Bradford-White Corp 238-47878-00B 04/10 Water Heater User Manual


 
LIMITED PARTS WARRANTY
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WHAT DOES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVER?
This limited warranty covers component parts for
malfunction caused by defects in materials and/or
workmanship. It extends to the first buyer and to any
subsequent owner(s) at the original place of installation.
WHAT DOES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY NOT COVER?
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1. This limited warranty does not cover malfunction
caused by:
a) Excessive use
b) Defective Installation, and specifically, any
installation which is made:
i. in violation of applicable state or local
plumbing, housing or building codes, or
ii. contrary to the written instructions
furnished with the unit.
c) Adverse local conditions, misuse, and
specifically, operation, and maintenance contrary to the
written instructions furnished with the unit, or accidental or
other exterior damage.
2. This warranty also does not cover:
a) Incidental property damage, loss of use,
inconvenience or other incidental or consequential costs.
b) Costs associated with the replacement
and/or repair of the unit, including:
i. any freight, shipping or delivery charges
ii. any removal, installation or re-installation
charges
iii. any material, and/or permits required for
installation, re-installation or repair
iv. charges to return the component part to
the manufacturer.
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
This limited warranty runs for six (6) years from date
of installation when used in a single family housing unit or
three (3) years when used in other than a single family
housing unit. PROOF OF PURCHASE/INSTALLATION IS
REQUIRED FOR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM.
WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY?
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IMPOSED ON THE
SALE OF THE PRODUCT 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.
So 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.
Restrictions are not applicable to implied warranties in
California. See “Special State Provisions.”
WHAT WILL WE DO TO CORRECT PROBLEMS?
If a defect occurs within the warranty period, we will:
1. 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
forward the defective part to us. If government
regulations require the replacement part to have
features not found in the defective part, you will be
required to pay the difference in price represented
by those government required features.
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 part, subject to conditions
outlined in “What Does This Limited Warranty Not
Cover?”
2. Reimburse any costs associated with repair and/or
replacement.
HOW DO YOU GET WARRANTY ASSISTANCE?
Upon discovering a defect or problem, you should:
1. Contact either the installer or dealer, or
2. Contact us:
BRADFORD WHITE CORPORATION
WARRANTY SUPPORT GROUP
200 LAFAYETTE
MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333
(800) 531-2111
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS CALL 1-800-538-2020
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO KEEP THE WARRANTY
IN EFFECT?
To facilitate warranty assistance, you should:
1. Follow all instructions enclosed with the product.
2. Retain all bills of sale or receipts for proof of
installation, etc. PROOF OF
PURCHASE/INSTALLATION IS REQUIRED FOR
ANY WARRANTY CLAIM.
3. Contact your installer, dealer or our Warranty
Department as soon as any problem or defect is
noticed.
4. When necessary, allow us, or our chosen
representative, to inspect the unit.
SPECIAL STATE PROVISIONS
For water heaters installed in California or Oregon,
paragraphs 2 (b), (i) and (iv) of the paragraph
“WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY NOT COVER?” do not
apply.
All other terms and conditions of this warranty apply as
stated.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS WARRANTY IN A SAFE
LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.