Warranty
General
Bosch Pro water heaters are warranted by the manufacturer (BOSCH) through Bosch Thermotechnology will furnish a replacement heat exchanger and
will furnish a replacement of any other part which fails in normal use
and service within the applicable periods specified below, in
accordance with the terms of this warranty. The Bosch
Thermotechnology replacement will be warranted for the unexpired portion of the original
warranty. This warranty will be valid only for water heaters in
possession of the original purchaser as recorded on the warranty card.
The Heat Exchanger
If
the heat exchanger fails within ten (10) years after the original
installation and operation, Bosch Thermotechnology will furnish a
replacement heat exchanger. However, if the water heater is installed
in other than a single family dwelling, or is used as a circulating
heater in any application, this heat exchanger warranty is limited to
two (2) years from date of original installation and operation.
All Other Parts
If
any other part fails within three (3) years after original installation
and operation, Bosch
Thermotechnology will furnish a replacement part free
of charge.
Shipping Costs
In addition to
supplying the replacement part(s), Bosch Water Heating will provide
ground service delivery for these parts.Expedited or upgraded shipping
will be charged to the customer.
This warranty does not cover
any labor costs associated with service, removal or re-installation of
part(s). All such costs must be borne by the Purchaser.
Exceptions
This warranty will not apply:
1.
to defects or malfunctions resulting from failure to properly install,
operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the printed
instructions provided;
2. to damage or abuse, accident, neglect or freezing and other acts of nature;
3. to damage resulting from operation with either the thermocouple or overheat sensor removed;
4.
to failure of the heat exchanger resulting from the operation of the
water heater in a corrosive atmosphere or at water temperatures
exceeding the maximum rating, or if the water heater is not supplied
with potable water.
5. to defects or damage cause by any attachment or modification, including any energy-saving device.
Note:
The water heater must be free of damaging scale deposits and not
subject to gas pressures greater than those shown on the rating plate,
which must not be altered, defaced or removed.
It has come to
our attention that products from Bosch
Thermotechnology are being sold
through on-line auctions and other unauthorized distribution channels.
We believe that in some cases there are legitimate consumers trying to
sell product that they have purchased through legitimate distribution
channels. However, we are finding that some of the merchandise has
actually been stolen from our customers. Please be advised that our
product warranty is void with respect to stolen goods. Further, we
reserve the right to require a legitimate sales receipt showing that
the product was purchased from one of our customers in order to provide
warranty coverage.
How to make a claim
For
warranty parts replacement, please contact the original installer or
service person of your Bosch tankless water heater. If your installer
or service person is unable to provide warranty service, please contact
Bosch
Thermotechnology at:
Bosch
Thermotechnology
340 Mad River Park
Waitsfield, VT 05673
Phone: 866-330-2730
www.boschpro.com
Details such as proof of purchase, date and location of install,
serial number and other related installation details will be required
to process any warranty claim. The alleged defective component(s) or
part(s) must be returned in accordance with Bosch
Thermotechnology's procedure then in
force for handling goods returned for the purpose of inspection to
determine cause of failure. Bosch Thermotechnology reserves the right to deny any
warranty claim based on the inspection of the returned component(s) or
part(s).
Miscellaneous
No one is
authorized to make any other warranties on behalf of Bosch
Thermotechnology. It is expressly understood that the replacement warranty of Bosch
Thermotechnology shall be in lieu of any and all other warranties,
express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness
for a particular use or purpose, and further that Bosch
Thermotechnology
shall not be liable for any loss or damage directly or indirectly
arising from the use of the hot water heater, or for any consequential
damages arising from such use (including damages from water leakage). Bosch
Thermotechnology's sole liability with respect to any defect shall
be for the replacement of defective part(s). Some states do not allow
such limitations and exclusions, so the above may not apply to you.
This warranty gives specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. In the event that warranty
service is required, reasonable proof of the effective date of
installation and operation must be provided; otherwise it may not be
possible to honor warranty.