Warranty
Most Republic products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from delivery date of product when used in accordance with Republic’s specifications and/or operating instructions. Republic will repair or replace, at its option, any part found upon examination to be defective.
A written extended warranty is available upon review and request. Customizations to products may cause order to be ineligible for an extended Warranty Statement.
This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and the purchaser’s sole remedy under this warranty is limited to the repair and replacement of the products and specifically excludes consequential, incidental or other damages directly or indirectly resulting from failure or loss of use of, or by, Republic products. Damage from deliberate destruction and vandalism is excluded. The following items are warranted as stated:
Steel Lockers Republic lockers are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from delivery date of product, when used in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and maintenance procedure.* (This warranty applies to the original purchaser only, and purchaser’s sole remedy under this warranty is limited to replacement or repair of the product and specifically excludes consequential, incidental or any other damages directly or indirectly resulting from failure or loss of use of Republic products).
* Lock warranties are limited based on lock manufacturer’s warranty and no warranty extension is available on lock warranties. Lock warranties are based on Lock order ship date and project ship date.
Cabinets Republic cabinets are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for the life of the product for as long as the original purchaser retains ownership, possession and control of the product, and when product used in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and load capacities. Shelf capacities are based on evenly distributed loads. Concentrated (point) loads or impact (dropped) loads could fail shelves even though load may be considerably less than the allowable evenly distributed load shown and would not be covered under warranty.
Modular Drawer Cabinets Republic warrants, only to the original purchaser, that its Modular Drawer Cabinets will remain free of defects in materials and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser retains ownership, possession and control of the product, when used in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and maintenance procedure.
Republic Shelving and Rack Republic warrants that its 2000 Series Shelving, Rivet Rack, and Bulk Storage Rack will remain free of defects in materials and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser retains ownership, possession and control of the product, when used in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and load capacities. Shelf or Level capacities are based on evenly distributed loads. Concentrated (point) loads or impact (dropped) loads could fail shelves or levels even though load may be considerably less than the allowable evenly distributed load shown and would not be covered under warranty.
Pallet Rack Pallet Rack products by Republic that are still the property of the original purchaser, are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1-year when used according to agreed specifications and for ordinary applications for which the products were designed. This warranty does not apply to parts which, through normal use, require replacement during the warranty period. The original purchaser must notify Republic in writing as soon as any defect becomes apparent within fifteen (15) days.
Ergonomic Seating Republic warrants all seating to be free from manufacturing defects for the life of the product when it is used in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and/or operating instructions. The life of the product is ten years for single shift users, five years for two shift users, and two-and-a-half years for three shift users, for users not weighing more than 250 pounds. Ergonomic sit-stands are warranted for five years.
Other Products Work surfaces and bench tops are warranted for 1-year against defects in materials and workmanship.
Limitations
- The original purchaser must provide Republic in writing the date of purchase, the original invoice number, and a description of the defect, prior to returning any product under a warranty claim.
- Products purchased by Republic such as casters, work surfaces, bench tops, and pallet rack carry their manufacturer’s warranty.
- If the product was damaged in transit, the original purchaser must file a claim with the carrier within five business days of delivery. This is not considered a warranty claim.
Republic will not be responsible for charges of any repairs or alterations of the product unless made with Republic’s prior written consent. Routine replacement items such as safety clips, anchor bolts, and all parts that are replaced due to wear, misuse or abuse or etc. are not covered by this warranty.
Warranty claims, which result from customer errors, failure to follow safe operational procedures or inadequate maintenance will not be accepted. Republic will not be responsible for damage due to explosion, fire, wind, flood, intentional abuse, normal wear and tear or use beyond the designed capacity of the product. Freight, labor or service charges for removal of defective parts and installation of replacement parts are not included. Buyer shall pay freight charges on the returned components covered under this warranty. Under any and all circumstances, the remaining warranty disclaimer and limitation of liability shall remain in effect. Any returned products must be handled via a return authorization from Republic, or they will be refused. For more information, contact Republic at 1-800-477-1255.