Antron Warantee

DuPont Certified Carpet of Antron Lumena^® solution dyed nylon
Warranty

Limited 10-Year Fiber Loss from Abrasive Wear Warranty
"Fiber Loss from Abrasive Wear" is defined as actual loss of fiber, due to abrasion, from the surface pile of the carpet. DuPont warrants to the original commercial purchaser, for a full 10 years after proper installation, that the surface pile of DuPont Certified Carpet of Antron Lumena^® solution dyed nylon will not experience fiber loss from abrasion by more than 10% in any area except stairs. DuPont will repair any area of the carpet that does not perform as warranted. If repair cannot be reasonably made, DuPont will replace the affected area or reimburse the original purchaser according to the terms set forth under the "General Terms and Conditions" of these warranties.

This limited 10-year warranty on fiber loss from abrasive wear is not a warranty on matting and crushing or on "watermarking."
All carpets will mat or crush to some degree, simply because carpet, as a floor covering, is subjected to very high dynamic pressure as people walk on the carpet surface. However, such conditions do not constitute loss in face fiber weight. In addition, this Warranty excludes such things as damage from tears, pulls, cuts, pilling, shedding, burns, pets, chairs with roller coasters, carts with wheels, or damage due to abuse by any athletic equipment such as roller skates, ski boots or golf shoes.

"Watermarking" is a well-recognized optical phenomenon caused by irreversible changes in pile orientation in random areas in cut-pile carpets. It can occur in carpets of all fiber types (i.e., wool, nylon, polyester, polypropylene, etc.) and is not considered a fiber-related problem. Hence, DuPont does not guarantee that carpets made from our fibers will not watermark.

Damage caused by improper installation, defects in carpet manufacturing, and damage from improper cleaning methods and materials are also excluded.

Limited Lifetime Antistatic Warranty
DuPont warrants to the original commercial purchaser, for the life of the carpet, that DuPont Certified Carpet of Antron Lumena^® will not generate static greater than 3.5 kilovolts (using AATCC Test 134). DuPont will repair any area of the carpet that does not perform as warranted. If repair cannot be reasonably made, DuPont will replace the affected area or reimburse the original purchaser according to the terms set forth under the "General Terms and Conditions" of these warranties.

Limited 10-Year Colorfastness to Light Warranty
DuPont warrants that carpets constructed of 100% DuPont Antron Lumena^® solution dyed nylon, when installed for indoor commercial use and maintained as recommended by DuPont, will not display a significant color change due to light exposure for 10 years from the date of original purchase. If the carpet is found to have a rating of 3 or less on the AATCC gray scale* and is the result of light exposure, DuPont will replace the carpet in the affected area or reimburse the original purchaser according to the terms set forth under the "General Terms and Conditions" of these warranties.

This limited 10-year warranty for colorfastness to light does not include a pattern overprinted on the face fiber.

Overprinting is not a solution dye process. It is a conventional dye process and does not have the same chemical makeup of solution dyeing and, therefore, does not carry the same warranty. The carpet manufacturer is responsible for the overprinting, just as it is responsible for the backing systems.

Limited Five-Year Colorfastness to Atmospheric Contaminants Warranty
DuPont warrants that, for five years from the date of original purchase, carpets constructed of 100% Antron Lumena^® solution dyed nylon, when installed for indoor commercial use and maintained as recommended by DuPont, will not display a significant color change due to atmospheric contaminants (Ozone or Oxides of Nitrogen). If the carpet is found to have a rating of 3 or less on the AATCC gray scale,* and is determined to be the result of exposure to Ozone, or exposure to Oxides of Nitrogen, DuPont will replace the carpet in the affected area or reimburse the original purchaser according to the terms set forth under the "General Terms and Conditions" of these warranties.

General Terms and Conditions

	Only first-quality carpets (not seconds or irregulars) of 100% DuPont Antron Lumena^® fiber can earn the name DuPont Certified Carpet of Antron Lumena^® solution dyed nylon and be warranted.
	These warranties apply only to indoor commercial installations where the carpet has been properly installed and in accordance with acceptable industry standards.^Ü
	These warranties apply only to carpet purchased after 3/1/91 and are nontransferable.
	DuPont requires the original sales receipt or other documentation acceptable to DuPont that demonstrates proof of purchase and installation date; original commercial purchaser must present proof of purchase prior to warranty service.
	The original purchaser shall reasonably cooperate with DuPont in its efforts to perform its obligations under these warranties.
	These warranties exclude carpet that has been put to abnormal use or conditions, or abused in any way. "Abnormal use or conditions" includes, for example: water damage from broken plumbing, storm or flood damage, damage from improper cleaning methods or materials, damage from improper maintenance, and others. "Abuse" is any use of the carpet that is unreasonable considering the circumstances, the carpet's materials of construction, and the normal and expected uses of carpet in a commercial installation.
	These warranties are voided if DuPont-recommended carpet care and cleaning instructions are not followed. A DuPont representative can help you with carpet care and cleaning information; call 1-800-4DUPONT (1-800-438-7668). Or Contact Us by e-mail.
	DuPont will repair any area of the carpet that does not perform as warranted. If repair cannot be reasonably made, DuPont will replace the affected area of the carpet or reimburse the purchaser according to the following text. The choice between replacement and reimbursement is solely that of DuPont.
	If replacement is necessary, DuPont's responsibility under these warranties is limited to the cost of the replacement carpet and the necessary and reasonable costs to remove the original carpet and install the replacement carpet. Removal and replacement costs do not include costs for moving furniture and equipment, lost productivity, disruption of business, or other incidental or consequential expenses. If the identical carpet is not available for replacement, DuPont will provide carpet of comparable quality and color. In any event, DuPont's responsibilities are limited to the original purchase price of the carpet and its installation.
	In the event DuPont elects to reimburse the original purchaser instead of replacement (which is solely at DuPont's discretion), DuPont will pay for removal of the carpet from the affected area of the commercial installation and will reimburse the original purchaser the cost of the carpet. Cost is defined as the purchase price plus taxes (if applicable) of the original carpet (affected area only) actually paid to the dealer by the original purchaser of the carpet. Original installation costs, padding, finance charges, delivery charges, cleaning or maintenance costs, or other incidental expenses of any variety are specifically excluded.
	This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties that now or hereafter might arise with respect to this product. Any and all implied warranties including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular use are expressly excluded. DuPont is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages.
	These warranties apply only to carpet installed in the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii.

*The AATCC gray scale rating is a nationally recognized system in the carpet industry that uses a standardized comparison to determine the degree of color changes.

ÜCRI-104 "Standard for Installation of Textile Floorcovering Materials." This industry-accepted bulletin is published by the Carpet & Rug Institute.

For further information about DuPont Certified Commercial Carpets, call 1-800-4DUPONT (1-800-438-7668).

For warranty service, write to:
DuPont Commercial Flooring
Attn: Fiber Warranty Services
Two TownPark Commons
Suite 400
175 TownPark Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144

You must include original sales receipt or other document showing date of purchase, carpet manufacturer and style name in your letter.