Limited Warranty Continued
What will Rinnai do?
Rinnai will repair or replace the covered product or any part or component that is defective in materials or workmanship as set forth. Rinnai will pay reasonable labor charges associated with the repair or replacement of any such part or component. All repair parts must be genuine Rinnai parts. All repairs or replacements must be performed by an individual or servicing company that is properly trained, state qualified or licensed to do the type of repair.
Replacement of the product may be authorized by Rinnai only. Rinnai does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any obligation or liability in connection with the replacement of the product. If Rinnai determines that repair of a product is not possible, Rinnai will replace the product with a comparable product at Rinnai’s discretion. If a component or product returned to Rinnai is found to be free of defects in material or workmanship, or damaged by improper installation or damaged during return shipping, the warranty claim for product, parts and labor may be denied.
How do I get service?
You must contact a state qualified/licensed contractor or authorized service provider for the repair of a product under this Warranty. For the name of a qualified/authorized service provider please contact your place of purchase, visit the Rinnai website (www.rinnai.us), call Rinnai at
Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty service. You may show proof of purchase with a dated sales receipt, or by registering within 30 days of purchasing the product. To register your tankless water heater, please visit www.rinnairegistration.com. For those without internet access, please call
What is not covered?
This Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difficulties due to the following:
•accident, abuse, or misuse
•alteration
•misapplication
•force majeure
•improper installation (such as but not limited to inadequate water quality, condensate damage, improper venting, incorrect gas type, incorrect gas or water pressure, or absence of a drain pan under the appliance)
•improper maintenance (such as but not limited to scale
•incorrect sizing
•any other causes other than defects in materials or workmanship
This Warranty does not apply to any product whose serial number or manufacture date has been defaced. This Warranty does not cover any product used in an application that uses chemically treated water such as a pool or spa heater. This appliance is suitable for filling large or whirlpool bath tubs with potable water. Refer to the Water Quality Section in the Operation and Installation Manual.
Limitation on warranties
No one is authorized to make any other warranties on behalf of Rinnai America Corporation. Except as expressly provided herein, there are no other warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, which extend beyond the description of the warranty herein and further Rinnai shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other similar damages that may arise, including lost profits, damage to person or property, loss of use, inconvenience, or liability arising from improper installation, service or use. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness arising under state law are limited in duration to the period of coverage provided by this limited Warranty, unless the period provided by state law is less. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied Warranty lasts, so the above limitation 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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