Lochinvar Residential Pool Heater User Manual

WHAT DOES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVER?
This limited warranty covers both the pool heater 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 pool heater remains installed at its original place of installation.
WHAT DOES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY NOT COVER?
This warranty applies only to heaters installed for SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS. (Heaters installed for commercial, multi-family and other uses will be warranted for a period of one year from date of installation.) It does not apply if the pool heater is installed in violation of any applicable code or ordinance, or is not installed, operated and maintained in accordance with our instructions, or is misused, damaged by accident, weather, act of God, freezing, water void and/or excess pressure, altered or disconnected. It does not apply with respect to:
1. A heater not equipped with certified AGA limit controls or equal temperature and pressure relief valve, installed in accordance with applicable ordinance;
2. A heater operated with settings in excess of, and/or with fuel not conforming to those shown on rating plate;
3. A heater on which the serial numbers have been altered, defaced or removed;
4. Leaks arising from defective installation;
5. Production of noise, odors or discolored (rusty, etc.) water;
6. Leakage substantially contributed to by sediment, lime, precipitate and/or higher than normal dissolved solids in the
headers, copper tubes or water ways;
7. Leakage substantially contributed to by corrosive elements in the atmosphere (such as the storage of chlorine or other chemicals);
8. Leakage caused substantially or contributed to by corrosive pool water in an acid condition ;
9. Damage caused substantially or contributed to by an external source of energy;
10.A pool/spa heater is a water containing device. Leakage of water from this device can be expected at some time due to malfunction or the limitations of the service life of various components. Do not
install this product where such leakage can cause damage. MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED BY SUCH DAMAGE.
11. Costs associated with replacement and/or repair of the unit, including:
I. any freight, shipping or delivery charges
II. any removal, installation or reinstallation charges
III. any material, and/or permits required for installation,
reinstallation or repair
IV. charges to return the defective pool heater and/or
component to the manufacturer.
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.
UNDER THESE CONDITIONS
Copper tube heat exchangers are warranted against tube leakage for 3 years, parts are warranted for 2 years.
Any replacement header or copper tube 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 POOL 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.
LIMITED RESIDENTIAL POOL HEATER WARRANTY
SAFETY WARNING
Pool 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 and (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 FORM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE HEATER.
For your comfort, enjoyment and safety, please read the enclosed operating instructions carefully.
WHAT WILL WE DO TO CORRECT PROBLEM
S?
If a defect occurs within the warranty period we will:
1. Provide a comparable replacement pool heater of our manufacture, (or at our option repair) any unit which develops a leak within the warranty period. To obtain a replacement you must return the defective unit to our distribution center with transportation charges paid by the user.
2. Provide a replacement part (or at our option repair) any part which fails to function within the part warranty period. To obtain a replacement, you must turn in the defective part to one of our distribution centers.
3. Provide a replacement copper tube heat exchanger (or at our option, repair) any heat exchanger which develops a leak in the copper tubes within the warranty period. To obtain a replacement, you must turn in the defective unit to one of our distribution centers. We do reserve the right to verify any claims of defect by inspection.
WHAT WILL WE NOT DO?
We will not:
1. Repair or replace any pool 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 pool heater without complete model/serial number.
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.
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 __________________________________
LIMITED RESIDENTIAL POOL HEATER WARRANTY (CONTINUED)
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Lochinvar Corporation • 300 Maddox Simpson Pkwy • Lebanon, TN 37090 • 615-889-8900 / Fax: 615-547-1000
www.Lochinvar.com
©-11/06-Printed in U.S.A
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