d. The water heater
or
any of its component parts are damaged
or
fails from operation with an empty
or
partially
empty tank (such as, but not limited to elements burned out
in
a dry tank);
or
e. The water heater or any part has been under water; or
f.
The water heater is exposed to highly corrosive atmospheric conditions. No warranty extends, for example, and
without limitation
of
the foregoing, to Units exposed to: salts, chemicals, exhausts, pollutants
or
contaminants;
or
g.
The water heater is not continuously supplied with potable water;
or
h.
The water heater replacement is requested for reasons
of
noise, taste, odor, discoloration and/or rust; or
i.
The water heater is operated at temperatures exceeding the maximum setting
of
the thermostat and/or high limit
control provided by the Manufacturer,
or
at water pressures exceeding the pressure reading stated on the Unit; or
j. The water heater is operated without an operating anode;
or
k.
The water heater is supplied
or
operated with deionized water;
or
I.
The water heater is removed from its original installation location;
or
m.
The water heater
is
installed outdoors (this water heater is intended only for indoor installation); or
n.
The water heater
is
converted, or
is
attempted to be converted, from one voltage or wattage to another, if an elec-
tric water heater,
or
from one type gas to another, if a gas water heater; or
o.
The water heater has not been fired at the factory rated input and fuel for which it was factory built;
or
p.
The water heater
or
any
of
its component parts fail due to sediment build-up; or
q. The water heater does not have installed a properly operating temperature and pressure relief valve, certified to
ANSI Z21.22/CSA "Requirements for Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems";
or
r.
The water heater
or
any
of
its component parts fail because of fire, floods, lightening, or any other act
of
God, or
any other contingency beyond the control
of
the Manufacturer;
or
s.
The water heater is installed
in
a closed system without adequate provision for thermal expansion.
3.
Except when specifically prohibited by the applicable law, the Owner, and not the Manufacturer, shall be liable for and
shall pay for all charges for labour
or
other expenses incurred
in
the removal, repair
or
replacement
of
the water
heater or any component part(s) claimed to be defective or any expense incurred to remedy any defect
in
the product.
Such charges may include, but are not necessarily limited to:
a.
All freight, shipping, handling and delivery costs
of
forwarding a new water heater
or
replacement part(s) to the
Owner.
b.
All costs necessary or incidental
in
removing the defective water heater
or
component part(s) and installing a new
water heater
or
component part(s).
c.
Any
material required to complete, and/or permits required for, installation
of
a new water heater or replacement
part(s), and
d. All costs necessary or incidental
in
returning the defective water heater or component part(s) to a location desig-
nated by the Manufacturer.
4.
The terms
of
this Limited Warranty cannot be modified by any person, whether
or
not he/she claims to represent or act
on behalf
of
the Manufacturer.
E.
HOW
THE ORIGINAL OWNER CAN MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM.
1.
The Owner should submit the warranty claim directly to Manufacturer's Service Department, at the address
or
phone
number listed below, and Manufacturer will arrange for the handling
of
the claim.
2.
Whenever any inquiry
or
request is made, be sure to include the water heater's catalogue number, model number,
serial number, date
of
purchase, date
of
installation, and location
of
installation.
This warranty and the Manufacturer's obligations shall be construed and determined
in
accordance with the laws
of
both the
Province
of
Ontario, and
of
Canada in force therein. This Warranty does not affect specific legal rights
of
a consumer under
applicable law, except to the extent that such rights may be waived or replaced, and the provisions hereof are deemed to be
amended to the extent necessary. The unenforceability
of
any provision,
in
whole
or
in
part,
of
this Certificate shall not affect
the remaining provisions. Any and all repair and/or replacement of part(s) or Unit are the sole and exclusive remedy available
against the Manufacturer.
GSW
Water Heating
599 Hill Street West
Fergus, ON Canada
N1
M
2X1
Should you have any questions please
Email us at techsupport@gsw-wh.com
or
Visit
our
websites: www.gsw-wh.com
or
www.johnwoodwaterheaters.com or
Call our Technical Support line at
1-888-GSW-TECH (479-8324)
GSW Water Heating
is
a division
of
AO.Smith
Enterprises Ltd.
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