4.4 Exclusions
The warranty ensuing from sections 4.1 and 4.2 will be null and void:
a. If the tank has been damaged by external causes.
b. In case of misuse, neglect (including frost damage), incorrect or improper use of
the tank, or if attempts have been made to repair leaks;
c. In the case of ingress of contaminants or other particles into the tank.
d. If the water conductivity is less than 150 µS/cm and/or the degree of water
hardness is less than 6 °DH/75 ppm.
e. If unfiltered, recycled water flows through the tank, or is stored in the tank.
4.5 Scope of the warranty
A.O. Smith’s obligations ensuing from this warranty are limited to the free delivery ex
Veldhoven store of the parts or the tanks respectively. A.O. Smith is not liable for
carriage, labor, installation and other costs relating to the replacement.
4.6 Claims
Any claim under this warranty must be filed with the dealer who originally sold the tank,
or with any other dealer or supplier of A.O. Smith’s products. The examination of the
tank pursuant to sections 4.1 and 4.2 will be carried out at A.O. Smith discretion.
4.7 No other obligations for A.O. Smith than those stated in this manual
With respect to the tank, respectively the tanks (or parts or components thereof) supplied
as a replacement, A.O. Smith will grant no other warranty or guarantee than the warranty
detailed above. A.O. Smith will not be liable by virtue of this warranty or otherwise for
damage to any persons or property, caused by parts or components, respectively the steel,
glass-lined tank supplied by them.
This warranty applies to the following models:
ST 1500-3000
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