LIMITED LIFETIME INDIRECT WATER HEATER WARRANTY
WHAT DOES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVER?
This limited lifetime warranty covers the stainless steel tank, stainless steel heat exchanger coil and component parts for leakage or other malfunction caused by defects in materials and/or workmanship. It extends to the first buyer and to any subsequent owner(s) as long as the water heater remains installed at its original place of installation.
WHAT DOES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY NOT COVER?
1.This limited warranty does not cover leakage or other malfunction caused by:
a.Excessive use and specifically,
b.Defective Installation, and specifically, any installation which is made:
I)in violation of applicable state or local plumbing, housing or building codes, or
II)without a certified American Gas Association, ASME, or comparable combination temperature and pressure relief valve, or
III)contrary to the written instructions furnished with this unit.
c.Adverse local conditions, and specifically, sediment or lime precipitate in the tank or corrosive elements in the atmosphere.
d.Misuse, and specifically, operation and maintenance contrary to the written instructions furnished with the unit, , disconnection, alteration or addition of
2.This warranty also does not cover:
a.Production of noise, taste, odors, discoloration or rusty water.
b.Damage to surrounding area or property caused by leakage or malfunction.
c.Costs associated with the replacement and/or repair of the unit, including:
I) any freight, shipping or delivery charges
II)any removal, installation or
III)any material, and/or permits required for
installation,
IV) charges to return the defective water heater and/or component part to the manufacturer.
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
This limited warranty is effective 60 days from the date of manufacture as determined by the serial number. Model number and serial number are found on the rating plate affixed to the boiler. Stainless steel tanks and stainless steel heat exchanger coils are warranted against leakage and thermal shock for the lifetime of the installation. All parts are warranted for one (1) year.
*Any water heater used for other than a single family housing unit will be covered for five years on tank and one year on parts regardless of any other warranty period specified. All replacement tanks and parts carry the balance of the original warranty, i.e. if an original five (5) year warranted water heater develops a leak due to defects in materials/workmanship after three (3) years, the replacement unit is warranted for the balance remaining on the original five (5) year warranty, or two (2) year in this example.
WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE IMPLIED WARRANTY?
Any implied warranty, including the warranty of merchantability imposed on the sale of the water heater under the laws of the state of sale are limited in duration to one year from date of original installation.
HOW DOES STATE LAW RELATE TO THE WARRANTY?
Some states do not allow:
1.Limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts.
2.Limitations on incidental or consequential damages.
The above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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