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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Gledhill

 (Building Products) 

Ltd

  

AMD.DECEMBER 2013

 

 

CONDITIONS OF SALE & GUARANTEE TERMS

1.

 

Gledhill (Building Products) Ltd (“We” or “Gledhills”) only do business upon the Conditions which appear below 

and no other.  Unless we so agree in writing these Conditions shall apply in full to any supply of goods by us to the 
exclusion of any Conditions or terms sought to be imposed by any purchaser.  These Conditions of Sale and Warranty 
Terms override those which are contained on the Invoice Forms and all Sales are now subject to these Conditions of 
Sale and Warranty terms only.

2. PRICE

Once an order or call off has been accepted the price will be held for three months 

but if delivery is extended 

beyond that period at the customer’s request, then we reserve the right to amend the price when necessary.

  

The company reviews its pricing annually to adjust for changes in our cost base.  We reserve the right to alter prices 
at any time for severe movements in raw materials (mainly copper and steel).  If there is to be a change we will give 
customers at least four weeks notice but anything delivered after that date will be at the revised price.  An order 
may not be cancelled or varied after acceptance without the written consent of the company.  Such cancellation or 
variation shall be subject to such reasonable charges as may be appropriate.

3. SPECIFICATION

The goods are supplied in accordance with the Specifications (if any) submitted to the Purchaser and any additions 
and alterations shall be the subject of an extra charge.  Any goods not so specified shall be in accordance with 
our printed literature or the literature of any of our component suppliers (subject to any modifications made since 
publication).  If we adopt any changes in construction or design of the goods, or in the specification printed in our 
literature, the Purchaser shall accept the goods so changed in fulfilment of the order.

4. PAYMENT

The buyer shall make payment in full within thirty days from the end of the month in which the invoice is dated.  If 
we receive payment in full on or before the due date we will allow an appropriate settlement discount except where 
we have quoted a special net price.  If payment is not received in full on or before the due date we shall be entitled 
in addition to the invoice price to:
(i) 

payment of a sum equal to any increase in the copper price supplement applicable to the particular goods sold 
between the date of receipt of order and the date of receipt of payment in full; and 

(ii) 

interest on any part of the invoice price unpaid after the due date at the rate of 3% per annum over the base 
rate for the time being of HSBC Bank plc.

5. TIME

We give estimates of delivery dates in good faith and time of delivery is not nor shall be made of the essence of any 
contract nor shall we be liable for any loss or damage occasioned by delay in delivery.

6. DELIVERY

We deliver free normally by our own vehicles within 25 miles of any of our manufacturing depots.  Delivery to any 
place more than 25 miles from one of our manufacturing depots may be subject to our quoted delivery charges.  We 
reserve the right to make delivery of goods contained in one order by more than one consignment and at different 
times.  Where a period is agreed for delivery and such period is not extended by our Agreement, the Purchaser shall 
take delivery within that period.    If the Purchaser fails to take delivery, we shall be entitled at the Purchaser’s risk 
and expense to store the goods at the Purchaser’s premises or elsewhere and to demand payment as if they had 
been despatched.  Off loading at point of delivery shall be the responsibility of and be undertaken by the Purchaser.

7. 

SHORTAGES OR DAMAGE

Goods must be inspected before signature of delivery note and any damage, shortage or discrepancy noted on the 
delivery note and the goods returned on the same vehicle.  The buyer must also give us immediate written notice of 
the damage, shortage or discrepancy so that we may prompt investigation.

8. 

RETURN OF GOODS

Goods may not be returned to the Company except by prior written permission of an authorised officer of the 
Company and such return shall be subject to payment by the Purchaser of handling and re-stocking charges, 
transport and all other costs incurred by the Company.

9. 

COMPANY LIABILITY AND GUARANTEE

9.1.  Subject to the terms of these Conditions of Sale and Guarantee Terms Gledhills provide Guarantees in respect 

of specific products as set out in this clause.

9.2.  Each Guarantee is strictly conditional upon the following:-
9.2.1.  Complaints must be given to us immediately, before any action is taken, as responsibility cannot be accepted 

if repairs or renewals are attempted on site without our written approval.

9.2.2.  The unit has been installed in accordance with our installation and service instructions and all relevant codes 

of practice and regulations in force at the time of installation.

9.2.3.  All necessary inlet controls and safety valves have been fitted correctly. 
9.2.4.  The unit has only been used for the storage of potable water supplied from the public mains. The water quality 

shall be in accordance with European Council Directive 98/83 EC, or revised version at the date of installation, 
and is not fed with water from a private supply. Particular:

 

Chloride content: 

Max. 200 mg/l

 

Sulphate content: 

Max. 200 mg/l

 

Combination chloride/sulphate: 

Max. 300 mg/l (in total)

9.2.5  Where appropriate the unit has been regularly maintained as detailed in the installation and service instructions 
9.2.6.  Defects caused by corrosion or scale deposits are not covered by any Guarantee.
9.2.7.  Where we agree to rectify any defect we reserve the right to undertake the work on our own premises.
9.2.8. We will not accept any labour charges associated with replacing the unit or parts for any of the following 

products listed.

9.2.9.  If the newly fitted water heater is not in regular use then it must be flushed through with fresh water for at least 

15 minutes. Open at least one hot water tap once per week, during a period of at least 4 weeks.

9.3.  Guarantees are provided in respect of specified goods supplied by Gledhills as follows:- 

(a)  Domestic and Commercial Open Vented Cylinders and Tanks.

 

The storage vessel is guaranteed for ten years and if it proves to be defective either in materials or workmanship, 
we will either repair or supply replacement at our option with the closest substitute in the case of any obsolete 
product to any address in Great Britain.

  (i)    free of all charge during the first year after delivery by us.
  (ii)  thereafter at a charge of one-tenth of the then current list price and any copper price supplement and 

delivery charge during the second year after delivery by us and increasing by a further one-tenth on the 
second and subsequent anniversary of delivery by us.

(b)  Domestic Mains Fed Products [Primary Stores]

 

The storage vessel is guaranteed for five years and if it or any integral pipework as part of the storage vessel 
assembly proves to be defective either in materials or workmanship, we reserve the right to either repair or 
supply replacements or the closest possible substitute in the case of any obsolete product and will collect and 
deliver to any address in England, Wales and Scotland (excluding all Scottish Islands).

  (i)  free of all charge during the first year after delivery 

by us.

 (ii) thereafter at a charge of one-fifth of the then current 

list price or any copper price supplement and 
delivery charge during the second year after delivery 
by us increasing by a further one-fifth on the second 
and subsequent anniversary of delivery by us.

 

(c)  StainlessLite Unvented Cylinders

 

Gledhill guarantee the components including controls, 
valves and electrical parts for two years from the date 
of purchase.  IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE FACTORY 
FITTED TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 
MUST NOT BE REMOVED OR ALTERED IN ANY WAY OR 
THE GUARANTEE WILL NOT BE VALID.  GLEDHILL WILL 
NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS 
OR DAMAGE HOWEVER IT IS CAUSED. 

 

The guarantee for the stainless steel vessel is 
for twenty five years against material defect or 
manufacturing faults if the original unit is returned to 
us AND PROVIDED THAT:   

  (i)  It has not been modified, other than by Gledhill.
  (ii)  It has not been subjected to wrong or improper 

use or left uncared for.

  (iii) It has only been used for the storage of potable 

water supplied from the public mains, max 
200mg/litre chloride.

  (iv)  It has not been subjected to frost damage.
  (v)  The benchmark service record is completed after 

each annual service.

  (vi)  The unit has been serviced annually.
  (vii) Any disinfection has been carried out strictly in 

accordance with BS6700.

 

If the stainless steel vessel proves to be defective 
either in materials or workmanship we reserve the 
right to either repair or supply replacements or the 
closest possible substitute in the case of any obsolete 
product and will collect and deliver to any address in 
England, Scotland and Wales (excluding all islands):

  (i)  free of charge during the first year after delivery by 

us.

  (ii)  thereafter at a charge of one twenty fifth of the 

then current list price during the second year 
after delivery by us and increasing by a further 
one twenty fifth on the second and subsequent 
anniversary of delivery by us.

 

ACTION IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE  

 

We will require the return of a cylinder which develops 
a leak for inspection. If our examination confirms a 
failure then an appropriate level of credit against the 
cost of the original cylinder will be issued in line with 
the terms of our warranty.

Please note:

  -    Installation must have been carried out by a 

licensed specialized company (heating contractor 
or plumber) following the version of installation 
instructions in force.

  - 

  Gledhill or its representative was given the 

opportunity to check complaints on site 
immediately after any defect occurred.

 - 

 Confirmation exists that the system was 

commissioned properly and  that the system 
was checked and maintenance was performed 
annually by a specialised company licensed for 
this purpose.

(d) Components of our products other than 
Storage Vessels and Integral Pipework.  

 

We will either extend to the purchaser the same terms 
of warranty as we are given by the manufacturer of the 
component or if the manufacturer does not give any 
warranty, replace free of charge any component which 
becomes defective within two years after the date of the 
delivery by us and is returned to us at the purchaser’s 
expense but we shall not meet the cost of removal or 
shipping or return of the component or any other cost 
charges or damages incurred by the purchaser.

9.4. 
9.4.1. In respect of goods supplied by us  and in respect of 

any installation work carried out by or on our behalf, 
our entire liability and the purchaser’s sole remedies 
(subject to the Guarantees) shall be as follows:-

  (a)  We accept liability for death or personal injury to 

the extent that it results from our negligence or 
that of our employees

Summary of Contents for 120IND

Page 1: ...dels covered in this manual Stainless Lite Direct Buffer 90 400 litres Stainless Lite Indirect Buffer 120 400 litres Stainless Lite Flexible Buffer 90 400 litres StainlessLite Buffer Store Stainless steel store for use with heat pumps and boilers ...

Page 2: ...UNLESS SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED TO DO SO IN WRITING All goods are sold subject to our Conditions of Sale which are set out at the rear of this specification In the interest of continuously improving the Stainless Lite range Gledhill Building Products Limited reserve the right to modify the product without notice and in these circumstances this booklet which is accurate at the time of printing should...

Page 3: ... heat source is useful for extreme conditions when the heat pump may not be able to supply the heat required and when it can top up the store Flexible buffer stores This type of buffer store has been designed with flexibility in mind It enables multiple heat pumps and or separate domestic hot water and central heating zones to be connected For this reason the installation diagrams in the following...

Page 4: ... cylinder bar 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 Maximum working pressure space heating bar 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 Central heating flow connection mm 28 28 28 35 35 Central heating return connection mm 28 28 28 35 35 Heat pump flow connection mm 28 28 28 35 35 Heat pump return connection mm 28 28 28 35 35 Central heating flow tapping height mm 732 920 1483 2020 2030 Central heating return tapping height mm 200 200 ...

Page 5: ...ection mm 28 28 35 35 Heat pump return connection mm 28 28 35 35 Coil flow connection mm 22 22 22 22 Coil return connection mm 22 22 22 22 Central heating flow tapping height mm 920 1483 2020 2030 Central heating return tapping height mm 200 200 200 214 Heat pump flow tapping height mm 690 1253 1791 1805 Heat pump return tapping height mm 300 300 300 314 Coil flow tapping height mm 535 780 1000 10...

Page 6: ...s mm 28 28 35 35 35 35 Upper tapping height mm 470 662 1225 1475 1761 1776 Lower tapping height mm 295 295 295 295 295 310 Vent relief boss 22mm compression mm Top Mid Top Mid Top Mid Top Mid Top Mid Top Mid Drain 1 2 BSP height mm 220 220 220 220 220 235 Inspection hatch 1 3 4 BSP height mm 370 370 370 370 370 385 Thermostatic pocket size mm 22 22 22 22 22 22 High level stat height mm 470 662 122...

Page 7: ...g systemcaremustbetakenthatspecialapplicationssuchasdomesticwater heating are taken into consideration and dimensioned for low temperature operation Heatpumpsareoptimallysuitedforunderfloorheating surface radiant heating applications due to the low supply temperatures 30 C to 40 C A considerable contribution to the economical operation is made by the heat pump controller provided it is set correct...

Page 8: ...sealed under floor heating system Buffer Store Underfloor heating Heat pump Boiler or additional heat source Sealed system kit Sealed system kit A typical example where a heat pump is supplying a direct Stainless Lite buffer store which in turn is supplying a sealed under floor heating system Buffer Store Underfloor heating Heat pump Sealed system kit ...

Page 9: ...stem Heat pump Boiler or additional heat source Sealed system kit Sealed system kit Hot water Motorised Valve Energy cut out Not supplied Stainless Lite Heat Pump A typical example where a heat pump is supplying a direct Stainless Lite buffer store which in turn is supplying the heating system and Stainless Lite Heat Pump cylinder Buffer Store Heating System Heat pump Sealed system kit Hot water S...

Page 10: ... the unit or a total failure of the heat pump Water Treatment And Frost Protection Although the Buffer store has no special water treatment requirements the radiators and other parts of the circuit will require the application of a scale and corrosion inhibitor The heat pump and the external connecting pipe work will also require protection against freezing For this reason a combined antifreeze an...

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Page 12: ...e lifting ensure you have a good hold e Taking the lead for team lifts As more than one person is required for these products ensure that one person is taking the lead This may be you so ensure that each person that is helping is made aware of the weight and of the items listed within this assessment Make sure you and any others helping know the route you intend to take that it is clear of any obs...

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Page 16: ...on chloride sulphate Max 300 mg l in total 9 2 5 Whereappropriatetheunithasbeenregularlymaintainedasdetailedintheinstallationandserviceinstructions 9 2 6 Defects caused by corrosion or scale deposits are not covered by any Guarantee 9 2 7 Where we agree to rectify any defect we reserve the right to undertake the work on our own premises 9 2 8 We will not accept any labour charges associated with r...

Page 17: ... i the Purchaser shall hold the goods in a fiduciary capacity for us and shall store the same separately from any other goods in the Purchaser s possession and in a manner which enables them to be identified as our goods ii the Purchaser shall immediately return the goods to us should our authorised representative so request All the necessary incidents associated with a fiduciary relationship shal...

Page 18: ...Other Is the cylinder solar or other renewable compatible Yes No What is the hot water temperature at the nearest outlet C All appropriate pipes have been insulated up to 1 metre or the point where they become concealed Yes UNVENTED SYSTEMS ONLY KHUH LV WKH SUHVVXUH UHGXFLQJ YDOYH VLWXDWHG LI WWHG What is the pressure reducing valve setting bar DV D FRPELQHG WHPSHUDWXUH DQG SUHVVXUH UHOLHI YDOYH D...

Page 19: ...ame Telephone No Comments Signature SERVICE 05 Date Engineer name Company name Telephone No Comments Signature SERVICE 07 Date Engineer name Company name Telephone No Comments Signature SERVICE 09 Date Engineer name Company name Telephone No Comments Signature SERVICE 02 Date Engineer name Company name Telephone No Comments Signature SERVICE 04 Date Engineer name Company name Telephone No Comments...

Page 20: ...mited would be pleased to provide further customer support with a range of services including Low cost annual repair and maintenance contracts direct from Gledhill Annual servicing and safety checks Expert response to out of warranty breakdowns at fixed charges Please call 08445 679898 or visit www gledhill net for further details Only the best is acceptable FM 02057 Gledhill Building Products Lim...

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