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7.1 Customer service
In case of problems that cannot be resolved
with the aid of the troubleshooting guide in
this installation manual, contact either:
7. WARRANTY CONDITIONS
8. REMOVING THE PRODUCT
8.1 Removal
A) Disconnect the power supply.
B) Shut off incoming cold water supply.
C) Empty the product of water – see section 4.4.
D) Disconnect all pipes.
E) The product can now be removed.
1. Scope
OSO Hotwater AS (hereinafter called OSO) warrants for 2 years
from the date of purchase, that the Product will: i) conform to
OSO specification, ii) be free from defects in materials and
workmanship, subject to conditions below. All components carry
a 2-year warranty.
The warranty is voluntarily extended by OSO to 5 years for the
stainless steel inner tank. This extended warranty only applies
to Products purchased by a consumer, that has been installed
for private use and that has been distributed by OSO or by a
distributor where the Products have been originally sold by OSO.
The extended warranty does not apply to Products purchased by
commercial entities or for Products that have been installed for
commercial use. These shall be subject only to the mandatory
provisions of the law. The conditions and limitations set out below
shall apply.
2. Coverage
If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the statutory
warranty period, at its option and to the extent permitted by law,
OSO shall either; i) repair the defect, or; ii) replace the product
with a product that is identical or similar in function, or; iii) refund
the purchase price.
If a defect arises and a valid claim is received after the statutory
warranty period has expired, but within the extended warranty
period, OSO will supply a product that is identical or similar in
function. OSO will in such cases not cover any other associated
costs.
Any exchanged Product or component will become the legal
property of OSO. Any valid claim or service does not extend the
original warranty. The replacement Product or part does not carry
a new warranty.
3. Conditions
The Product is manufactured to suit most public water supplies.
However, there are certain water chemistries (outlined below)
that can have a detrimental effect on the Product and its life
expectancy. If there are uncertainties regarding water quality, the
local water supply authority can supply the necessary data.
The warranty applies only if the conditions set out below are met
in full:
•
The Product has been installed by a professional installer,
in accordance with the instructions in the installation
manual and all relevant Codes of Practice and Regulations
in force at the time of installation.
•
The Product has not been modified in any way, tampered
with or subjected to misuse and no factory fitted parts have
been removed for unauthorized repair or replacement.
•
The product has been connected to the public power grid
and it has not been connected to an external power supply
control unit not approved by OSO.
•
The Product has only been connected to a domestic mains
water supply in compliance with the European Drinking
Water Directive EN 98/83 EC, or latest version. The water
should not be aggressive, i.e. the water chemistry shall
comply with the following:
- Chloride
< 250 mg / L
- Electric Conductivity (EC) @25°C
< 750 uS / cm
- Saturation Index (LSI) @80°C
> - 1,0 / < 0,8
- pH level
> 6,0 / < 9,5
•
The immersion heater has not been exposed to hardness
levels exceeding 10°dH (180 ppm CaCO3). A water
softener is recommended in such cases.
•
Any disinfection has been carried out without affecting
the Product in any way whatsoever. The Product shall be
isolated from any system chlorination.
•
The Product has been in regular use from the date of
installation. If the Product is not intended to be used for 60
days or more, it must be drained.
•
Service and/or repair shall be done according to the
installation manual and all relevant codes of practice. Any
replacement parts used shall be original OSO spare parts.
•
Any third-party costs associated with any claim has been
authorized in advance by OSO in writing.
•
The purchase invoice and/or installation invoice, a water
sample as well as the defective product is made available
to OSO upon request.
Failure to follow these instructions and conditions may result in
product failure, and water escaping from the Product.
4. Limitations
The warranty does not cover:
•
Any fault or costs arising from incorrect installation,
incorrect application, lack of regular maintenance
in accordance with the installation manual, neglect,
accidental or malicious damage, misuse, any alteration,
tampering or repair carried out by a non-professional, any
fault arising from the tampering with or removal of any
factory fitted safety components or measures.
•
Any consequential damage or any indirect loss caused by
any failure or malfunction of the Product whatsoever.
•
Any pipework or any equipment connected to the Product.
•
The effects of frost, lightning, voltage variation, lack of
water, connecting to a non approved external power supply
control unit, dry boiling, excess pressure or chlorination
procedures.
•
The effects of stagnant (de-aerated) water if the Product
has been left unused for more than 60 days consecutively.
•
Damage caused during transportation. Buyer shall give the
carrier notice of such damage.
•
Costs arising if the Product is not immediately accessible
for servicing.
These warranties do not affect the Buyer’s statutory rights.
8.2 Returns scheme
This product is recyclable and should be taken
to the environmental recycling centre. If the
product is to be replaced with a new one, the
installer can take the old cylinder away for re-
cycling.
A) The installer who supplied the product.
B) OSO Hotwater AS: Tel.: +47 32 25 00 00
[email protected] / www.oso.no
