the above standards.
2.3.2 Coverage of Standard Warranty
Under normal use and maintenance, all goods are free from defects in materials or workmanship.
The warranty covers the costs of repairs, replacement parts, or the replacement of the entire transformer.
2.3.3 Requirements for Claimants
Defective parts must be returned to Yawei for failure analysis.
Yawei may, at its discretion, repair or replace faulty components.
2.4 Extended Warranty
End-users may apply for an extension of the warranty period before the standard warranty expires.
Yawei has the right to determine the cost of the extended warranty.
The extended warranty contract must cover all transformers; it cannot be applied for only a partial number of units.
Even after the expiration of the standard warranty and extended warranty, Yawei provides full-lifecycle services for its products, including maintenance or replacement with the latest products (the specific solution shall be determined by Yawei).
3. Warranty Exclusions
This warranty does not cover defects or damages caused by:
1.1 Improper transportation and delivery;
1.2 Failure to properly store the product before installation;
1.3 Failure to comply with applicable laws and standards;
1.4 Failure to comply with product guidelines, warnings, or instructions (including but not limited to technical specifications, O&M manuals, installation guidelines, and design guidelines);
1.5 Improper use or misuse of the product (including accidents and external influences beyond Yawei’s control);
1.6 Improper maintenance or lack of maintenance in accordance with the product’s user manual;
1.7 Repairs, adjustments, or modifications not authorized in writing by Yawei;
1.8 Damages caused by external factors (e.g., voltage surges from the DC side of the PV array or the AC side of the power grid);
1.9 Force majeure events (e.g., war, crime, riots, strikes, natural disasters, etc.) or impact damage;
1.10 Operating conditions exceeding the product’s specifications for voltage, wind load, snow load, or other operational parameters;
1.11 Power failure surges, storms, lightning, floods, fires, transportation breakdowns, telecommunication disruptions, power grid outages, or voltage spikes;
1.12 Damages caused by human behavior, biological activities, or exposure to industrial chemicals;
1.13 Flaws that do not adversely affect the product’s normal functionality (e.g., cosmetic defects);
1.14 Any damage to the equipment’s enclosure/container;
1.15 Salt mist or corrosion exceeding the design specifications;
1.16 Normal wear and tear.
This warranty does not cover damages to the equipment’s enclosure or the equipment itself.
This warranty shall be void if:
3.1 The product’s serial number has been altered, tampered with, or cannot be clearly identified;
3.2 The end-user fails to make the product subject to the claim available for inspection, testing, and correction by Yawei;
3.3 The product is relocated without Yawei’s approval.
Any other warranty rights not specifically mentioned in this document are outside the scope of this warranty.
4. End-User Obligations
To enjoy the benefits of this warranty, the end-user must:
Use the product in a normal manner;
Follow the latest version of the product manual;
Take measures to prevent further damage to the product if a defect is discovered.
The end-user shall provide Yawei service personnel with access to the site and any special instructions for site access:
Yawei shall not be liable if access to the site is denied due to the end-user’s reasons;
If an additional site visit is required due to lack of access, the end-user shall be invoiced for any costs incurred by Yawei.
The end-user is responsible for notifying Yawei of any hazards at the site, ensuring the site is free from hazards or obstructions, and ensuring all safety precautions are followed at the site.
5. Force Majeure
Neither Yawei nor the end-user shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing their obligations under this warranty due to acts of God or other causes beyond their reasonable control (which could not have been avoided through the exercise of reasonable prudence). Such causes include but are not limited to:
Natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods, landslides);
Explosions, fires, or destruction of machinery, equipment, factories, or any type of facility;
Prolonged breakdowns of transportation, telecommunication, or electricity supply;
Other circumstances with comparable effects (e.g., terrorist attacks, nuclear accidents, war, civil war or similar uprisings, general strikes, lock-outs).
6. Other Limitations
Yawei’s obligations under this warranty are explicitly conditional on Yawei’s receipt of all payments due to it (including interest charges, if any). If Yawei has not received any amount due for the product in accordance with the terms of the sales contract or the specified payment terms, Yawei shall have no obligation under this warranty. During this period, the warranty period shall continue to elapse, and the expiration of the warranty period shall not be extended after the payment of any overdue or unpaid amounts.
7. Costs Unrelated to Warranty
The end-user shall be invoiced for and pay for all services not explicitly covered by the terms of this warranty, including but not limited to site visits involving inspections that confirm no corrective maintenance is required.
Any costs for replacement equipment, installation, materials, freight charges, travel expenses, or labor of Yawei representatives outside the scope of this warranty shall be borne by the end-user.
8. Service Fee Standards
For additional services or services not covered by this warranty, Yawei will charge USD 800 per service personnel. The charging period starts when the service personnel depart from the office to the project location and ends when they return, plus actual travel expenses. Yawei reserves the right to adjust these fees.