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Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Warranty Expense and Write-Off Activity (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 8,548 | $ 8,739 | $ 8,415
Plus: Amounts charged to cost and expenses | 6,951 | 8,561 | 2,998
Less: Deductions | (5,775) | (8,752) | (2,674)
Balance at end of period | $ 9,724 | $ 8,548 | $ 8,739

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