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15. Damages, malfunctions, or failures caused by improper wiring conversion. 

16. Damages, malfunctions, or failures resulting from vacuum conditions.

17. Damages, malfunctions, or failures caused by operating the water heater 

with modified, altered, or unapproved components, or any component / 

attachment not supplied by Ariston.

18. Damages, malfunctions, or failures caused by abuse, accident, fire, flood, 

freeze, lightning

electrochemical reaction, acts of God and the like.

19. Tank failures (leaks) caused by operating the water heater in a corrosive or 

contaminated atmosphere. 

20. Damages, malfunctions, or failures caused by operating the water heater 

with an empty or partially empty tank (“dry firing”), or failures caused by 

operating the water heater when it is not supplied with potable water, free 

to circulate at all times.

21. Failure of the heater due to the accumulation of solid materials or lime 

deposits.

22. Any damage or failure resulting from improper water chemistry, or heating 

anything other than potable water. WATER CHEMISTRY REQUIREMENTS – 

Water pH between 6.5 and 8.5. Operating temperatures not exceeding 140

o

F. 

Hardness less than 12 grains (200 mg/L). Chloride concentration less than 100 

ppm (mg/L). TDS less than 500 ppm (mg/L).

23. Any damages, malfunctions, or failures resulting from the use of dielectric 

unions.

24. Production of noise, taste, odors, discoloration, or rusty water.

25. Water heaters replaced for cosmetic reasons.

26. Components of the water heater that are not defective, but must be 

replaced during the warranty period as a result of reasonable wear and tear.

27. Components of the water heater that are subject to warranties, if any, 

given by their manufacturers; Ariston does not adopt these warranties.

28. Damages, malfunctions, or failures resulting from the use of any 

attachment(s) not supplied by Ariston.

29. Water heaters installed outside the fifty states (and the District of 

Columbia) of the United States of America and Canada.

30. Water heaters moved from the original installation location.
31. Water heaters that have had their rating labels removed.

ONLINE EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION

To register for the Extended Limited Warranty, complete the form located on 

the Ariston website at https://htp.secure.force.com/warrantywizard/ within 

90 days of installation.  The form must be completed in full with owner name, 

email address, and phone number, the address where the unit is installed and 

installation date, and unit model and serial numbers.  Proof of purchase is 

required, and may be an invoice for the product, or a bill from an installing 

contractor that clearly documents the installation of the unit. To be valid, 

proof of purchase must also include the unit serial number. Proof of purchase 

may be typed or hand written. Submit the proof of purchase to Ariston via the 

directions provided on the website.

PROCEDURES FOR WARRANTY SERVICE REQUESTS

Any claim for warranty assistance must be made promptly. Determine if 

the water heater is “in-warranty” (that is, within the applicable warranty 

period) by reviewing a copy of the original sales receipt or warranty 

registration. The Owner must present a copy of the original sales receipt 

or warranty registration for a warranty service request.

If the water heater is “in-warranty”, contact the retailer from whom the 

water heater was purchased (or the installer) for assistance. Be prepared 

to provide the retailer or installer with a copy of the original receipt, 

complete model and serial numbers, and the date of installation of the 

water heater, in addition to an explanation of the water heater problem.

Warranty coverage is subject to validation of “in-warranty” coverage 

by Ariston claims department personnel. All alleged defective or 

malfunctioning components must be returned to Ariston via the local 

distribution channels where the original purchase was made. 

NOTE: 

Any components or water heaters returned to Ariston for warranty 

analysis will become the property of Ariston and will not be returned, 

even if credit is denied.

If all warranty conditions are satisfied, Ariston will provide replacement 

components to the retailer.

For questions about the coverage of this warranty, please contact Ariston 
at the following phone number: 1-774-417-6000.

SERVICE, LABOR AND SHIPPING COSTS

 

Except when specifically prohibited by the applicable state law, the Owner, 

and not the Manufacturer, shall be liable for and shall pay for all charges for 

labor or other expenses incurred in the removal, repair, or replacement of the 

appliance or any component part(s) claimed to be defective or any expense 

incurred to remedy any defect in the product. Such charges include, but are 

not necessarily limited to:

1. All freight, shipping, handling, and delivery costs of forwarding a new 

appliance or replacement part(s) to the owner.

2. All costs necessary or incidental in removing the defective appliance or 

component part(s) and installing a new appliance or replacement part(s).

3. All administrative fees incurred by the Owner, as well as material required 

to complete, and/or permits required for, installation of a new appliance or 

replacement part(s), and

4. All costs necessary or incidental in returning the defective water heater or 

component part(s) to a location designated by the manufacturer.

LIMITATIONS OF YOUR Ariston WARRANTY AND REMEDIES

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE GIVEN AND 

ACCEPTED TO THE FURTHEST EXTENT UNDER APPLICABLE LAW IN LIEU 

OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING 

WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY 

AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY OBLIGATION, 

LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY IN CONTRACT OR TORT, WHETHER 

OR NOT ARISING FROM Ariston’S NEGLIGENCE, ACTUAL OR IMPUTED. 

THE REMEDIES OF THE OWNER SHALL BE LIMITED TO THOSE PROVIDED 

HEREIN TO THE EXCLUSION OF ANY OTHER REMEDIES INCLUDING 

WITHOUT LIMITATION, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, 

SAID INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT 

NOT LIMITED TO, PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOST PROFIT OR DAMAGES 

ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE OF Ariston TO MEET 

ANY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING THE OBLIGATION 

TO REPAIR AND REPLACE SET FORTH ABOVE. NO AGREEMENT VARYING 

OR EXTENDING THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES, REMEDIES OR THIS 

LIMITATION WILL BE BINDING UPON Ariston. UNLESS IN WRITING AND 

SIGNED BY A DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF Ariston. THE WARRANTIES 

STATED HEREIN ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE AND SHALL BE FOR THE 
BENEFIT OF THE OWNER ONLY.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES

This warranty gives the Owner specific legal rights. The Owner may also 

have other rights that vary from state to state. Some states do not allow 

the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this 
limitation or exclusion may not apply to the Owner.

These are the only written warranties applicable to the water heater 

manufactured and sold by Ariston. Ariston neither assumes nor authorizes 

anyone to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with 
said water heaters. 

Ariston reserves the right to change specifications or discontinue models 

without notice.

Summary of Contents for ARIER040C2X045N

Page 1: ...r updates without notice and will not be held liable for typographical errors in literature NOTE TO CONSUMER PLEASE KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 272 Duchaine Blvd New Bedford MA 02745 www ariston com ahl 631 Revision Date 2 14 22 The surfaces of these products contacted by potable consumable water contain less than 0 25 lead by weight as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act Sectio...

Page 2: ...g details 3 Install or locate this water heater only in accordance with the provided installation instructions 4 Use this water heater only for its intended use as described in this manual 5 Do not operate this water heater if it has been damaged or dropped 8 This water heater should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the water heater installer or a qualified service agency fo...

Page 3: ...ting 14 Part 9 Replacement Parts 15 Limited Warranty 16 Customer Installation Record Form 18 Do not use this water heater for anything other than its intended purpose as described in this manual Doing so could result in property damage and WILL VOID product warranty A When Servicing the Water Heating System NOTE When inquiring about service or troubleshooting reference the model and serial numbers...

Page 4: ...m Operating Conditions Ensure ambient temperatures are higher than 32oF 0oC and lower than 104oF 40oC Avoid continuously high levels of humidity Never close existing ventilation openings NOTE When installing in a zero clearance location it may not be possible to read or view some product labeling It is recommended to make note of the water heater model and serial number NOTE A combustible door or ...

Page 5: ...ional more frequent maintenance may be required If you suspect that your water is contaminated in any way discontinue use of the appliance and contact an authorized technician or licensed professional Water pH between 6 5 and 8 5 pH levels below 6 5 can cause an increase in the rate of corrosion pH of 8 5 or higher can potentially cause lime scale build up Failure of electric elements due to lime ...

Page 6: ...ages Amperages Refers to Model Type and Gallon Size See Table 2 for Model Specifications and Dimensions Specifications and Dimensions Water Temperature Ratings Residential Models Storage Capacity A B C D E Safety Listing Hot Cold Inlets Shipping Weight Lbs Est Min Delivered Temp Max Delivered Temp High Temp Limit ARIER040C2X045N 40 5 3 4 46 54 1 4 19 1 2 8 UL 174 3 4 NPT 104 110oF 43 3 C 150oF 65 ...

Page 7: ...igure 3 for the electric water heater to operate properly Failure to install these fittings properly will result in improper water heater operation possible substantial property damage and increased costs Service calls to repair the installation and properly install these fittings ARE NOT COVERED by water heater warranty Improper installation WILL VOID the water heater warranty ...

Page 8: ... the water heater Replacing the relief valve will not correct thermal expansion A potable hot water expansion tank is required to offset thermal expansion Expansion tanks are designed with an air cushion built in that compresses as system pressure increases thereby relieving the overpressure condition and eliminating repeated operation of the relief valve This expansion tank should be installed in...

Page 9: ... RE INSPECT THE T P VALVE AS DIRECTED COULD RESULT IN UNSAFE TEMPERATURE AND OR PRESSURE BUILD UP WHICH CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH Do not thread a cap or plug into the relief valve or block relief valve outlet line under any circumstances Explosion and property damage serious injury or death may result F Scalding An ASSE 1017 or ASSE 1070 temperature limiting or...

Page 10: ... the heater is specified on the rating label of the water heater Consult your local power company to determine if your electrical service is adequate for the additional load of the heater Tank must be full of water before the power is turned on Heating elements will be damaged if energized for even a short time while tank is dry Failures due to dry firing ARE NOT covered by warranty Be sure to gro...

Page 11: ...back in service Failure to do so could result in property damage severe personal injury or death B Thermostat Adjustment and ECO Reset There are two thermostats on dual element heaters If temperature adjustment is necessary TURN OFF POWER TO HEATER remove black access cover and insulation The thermostat protective cover Failure to disconnect the power from the water heater before attempting to adj...

Page 12: ...er back on to the water heater Failure to refill the tank before restoring power to the water heater will result in damage to the heating elements and property damage Such damages ARE NOT covered by warranty Part 7 Maintenance Considerations To avoid electric shock disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance To avoid severe burns allow heater to cool before performing maintenance NO...

Page 13: ...here have been any issues with the water heater Diagnose any heater issues and repair replace parts as necessary 2 Check the water heater and related plumbing for leaks Repair any that are found 3 Check the area around the water heater for flammable liquids or combustible materials If any are found remove from the area 4 Check the heating elements while the heater is in operation If the elements a...

Page 14: ...ermostat setting or replace 3 Tighten wire connections Improper wiring Check and rewire per Wiring Detail Not Enough Hot Water Heater undersized Reduce rate of heater use Defective element s Check amperage replace element if low Miswired or defective thermostat causing only one element to work Check wiring or replace thermostat Water Too Hot or Not Hot Enough Thermostat setting too high or low Cha...

Page 15: ...HERMOSTAT PROTECTIVE COVER LOWER U MODELS ONLY 6060P 636 6 ACCESS PANEL 6060P 187 7 SCREWS ACCESS PANEL 6075P 006 8 MOUNTING BRACKET 6060P 955 MOUNTING BRACKET U models only 6060P 956 9 ELECTRIC ELEMENT 3000W 6060P 939 ELECTRIC ELEMENT 4500W 6060P 938 ELECTRIC ELEMENT 5500W 6060P 937 10 DRAIN VALVE 6070P 009 11 DIP TUBE 40 GAL DIP TUBE 52 GAL 6060P 1034 6060P 1035 12 NIPPLE HEAT TRAP 6060P 1038 13...

Page 16: ...warranty extends only to water heaters utilized in heating applications that have been properly installed by qualified professionals based upon the manufacturer s installation instructions G It is expressly agreed between Ariston and the Owner that repair replacement or refund are the exclusive remedies of the Owner OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES The Owner or Qualified Installer Service Technician must 1 ...

Page 17: ... original receipt complete model and serial numbers and the date of installation of the water heater in addition to an explanation of the water heater problem Warranty coverage is subject to validation of in warranty coverage by Ariston claims department personnel All alleged defective or malfunctioning components must be returned to Ariston via the local distribution channels where the original p...

Page 18: ...lation Installation Address Product Name Serial Number s Comments Installer s Code Name Installers Phone Number Signed by Installer Signed by Customer Installation Notes IMPORTANT Customer Please only sign after the qualified installer service technician has fully reviewed the installation safety proper operation and maintenance of the system If the system has any problems please call the qualifie...

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