These warranties shall be void and have no effect:
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If the Eccotemp heater is not used for its intended application;
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If the design or structure of the Eccotemp heater is modified or altered in
any way;
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If appliances or equipment not approved by Eccotemp are attached to the
water heater;
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If the water heater is not property installed in compliance with the latest
issue of (1) the National Electric Code, (2) the applicable plumbing codes, (3)
all local ordinances and regulations pertinent to similar water heaters, and
(4) the manufacturer’s recommendations and guidelines contained in this
and other documents included with the water heater;
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If the Eccotemp water heater is not operated within the factory calibrated
temperature limits;
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If leaks in the tank or defects in other parts arise as the result of improper
use, improper installation, negligence in operation, failures resulting from
accident, or from inability of the Eccotemp water heater or any parts to
function because of improperly made replacements and repairs, or damage
by fire, floods, lightning, or any other act of God;
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If the Eccotemp heater element or elements fail due to air entrapment;
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If the serial number label has been altered or removed;
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If the Eccotemp heater is installed in any area where leakage of the tank
or connections would result in property damage of any kind, or where
such a location is unavoidable, a suitable drain pan was not installed under
the water heater. When a drain pan must be used, the pan must meet all
applicable plumbing codes and be at least 2 1/2” deep, must protect an area
at least 1-1/2” greater than the lower external dimensions of the heater, and
must be piped by a minimum 1” pipe to a drain capable of discharge of at
least 20 GPM;
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If the Eccotemp heater or any of its components warranted herein are used
other than as a part of the complete and integrated system as sold to the
original purchaser;
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If leaks in the tank or defects in other parts arise as a result of (1) being
operated with deionized water, (2) as a result of sizing that does not comply
with the manufacturer’s published sizing recommendations or (3) use
with preheated water in excess of 140°F without the use of an approved
tempering valve.
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Replacements and/or repairs furnished under warranty carry only the
unexpired portion of the original warranty or 90 days whichever is longer.
The terms of this warranty may not be varied by any person whether or
not purporting to represent or act on behalf of Eccotemp.
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