Warranty - Rheem 812 Series Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

RHEEM CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATER
WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ONLY
1.1 This warranty is given in Australia by Rheem Australia Pty Limited ABN 21 098 823 511 of 1 Alan Street,
Rydalmere New South Wales, and in New Zealand by Rheem New Zealand Limited of 475 Rosebank
Road Avondale Auckland 1026, the suppliers of Rheem continuous flow gas water heaters.
1.2 Rheem offer a trained and qualified national service network who will repair or replace components at
the address of the water heater subject to the terms of the Rheem warranty. Rheem Service, in addition
can provide preventative maintenance and advice on the operation of your water heater. The Rheem
Service contact number in Australia is 131031, with Contact Centre personnel available 24 hours, 7 days
a week to take your call and if necessary to arrange a service call for during normal working hours
Monday to Friday (hours subject to change) or in New Zealand on 0800 657 335.
1.3 For details about this warranty, you can contact us in Australia on 131031 or by email at
warrantyenquiry@rheem.com.au
email at rheem@rheem.co.nz
1.4 The terms of this warranty and what is covered by it are set out in sections 2 and 3 and apply to water
heaters manufactured after 1
1.5 If a subsequent version of this warranty is published, the terms of that warranty and what is covered by
it will apply to water heaters manufactured after the date specified in the subsequent version.
2. TERMS OF THE RHEEM WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS TO IT
The decision of whether to repair or replace a faulty component is at Rheem's sole discretion.
2.1
2.2 If you require a call out and we find that the fault is not covered by the Rheem warranty, you are
responsible for our standard call out charge. If you wish to have the relevant component repaired or
replaced by Rheem, that service will be at your cost.
2.3 Where a failed component or cylinder is replaced under this warranty, the balance of the original
warranty period will remain effective. The replacement does not carry a new Rheem warranty.
2.4 Where the water heater is installed outside the boundaries of a metropolitan area as defined by Rheem
or further than 25 km from either a regional Rheem branch office or an Accredited Rheem Service
Agent / Centre's office, the cost of transport, insurance and travelling between the nearest branch office
or Rheem Accredited Service Agent / Centre's office and the installed site shall be the owner's
responsibility.
2.5 Where the water heater is installed in a position that does not allow safe or ready access, the cost of
that access, including the cost of additional materials handling and/or safety equipment, shall be the
owner's responsibility. In other words, the cost of dismantling or removing cupboards, doors or walls
and the cost of any special equipment to bring the water heater to floor or ground level or to a serviceable
position is not covered by this warranty.
2.6 This warranty only applies to the original and genuine Rheem water heater in its original installed location
and any genuine Rheem replacement parts.
2.7 The Rheem warranty does not cover faults that are a result of:
a) Accidental damage to the water heater or any component (for example: (i) Acts of God such as
floods, storms, fires, lightning strikes and the like; and (ii) third party acts or omissions).
b) Misuse or abnormal use of the water heater.
Installation not in accordance with the Owner's Guide and Installation Instructions or with relevant
c)
statutory and local requirements in the State or Territory in which the water heater is installed.
d) Connection at any time to a water supply that does not comply with the water supply guidelines as
outlined in the Owner's Guide and Installation Instructions.
e) Repairs, attempts to repair or modifications to the water heater by a person other than Rheem
Service or a Rheem Accredited Service Agent / Centre.
874, 876 SERIES 812, 816, T16, 820, 826, T26 MODELS
1. THE RHEEM WARRANTY – GENERAL
(not for service bookings), or in New Zealand on 0800 657 335 or by
(not for service bookings).
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