RHEEM MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY
– AUSTRALIA ONLY –
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
1.This warranty is applicable only to water heaters manufactured from 1st September 2005.
2.The water heater must be installed in accordance with the Rheem water heater installation instructions, supplied with the water heater, and in accordance with all relevant statutory and local requirements of the State in which the water heater is installed.
3.Where a failed component or water heater is replaced under warranty, the balance of the original warranty period will remain effective. The replaced part or water heater does not carry a new warranty.
4.Where the water heater is installed outside the boundaries of a metropolitan area as defined by Rheem or further than 25 km from a regional Rheem branch office, or an Accredited Service Agent, the cost of transport, insurance and travelling costs between the nearest Rheem
Accredited Service Agent’s premises and the installed site shall be the owner’s responsibility.
5.Where the water heater is installed in a position that does not allow safe, ready access, the cost of accessing the site safely, including the cost of additional materials handling and / or safety equipment, shall be the owner’s responsibility.
6.The warranty only applies to the water heater and original or genuine (company) component replacement parts and therefore does not cover any plumbing or electrical parts supplied by the installer and not an integral part of the water heater, e.g. pressure limiting valve; isolation valves;
7.The water heater must be sized to supply the hot water demand in accordance with the guidelines in the Rheem water heater literature.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
1.REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT WORK WILL BE CARRIED OUT AS SET OUT IN THE RHEEM WATER HEATER WARRANTY, HOWEVER THE FOLLOWING EXCLUSIONS MAY CAUSE THE WATER HEATER WARRANTY TO BECOME VOID AND MAY INCUR A SERVICE CHARGE AND / OR COST OF PARTS.
a)Accidental damage to the water heater or any component, including: Acts of God; failure due to misuse; incorrect installation; attempts to repair the water heater other than by a Rheem Accredited Service Agent or the Rheem Service Department.
b)Where it is found there is nothing wrong with the water heater; where the complaint is related to excessive discharge from the temperature and / or pressure relief valve due to high water pressure; where there is no flow of hot water due to faulty plumbing; where water leaks are related to plumbing and not the water heater or water heater components; where there is a failure of gas, electricity or water supplies; where the supply of gas, electricity or water does not comply with relevant codes or acts.
c)Where the water heater or water heater component has failed directly or indirectly as a result of: excessive water pressure; excessive temperature and / or thermal input; blocked overflow / vent drain; corrosive atmosphere; ice formation in the pipe work to or from the water heater.
d)Where the solar water heater or solar water heater component has failed directly or indirectly as a result of ice
formation in the water ways of a solar water heater system: without a freeze protection system; with a freeze protection system where the electricity supply has been switched off or has failed; (Hiline) installed at an altitude more than 600 metres above sea level; (Loline) installed at an altitude more than 800 metres above sea level; where the system has not been installed in accordance with the water heater installation instructions.
e)Where the water heater is located in a position that does not comply with the Rheem water heater installation instructions or relevant statutory requirements, causing the need for major dismantling or removal of cupboards, doors or walls, or use of special equipment to bring the water heater to floor or ground level or to a serviceable position.
f)Repair and / or replacement of the water heater due to scale formation in the waterways or the effects of corrosive water when the water heater has been connected to a scaling or corrosive water supply as outlined in the Owner’s Guide and Installation Instructions booklet.
g)Breakage of collector glass for any reason including hail damage. (We suggest that the collector glass be covered by your home insurance policy).
2.SUBJECT TO ANY STATUTORY PROVISIONS TO THE CONTRARY, THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE TO FURNITURE, CARPETS, WALLS, FOUNDATIONS OR ANY OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY DUE TO LEAKAGE FROM THE WATER HEATER, OR DUE TO LEAKAGE FROM FITTINGS AND / OR PIPE WORK OF METAL, PLASTIC OR OTHER MATERIALS CAUSED BY WATER TEMPERATURE, WORKMANSHIP OR OTHER MODES OF FAILURE.
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