
Warranty
WST50 EL / WST80 EL / WST119 EL – 6 720 648 081 (2012/09)
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10 Warranty
10.1 Additional terms and conditions of the limited
warranty for domestic hot water tanks (for all
applications)
MODELS COVERED
This limited warranty is provided by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp.
(BTC) and covers indirect enameled steel storage tank Model WST 50,
Model WST 80 and Model WST 119 installed in a one or two family
residential dwelling (hereinafter referred to as“Tank”). This warranty is
provided to the original purchaser of the Tank as long as the Tank
remains installed at its original place of installation.
WARRANTY COVERAGE
First Six Years –Limited Warranty
BTCwarrants thattheheatexchangerandtank assembly will remainfree
of leaks for six years from the date of original installation provided that
theTankis properly maintained by aqualifiedheating contractorandthe
other conditions of this warranty are met.
If during this time BTC determines that the leak is the result of a defect in
workmanship or materials, BTC, at its option, will repair or replace the
heat exchanger and/or tank. Labor charges are not included.
OTHER HOT WATER SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The Tank may be delivered with other system components not
manufactured by BTC (“Other Components). Other Components are
warranted by the manufacturer.
BTC also will warrant the Other Components to be free from defects in
workmanship and material for one year from the date of installation,
provided they are installed and properly maintained by a qualified
heating contractor and the other conditions of this warranty are met.
If a defect exists in the Other Components, BTC will repair or replace
them and pay for the associated labor charges at BTC approved rates, if
BTC determines that a defect in workmanship or materials exists.
10.2 Limited warranty for domestic hot water tank
installed in a commercial application
MODELS COVERED
This limited warranty is provided by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp.
(BTC) and covers indirect enameled steel storage tank Model WST 50,
Model WST 80 and Model WST 119 installed in other than a one or two
family residential dwelling (hereinafter referred to as “Tank”). This
warranty is provided to the original purchaser of the Tank as long as the
Tank remains installed at its original place of installation, subject to the
conditions in chapter 10.3.
WARRANTY COVERAGE
First and Second Years –Limited Warranty
BTC warrants that the Tank will remain free of defects in material and
workmanship for two years from the date of original installation
provided that the Tank is properly maintained by a qualified heating
contractor and the other conditions of this warranty are met. If during
this time BTC determines that the leak is the result of a defect in
workmanship or materials, BTC, at its option, will repair or replace the
heat exchanger and/or tank. Labor charges are not included.
OTHER HOT WATER SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The Tank may be delivered with other system components not
manufactured by BTC (“Other Components). Other Components are
warranted by the manufacturer.
BTC also will warrant the Other Components to be free from defects in
workmanship and material for one year from the date of installation,
provided they are installed and properly maintained by a qualified
heating contractor and the other conditions of this warranty are met.
If a defect exists in the Other Components, BTC will repair or replace
them and pay for the associated labor charges at BTC approved rates, if
BTC determines that a defect in workmanship or materials exists.
10.3 Additional terms and conditions of the limited
warranty for domestic hot water tanks (for all
applications)
The limited warranty for Commercial and Residential Domestic Hot
Water Tanks does not cover the following circumstances:
1.Components or parts not provided by BTC.
2.Serviceable items and normal maintenance as required per the
Installation Manual.
3.The workmanship of any installer. BTC disclaims and does not
assume any liability of any nature for unsatisfactory performance
caused by improper installation, repair or maintenance.
4.Any labor or material costs for removal, reinstallation, repair and
replacement of the defective component or part unless otherwise
provided above.
5.Transportation to BTC, if necessary.
6.Damage caused by excessive temperatures or pressures, fuel or gas
explosion, electrochemical reaction, water and air impurities,
electrical failures, flooding or acts of God.
7.Any Tank that has a failure of malfunction resulting from failure to
keep the Tank full of potable water, failure to assure that the water in
the Tank is free to circulate at all times, failure to keep the Tank free of
water sediment or scale deposits or failure to inspect the anode rods
at intervals of not more than two years.
8.Shipping charges, delivery expenses or administrative fees incurred
by the purchaser in repairing or replacing the Tank.
CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY
ThewarrantyforCommercial and Residential DomesticHotWater Tanks
is void under the following circumstances:
1. Any Tank that is installed where polybutylene pipe without an oxygen
barrier is used.
2. Any Tankthat is connected to any closed loop application system that
allows oxygen penetration of the system.
3.Failureormalfunction resulting from improper or negligentoperation,
accident, abuse, freezing, misuse, unauthorized alteration or
improperinstallation,repairormaintenance. Seethe Owner’sManual
for installation and maintenance information.
4.Any Tank that did not have installed a new temperature/pressure
relief valve at the time of installation.
5.Any Tank used with insufficient water or is operated with water that
cause deposits or corrosion.
6.Failure to inspect the anode rods at intervals of not more than two
years. See the Owner’s Manual for installation and maintenance
information.
7.Any Tank in which the water condition does not achieve and maintain
the required water specification including a minimum hardness of at
least 2 grains. See the Owner’s Manual for installation and
maintenance information
8.Work performed without prior authorization or approval and without
authorization/requisition number and without proper documentation
verifying compliance with above terms.