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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
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 9,724	$ 8,548	$ 8,739
Plus: Amounts charged to cost and expenses	7,392	6,951	8,561
Less: Deductions	(8,493)	(5,775)	(8,752)
Balance at end of period	$ 8,623	$ 9,724	$ 8,548

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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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