WHAT DOES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVER?
This limited warranty covers the Heat Exchanger for leakage or
other malfunction caused by defects in materials and/or
workmanship. It extends to the first buyer and to any subsequent
owner(s) as long as the water heater remains installed at its original
place of installation.
FIVE YEARS OF COVERAGE!
This limited warranty is effective 60 days from the date of manufacture
as determined by the serial number. Model number and serial number
are found on the rating plate affixed to the water heater. Copper tube
heat exchangers are warranted against leakage for 5 years. Parts are
warranted for one year. Any replacement copper tube heat exchanger
under this warranty shall remain in warranty only for the unexpired
portion of the original warranty.
WHAT DOES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY NOT COVER?
1.
This limited warranty does not cover leakage or other
malfunction caused by:
a.
Defective installation and specifically, any installation
which is made:
I) in violation of applicable state or local plumbing,
housing or building codes, or
II) without a certified American Gas Association,
ASME, comparable temperature and pressure relief
valve, or
III) contrary to the written instructions furnished with
the unit.
b.
Adverse local conditions and specifically, sediment or
lime precipitate in the tubes and/or headers or corrosive
elements in the atmosphere.
c.
Misuse and specifically, operation and maintenance
contrary to the written instruction furnished with the unit,
disconnection, alteration or addition of non-approved
components or apparatus, operation with fuels or at
settings other than those set forth on the rating plate, or
accidental or other exterior damage.
2. This warranty also does not cover:
a.
Production of noise, odors, discoloration or rusty water.
b.
Damage to surrounding area or property caused by
leakage or malfunction.
c.
Cost associated with the replacement and/or repair of the
unit, including:
I) any freight, shipping or delivery charges
II) any removal, installation or reinstallation charges
III) any material, and/or permits required for
installation, reinstallation or repair
IV) charges to return the water heater and/or
components to the manufacturer.
WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE IMPLIED WARRANTY?
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY IMPOSED ON THE SALE OF THE
WATER HEATER UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF SALE
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM DATE
OF ORIGINAL INSTALLATION.
HOW DOES STATE LAW RELATE TO THE WARRANTY?
Some states do not allow:
1. Limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts.
2. Limitations on incidental or consequential damages.
The above limitations may or may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
WHAT WILL WE DO TO CORRECT PROBLEMS?
If a defect occurs within the warranty period we will:
1. Provide a comparable manufactured replacement, or at our
option, repair any unit which develops a leak in the copper tube
heat exchanger within the warranty period.
2. Provide a replacement part, or at our option, repair any part
which fails to function within the part's warranty period. To
obtain a replacement, you must return in the defective part to
one of our distribution centers. We do reserve the right to
verify any claims of defect by inspection.
CONDITIONS
We will not:
1. Repair or replace any water heater, or part, subject to conditions
outlined in "What Does This Limited Warranty Not Cover?"
2. Reimburse any costs associated with repair and/or replacement.
3. Replace and/or repair any water heater without complete
model/serial number.
4. Replace any water heater without prior receipt of actual rating
plate from the appliance.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR WARRANTY IN EFFECT?
To facilitate warranty service, you should:
1. Follow all instructions enclosed with the product.
2. Retain all bills of sale or receipts for proof of installation, etc.
3. Contact your installer or dealer as soon as any problem or
defect is noticed.
4. When necessary, allow our representative to inspect the unit.
5. For your reference, fill in the Model and Serial Number
found on the unit's Rating Plate:
Model Number __________________________________________
Serial Number ___________________________________________
Date of Installation _______________________________________
©-8/04-Printed in U.S.A.
LIMITED COMMERCIAL COPPER TUBE WATER HEATER WARRANTY
Lochinvar Corporation • 300 Maddox Simpson Pkwy • Lebanon, TN 37090 • 615-889-8900 / Fax: 615-547-1000
www.Lochinvar.com
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