Water Heater User Manual

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LIMITED WARRANTY:
Products manufactured by Vanguard Technology. Inc.
are warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship, when installed and maintained in
accordance with Vanguard’s instructions and in normal
use and service for the time periods, terms and
conditions as set forth below:
1) For a period of One Year
from date of
installation, but no longer than 18 months from
factory shipment, Vanguard will, at its sole
discretion, repair or replace defective parts,
assemblies or entire units, including labor costs
of its authorized service agency. Travel expense
of Vanguard’s authorized service agent will be
paid for the first ninety (90) days of this period,
not to exceed sixty (60) miles or two (2) hours.
2) For an additional Four Years
, Vanguard
warrants the fin tube heat exchanger in the
PowerMax Gas Booster to be free from defects
in material or workmanship. At Vanguard
Technology’s sole discretion and in accordance
with this warranty, defective heat exchangers will
be replaced on a pro-rated and parts only basis.
i.e. Owner will pay a percentage of the current
list price of a replacement heat exchanger as
follows: Failure within first year, no charge: within
second year, 20%; within third year, within fourth
year, 60%; within fifth year 80%.
3) The stainless steel accumulator is covered by a
limited lifetime warranty and is warranted to be
free from leaks for this time. Any attached
gauges; controls or other parts are subject to the
standard one-year parts and labor warranty.
This warranty is limited to the foregoing and does not
apply to defect or malfunction resulting from or caused
by installation, operation or maintenance not in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, damage
related to shipping, accident, abuse, fire, flood, or other
acts of God; units operated in corrosive or other
damaging atmospheres or at temperatures outside
specified operating range. Damage caused by
freezing, improper water conditions (excessively
acidic or alkaline water, excessive pressure, chemical
contamination, sediment build-up, etc.), incorrect
electrical supply or connection, insufficient combustion
air or negative draft, insufficient water supply, stray
current or voltage conducted through water piping, or
unauthorized alteration shall in no way be covered
under this warranty. Cleaning of filters, pumps, valves,
burners, fans or electrical connections, tightening of
threaded connections and/or adjustment or calibration
of controls is considered a part of normal installation
and/or maintenance and is not covered under this
warranty. Hot surface igniters are considered a
consumable item, similar to a spark plug, and are not
generally considered a warranty item. Accessory
components sold but not installed by Vanguard are
covered by a one-year parts-only warranty. Warranty
on replaced parts or assemblies shall be the lesser of
90 days or the unexpired portion of the original
warranty. Factory reconditioned and tested parts may
be used to satisfy claims under this warranty. Warranty
work shall be done only by Vanguard Technology’s
authorized service agency during normal working
hours. Overtime labor will not be paid under this
warranty.
There are no other expressed or implied warranties of
any kind, including but not limited to any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose or usage. The remedies under this warranty
as set forth here-in are at the exclusion of all others and
Vanguard Technology, Inc., neither assumes nor
authorizes anyone to assume for it any other
obligations. In no event shall Vanguard Technology,
Inc. be liable for any remote or consequential damage
of any nature, no matter how arising or from any cause
whatsoever, or any amounts in excess of the selling
price of the product. Vanguard Technology’s policy of
constant Quality Improvement means that prices,
specifications, and policies are subject to change at any
time and without notice.
VANGUARD TECHNOLOGY, INC.
29495 Airport Road, Eugene, OR 97402
541-461-6020 • FAX [phone]
800-624-4809
R12/03