Texas Memory Systems RamSan-300/320 User Manual

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Appendix C – Warranty, 
Maintenance, Field Service, and 
Repair Policy 
 
BRONZE WARRANTY  
Equipment purchased from Texas Memory Systems, Inc. (TMS) is warranted for 1 
year from the date of shipment.  The warranty includes return-to-factory service for 
equipment that does not meet its published specification during normal operation.  
Damage due to external causes including, but not limited to abuse, misuse, electrical 
power problems, or any usage not in accordance with specifications and instructions 
automatically voids the warranty.  TMS ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY 
EXPENSES OR DAMAGES INCLUDING LOST REVENUE INCURRED DIRECTLY OR 
INDIRECTLY AS A RESULT OF DEFECTIVE TMS EQUIPMENT, OR FOR ANY EXPENSES 
INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY WHILE THE EQUIPMENT IS BEING REPAIRED 
AT THE TMS FACTORY.  
Return to Factory 
During the period that the equipment is covered by warranty, defective equipment 
can be returned to the factory for repair or replacement.  The customer is 
responsible for shipping the equipment back to the factory, together with a detailed 
description of the nature of the problem and the tests used to determine the failure.  
TMS will take all reasonable steps to repair or, at the discretion of TMS, replace the 
faulty equipment within ten working days of receipt.  The customer is responsible for 
shipping the repaired or replaced equipment back.  In an emergency, special 
arrangements may be negotiated subject to the availability of TMS resources and 
components.  
Telephone and Software Support  
Telephone support is available for a period of five years after purchase, during 
normal TMS business hours. Firmware and software upgrades will be available at no 
cost.  
Field Service  
Subject to availability, TMS field service personnel will perform troubleshooting of 
equipment under warranty without charge for labor.  For customers outside the 
Houston, Texas area, normal travel expenses for field service personnel will be 
charged, including air fares, hotel accommodation, per-diem meal allowance and 
other out-of-pocket expenses related to travel or attendance at the customer site.  
Repairs/Returns  
Prior to returning any product, TMS must first authorize and issue a Return Material 
Authorization (RMA) number. Any item returned without an RMA number is subject 
to refusal.  Freight collect or COD returns will be refused.  To receive an RMA 
number, contact TMS.  When contacting TMS Customer Service please have the TMS 
part number, the serial number, and a detailed description of the problem.  All 
returned goods must be shipped freight prepaid in the original boxes and packing 
materials, with the TMS RMA number prominently displayed on the outside of each 
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