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Determine engine size before selecting the converter. Converters are listed according to legal engine size.If engine has been changes and is not the same model year as the chassis, proceed as follows:

1. If the engine is older than the chassis, select the converter according to the chassis model year.
2. If the engine is newer than the chassis, select the converter according to the engine requirement.
3. Inform the owner that improper engine switching is not legal. The customer and the shop that switched the engine could be fines 2,500.00.
Converter Type:
4. Determine the type of converter being replaced. Check whether the converter is a 2-Way, 3-Way or 3-Way + Air (See EFCII)

Vehicle Weight (Test Weight)
Determine the weight limit before selecting the converter. Converters are listed according to Test Weight (curb weight).

How to Calculate Vehicle Test Weight?
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Less Vehicle Capacity Plus 300 Lbs. = Vehicle Test Weight (curb weight). This information can be found on a tag inside vehicle door or the vehicle owner’s manual (use as estimate only).

Catalytic Converters should not fail under normal vehicle operating conditions. There are no moving parts and the catalyst is never Used Up”. The converter should last the life of the vehicle. However, several other components in the emission control system can fail or deteriorate with time and use. These failing components are often the cause of a catalytic converter failure. Early detection of these components will reduce the risk of a failure and, when a converter failure does occur, it is essential to find the “True” cause of the failure and fix or replace the component that led to the failure. Just replacing the failed converter will not fix the problem.
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The purpose of a catalytic converter is to reduce harmful emissions from the exhaust of a “Properly Tuned” combustion engine. It accomplishes this through heat and a precious metal catalyst that causes the harmful emissions to either oxidize or reduce to safe elements in the exhaust flow. If the engine is out-of-tune and not calibrated to OEM specs, the catalytic converter’s efficiency is greatly diminished and could lead to a converter failure.
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The Catalytic Converters manufactured by Schultz Manufacturing Co. Ltd. and listed in this catalog have been tested according to procedures in the Federal Register Volume 51, No. 150, Tuesday, August 5, 1986, and have met the performance criteria specified.

All Products listed in this catalog comply with Requirements for Sale and Use of Aftermarket Catalytic Converters for:

A) United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
B) California Air Resources Board (CARB)
C) Ministry of The Environment, Ontario (Canada)
D) Arizona Department of Health Service

Failure to comply with: EPA or State Policy, Emission Family Code Identification, or Applications listed in this catalog could be considered a violation of the Tampering Provision of the Clean Air Act.

ORIGINAL WARRANTY CERTIFICATE AND INSTALLATION STATEMENT (green)

To be completely filled out by the installer and returned to manufacturer. Include dealer name, complete address and phone number. Include customer name, complete address and phone number. Vehicle make, year, model, engine size, mileage and date must be filled out. The part number installed must be filled out. The Installation Statement must be completed by installer, stating the reason for replacement. Vehicle owner and installer must sign and date the Warranty Certificate/Installation Statement.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER WARRANTY CERTIFICATE

The manufacturer warrants that its catalytic converters are free from defects in materials and workmanship. This catalytic converter has been designed and manufactured to meet State and Federal
emission reduction requirements; and, when the vehicle is properly maintained, the catalytic converter is warranted to meet such requirements for 25,000 miles from the time of installation and it will not constitute a safety hazard. The manufacturer warrants its catalytic converters external shell, including end pipes, to last for 5 years or 50,000 miles, which ever comes first, from the date of installation. This catalytic converter has been designed and manufactured to meet these warranty requirements.

The manufacturer’s warranty is void if the catalytic converter is not properly installed on the vehicle for which it is designed and cataloged; if the catalytic converter has been altered or repaired or damaged by negligence, accident or mishandling. The manufacturer assumes no liability for catalytic converter failures related to engines not operating within original equipment specifications, to vehicles with modified exhaust emission control systems or to the use of leaded fuel.

The manufacturer will replace any such defective converter provided that it be returned to an authorized dealer along with proof of purchase and properly completed warranty certificate. If warranty claim relates to emission performance, proof of failure of an emission test must be provided. Documentation showing the vehicle’s current state of tune is also required. The manufacturer reserves the right to determine what constitutes vehicle’s proper operating condition. No other warranty expressed or implied, including merchantability, applies to the catalytic converter, nor is any person or company authorized to assume any other warranty. The manufacturer does not assume any responsibility for any consequential damages occasioned by the catalytic converter, or inconvenience or interruption in any operation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

WARNING

An improperly tuned engine will cause damage to a catalytic converter. Be sure the engine is properly tuned to manufacturer’s specifications and that emission control equipment is operating within original equipment specifications before installing this new catalytic converter. If the new converter is being used to replace a failed converter, it is possible the same problem, if not corrected, will cause damage to this new converter.

An improperly tuned or misfiring engine can allow unburned gasoline to enter the converter, causing extremely high temperatures that can result in melted, plugged or broken internal substrates. This situation voids the warranty.
Catalytic Converter Warranty Statement – INSTALLER’S COPY (Canary)
To be retained by Installer with copy of the invoice for six (6) months.
Catalytic Converter Warranty Statement – FAILED CONVERTER COPY (Pink)
Attach this copy to the failed OEM converter and retain for 15 days.
Catalytic Converter Warranty Statement – CUSTOMER’S COPY (White)
To be retained by the vehicle owner along with invoice and proof of vehicle tune-up.