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GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet

USER GUIDE
SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTATION BY GIA

* Patent Pending

GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet

IMPORTANT!
READ THIS USER GUIDE BEFORE SETTING UP
AND USING THIS PRODUCT

Table of Contents

General Information.......................................................................................................4
Device Advantages .........................................................................................................4
Getting Started ................................................................................................................5
Room Light Requirements ...........................................................................................6
The Light Source ............................................................................................................6
The Reference Block......................................................................................................7
Using the Lamp as a Handheld Unit .........................................................................8
Stone Positioning in the Cabinet ................................................................................9
Parts List.........................................................................................................................10
User Replaceable Parts ..............................................................................................11
Consumables .................................................................................................................11
Dimensions .....................................................................................................................11
External Power Supply ...............................................................................................12
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................14
Technical Support ........................................................................................................15
Ordering Parts ...............................................................................................................15
Return Information.......................................................................................................15
Warranty and Terms ....................................................................................................16

CAUTION!

Environmental

For indoor use only. Use only in a dry location. Pollution Degree 2.

Installation Category (CATII).

Ambient temperature range should not exceed 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

Maximum relative humidity should not exceed 70%.

Main supply voltage fluctuations can reach +/- 10% of the normal voltage.

CAUTION!

Ultraviolet (UV) Light Hazard

For best results, device should be used in manner specified by manufacturer.

Using the device in any other way may result in decreased protection from UV light.

The device enclosure should not be opened. Unless specified otherwise, there are
no user serviceable parts.

This device includes a light source that emits CLASS 3R long-wave, ultraviolet-A
(UV-A) radiation during operation. Avoid looking directly at the light-emitting port on
the lamp. Doing so may cause permanent eye damage. Due to the intensity of the
UV source, individual users should restrict their cumulative daily exposure to the
light emitted from the lamp to 70 minutes or less.

Technical Specifications for the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet:

Input: AC 100-240V, 0.3A

HZ: 50/60

Output: DC 12V 0.5A

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and Gemological Institute of America

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GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet

General Information

The GIA

UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet (patent pending) provides a consistent long-

wave ultraviolet light source and viewing environment for observing fluorescence
in diamonds and other gemstones both loose and mounted in jewelry. An included
reference block (patent pending) allows for easy visual categorization of blue
fluorescence from diamond into the four intensity categories reported on GIA
laboratory reports.

Many natural diamonds give off blue light when placed under an ultraviolet lamp.
This blue light, called fluorescence, is produced by nitrogen impurity defects within
the diamond structure. Different defects may cause other colors like green, orange,
or yellow, but blue fluorescence is by far the most common. When diamonds
show extremely strong blue fluorescence, some people in the jewelry industry
think that the color of the stone itself is affected. As a result, fluorescence is
sometimes used as a factor in the pricing of colorless to near-colorless diamonds.
Many gem laboratories, including GIA, provide fluorescence information on their
diamond reports.

Fluorescence grading is most commonly performed by visual observation. The GIA
UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet provides a consistent and stable UV light source, as
well as a controlled viewing environment for observing gemstone fluorescence.
By using an LED as the source, the UV energy emitted is carefully constrained and
consistent for all users, providing an industry standard for fluorescence observation.

Device Advantages

The advantages of the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet:

Consistent, stable, long-lived 365 nm LED provides narrowband UV

illumination for stimulating fluorescence in gemstones

Portable, enclosed viewing area for consistent and reproducible

fluorescence observations

Lamp can be removed from viewing cabinet for use as a handheld unit

Reference block with four visual comparisons for blue diamond fluorescence

ranging from “None/Very Faint” to “Strong” that are calibrated to GIA’s
grading standard

Getting Started

Read this section thoroughly before you begin using the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing
Cabinet.

WARNING!

This device includes a light source that emits CLASS 3R

long-wave, ultraviolet-A (UV-A) radiation during operation. Avoid looking
directly at the light-emitting port on the lamp. Doing so may cause
permanent eye damage.

The GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet has four main components: the viewing
cabinet, the removable lamp, the power supply and the reference block. To get
started, select the appropriate region-specific plug adapter and attach to the power
supply. Next, connect the power supply cable to the port on the back of the lamp
(in the viewing cabinet) and connect the other end to a working electrical outlet. To
turn on the UV lamp, simply flip the power switch at the front of the unit to the ON
position. The red LED on the switch will light up and UV light will shine from the lamp
into the viewing cabinet.

To view diamond fluorescence, simply place a diamond into the cabinet and observe
any color that you see coming from the stone. Tweezers work well to get the stone
into and out of the viewing cabinet. The reference block can be placed into the
cabinet for a real-time, side-by-side evaluation of the intensity of blue diamond
fluorescence.

The UV light can be turned off at any time by turning the power switch on the front to
the OFF position.

GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet

Room Light Requirements

Use the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet with standard and stable room lights or
at lower light levels, if possible, to improve visual observation of fluorescence. While
the cabinet provides a relatively dark environment by design, excessive lighting may
diminish the contrast effect of the cabinet chamber. Using the device in direct sun-
light or in very bright areas will make it difficult to adequately observe fluorescence
in the viewing cabinet. Also avoid placing stone papers or other paper materials in
the cabinet along with gemstones as they tend to fluoresce very strongly and may
interfere with the user’s observations of diamond fluorescence.

The Light Source

One of the biggest advantages of the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet is the
incorporation of a narrowband 365 nm UV LED as a light source. Most UV lights
available in the trade are based on mercury lamps with consumable filters that
control the energy of UV light emitted. The filters allow additional UV and visible
light to be emitted (along with the standard longwave UV at 365 nm) and degrade
relatively quickly to allow even more light contamination. In addition, 365 nm
UV light emissions tend to be very broad, often encompassing an energy range
as wide as 340-390 nm. Light contamination and different wavelengths of UV
emission causes variation in both the color and intensity of fluorescence produced
in diamonds. The 365 nm UV LED incorporated into the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing
Cabinet has a single emission at 365 nm with a FWHM (Full Width at Half Maximum)
value of 9 nm. This narrowband emission provides an accurate and reproducible UV
light source for consistent viewing of diamond fluorescence. The UV LED is also very
long-lived with an estimated lifetime of 60,000 hours.

The Reference Block

The GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet comes with a specially calibrated reference
block (patent pending) to assist the user in estimating fluorescence grades
for diamonds with blue fluorescence. The block consists of four openings that
represent, in order from left to right, the upper limits for GIA’s “None/Very Faint,”
“Weak,” “Medium,” and “Strong” grades for blue fluorescence in diamond. These
visual references are calibrated based on the results provided by GIA laboratories
worldwide on diamond reports.

The fluorescent strip of paper inside the reference block will decrease in intensity
with usage and must be replaced on a regular basis. After 40 hours of cumulative
exposure to the LED UV light, the paper should be replaced. Depending on the use
of the lamp and reference block, a single paper strip may last from one week to
one month, but should be changed at least monthly. Thirty-six replacement paper
strips are included with each unit in an opaque envelope. Additional replacement
paper strips should only be purchased from GIA. If any other paper is used, the
calibration of the reference block will NOT be consistent with GIA standards and
the fluorescence grade estimations will be off.

To replace the paper strip, simply unscrew the two small screws on the top of the
reference block with the hex key provided, remove the old strip and replace it with
a new one with the matte finish surface facing upward. Reassemble the block by
tightening the two screws and the paper change is complete. In order to maximize
the life of the reference block paper by limiting its exposure to the LED UV lamp,
we recommend removing it from the viewing cabinet when not being used as
a reference.

GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet

Using the Lamp as a Handheld Unit

The GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet is designed to work both as a desktop unit
and also as a standalone UV lamp. The lamp can be removed from the viewing
cabinet by gently pushing on the oval-shaped metal tab on either side of the power
switch. The lamp is held in the cabinet by magnets, so enough force is required to
separate the magnets to allow the lamp to slide out the back of the viewing cabinet.
Once removed, the lamp functions as a handheld unit that can be manipulated to
examine items that might not fit into the cabinet. Extreme caution must be exercised
when using the lamp outside of the cabinet as it is much easier to accidentally look
into the UV LED.

WARNING!

This device includes a light source that emits CLASS 3R

long-wave, ultraviolet-A (UV-A) radiation during operation. Avoid looking
directly at the light-emitting port on the lamp. Doing so may cause
permanent eye damage.

Stone Positioning in the Cabinet

The LED light source in the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet has a wide radiation
angle with minimal reduction in intensity, allowing it to illuminate the entire area of
the viewing cabinet consistently. We recommend that you position your gemstone
as close to the center of the box as possible for optimal ease of fluorescence
observation, but if you have many stones across the interior of the viewing cabinet,
they should all be exposed to the UV light in a similar way.

GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet

Parts List

The GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet includes the following items:

Viewing Cabinet – 1 piece

UV Lamp – 1 piece

Power supply 12V 0.5A – 1 piece

Includes additional plug configurations – 5 pieces

Reference Block – 1 piece

36 replacement paper strips are included in an opaque envelope

Hex key for removing reference block screws

User Replaceable Parts

Power supply

Hex key

Consumables

Paper strips for reference block

Dimensions

Approximate. Measurements may change.

Width of the Viewing Cabinet (with or without Lamp): 109 mm (4.3 inches)

Depth of the Viewing Cabinet (with or without Lamp): 117 mm (4.6 inches)

Height of the Viewing Cabinet (with or without Lamp): 137 mm (5.4 inches)

Width of the UV Lamp: 81 mm (3.2 inches)

Depth of the UV Lamp: 117 mm (4.6 inches)

Height of the UV Lamp: 28 mm (1.1 inches)

Width of the Reference Block: 97 mm (3.8 inches)

Depth of the Reference Block: 26 mm (1.0 inches)

Height of the Reference Block: 13 mm (0.5 inches)

Weight of the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet and Reference Block:

1.7 kg (3.75 pounds)

Power Supply

Replacement

Paper Strips

Viewing Cabinet

UV Lamp

Hex Key

Reference Block

GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet

External Power Supply

Five plug configurations included:
North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Australia and China.
Assembly needed before use.

Change out plug configurations by sliding the panel below the plug downward,
allowing the configuration to detach. Replace with new configuration and slide it
into the opening until you hear a click.

Rear panel connection: Connect the power cable to the power port on the back of the
UV Lamp. Attach the appropriate plug configuration to the power supply and connect
to power source.

Maintenance

The GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet should be handled with care. Following the
recommendations here, your GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet should remain in
excellent condition.

CAUTION!

When cleaning, power off the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet

and disconnect the device.

Solvents may damage the surface of GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet. DO NOT use
liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean the surface of GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet.

There are no user serviceable parts.

If the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet becomes dirty, wipe the exterior metal

surfaces with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not wipe the LED surface or the
openings on the reference block as this may damage them.

The bottom of the viewing cabinet has a removable neoprene rubber base that

can be taken out and wiped with a slightly damp cloth, if needed. Make sure the
base is completely dry before reinserting it into the viewing cabinet.

The strip of paper inside the reference block will decrease in intensity with

usage and must be replaced on a regular basis. After 40 hours of cumulative
exposure to the LED UV light, the paper should be replaced. Depending on your
use of the lamp and reference block, a single paper strip may last from one
week to one month, but should be changed at least monthly. Avoid touching the
openings of the Reference Block when changing the paper.

GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet

Troubleshooting

Situation

Cause

Action

After switching on the device,
the red LED does not light up
and there is no UV output

GIA UV Lamp and
Viewing Cabinet is
not powered

Ensure power cable
is connected to a

power outlet and
also connected to
the GIA UV Lamp and
Viewing Cabinet

After removing the lamp from
the cabinet, it does not fit
back in

Misaligned or
reversed orientation

Hold the lamp level
with the opening in the
back of the cabinet and
gently insert the front
of the lamp (the end
with the on/off switch)
and slide it in along
the guides

The blue fluorescence from
the “Strong” opening in the
reference block no longer
appears bright

Paper strip needs to
be replaced

Remove the two small
screws with the hex
key provided, remove
the old strip, replace
with a new paper
strip with the matte
finish side facing
up, and reassemble
by tightening the
two screws

Please contact GIA technical support for any issue not listed in this manual at
+1 917 286 3678 or instrumentsupport@gia.edu

Technical Support

For technical support please contact:

Country/Region

Contact Info

USA
(and all other areas not
specified below)

GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
333 Meadowlands Parkway, Suite 105
Secaucus, NJ 07094
USA
Tel: +1 917 286 3678
Email: instrumentsupport@gia.edu

India

GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd.
9th Floor, Trade Centre
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East
Mumbai, 400 051
India
Tel: +91 22 40851507
Email: instrumentsupportindia@gia.edu

Europe

Email: instrumentsupporteurope@gia.edu

Israel

Email: instrumentsupportisrael@gia.edu

China, Hong Kong, South Korea
and Taiwan

Email: instrumentsupporthongkong@gia.edu

Japan

Email: instrumentsupportjapan@gia.edu

Thailand

Email: instrumentsupportthailand@gia.edu

To send the device or an accessory to GIA for repair, please first request a Return
Material Authorization (RMA) number and any other instructions.

Ordering Parts

Please visit the GIA store website at

store.GIA.edu

to see parts available to purchase.

Return Information

Packing

Packing materials are specifically designed to provide maximum protection for your
GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet during transport.

Before returning any product, please contact GIA at +1 800 421 8161,
+1 760 603 4200 or email giastore@gia.edu for a Return Material
Authorization number.

GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet

Warranty and Terms

LIMITED WARRANTY

Subject to the exclusions, limitations and conditions set forth below, GIA warrants to
the original purchaser of the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet that the GIA UV Lamp
and Viewing Cabinet will be free from defects in material and workmanship (each a
“defect” and a GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet with a defect is said to be “defective”),
when subjected to normal, proper and intended usage by properly trained and
informed users, for twelve (12) months from the date of shipment of the GIA UV Lamp
and Viewing Cabinet to the original purchaser (the “Warranty Period”).

GIA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR GUARANTEES THAT THE
GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET OR REFERENCE BLOCK WILL REPRODUCE
FLUORESCENCE GRADES GIVEN ON GIA REPORTS.

SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY

For any defective GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet that is returned to GIA by the
original purchaser during the Warranty Period in compliance with the process
specified below, GIA will, at GIA’s option, repair or replace the defective GIA UV Lamp
and Viewing Cabinet, or refund the price paid to GIA for the defective GIA UV Lamp
and Viewing Cabinet. A replacement may be a new or refurbished GIA UV Lamp and
Viewing Cabinet at GIA’s discretion and any such replacement will continue to be
subject to the warranty set forth above for the balance of the Warranty Period for the
GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet initially purchased.

THE FOREGOING REMEDY SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IN THE
EVENT OF A DEFECTIVE GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET.

EXCLUSIONS FROM THE LIMITED WARRANTY

A GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet will not be deemed defective and GIA will not
have any obligation to repair or replace a GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet, or refund
the price paid for the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet as a result of any one or
more of the following: (i) normal wear and tear, (ii) accident, disaster, or event of force
majeure, (iii) misuse, fault, or negligence of or by any user or other person, (iv) use of
the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet in a manner for which it was not designed, (v)
causes external to the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet such as, but not limited to,
power failure; electrical power surges; exposure to fire, water, other liquids; excessive
humidity or temperature, (vi) improper storage or handling of the GIA UV Lamp and
Viewing Cabinet, or (vii) use of the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet in combination
with equipment or materials not supplied by GIA.

ANY MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, OTHER SERVICE, MODIFICATION, ALTERATION, OR
OTHER TAMPERING WITH THE GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET (INCLUDING

BUT NOT LIMITED TO OPENING OR ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE GIA UV LAMP AND
VIEWING CABINET OR ANY PART OF THE GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET) THAT
IS PERFORMED BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN GIA WITHOUT GIA’S PRIOR
WRITTEN APPROVAL, OR THE USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT SUPPLIED BY
GIA, SHALL IMMEDIATELY VOID AND CANCEL ALL WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE
AFFECTED GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET.

GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET WARRANTY CLAIM PROCESS

If the original purchaser of the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet believes that the GIA
UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet is defective, then the original purchaser will promptly
contact GIA technical service at +1 917 286 3678 or instrumentsupport@gia.edu. The
original purchaser will provide to the GIA customer service representative the product
model and serial number (if applicable), the date of purchase, and details of the alleged
defect. In addition, if requested by the GIA customer service representative, the original
purchaser will also provide to the GIA customer service representative additional
information regarding the alleged defect and the use of the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing
Cabinet. After (a) GIA’s review of the information provided by the original purchaser,
(b) GIA confirming that the Warranty Period has not yet expired, and (c) GIA’s belief
that the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet is likely defective, GIA will provide the
original purchaser a Return Material Authorization (an “RMA”). An RMA may include
specific handling and labeling instructions and the original purchaser will comply with
such instructions.

If the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet is returned to GIA without an RMA or without
the proper handling and labeling, the delivery of the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet
may be refused by GIA.

After receipt of an RMA from GIA, the original purchaser may return the allegedly
defective GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet to GIA to the address specified by the
GIA customer service representative with all shipment and insurance costs prepaid
by the original purchaser. If the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet is being returned
within the 30-day period after the original shipment of the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing
Cabinet to the original purchaser and the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet is in fact
defective, then GIA will reimburse the original purchaser the reasonable shipment
and insurance costs. If the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet is being returned more
than 30 days after shipment of the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet to the original
purchaser and the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet is in fact defective, then GIA
may, at its discretion, reimburse the original purchaser the reasonable shipment
and insurance costs.

Any returned GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet must be packaged in the original
packaging or in packaging that is described in the RMA or is otherwise approved in
advance by GIA and which adequately protects the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet
during shipment to GIA. Any loss or damage to the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet
that occurs during shipment to GIA will be at the original purchaser’s sole risk.

GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet

If the returned GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet is defective, then GIA will provide one
of the remedies set forth above. Replacement parts included by GIA in a repaired GIA
UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet may be new or refurbished, at the election of GIA. All
parts that are replaced shall become the property of GIA.

Shipment to the original purchaser of the repaired or replacement GIA UV Lamp and
Viewing Cabinet shall be at GIA’s cost and expense. Any loss or damage to the GIA UV
Lamp and Viewing Cabinet that occurs during return shipment by GIA to the original
purchaser will be at GIA’s sole risk.

If GIA determines that a GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet returned to GIA is not
defective or is not covered by the limited warranty set forth above, the original
purchaser shall pay or reimburse GIA for all costs of investigating and responding
to such request at GIA’s then prevailing time and materials rates, including but not
limited to the cost of shipping the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet back to the
original purchaser.

If GIA provides repair services or replacement parts that are not covered by the limited
warranty, the original purchaser shall pay GIA for such services and parts at GIA’s then
current rates and prices.

DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES

EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, GIA, ITS
SUPPLIERS AND ITS LICENSORS MAKE NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES,
GUARANTEES OR CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WITH RESPECT TO THE GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING
CABINET OR WITH RESPECT TO THE RESULTS THAT WILL OR WILL NOT BE ACHIEVED
USING THE GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, OR CONDITIONS THAT THE
GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET OR REFERENCE BLOCK WILL CORRECTLY
GRADE FLUORESCENCE. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY SET
FORTH ABOVE, THE GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY; FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY RIGHTS; AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING,
USAGE, TRADE OR ANY OTHER MANNER.

GIA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET IS ERROR-
FREE OR WILL ACCOMPLISH ANY PARTICULAR RESULT.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GIA NOR ANY OF
ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER
OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,

EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, RELIANCE, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES; LOST
REVENUES, PROFITS OR BUSINESS; OR THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE
GOODS OR SERVICES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING
CABINET, THE USE OF THE GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET, OR THE RESULTS OR
OUTPUT FROM THE GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET, EVEN IF AN AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OF GIA IS AWARE OF OR IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OR
LIKELIHOOD OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES OR AMOUNTS.

TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL GIA’S
TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON
OR ENTITY ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET,
THE USE OF THE GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET, OR THE RESULTS OR OUTPUT
FROM THE GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET EXCEED THE PRICE PAID TO GIA FOR
THE GIA UV LAMP AND VIEWING CABINET OR IF NO PURCHASE PRICE WAS PAID TO
GIA, THEN THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US$100).

THE TERMS IN THIS SECTION (LIMITATION OF LIABILITY) AND IN THE SECTIONS
RELATED TO THE WARRANTY MADE BY GIA (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
REMEDIES, WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS AND WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS) SHALL APPLY
(A) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, (B) REGARDLESS OF
THE NATURE OF THE CLAIM OR THEORY OF LIABILITY; WHETHER BASED ON BREACH
OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, STRICT LIABILITY AND
NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, AND (C)
EVEN IF A LIMITED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. SOME STATES DO
NOT PERMIT THE LIMITATION/EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
AND SO PORTIONS OF THE FOREGOING LIMITATION/EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES MAY
NOT APPLY IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.

THE TERMS IN THIS SECTION (LIMITATION OF LIABILITY) AND IN THE SECTION
ENTITLED “SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY” ARE AN ESSENTIAL BASIS OF THE
BARGAIN BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

LIMITATION OF USE

The result from using the GIA UV Lamp and Viewing Cabinet should not be considered
analogous to or a substitute for information provided by GIA on a GIA Report and
should not be represented or interpreted as the opinion of GIA.

If you have any questions concerning use and care of your product, available
accessories, or service, please call +1 760 603 4200, or toll free +1 800 421 8161
(U.S. only). You may also fax to +1 760 603 4262, or toll free +1 888 421 7728
(U.S. only). Or please write to GIA, World Headquarters, The Robert Mouawad Campus,
5345 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA. Visit our website at GIA.edu for customer
support service.

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