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I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s 3 SUMMARY 1 · PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 PIPES AND FITTINGS 3 1.3 TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES 5 2 · SMARTCONDUIT UL ELECTROFUSION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 6 3 · ENTRY BOOT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 8 3 .1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OF AN ELECTROFUSION ENTRY BOOT FOR SINGLE AND DOUBLE WALL SYSTEMS 3 .2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OF AN ENTRY BOOT FOR FIBER GLASS TANK 13 4 1 · PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.1 SMARTCONDUIT UL is designed for the conveyance and protection of power, earth bonding and data cables used in the underground wiring system of Service Stations and associated facilities. It is a smooth wall 1 inch ID Heavy Duty conduit that is available in 328ft (100mt) coils. Its heavy duty design allows it to withstand harsh conditions, making it ideally suited for long term service in a direct buried environment where corrosive or contaminated soils are encountered. SMARTCONDUIT UL is installed using SMARTFLEX technology which is based on the electro - fusion process, one of th

2 e most widely used in the polyethylene i
e most widely used in the polyethylene industry. This joining method ensures that the ttings are permanently fused to the conduit for maximum adhesion and pull out strength. SMARTCONDUIT UL has a 30 year warranty. Throughout this manual specic instructions will be given to achieve a reliable installation of the SMARTCONDUIT UL system. It is the responsibility of the trained installer to adhere to all manufacturer recommended practices and local regulations in order to avoid personal injury. The operator must undergo a SMARTCONDUIT Certied Installer training course, with the SMARTCONDUIT competency prior to obtaining his/her Certied Installer credentials. Certied Installer training is valid for a period of three years. Features and Benets: • Amazing ease of installation through electrofusion without the use of glue • Long-term strength for extended life and performance • Strength to withstand external loads • Amazing ease of installation • Lightweight and exible, allowing various installation methods to be used • Low coefcient of friction, all

3 owing longer and faster cable installati
owing longer and faster cable installations • Resistance to corrosive chemicals and contaminated soils • Moisture proof and watertight when fusion welded • Extended outdoor storage life • Resistance to rodent and white ant attack • Available in long coil lengths thus requiring fewer joints and lower installation costs • Traceability of installation via Bar Code technology As UL651B listed pipe, SMARTCONDUIT UL is manufactured using high performance HDPE in accordance with the UL schedule 40 conduit dimensions. WARNING This document contains recommendations and information regarding NUPI Americas, Inc. products and their installation. It is based on currently available data and is believed to be representative of the product under specic conditions. However, such factors as environment, applications or installation, changes in operating procedure or extrapolation of data may cause different results. 5 1 · PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.2 PIPES AND FITTINGS SMARTCONDUIT UL is UL651B listed and is manufactured using high performance HDPE in accordance with the UL Schedule 40

4 conduit dimensions. 6 1 · PRODUCT DE
conduit dimensions. 6 1 · PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ELECTROFUSION FITTINGS The electrofusion ttings range includes couplings (model CMEI) in 1” IPS sizes. They provide a secure and fast connection for conduit joins and tting attachment. SPIGOT FITTINGS The spigot ttings range includes male and female brass NPT threaded adapters (model CAMI and CAFI). They are available in 1” IPS sizes and allow an easy and fast connection to metal threaded components. ENTRY BOOTS The mechanical entry boots (model CEB) assure a positive seal in all single wall sumps. They are available in 1” sizes. The electrofusion entry boots for HDPE sumps (model SEBE and CEBE) assure a fast and reliable connection utilising the electrofusion process. They are available in 1” (32mm) sizes. The electrofusion entry boots for ber glass sumps (model SEBEFM and SEBEF) assure a reliable connection through a mechanical and epoxy bonding process suitable for both single wall and double wall sumps. They are available in 1” (32mm) sizes. PIPE RISERS The pipe risers (Model SASP) are a galvanized steel pipe covered

5 by an external HDPE jacket. They have t
by an external HDPE jacket. They have threaded ends to allow connection of metal parts to the HDPE components through either threads or electrofusion. A wide range of SMARTCONDUIT UL ttings are available and are listed in the table below: Part no. OD Description TCONI01R100 1” IPS conduit pipe OD 1” IPS coil 328 ft (100mt length) CMEI01 1” IPS Electrofusion coupler 0D 1” IPS CAMI0101NPT 1” IPS x 1” NPT Terminating threaded tting 1” NPT male CAFI0101NPT 1” IPS x 1” NPT Terminating threaded tting 1” NPT female CEB32 1” (32mm) Entry boot 1” CEBE32 1” (32mm) Electrofusion entry boot 1” SEBE32 1” (32mm) Electrofusion entry boot - PE sumps 1” SEBEFM32 1” (32mm) Entry boot - SW ber glass sumps 1” SEBEF32 1” (32mm) Entry boot - DW ber glass sumps 1” SASP3234NPT 1”(32mm) x 3/4” Pipe riser OD 1” (32 min) x 3/4” NPT CLRSP134NPT 1” IPS x 3/4 Long riser steel pipe 1” IPS - 3/4 threaded NPT NOTE All SMARTCONDUIT UL electrofusion ttings are welded at safety observant minimum

6 voltages in compliance with acci - dent
voltages in compliance with acci - dent prevention standards. Electrofusion ttings are provided with an afxed barcode label, which allows for the acquisition of welding parameters via an optical pen or a digital scanner. 7 1 · PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.3 TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES MULTI-FUNCTION WELDING UNIT The SMARTFLEX multi-function welding unit (model SSEL) is suitable for SMARTCONDUIT UL installation. It has proprietary software designed to make the installer’s task as easy and safe as possible. A user-friendly menu guides the user through the two possible operating modes: • Welding Mode • Pressure Test Mode The unit can be used to install the SMARTCONDUIT UL electrofusion ttings. TOOLS The SMARTCONDUIT UL system includes a wide range of tools and equipment such as: • SCUT – Pipe cutter • RAM1 – Manual scraper • MARK – White marker PRODUCT FEATURES Material and Dimensional specications SMARTCONDUIT UL pipe is manufactured from a high performance HDPE that meets and exceeds the strict requirements of UL651B, for non metallic continuous length HDPE Cond

7 uit. The dimensions are typical of Sche
uit. The dimensions are typical of Schedule 40 conduit, as set forth in the following table: Pipe Size (in) Average Outside Diameter (OD) (in) Schedule 40 Average Inside Diameter (ID) (in) Max Wall (in) Min Wall (in) 1 1.315 0.153 0.133 1.029 Minimum Bending Radius The minimum bending radius is 18 times the OD of the pipe, or in this case 24 in (60 cm). Pipe Packaging SMARTCONDUIT UL pipe is provided in coils of 328 ft (100 m). They are protected against accidental damage with a plastic covering. Features and Benets: • Ease of installation through the electrofusion process, no need for adhesives • Long-term strength for extended life and performance • Strength to withstand external loads • Lightweight and exible, allowing various installation methods to be used • Low coefcient of friction, allowing longer and faster cable installations • Resistance to corrosive chemicals and contaminated soils • Moisture proof and watertight when fusion welded • Extended outdoor storage life • Resistance to rodent and white ant attack • Available in long coil lengths thu

8 s requiring fewer joints and lower insta
s requiring fewer joints and lower installation costs • Traceability of installation via Bar Code technology 8 WARNING: Electro – welding is not permitted where vapour is present. Check that the conduit ends have been protected by the caps. If this is not the case, remove the rst 2” (5 cm) of the conduit. This should be carried out using the correct conduit cutter to ensure a clean, burr-free cut at 90° to the conduit. WARNING: a non-perpendicular cut prevents the complete insertion of the conduit; consequently, molten material will enter the conduit interior during welding. 1 - Clean the parts to be welded; eliminate any traces of dust, mud, grease or anything else using a clean natural ber (cotton) cloth. Never, under any circumstances, use sand paper, les, knives or makeshift tools. 2 - Mark the insertion length on both conduit ends. 3 - Clean the conduit ends and the tting with recommended cleaning solvent and avoid any contact of the cleaned surfaces to be welded with bare or gloved hands or dirty rags. 4 - Insert the coupler, elbow or tee onto the conduit until it rea

9 - ches its stop point. 5 - A loose 
- ches its stop point. 5 - A loose t between the conduit and the tting should be of no concern. The thermal expansion occurring during welding will accommodate tolerances. 6 - Insert the other conduit, or spigot tting, into the electro - fusion tting, check the assembly with the insertion lengths previously marked. It is important to align assemblies. It is also advisable to level the conduits where possible. 7 - You can now commence welding. Connect the leads to the electrofusion tting, swipe the barcode hand scanner on the t - ting bar code and proceed according to the instructions shown on the welding unit display. 8 - Do not move the assembly till the cooling time is reached. 2 · SMARTCONDUIT UL ELECTROFUSION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Warning: Avoid touching the assembly during and immediately after the fusion process as the tting surface can be very hot. 9 Recommended tools and equipment necessary for the electrofusion assembly: 1 Primer (Model LID1) 2 Soft cloth 3 Pipe cutter (Model SCUT3) 4 Marker (Model MARK) 5 Welding unit (Model SSEL) 2 · SMARTCONDUIT UL ELECTROFUSION ASSE

10 MBLY INSTRUCTIONS 10 Fig.1 Fig.2 CENTR
MBLY INSTRUCTIONS 10 Fig.1 Fig.2 CENTRE Fig.3 Assemble the mandrel (Model SMAN) and the hole saw (Model STAZ) and insert them into the power drill. Mark the position along the long side of the sump where the entry boot (Model SEBE) is to be installed. Now drill the required hole through the wall of the sump. Repeat the procedure if more than one entry boot is to be installed. Use the manual scraper (Model RAM1) to scrape an area on the sur - face around the hole larger than the outside diameter of the entry boot. Clean all the components involved in the welding process with a clean cloth soaked with a recommended cleaning solvent (Model LID1). Note: The following solvents may be used, Acetone, Isopropyl Al - cohol, Trichloroethane and Dichloromethane. The use of other primers or solvents is not allowed. Separate the electrofusion entry boot compression tool (Model SE - BECOMT), position the entry boot against the scraped surface of the sump and centre it in the hole previously made. Insert the entry boot in the hole paying close attention to ensure that the central cylinder remains inside the wall of the s

11 ump. 3 · ENTRY BOOT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIO
ump. 3 · ENTRY BOOT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OF AN ELECTROFUSION ENTRY BOOT FOR SINGLE AND DOUBLE WALL SYSTEMS 11 Fig.4 Assemble the remaining components of the kit on the opposite side of the entry-boot and tighten both nuts in order to compress the entry boot against the wall of the sump. Fig.6 Fig.5 Weld the entry boot by scanning the bar code sticker and following the instructions shown on the welding unit’s display. During the entry boot cooling down time further tighten the compres - sion kit to increase the adhesion between the entry boot and the sump wall. Wait until the cooling down time shown on the bar code has elapsed, then remove the compression kit to increase the adhesion between the entry boot and the wall of the sump. 3 · ENTRY BOOT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 12 Fig.7 Fig.8 Use the manual scraper (Model RAM1) to scrape the surface of the entry boot spigot. Clean the scraped surface and the inside of the reducer with a clean cloth soaked with a recommended cleaning solvent (Model LID1). Note: The following solvents may be used, Acetone, Isopropyl Al - cohol, Trichlo

12 roethane and Dichloromethane. The use o
roethane and Dichloromethane. The use of other primers or solvents is not allowed. Fig.9 Place the reducer on the entry boot spigot. 3 · ENTRY BOOT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 13 Fig.10 50 Insert the pipe through the entry boot and place it in the correct posi - tion. Use the appropriate marker to indicate the position at the contact point between the pipe and the reducer on the outside surface of the primary and/or secondary pipes. Remove the pipe then scrape its surface using the manual scraper (Model RAM1) where the welding process is to be undertaken. Scrape a distance of 50mm or greater. Note: For a correct installation of the SuperSmartlfex pipe, ensure to SCRAPE AND COMPLETELY REMOVE THE GREEN OUTER LAYE R from the primary pipe until the black polyethylene layer is clearly visible on the outside of the pipe. The omission of this step can cause a weld to fail. Clean the scraped surface with a clean cloth soaked with a recom - mended cleaning solvent (Model LID1). Note: The following solvents may be used, Acetone, Isopropyl Al - cohol, Trichloroethane and Dichloromethane. The use of other primers or solve

13 nts is not allowed. 3 · ENTRY BOOT ASSE
nts is not allowed. 3 · ENTRY BOOT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Fig.11 Fig.12 14 Fig.13 Insert and slide the pipe through the entry boot ensuring to place it in the correct position as marked. Weld the reducer by scanning the bar code sticker and following the instructions shown on the welding unit’s display. Note: Wait until the cooling down time shown on the bar code has elapsed before performing other operations. 3 · ENTRY BOOT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 15 3 · ENTRY BOOT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OF AN ENTRY BOOT FOR FIBER GLASS TANK Fig.1 Fig.2 Assemble the mandrel (Model SMAN) and the hole saw (Model STAZ) and insert them into the power drill. Mark the position along the long side of the sump where the entry boot (Model SEBEF) is to be installed. Now drill the required hole through the wall of the sump. Repeat the procedure if more than one entry boot is to be installed. Prepare the surface of the sump’s wall where the entry boot is to be installed with an angle grinder tted with the appropriate sanding disc. ATTENTION: The sanded area around the hole shall be larger t

14 han the outside diameter of the entry b
han the outside diameter of the entry boot. Fig.3 Clean all the components involved in the assembly with a clean cloth soaked with a recommended cleaning solvent (Model LID1). Note: The following solvents may be used, Acetone, Isopropyl Al - cohol, Trichloroethane and Dichloromethane. The use of other primers or solvents is not allowed. STAZ57 57mm - 2"1/4 To be used with SEBEF, SEBEFM_A and SEBEF_A diameters 1” (32 mm) and 1 ¼” (40 mm) STAZ89 89mm - 3"½ To be used with SEBEF, SEBEFM_A and SEBEF_A diameters 1 ½” (50 mm), 2” (63 mm) and 2 ½” (75 mm) STAZ152 152mm - 6" To be used with SEBEF, SEBEFM_A and SEBEF_A diameters 3” (90 mm), 4” (110 mm) and 5” (125 mm) 16 Fig.5 Fig.4 Fig.6 Use a proper emery cloth to clean thoroughly the SEBEF brass at surfaces. Pour and spread a consistent layer of epoxy sealant (Petrol Seal) over the contact side of the brass anges. Avoid any spillage of product. ATTENTION: During this process, avoid contaminating the SEBEF threaded parts and the internal surface of the sump. 3 · ENTRY BOOT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 17 Fig.7

15 Assemble the two components of the entry
Assemble the two components of the entry boot together centring the anges through the hole. Fig.8 Tighten the SEBEF assembly (special lter pliers are available). Fig.9 Pour and spread the Epoxy Sealant “Petrol Seal” on each side of the entry boot using the tip of the gloved nger and coat all the metal surfaces. 3 · ENTRY BOOT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 18 Fig.10 Let the assembly cure for the appropriate time (24 hours). ATTENTION: Protect the tting from any direct contact with water (such as rain) during the curing time. After the curing time, scrape the HDPE ends using the manual scraper (Model RAM1). Fig.11 Fig.12 Clean the scraped surfaces with a clean cloth soaked with a recom - mended cleaning solvent (Model LID1). Note: The following solvents may be used, Acetone, Isopropyl Al - cohol, Trichloroethane and Dichloromethane. The use of other primers or solvents is not allowed. Place the reducers on the entry boot previously scraped and cleaned. 3 · ENTRY BOOT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 19 Fig.13 Insert the pipe into the entry boot until the correct position is reached. Use the

16 appropriate marker to indicate the posit
appropriate marker to indicate the position at the contact point between the pipe and the reducer on the outside surface of the pipe. Fig.14 Remove the pipe and scrape along its length where it is to be welded using the manual scraper (Model RAM1). From the point previously marked, scrape 1” ½ (50 mm) from each side. Note: For a correct installation of the SuperSmartlfex pipe, ensure to SCRAPE AND COMPLETELY REMOVE THE GREEN OUTER LAYER from the primary pipe until the black polyethylene layer is clearly visible on the outside of the pipe. The omission of this step can cause a weld to fail. 1” ½ 1” ½ Fig.15 Clean the scraped surface with a clean cloth soaked with a recom - mended cleaning solvent (Model LID1). Note: The following solvents may be used, Acetone, Isopropyl Al - cohol, Trichloroethane and Dichloromethane. The use of other primers or solvents is not allowed. 3 · ENTRY BOOT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 20 Fig.16 Re-insert the pipe through the tting until it lines up with the previ - ously marked position. Weld each reducer by scanning the bar code sticker and following the inst

17 ructions on the welding unit’s disp
ructions on the welding unit’s display. Note: Wait until the cooling down time shown on the bar code has elapsed before performing other operations. ATTENTION: The preferred uid to be used for monitoring purposes is PP glycol. DO NOT USE BRINE! The use of a proper corrosion inhibitor to be added to the monitoring uid is also recommended. Please contact our Technical Department for other types of uid. ATTENTION: We recommend to ow air into the sump annulus when the epoxy is not dry yet to make sure that the purge holes remain open and free of blockage. 3 · ENTRY BOOT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 21 Recommended tools and equipment necessary for the assembly: 1 STAZ Hole saw and mandrel (Model STAZ and SMAN) 2 Drill 3 Electrofusion entry boots installation tools (Model SEBECOMT) 4 Adjustable wrench 5 Pliers (Model SPLIDW) 6 Emery cloth 7 Angle grinder 8 Filter pliers 9 Marker (Model MARK) 10 Manual scraper (Model RAM1) 11 Cleaning solvent or primer 12 Soft cloth 13 Sealant (Petrol seal) 14 Spatula 15 Rubber or latex gloves 16 Measuring tape 17 Welding unit (Model SSEL) 3 · ENTRY BOOT ASSEMBLY I

18 NSTRUCTIONS 22 23 1 PROVISIONS OF TH
NSTRUCTIONS 22 23 1 PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT The purchase and sale of the goods and services relating to the SMARTCONDUIT System, (collectively “Products”) by NUPI Americas, Inc. is governed by, and subject to, the following terms, covenants and conditions. 2 TERMS AND MEANS OF PAYMENT The purchase price shown on the invoice issued by NUPI Americas, Inc. in connection with the purchase and sale of the products described therein is due and payable by the purchaser on or before the date, and in the manner, provided for under such invoice. Interest shall accrue on all past due balances at the annual rate equal to the lesser of (i) eighteen per cent (18%); or (ii) the highest rate allowed by the laws of the State of Texas, until such invoice amounts, and accrued previously unpaid interest, have been paid in full. All prices on any document or correspondence issued by NUPI Americas, Inc. shall be understood to be in United States dollars. Any and all sums due and payable hereunder, or under any invoice, shall be due and payable at the ofces of NUPI Americas, Inc. in Houston, Texas. 3 TERMS OF

19 DELIVERY The products covered by the ter
DELIVERY The products covered by the terms of an order accepted and conrmed in accordance with the provi - sions of Paragraph 5 hereof, shall be shipped to the purchaser on the terms and conditions set forth and established on the order conrmation issued by NUPI Americas, Inc. While NUPI Americas, Inc. will undertake reasonable efforts to comply with purchaser’s requested shipping dates, no provision of these terms of sale, the order conrmation, or any other agreement between purchaser and NUPI Americas, Inc. be interpreted to (i) constitute NUPI Americas, Inc. ’s guarantee of specic shipping dates; or (ii) impose any liability for damages, including without limitation any consequential and/or exemplary damages, on the part of NUPI Americas, Inc. in the event of NUPI Americas, Inc. ’s delayed performance under this agreement or in connection with the delayed shipment, or delivery, of the products. 4 RESERVATION OF SECURITY INTEREST NUPI Americas, Inc. hereby reserves a purchase money security interest in the products provided here - under, or any other agreement between p

20 urchaser and NUPI Americas, Inc., to sec
urchaser and NUPI Americas, Inc., to secure the payment and performance of purchaser’s payment obligations hereunder. Any provision of there terms of sale, the order conrmation or any other agreement between purchaser and NUPI Americas, Inc. to the contrary notwithstanding, any and all risks of loss of the products, and any and all other risks associated with the products, are, and shall be, transferred to, and assumed by, the purchaser on the date of shipping of such products by NUPI Americas, Inc. In the event of purchaser’s payment default, NUPI Americas, Inc. may, in addition to any other remedies at law or otherwise, reclaim the products and /or retain any and all sums previously paid by, or on behalf of, purchaser for such products. Any default by purchaser under the terms hereof shall, at NUPI Americas, Inc.’s option, constitute an event of default under any other agreement to which purchaser and NUPI Americas, Inc. are parties. 5 ORDER ACCEPTANCE No order from a purchaser shall become binding upon NUPI Americas, Inc. unless expressly accepted, and conrmed, in writing by NUPI Ameri

21 cas, Inc., within ve (5) days after
cas, Inc., within ve (5) days after receipt of order. Orders and/ or modications of orders which have been made orally or by telephone must be conrmed in writing by the purchaser and the same shall not become binding upon NUPI Americas, Inc. unless approved and conrmed, in writing, by NUPI Americas, Inc. 6 HANDLING FEE A handling fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) will be charged to any purchase order of less than One Thou - sand Dollars ($1,000.00). 7 PRODUCT ACCEPTANCE Any claim or objection concerning one or more product acquired pursuant to these terms of sale, the order conrmation or any other agreement between the purchaser and NUPI Americas, Inc. must be in writing, and received by NUPI Americas, Inc. within ten days after delivery of such products to pur - chaser, otherwise the products shall be deemed to have been accepted. 8 PRODUCT COMPLIANCE AND WARRANTY Subject to the provisions of paragraphs 9 and 10 hereof, NUPI Americas, Inc. guarantees that the prod - ucts comply with the technical specications stipulated in the order conrmation, and the technical specications publi

22 shed by NUPI Americas, Inc. covering the
shed by NUPI Americas, Inc. covering the products in effect on the shipping date of such products. 24 This document is property of NUPI Americas, Inc., no part of it may be copied or reproduced, without prior written consent from NUPI Americas, Inc. NUPI Americas, Inc. reserves the right to make the op - portune technical modications without notice. NUPI Americas, Inc. does not guarantee the correct operation of the system in case the information contained in this document are not followed. 9 PRODUCT INSTALLATION AND LIABILITY The performance and the cost for product installation is the responsibility of the purchaser. Accord - ingly, the purchaser assumes all responsibility for compliance with (and liability for failure to comply with) any and all applicable statutes, laws, rules and regulations relating to the suitability, compliance and safety of the products and the installation, the use of the products, the site at which the products will be installed and utilized, and the ultimate user of the products. Installation of the products must be performed by qualied installers who have been trained and ce

23 rtied by NUPI Americas, Inc. and w
rtied by NUPI Americas, Inc. and whose work complies in all respects with the specications and installation standards promulgated by NUPI Americas, Inc. Accordingly, the purchaser further assumes all liability resulting from the pur - chaser’s failure to provide copies of such specications and installation standards and the brochures and other written materials covering the same to such installation personnel. Purchaser shall defend, indemnify and hold NUPI Americas, Inc. harmless from and against any and all claim, actions, damages, costs (including costs of litigation and settlement) arising, or alleged to have arisen in connection with any and all damages caused by, or resulting from any improper installation, lack of maintenance or improper use of the products. 10 WARRANTY NUPI Americas, Inc. warrants that products sold by it which are incorporated in its SMARTCONDUIT Pip - ing System shall be of good materials and workmanship and free from functional defects for a period of thirty (30) years from the date of sale, excepting valves, ex connectors, entry, terminating and test rubber

24 boots, gaskets and o-rings, and products
boots, gaskets and o-rings, and products containing electrical components, which shall be of good materials and workmanship and free from functional defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale; provided that such products are properly installed in accordance with NUPI Ameri - cas, Inc.’s specications and published instructions by qualied installers who have been trained and certied by NUPI Americas, Inc. These respective warranties shall become immediately null and void if the products to which they apply: (i) are employed in above-ground applications; (ii) are installed by anyone other than an installer trained by NUPI Americas, Inc.; or (iii) are installed in a manner which fails to comply with NUPI Americas, Inc.’s written installation instructions. AS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE, NUPI Americas, Inc. WILL REPLACE NONCONFORMING GOODS OR REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE CONCERNING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITN

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26 Americas, Inc. unless: *NUPI Americas,
Americas, Inc. unless: *NUPI Americas, Inc. authorizes the return of the products in writing; The products are returned to such address specied by NUPI Americas, Inc. prepaid freight in original packaging and accompanied by copy of the return authorization and *The return of the products will result in the issuance by NUPI Americas, Inc. of a credit which may be utilized by the purchaser for future purchases of products, from which credit shall be deducted a restocking charge in an amount equal to twenty per cent (20%) of the purchase price of the returned products. 12 GOVERNING LAW These terms of sale shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the applicable laws of the United States of America. Courts within the State of Texas shall have jurisdiction over any and all disputes arising under or pertaining to these terms of sale, any order conrmation issued hereunder, and any modication of, or amendment to, the same, and venue for any such dispute shall be in Texas. U.S.A. SubsidiaryNupi Americas, Inc.1511 Superior Way,Houston - TX 77039 - U.S.A.www.nu