A.O. Smith Theta T 20 10, Installation, User And Service Manual

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10 Warranty
10.1 General warranty
10.2 Conditions for
installation and use
10.3 Exclusions
If, after verification and at the sole discretion of A.O. Smith, a component or part of the
Theta dual service module supplied by A.O. Smith proves within one year of the original
installation date to be defective or fails to function correctly due to manufacturing and/or
material defects, then A.O. Smith shall repair or replace this component or part.
The warranty set out in article 1 will apply solely under the following conditions:
a. The Theta dual service module is installed under strict adherence to A.O. Smith
installation instructions for the specific model, and the relevant government and local
authority installation and building codes, rules and regulations in force at the time of
installation.
b. The Theta dual service module remains installed at the original site of installation.
c. The module is used exclusively with drinking water, which at all times can freely
circulate (a separately installed heat exchanger is mandatory for heating saline water
or corrosive water).
d. The water temperatures in the heater do not exceed the maximum setting of the
thermostats, which form a part of the water heater.
e. The water pressure and/or heat load do not exceed the maximum values stated on
the water heater rating plate.
f. The Theta dual service module is installed in a non-corrosive atmosphere or
environment.
g. The installation is connected to a protected cold supply arrangement, which is:
approved by the relevant authority; with sufficient capacity for this purpose; supplying
a pressure no greater than the working pressure stated on the water heater; and
where applicable by a likewise approved temperature and pressure relief valve, fitted
in accordance with installation instructions of A.O. Smith applying to the specific
model, and further in compliance with the government and local authority installation
and building codes, rules and regulations
h. The heating installation must be fitted with temperature and pressure protection in
compliance with the government and local authority installation and building codes,
rules and regulations.
The warranty set out in article 1 will not apply in the event of:
a. damage to the Theta dual service module caused by an external factor;
b. misuse, neglect (including frost damage), modification, incorrect and/or unauthorised
use of the Theta dual service module and any attempt to repair leaks;
c. contaminants or other substances having been allowed to enter the Theta dual
service module;
d. unfiltered, recirculated water flowing through or being stored in the Theta dual service
module;
e. any attempts at repair to a defective Theta dual service module other than by an
approved service engineer;
f. if the heating installation is not filled with drinking water as prescribed in the
European Council Directive 98/83/EG on the quality of water intended for human
consumption and when additives are not compliant with the liquid class 1, 2 or 3 as
described in EN 1717.