1. WHAT IS COVERED BY This WARRANTY.
The ProgressivTube Passive Solar Water Heater (Product) is warranted by
Thermal Conversion Technology (the Manufacturer), to be free of detects,
materials and workmanship and from damage due to freezing, corrosion,
and overheating for a period of Ten years from the date of
original purchase, subject to the conditions, limitations, and
exclusions set forth below. This warranty applies to the original
purchaser and to all subsequent owners during the warranty period.
2. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY.
This warranty does not apply to:
(a) Conditions resulting from a detect in a component or part which is
not part of the product or manufactured by the Manufacturer.
(b) Conditions resulting from a significant departure from the
Manufacturer's Installation and Operation Manual or Owners Manual,
including any violation of use restrictions expressed therein.
(c)
Corrosion that is caused by operating the Product with any fluid other
than potable domestic water. Specifically, water must meet EPA Standards
for Potable Drinking water and have PH maintained between 7.0 and 9.0 at
all times.
(d) Conditions that result in excessive scale build-up within the
Product.
(e) Conditions that cause flow velocities in the Product to exceed
5ft/second.
(f) Conditions resulting from failure to provide reasonable and
necessary maintenance in accordance with the Owners Manual, including
failure to drain the Product in the event of outdoor air temperatures
below 10 F.
(g) Conditions resulting from any misuse, abuse, negligence, accident,
disassembly, or alteration.
(h) Normal fading and minor deterioration of exterior surfaces resulting
from exposure to the elements, except for conditions that significantly
affect performance.
(I) Breakage of glass.
(j) Conditions resulting from improper storage procedures before
installation. Improper storage procedures may consist of but not limited
to storage in any position other than horizontal with glass up and back
sheet down.
(k) Conditions resulting from improper draining or filling.
3. FIVE YEAR FULL WARRANTY.
During the first five years of the warranty period, the Manufacturer
will repair the Product using either new or used parts within a
reasonable time and without charge for materials, labor, or
transportation. If the Manufacturer is unable to repair the Product
after a reasonable number of attempts as determined by the Manufacturer,
the Manufacturer will provide either a refund for the purchase price or
a replacement Product at Manufacturer's option.