d.The water heater or any of its component parts are damaged or fails from operation with an empty or partially empty tank (such as, but not limited to elements burned out in a dry tank); or
e.The water heater or any part has been under water; or
f.The water heater is exposed to highly corrosive atmospheric conditions. No warranty extends, for example, and without limitation of the foregoing, to Units exposed to: salts, chemicals, exhausts, pollutants or contaminants; or
g.The water heater is not continuously supplied with potable water; or
h.The water heater replacement is requested for reasons of noise, taste, odor, discoloration and/or rust; or
i.The water heater is operated at temperatures exceeding the maximum setting of the thermostat and/or high limit control provided by the Manufacturer, or at water pressures exceeding the pressure reading stated on the Unit; or
j.The water heater is operated without an operating anode; or
k.The water heater is supplied or operated with deionized water; or
l.The water heater is removed from its original installation location; or
m.The water heater is installed outdoors (this water heater is intended only for indoor installation); or
n.The water heater is converted, or is attempted to be converted, from one voltage or wattage to another, if an elec- tric water heater, or from one type gas to another, if a gas water heater; or
o.The water heater has not been fired at the factory rated input and fuel for which it was factory built; or
p.The water heater or any of its component parts fail due to sediment
q.The water heater does not have installed a properly operating temperature and pressure relief valve, certified to ANSI Z21.22/CSA “Requirements for Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems”; or
r.The water heater or any of its component parts fail because of fire, floods, lightening, or any other act of God, or any other contingency beyond the control of the Manufacturer; or
s.The water heater is installed in a closed system without adequate provision for thermal expansion.
3.Except when specifically prohibited by the applicable law, the Owner, and not the Manufacturer, shall be liable for and shall pay for all charges for labour or other expenses incurred in the removal, repair or replacement of the water heater or any component part(s) claimed to be defective or any expense incurred to remedy any defect in the product. Such charges may include, but are not necessarily limited to:
a.All freight, shipping, handling and delivery costs of forwarding a new water heater or replacement part(s) to the Owner.
b.All costs necessary or incidental in removing the defective water heater or component part(s) and installing a new water heater or component part(s).
c.Any material required to complete, and/or permits required for, installation of a new water heater or replacement part(s), and
d.All costs necessary or incidental in returning the defective water heater or component part(s) to a location desig- nated by the Manufacturer.
4.The terms of this Limited Warranty cannot be modified by any person, whether or not he/she claims to represent or act on behalf of the Manufacturer.
E.HOW THE ORIGINAL OWNER CAN MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM.
1.The Owner should submit the warranty claim directly to Manufacturer’s Service Department, at the address or phone number listed below, and Manufacturer will arrange for the handling of the claim.
2.Whenever any inquiry or request is made, be sure to include the water heater’s catalogue number, model number, ser- ial number, date of purchase, date of installation, and location of installation.
This warranty and the Manufacturer’s obligations shall be construed and determined in accordance with the laws of both the Province of Ontario, and of Canada in force therein. This Warranty does not affect specific legal rights of a consumer under applicable law, except to the extent that such rights may be waived or replaced, and the provisions hereof are deemed to be amended to the extent necessary. The unenforceability of any provision, in whole or in part, of this Certificate shall not affect the remaining provisions. Any and all repair and/or replacement of part(s) or Unit are the sole and exclusive remedy available against the Manufacturer.
GSW Water Heating
599 Hill Street West
Fergus, ON Canada N1M 2X1
Should you have any questions please Email us at
GSW Water Heating is a division of A.O.Smith Enterprises Ltd.
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