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DISCLAIMERS
External Corrosion
The warranty does not apply if:
I.
Foreign materials have contacted painted surfaces or stainless steel surfaces causing damage and/or allowing for corrosion and/or rust.
II.
The goods have been primed and/or painted by someone other than Westeel.
III.
Threaded material has been scraped or scratched in a manner causing damage and/or allowing for corrosion and/or rust (e.g. pipe caps or pumps).
Internal Corrosion
The warranty does not apply if:
I.
The goods are not used solely for the containment of petroleum products, unless otherwise stated in writing and signed off by an authorized
representative of Westeel.
II.
All maintenance procedures are not strictly followed. This includes but is not limited to a regular inspection for internal moisture and debris, dents,
punctures, leaks and loose or damaged fittings a minimum of once every twelve (12) months.
Loss of Vacuum
The warranty does not apply if:
I.
The purchaser fails to contact Westeel immediately for instructions when vacuum appears to have been lost.
II.
The vacuum has not been checked immediately after transporting to installation site.
III.
The Installation Checklist is not strictly followed and completed, signed and returned to Westeel within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of
delivery.
Underground Tanks
The warranty does not apply if:
I.
The Installation Checklist is not strictly followed and completed, signed and returned to Westeel within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of
installation or ninety (90) calendar days of the date of shipment to the purchaser, whichever occurs first.
General Disclaimers
The following disclaimers apply to the goods in all circumstances:
I.
The goods must be installed by a certified installer recognized by local authorities, where applicable, and strictly in accordance with Westeel’s
Installation Instructions as well as all applicable installation and building codes and accepted trade practices. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, proper foundation assembly, installation and use solely for the purposes intended as specified in Westeel’s published product literature is
essential. As well, tank venting for both normal and emergency situations must be installed properly and kept unobstructed at all times.
II.
The goods must be handled at all times (including but not limited to shipping, loading and unloading, positioning) only when empty and must be
secured at all times in a manner as specified in the Owners’ Manual. Any damage caused during handling is not covered by the warranty.
III.
Any damage caused by foreign debris entering into the tanks, including but not limited to moisture, is not covered by the warranty. It is extremely
important for the owner/user to check for foreign debris inside the tank at the time of delivery as well as before commencing use of the goods and
regularly during use of the goods. Moisture can cause irreparable damage to the goods including but not limited to a leak due to microbial corrosion.
For further information on moisture monitoring and removal you may contact:
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Steel Tank Institute (STI)
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Westeel website
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Petroleum Equipment Institute
IV.
Accessories and parts on the goods may not have been manufactured by Westeel (“third party manufactured goods”). Third party manufactured
goods are not covered by the warranty. Warranty terms applicable to third party manufactured goods are as per the terms published by the
applicable manufacturer. For further information on accessing the website of the applicable manufacturer please contact a Westeel representative.
V.
Modifications made to the goods that have not been approved in writing by an authorized representative of Westeel will result in the warranty being
null and void. This will be the case for any and all damages howsoever caused to the goods at any time after the modification has been made.
VI.
The goods must be maintained and used at all times in a manner consistent with all Westeel procedures contained in the Owners’ Manual as well
as prudent, accepted practice.