1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Details 2
Beginning balance	$ 731,910	$ 479,873
Accruals for warranties during the period	146,345	741,412
Settlements during the perioid	(214,962)	(673,588)
Adjustments relating to preexisting warranties	11,011	184,213
Ending balance	$ 674,304	$ 731,910

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers.

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