Lochinvar SCF-STCF130-305 Gas Water Heater Instructions
- June 28, 2024
- Lochinvar
Table of Contents
SCF-STCF130-305 Gas Water Heater
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Product Specifications
- Model: SCF-STCF130-305 S SIVSHP150-500
- Warranty Period: Tank – 10 Years, All other
components – 1 Year
Product Usage Instructions
Installation Requirements
Before installing the water heater, ensure strict adherence to
Lochinvar Ltd. installation instructions for the specific model.
Installation must comply with Gas Safety Regulations, Building
Regulations, I.E.E. Regulations, and local water byelaws.
Usage Guidelines
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The water heater should only be used with drinking water that
can freely circulate. -
The water heater must remain installed at the original site of
installation.
Warranty Conditions
Proof of service will be required for warranty claims. Refer to
the SSCF-STCF-SIVSHP warranty document for details valid until May
2024.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What should I do if my water heater malfunctions within the
warranty period?
A: If you experience any issues with the water heater during the
warranty period, contact customer service and provide proof of
service for assistance.
Q: Can I use this water heater with non-potable water?
A: No, the water heater should only be used with drinking water
that can freely circulate to ensure proper functioning and
longevity.
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Warranty
Model
Warranty Period
SCF-STCF130-305 S SIVSHP150-500
Conditions
Tank
10 Years
All other components#
1 Year
· Working temperature must be no greater than 80°C. · Water quality must
comply with the guidance within the ICM instructions, and
proof of service will be required.
(1) General Warranty If within 10(Ten) years of the invoice date of a water
heater supplied by Lochinvar Ltd., following verification, and at the sole
discretion of Lochinvar Ltd., the tank proves to be defective or fails to
function correctly due to manufacturing and/or material defects, then
Lochinvar Ltd. shall repair or replace this assembly or part. (2) Ancillary
Options Any ancillary options purchased with the water heater are covered via
a standard 12-month parts only warranty. This includes items such as unvented
kit, thermostats, and immersion heaters. The warranty starts from the date of
delivery. (3) Conditions for installation and use The warranty set out in
articles 1 and 2 will apply solely under the following conditions:
a. The water heater is installed under strict adherence to Lochinvar Ltd.
installation instructions for the specific model and must be in accordance
with the relevant requirements of the Gas Safety Regulations, Building
Regulations, I.E.E. Regulations, and the byelaws of the local water
undertaking.
b. The water heater remains installed at the original site of installation. c.
The water heater is used exclusively with drinking water, which at all times
can freely circulate (a separately installed
heat exchanger is mandatory for heating saline water or corrosive water). d.
The heat exchanger is safeguarded against harmful scaling and lime build-up by
means of periodic maintenance. e. The water temperatures in the heater do not
exceed the maximum setting as shown in the table above. f. The water pressure
and/or heat load do not exceed the maximum values stated on the water heater
rating plate. g. The water heater is installed in a non-corrosive atmosphere
or environment. h. The water heater is connected to a protected cold supply
arrangement, which is: approved by the relevant authority;
with sufficient capacity for this purpose; supplying a pressure no greater
than the working pressure stated on the water heater; and where applicable by
a likewise approved temperature and pressure relief valve, fitted in
accordance with installation instructions of Lochinvar Ltd. applying to the
specific model of water heater, and further in compliance with Building
Regulations, local authority installation byelaws and the Water Supply (Water
Fittings) Regulations 1999. (4) Exclusions #Service parts and consumables are
not included within the above warranty period, this includes (but is not
limited to) any part identified within the Installation manual which should be
changed as part of the service regime for the appliance. These parts have a
12-month warranty from the date of commissioning or from the date of delivery
to site. The warranty set out in articles 1 and 2 will not apply in the event
of: a. damage to the water heater caused by an external factor. b. misuse,
neglect (including frost damage), modification and incorrect and/or
unauthorized use of the water heater. c. contaminants or other substances
having been allowed to enter the heat exchanger. d. any attempts at repair to
a defective water heater other than by an approved service engineer. (5) Scope
of the warranty The obligations of Lochinvar Ltd. pursuant to the specified
warranty are limited to free delivery from the warehouse of the replacement
assemblies, parts, or water heater, respectively. Labour, installation, and
any other costs associated with the replacement will not be accepted by
Lochinvar Ltd. Claims A claim on grounds of the specified warranty must be
submitted to the dealer from whom the water heater was purchased, or to
another authorized dealer of Lochinvar Ltd. Inspection of the water heater as
referred to in articles 1 and 2 shall take p lace in one of the laboratories
of Lochinvar Ltd. Obligations of Lochinvar Ltd. Lochinvar Ltd. grants no other
warranty or guarantee over its water heaters nor the (assemblies or parts of)
water heaters supplied for replacement, other than the warranty expressly set
out in these conditions. Under the terms of the supplied warranty, Lochinvar
Ltd. is not liable for damage to persons or property caused by (assemblies or
parts) of a (replacement) water heater that it has supplied.
SSCF-STCF-SIVSHP warranty doc_May 2024