Agilite Armor Warranties & General Care & Maintenance
Agilite express limited warranties are for a period of 5 years
Agilite systems inc. (“agilite”) warrants that its non-military nij-type ballistic inserts have been third-party tested at an nij-certified ballistics laboratory and independently verified to meet or exceed the minimum ballistic resistance performance requirements specified for that product and the nij threat level as designated on each ballistic insert’s
Affixed label. For those nij-type ballistic insert
Models which have been additionally submitted
To the national law enforcement and corrections
Technology center (“nlectc”) for optional voluntary
Compliance testing certification, and which appear
On nlectc’s official compliant products list (“cpl”),
Agilite further warrants that such models comply
With all other aspects of nij standard—0101.06 for
The applicable nij threat level. For those non-military
Ballistic insert models designed for pistol and non-nij
Rifle threats, agilite warrants that such inserts have
Been third-party tested at an nij-certified ballistics
Laboratory and independently verified to meet or
Exceed the minimum ballistic resistance performance
Requirements as specified on the various model specific
Technical sheets as published by agilite, and
As in effect at the time of the insert’s manufacture.
For a period of sixty (60) months after the date of
Issue as indicated on the affixed product label, agilite
Warrants that its ballistic inserts shall be free from
Defects in material and workmanship as exclusively
Determined in accordance with nij standard—0101.06
Ballistic performance levels and/or agilite testing
Protocols defined in the “ballistic performance
Specifications” section on page 10. Where the
Date of issue cannot be clearly established and/or
Documented, agilite warranty period shall be held to
Commence on the date of manufacture.
Agilite ballistic inserts must be used and maintained
In strict accordance with agilite “how to maintain and care for your agilite armor plates” instructions and “correct product
Use and advisory warnings” here. Compliance with
Such is a condition precedent to any claim pursuant
To these express limited warranties. Ballistic
Inserts shall in no event be worn or used
After the expiration of their sixty (60)
Month useful life period. Other events and
Conditions may also shorten their useful life period,
And result in serious injury or death. The foregoing
Express limited warranties shall in all events be void
As to any ballistic insert that has been subjected to
Misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, alteration, breakage,
Interruption, damage, improper storage or handling,
Or any repair or service not performed by or
Otherwise authorized in writing by agilite.
Disclaimer of any other express warranties and
Implied warranties
The above express limited warranties are the sole
And exclusive warranties made by agilite with respect
To its ballistic inserts. They shall not be enlarged by
Any representations, descriptions, course of dealing,
Trade usage, technical advice, service, samples,
Models, or otherwise, nor shall they be altered or
Expanded by any acts, statements, or agreements of
Any distributor, dealer, employee, or agent of agilite
Other than in writing by a duly authorized officer
Of agilite. Agilite makes no other warranties
Express, implied, or statutory; including
Without limitation any implied warranty
Of fitness for a particular purpose or
Merchantability, and/or the warranty
Against infringement.
If agilite in its sole and absolute discretion determines
That a ballistic insert does not conform to the
Foregoing express limited warranties, agilite
Shall at its election replace, repair, or issue a prorated
Purchase price credit for such product. All
Returns shall be made to agilite factory and must
Include: (1) proof of date of issue/purchase, and
(2) documentation specifying the claimed defect
And all relevant supporting information. A return
Merchandise authorization (“rma”) must be obtained
From agilite prior to returning any product.
In no event shall agilite be liable for any
Punitive, exemplary, or consequential
Damages, anticipated or lost profits,
Incidental damages, loss of time, or other
Indirect losses or expenses that arise
From any cause relating to its product,
Regardless of the form of the action,
Whether in tort (including negligence),
Contract, strict liability or otherwise,
And regardless of whether the company
Has been advised of the possibility of such
Consequential damages. Notwithstanding
Any other language contained in these
Express limited warranties to the contrary.
In no event shall the total liability of
Agilite (together with the liability of its
Officers, directors, employees, and agents)
Exceed the purchase price actually paid for
The product giving rise to such purported
Liability.
The laws of some states do not permit certain
Limitations on warranties or remedies. In the event
Such laws apply, the foregoing limitations are
Amended insofar, and only insofar, as required by
Such laws.
How To Maintain and Care For Your Agilite Armor Plates:
Read and follow the following procedures when cleaning agilite ballistic inserts
•remove insert from vest or carrier.
• gently wipe insert using a sponge or cloth dampened with a mixture of cool water and mild
Laundry detergent or antimicrobial soap.
• remove all excess soap with a damp sponge or cloth and cool, clean water.
• lay insert flat and, using a clean absorbent towel, gently pat all surfaces dry.
• let insert dry naturally, ensuring it is completely dry before re-inserting into vest or carrier.
• make sure insert is placed into the vest or carrier in the correct orientation as indicated by
“strike face” and/or “wearer side” markings.
• do not attempt to modify or alter the plate in any way.
•do not immerse in liquid
• do not hang or line dry.
• do not blow dry or dry in oven.
• do not dry clean or commercially launder.
• do not expose insert to bleach (liquid or vapor), solvents or chemicals of any type.
• • do not intentionally damage the plate in any way by means of drilling, breaking,
Hitting with force or misuse.
Ballistic material should never be exposed to any petroleum, chemical or chlorine products. Exposure to these
Agents will result in a loss of ballistic resistance and void any warranty.
Correct Product Use and Advisory Warnings
Warning: do not use your ballistic insert if it (a)
Has been struck by a bullet, projectile, or otherwise,
Hit or dropped, stabbed, or (b) is chipped, cracked,
Delaminated or separated, or (c) shows any other
Physical change. Any of the foregoing may either cause
The ballistic insert to be ineffective or indicate that it has
Become ineffective, exposing the user to increased risk
Of serious injury or death.
Warning: the ballistic insert provides no protection
To areas of the body the insert does not cover. Strenuous
Movements or physical altercations may cause ballistic
Inserts to shift on the user’s body, thus affecting coverage.
Warning: the ballistic insert does not provide
Protection against bursting munition threats such as ied’s,
Mines, hand grenades or mortar fire unless stated on the
Product technical sheet.
Warning: exposure to gunfire is intrinsically
Hazardous. The ballistic insert will not provide protection
From all threats potentially faced. The insert is intended as
A last resort measure to reduce risk after all other actions
And methods to preserve personal safety have failed.
Warning: do not remove or obscure the ballistic
Insert’s affixed product label. It provides the model
Number, serial number, warranty period, threat types,
And other important information specific to the insert
Including the issue date when it was first placed into
Service. The absence of the product label could cause
Increased risk of serious injury or death.
Warning: choose only the appropriate model, type
And size of ballistic insert. It is important to understand
The type of threats faced, and to determine in advance if
The insert is designed and tested against these types of
Threats and is the correct size for use.
Warning: the ballistic insert is designed to lessen
The risk of injury or death from those threats indicated
On the affixed product label and as described in nij
Standard—0101.06 or other specification as described on
The product technical sheet. User should read and fully
Understand that standard’s various threat levels, and the
Limitations on the protection afforded by each.
Warning: even for those threats included within the
Ballistic insert’s specified nij threat level, the insert is only
Ballistic resistant, not “bullet proof”. Although agilite
Ballistic insert designs are tested to a combination of nij
And agilite ballistic resistance protocols; this does not
Assure the insert can defeat all types of threats in all types
Of conditions and environments.
Warning: the ballistic insert provides only limited
Protection. In the event an insert stops a threat, the
Wearer may still sustain some degree of injury such as
Severe bruising, broken bones, bleeding, internal injury,
Or even death. In addition, at some angles projectiles can
Ricochet or deflect off of the ballistic insert causing serious
Injury or death to the wearer or bystanders.
Warning: the ballistic insert is designed for both
Frontal and oblique impacts, but the greater the angle
At which a projectile impacts the insert’s strike face, the
Greater the possibility that the projectile may penetrate or
Slide off the insert resulting in serious injury or death.
Warning: the possibility that a projectile may
Penetrate the ballistic insert increases with multiple
Impacts and their closer proximity on the insert face. While
Not a common occurrence, this may result in serious
Injury or death.
Warning: should the ballistic insert be struck by a
Projectile close to the insert’s edge, the insert’s ability
To dissipate the projectile’s energy may be adversely
Impacted.
Warning: unless otherwise stated on the label, the
Ballistic insert is not designed for stab resistance and
Therefore does not protect against impacts from sharp edged
Or pointed objects.
Warning: always make certain the ballistic insert is
Positioned so that its “strike face” side is oriented toward
The threat. Inserting the ballistic insert improperly will
Render it ineffective and expose the user to increased risk
Of serious injury or death.
Warning: the ballistic insert...Along with any
Associated body armor vest, carrier or jacket...Must fit
Properly. Wear only the correct size and use only those
Vests, carriers or jackets where the manufacturer has
Provided for ballistic insert usage. Inserting a ballistic
Insert into undersized or oversized carrier pockets may
Lead to misalignment of the insert exposing the user’s vital
Organs to the threat.
Warning: do not intentionally get shot with any
Bullet or other projectile while wearing the ballistic insert.
Intentional contact with a bullet or other
Projectile always carries the risk of serious
Injury or death.
Warning: remove and carefully inspect the ballistic
Insert before each usage. Should the insert be broken,
Interrupted, cracked or damaged in any way, the insert
Should immediately be sent to agilite or its authorized
Dealer for an inspection. Inserts that are broken,
Interrupted, cracked or damaged may negatively impact
The ballistic performance and may need repair or
Replacement.
Warning: the ballistic performance of armor is
Known to change with time and wear, especially when
Exposed to extreme conditions and environments. The
Ballistic insert should not be stored in places where it is
Exposed to high temperatures and/or high humidity for
Long periods of time. Exposure to such extreme conditions
And environments may adversely impact the insert’s
Ballistic performance.
* unless otherwise stated on your plate.
If body armor is shot or damaged
Replace body armor immediately if it is shot or otherwise damaged in any way.
If your body armor has been struck by a bullet in a duty-related assault, agilite will replace it
Free of charge provided official documentation on departmental stationery detailing the incident
Is provided to agilite within 30 days of incident occurrence.