Eco-Smart ECO MINI 1 Installation And Operating Instruction page 22

Exclusions of Coverage from this Limited Warranty
1. Manufacturer is not liable for any water damage or other damages
arising, directly or indirectly, from any defect in the Ecosmart Mini Tank
Water Heater component part(s) or from its use.
2. Manufacturer is not liable under this limited warranty or otherwise if:
a) The water heater or any of its component parts have been subject to
misuse, alteration, neglect or accident; or
b) The water heater has not been installed in accordance with the
applicable local plumbing and/or building code(s) and/or regulation(s);
or
c) The water heater has not been installed or maintained in accordance
with Manufacturer's printed instructions, or installed with improper
orientation, improper fastening, improper use of pipe dope/plumbers
putty or with the use of any non-Manufacturer approved sealant; or
d) The water heater has not been continuously supplied with potable
water or The water's inlet temperature is above Manufacturer's
recommended maximum temperature; or
e) The water heater experiences any water pressure or flow interruptions,
normal inlet water pressure is outside of the published specification for
the heater; is exposed to any condition that causes the heater to turn
on before the air is purged from the heater also known as dry fire; or
f) The water heater has been exposed to conditions resulting from floods,
earthquakes, winds, fire, freezing, lightning, or circumstances beyond
the Manufacturer's control; or
g) The water heater has been removed from its original installation
location; or
h) The water heater has been used for other than the intended purpose.
3. Owner, and not Manufacturer or its agent/representative, is liable for and
shall pay for all field charges for labor or other expenses incurred in the
removal and/or repair of the water heater or any expense incurred by Owner
in order to repair the water heater.
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this limited warranty, if the
Ecosmart Mini Tank Water Heater fails or leaks because of defects in
materials or Manufacturer's workmanship during the applicable warranty
period set forth above, Owner should contact Manufacturer for a Returned
Merchandise Authorization (RMA). No returns will be accepted by
Manufacturer without an RMA number and Manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for a water heater returned without an RMA number. Water
heaters should be wrapped and packaged securely to avoid shipping
damage. All shipments of parts from the Manufacturer to the Owner to
replace defective components shall be made via normal ground
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