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Revenue Recognition Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] |  |
Contract with Customer, Right to Recover Product | $ 58,000 | $ 52,000
Contract with Customer, Refund Liability | 104,000 | 97,000
Revenue, Variable Consideration Reserve | 72,000 | 108,000
Deferred Service-Type Warranty Revenue | 25,439 | $ 27,067
Deferred Revenue, Additions | 20,845 |
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized | $ 22,473 |
Minimum [Member] |  |
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] |  |
Standard Product Warranty Period | 6 months |
Maximum |  |
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items] |  |
Standard Product Warranty Period | 36 months |

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