For the sake of clarity, and without limiting the generality of any of the forgoing clauses, the following are examples of problems which will not be rectified by Raintech:
4.4.1.
weathering, normal wear and tear, deterioration, or deflection consistent with normal industry standards;
4.4.2.
normal shrinkage or expansion of materials
4.4.3.
any loss or damage not directly related to the labour or materials supplied by Raintech not having been of good and workmanlike quality. This includes damage resulting from the Customer’s operation of the Customer’s Equipment;
4.4.4.
the cost of any repairs or investigations by the Customers shall be for the customer’s account alone;
4.4.5.
damage caused due to a pre-existing fault in the Customer’s main irrigation shut-off valve;
4.4.6.
damage due to severe weather events, power spikes, short circuits, lightening strikes, or Acts of God;
4.4.7.
damage due to the improper installation, maintenance, replacement, or repairs of any component of the Customer’s Equipment performed by anyone other than Raintech
4.4.8.
damage following winterization where Raintech’s technician was unable to access the main irrigation shut-off valve or main irrigation drain;
4.4.9.
damages to heads, pipelines, or any other system components caused by the operation of any motor vehicles or other equipment;
4.4.10.
Damage resulting from poor draining, unstable or settling ground which exposes the system to unusual mechanical stresses;
4.4.11.
Damage resulting from any excavation or construction work performed without Raintech’s supervision on the site;
4.4.12.
Damage resulting from aeration or other landscaping or maintenance routines;
4.4.13.
Damage due to any modification, repair, replacement, or maintenance of the Customer’s Equipment by the Customer or by any third party other than Raintech, including but not limited to adjustment of heads, stripped gears, improper diffuser screw setting, or poor arc adjustment;
4.4.14.
Damage resulting from a lack of sprinkler coverage due to blockage of the heads by foliage, plant growth, or landscaping;
4.4.15.
Damage resulting from general maintenance on the Customer’s premises, including cutting of grass;
4.4.16.
Damage due to poor water conditions, including hard water, excessive iron content, sand, grit, foreign debris, water pressure, or water volume changes; and
4.4.17.
Damage caused by failure of batteries in irrigation controllers and sensors.