Lochinvar Commercial Water Heater Use and maintenance manual

LIMITED COMMERCIAL WATER HEATER WARRANTY
WHAT DOES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVER?
This limited warranty covers the heat exchanger, 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. 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 Temperature 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 tank, 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. All labor costs associated with the replacement
and/or repair of the unit, including:
I) examination and replacement of parts claimed to
be defective
II) any freight, shipping or delivery charges;
III) any removal, installation or reinstallation charges;
IV) any material and/or permits required for
installation, reinstallation or repair;
V) charges to return the water heater and/or
components to the manufacturer.
d. Any failed component of the water heater system not
manufactured as part of the water heater.
e. Any water heater altered without prior written approval
from Lochinvar Corporation.
f. Any damage or failure due to contaminated air,
including, but not limited to, sheetrock particles,
plasterboard particles, lint, dirt or dust, entering the
water heater or any of its components.
g. Any damage or failure due to chemically contaminated
combustion air, including, but not limited to, chlorine
gas, halogenated hydrocarbons, Freon, entering the
water heater or any of its components.
WHAT IS THE PERIOD 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.
• Heat Exchangers are warranted against tube leakage for 3 years
• Water Heaters are warranted against tank leakage for 3 years.
• Commercial Storage Tanks are warranted against tank leakage
for 5 years.
• Parts are warranted for 1 year.
Any replacement water heater, storage tank or heat exchanger
furnished under this warranty shall remain in warranty only for the
unexpired portion of the original warranty.
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 may vary from state to state.

LIMITED COMMERCIAL WATER HEATER WARRANTY (CONTINUED)
© 10-08—Printed in U.S.A.
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 operation instructions carefully.
Lochinvar Corporation • 300 Maddox Simpson Pkwy • Lebanon, TN 37090 • 615-889-8900 / Fax: [phone]
www.Lochinvar.com
WAR7001
WHAT WILL WE DO TO CORRECT PROBLEMS?
If a defect occurs within the warranty period we will:
1. Provide a comparable replacement manufacture, or at our
option, repair any unit which develops a leak in the tank or
heat exchanger within the warranty period.
2. Provide a replacement part, or at our option, repair any part
which fails to function within the parts warranty period. To
obtain a replacement, you must return the defective part to
our distribution center. We 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 number/serial number.
4. Replace any water heater without prior receipt of actual
rating plate from the appliance.
HOW 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 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