LIMITED WARRANTY
See
Rating Label Serial Number prefix for
Warranty Code: P R
STU
V W Y
Warranty Code.
Warranty Years: 3 5 6 7 8 9
1012
RESIDENTIAL STORAGE TANK TYPE WATER HEATER FOR INSTALLATION
IN
A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
A. WHO
IS
COVERED.
GSW WATER HEATING AND ITS SUPPLIERS, (herein collectively referred to as "Manufacturer") warrants only to the
original consumer purchaser (hereinafter "Owner") of the water heater, within the boundaries
of
continental United States,
or Canada, or their territories,
so
long as he or she continuously occupies the single family dwelling
in
which this water
heater
is
initially installed for the period specified below. This warranty
is
not transferable. This warranty
is
reduced to one
year if the water heater
is
used
in
a commercial, or industrial application,
or
if the water heater
is
used to supply more than
one dwelling unit. Consumers must retain point-of-sale proof of purchase to validate warranty entitlement.
B. WHEN IT
IS
COVERED.
The water heater
is
warranted only when it
is
installed, operated and maintained
in
accordance with the printed instruc-
tions accompanying the water heater. The water heater shall/must be installed
in
such a manner that, if the tank
or
any
connection thereto should leak, the resulting flow of water will not cause damage to the area
in
which it
is
installed. The
water heater's temperature and pressure relief valve must be piped to the nearest drain to avoid damage
in
the event the
valve
is
actuated. For detailed instructions
read
the manual accompanying the water heater and review drawings
in
the
manual.
C. WHAT THE MANUFACTURER WILL
DO
AND THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE.
1.
The
Inner
Tank. If the inner tank leaks within the warranty period shown
in
the table at the top of this page after the
original installation, Manufacturer will furnish a new water heater
of
Manufacturer's then prevailing comparable model.
If industry standards, regulatory changes, product improvements or product obsolescence prohibits Manufacturer from
furnishing
an
identical model replacement water heater under this warranty, the Owner will be furnished with a new
water heater of comparable capacity; however, the Owner will be charged for the additional value
of
the item(s) which
Manufacturer has incorporated
in
the replacement water heater. A prior authorization number must be obtained from
the Manufacturer before replacing the water heater. This warranty
is
limited to one replacement water heater at the
original installation site.
2.
Component
part.
If any component part other than the inner tank proves to Manufacturer's satisfaction to be defec-
tive
in
material or workmanship within one (1) year, the Manufacturer will furnish the Owner with a replacement for the
defective part(s). This warranty
is
limited to one replacement component part for each original part.
3.
Retyrn
of
pefectiye
Water Heater and
Component
parts. Manufacturer reserves the right to examine the alleged
defect
in
the water heater or component part(s), and it will be the Owner's obligation (See paragraph D.5) to return the
water heater and/or component part(s) to the Manufacturer.
a.
When returning a water heater it must include all component parts and the data plate label.
b.
When returning component part(s), they must be individually tagged and identified with the water heater's product
number, model number, serial number, date of purchase and date of installation.
c.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION
ON
THE FACE HEREOF. THIS
EXPRESS WARRANTY IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY
LAW,
IN
LIEU
OF
AND EXCLUDES AND REPLACES ALL
OTHER CONDITIONS, WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS
OR
LIABILITIES
OF THE MANUFACTURER OF ANY NATURE
OR
KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, HOWEVER ARISING
(WHETHER BY CONTRACT, CONDUCT, STATEMENT, STATUTE, NEGLIGENCE, PRINCIPLES OF MANUFAC-
TURER'S LIABILITY, OPERATION OF LAW
OR
OTHERWISE) WITH RESPECT TO THE UNIT OR ITS FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, INSTALLATION, OPERATION, REPAIR OR REPLACE-
MENT.
THE MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMSANYANDALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES.
IN
NO
EVENT
WILL THE MANUFACTURER'S LIABILITIES EXCEED THE COST OF THE DEFECTIVE PART(S) OR
UNIT.
D.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER.
1.
The Unit must not be installed where water damage can result from a leak, while provision(s) shall be made for direct-
ing any water escaping from the Unit, to a properly operating drainpipe. As all units of this type may eventually leak,
you must protect against any potential water damage. The Manufacturer accepts no responsibility for such damage,
nor any incidental
or
consequential loss, nor damage(s) related thereto, suffered by the Owner
of
the Unit nor by any
third party.
2.
Manufacturer shall not be liable under this warranty and this warranty shall be void and have no effect if the following
events occur:
a.
The water heater or any of its component parts have been subject to misuse, alteration, neglect or accident; or
b.
The water heater has not been installed
in
accordance with the applicable local plumbing and/or building code(s)
and/or regulations or
in
their absence, with the latest edition
of
the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
and/or the Canadian Electrical Code; or
c.
The water heater
is
not installed, operated and maintained
in
accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions; or
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