Lochinvar BF Use and maintenance manual

LIMITED RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATER WARRANTY
WHAT DOES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVER?
This limited warranty covers both the glass-lined tank and
component parts 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.
WHAT DOES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY NOT COVER?
1. This limited warranty does not cover leakage or other
malfunction caused by:
a. Excessive use and specifically, non-residential use.
b. 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, or comparable combination temperature
and pressure relief valve, or
III) contrary to the written instructions furnished
with this unit.
c. Adverse local conditions, and specifically,
sediment or lime precipitate in the tank or
corrosive elements in the atmosphere.
d. Misuse, and specifically, operation and
maintenance contrary to the written instructions
furnished with the unit, removal of magnesium
anode, 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, taste, odors, discoloration or
rusty water.
b. Damage to surrounding area or property caused by
leakage or malfunction.
c. Costs associated with the replacement and/or
repair of the unit, including:
I) any freight, shipping or delivery charges
II) any removal, installation or re-installation
charges
III) any material, and/or permits required for
installation, re-installation or repair
IV) charges to return the defective
waterheater and/or component part 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 or exclusions 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.
MODEL NUMBER
PREFIX
BF
BR
DV, LV
EC, ES, ET, LS, LT
FT
JR
MD, MH
MT
PR
DD, XD, XP
EG, LD
EM
PV, XV
SD, SF, SV, SR
SC, SS, ST, XS, XT
TT
**LIMITED TANK
WARRANTY
6 YRS
6 YRS
6 YRS
6 YRS
6 YRS
6 YRS
6 YRS
6 YRS
6 YRS
10 YRS
10 YRS
10 YRS
10 YRS
10 YRS
10 YRS
10 YRS
ALL PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR 6 YEARS.
**Any water heater used for other than a single family housing
unit will be covered for three years on tank and one year on parts
regardless of any other warranty period specified. All
replacement water heaters and parts carry the balance of the
original warranty, i.e. if an original ten (10) year warranted water
heater develops a leak due to defects in materials/workmanship
after nine (9) years, the replacement unit is warranted for the
balance remaining on the original ten (10) year warranty, or one
(1) year in this example.
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
This limited warranty is effective 60 days from the date of
manufacture as determined by the serial number. To
determine length of coverage, check model number against
the following chart. Model number and serial number are
found on the rating plate affixed to the water heater.

LIMITED RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATER WARRANTY (CONTINUED)
©–5/07—Printed in U.S.A.
WHAT WILL WE DO TO CORRECT PROBLEM?
If a defect occurs within the warranty period, we will:
1. Provide a comparable replacement water heater of our
manufacture, (or at our option repair) any unit which
develops a leak in the steel tank within the tank
warranty period. To obtain a replacement, you must
have the rating plate from the defective unit.
2. Provide a replacement part (or at our option repair)
any part which fails to function within the parts
warranty period. To obtain the replacement, you must
turn in the defective part. We do reserve the right to
verify any claims of defect by inspection.
NOTE: If government regulations require the replacement
water heater to have features not found on the original
water heater, you will be required to pay the difference in
price represented by the required features.
WHAT WILL WE NOT DO?
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.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO KEEP
THE 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 chosen 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
SAFETY WARNING
Water heaters are heat producing appliances and to avoid damage or injury in the event of possible overheating of
the outer jacket:
1. No materials should be stored against the jacket.
2. Care should be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the jacket.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR
PAINT THINNERS, BE USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THE HEATER OR IN ANY
LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE HEATER.
For your comfort, enjoyment and safety, please read the enclosed operation instructions carefully.
Lochinvar Corporation • 300 Maddox Simpson Pkwy • Lebanon, TN 37090 • 615-889-8900 / Fax: [phone]
www.Lochinvar.com
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