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15 YEAR WARRANTY 4, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25 and 30mm

Polypal polycarbonate panels are guaranteed by their manufacturer, Polypal, to the original end user, subject to the

conditions below for a period of 15 (fifteen) years from the original date of purchase. This warranty relates to the

following properties and applies only to clean and scratch free panels:

A. Light Transmission: The light transmission measured in accordance with ASTM-E-1175 shall decrease by no

more than 8% (eight percent) after 15 years in comparison with the original value.

B. Colour: The colour measured in accordance with ASTM-D-2244-89, E308-85 (AIR) shall change by no more than

15 (fifteen) units Delta E after 15 years in comparison with the original value.

C. Breakage: Polypal 4mm compact, all Polypal Multicell and Honeycomb in thickness (gauge) of 10mm and

more, are guaranteed, subject to the conditions below, that no breakage shall occur due to the direct effect of

weather conditions and impact due to hail. Pertaining to this warranty, impact refers to a hail test simulation as per

ASTM-E-822-81 that in the practice of this test 10 shots with artificial hailstones of 20mm in diameter aimed at

different points of the sheet surface with a speed of 21 m/s causes at least 5 holes in the weathered surface of the

sheet.

D. This warranty does not cover impact failure caused by other intentional or non-intentional means:

1. If a claim under this limited warranty is justified, Polypal will provide the purchaser with replacement material

free of charge in accordance with the following schedule

2. For failure occurring during seven years from the purchase date – 100% compensation.

3. For failure occurring during the 8th to 10th years from the purchase date – 60% compensation.

4. For failure occurring during the 11th to 15th years from the purchase date – 30% compensation.

CONDITIONS

1. This warranty is valid for the original purchaser only.

2. Polypal`s sole obligation, whether in contract, in tort, or otherwise, shall be limited to replacing the panels or

refunding the original purchase price at Polypal`s discretion. Polypal shall not be liable for consequential,

incidental or special damages. Under no circumstances shall Polypal be liable for any amount greater than the

purchase price of the panels.

3. The warranty applies only to Polypal panels fabricated, installed and cleaned according to Polypal`s

recommendations.

4. This limited warranty does not apply to Polypal products that have been scratched, abraded or exposed to

harmful (corrosive) chemical influences.

5. Polypal is protected on the exterior side against the adverse effects of weather and UV radiation. This

warranty applies only where the panel is exposed solely on its protected side to the effects of weather and UV

radiation.

6. The warranty period commences on the date of sale by the dealer. Please retain receipt as proof of purchase

for any warranty claims.

7. This warranty specifically excludes Polypal panels that have been formed or moulded by vacuum or heat

methods, unless done according to Polypal`s instructions and a fabricator authorised in writing.

8. Every warranty claim must be notified in writing to Polypal or their accredited agent within the warranty period

and immediately after the occurrence of the defect, enclosing the sales receipt and warranty. The claimant

must certify that the conditions above have been fulfilled and must allow inspection within the warranty period.

Polypal shall provide free Polypal replacement panels. All inspections shall be done at Polypal`s

laboratories at its expense and the end user will provide Polypal with samples on request. Polypal may opt to

refund the original panel purchase price. The failed Polypal sheets must be returned to Polypal.

Exceptions to this warranty are: failure or damage resulting from vandalism, fire or natural disasters, disregard of

storage or installation instructions, general negligence while working with or transporting panels, installations or

structures not conforming to recognised standards of construction, loss of light transmission caused by

accumulation of dirt or lack of maintenance.

The warranties stated in this publication are in lieu of all warranties (except of title) written or oral, statutory,

expressed or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for purposes.

expressed or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for purposes.