Copyright © 2018, A.O. Smith Corporation. All Right Reserved.
LIMITED WARRANTY
EFFECTIVE
A.O. Smith warrants this Powered Anode System product (“part”) against defects in materials or
workmanship for one year from date of purchase, as provided in this warranty when installed in a single-
family residence in the United States or Canada. If this part is installed in any location other than a single-
family residence, the warranty period is reduced to 90 days. This warranty sets forth owner’s only remedy
and our sole responsibility with respect to any defect in this part.
WHAT IS COVERED
Subject to these terms, in the event of a defect appearing during the first year, we will replace the part
covered under this warranty. If an identical part is no longer available due to a change in law, regulation,
or standard, we will replace the part with one having similar functionality. In these instances, the owner
will have the option of paying the difference between what was paid for the original part and the new part
with the additional features, or receiving a refund of the portion of the purchase price on a pro rata basis
allocable to the unexpired portion of the warranty. Replacement of the sacrificial anode with the Product
Preservers™ Powered Anode System will
not
void the water heater warranty on the following brands:
American, A.O. Smith, A.O. Smith Canada, GSW, John Wood, Lochinvar, Reliance, State Industries, U.S.
Craftmaster, and Whirlpool.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
• Improper installation or maintenance
• Failure to follow applicable codes
• Failure to follow printed instructions
• Alterations to the part
• Failure to operate the part at the specified voltage/wattage
• Damage during shipping, transport or installation
• Abuse, misuse, accident, fire, flood, or Acts of God
• Service trips to teach you how to install, use, or maintain the part
• Replacement parts after the expiration of this warranty
• The water heater itself or any of its components which are not part of the Powered Anode System
product.
LIMITATIONS
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER LIABILITY IS BASED ON TORT,
CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY. Some states or provinces do not allow
limitation and/or the above exclusion on how long implied warranties last, or do not allow for the exclusion
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary upon location.
