ARMY TB 9-6115-671-24
FIGURE 1. IDENTIFICATION PLATE, MEP 805-B AND MEP 815-B
e.
This TB provides information on manufacturer's warranties for generator set components. The warranty period
begins on the date of generator shipment to the government, as defined by the warranty date on the generator set data
plate (See Figure 1, Identification Plate).
f.
Warranty Service may be obtained with two methods. 1) Warranty service can be obtained by contacting the actual
warranted components manufacturer listed in column 1. Each manufacturer will provide instructions on filing a
claim. 2) Fill out a warranty claim per DA PAM 738-750. The preferred warranty claim Form is the SF-368,
Product Quality Deficiency Report. The DA Form 2407, Maintenance Request, is also acceptable.
g.
If you have difficulty with the warranty process or any questions, please contact your local CECOM LAR or the
CECOM Generator Branch, DSN: 992-1313, (732) 532-1313.
2.
Explanation of Terms. The following terms apply to the warranty program:
a.
Improper use. The improper use, repair, or handling of items such that the warranty may become void.
b.
Defect. Any condition or characteristic in any supplies furnished by MCII under the contract that fails to conform to
the design and manufacturing requirements, or fails to meet the standards or materials of workmanship, or is a
departure from performance requirements as delineated in the specifications of this contract.
c.
Failed Item. A part, component, or end item that fails to perform its intended use as defined herein.
d.
Systemic Defect. Defects of a repetitive nature that are the same and have the same root cause and effect a specific
group or population of items.
e.
Warranty. A promise or statement of fact from a seller to a purchaser on the nature, usefulness, or condition of the
supplies or performance of services to be furnished. The main purpose of this warranty agreement is to outline the
rights and obligations of MCII and the Government for defective items and services.
f.
Warranty Claim. An action started by the Government for warranted items, which have failed. The claim is issued
by U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) Warranty Control Office (WARCO) in
conjunction with the Contracting Officer.
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