Full Terms and Conditions
- ORDER
1.1 This contract is between Fischer Future Heat UK Ltd (“us”) & the customer named overleaf (“you”).
1.2 Fischer retains title in the goods until all outstanding balances are paid in full. Risk in the goods passes to you on delivery or where we install, on installation.
1.3 Due to data protection, if you want us to discuss the order with a third party on your behalf, we will require your permission.
1.4 Finance may be provided subject to status & affordability. Fischer Future Heat UK Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FRN 732544. We act as a credit broker and offer finance from a panel of lenders.
1.5 Product sizes are prescribed based on property requirements. Unless you say otherwise, we will assume you are aware & happy with all aspects of the order.
1.6 You may incur charges, or we may terminate the contract if you do not supply us with the information required, permit us to carry out the contract or breach this contract.
1.7 We are not obliged to accept your order and we will advise you if we are unable to fulfil your order.
1.8 Changes or discontinuation/withdrawal of products may occur, where this occurs and we terminate the contract, we are only liable to refund any monies paid.
1.9 Unless otherwise specified, heaters are supplied in White colour RAL 9010. Refer to www. ralcolor.com (please note this is not brilliant white).
1.10 We may after the date of this contract make reasonable changes to the specification of any goods/ services where required to ensure compliance with any applicable law or code of practice.
1.11 All descriptions/illustrations etc contained in any catalogue/advertisement are intended to provide a general idea of the works only.
1.12 Fischer reserves the right to outsource any part of this contract and any of its business functions relating to you, to third parties.
1.13 By signing this agreement you agree that we will need to provide services to you prior to the commencement of your cancellation period and that therefore such services will still be chargeable even where you cancel before or within your cancellation period.
- INSTALLATION
2.1 You must check the location of the product(s) before installation to ensure you are satisfied.
2.2 Electrical work may be altered by us at installation for efficient functioning of the product(s).
2.3 If necessary, we have the right to relocate the product(s) to improve efficiency.
2.4 Removal of existing products is a service we may provide at our discretion and where we elect to do so, we do not make good walls or accept responsibility for damage visible after removal of products.
2.5 We do not remove oil tanks, LPG tanks or make good flues.
2.6 We do not remove any product containing asbestos and so you must advise us of the location of any asbestos or asbestos-type material that can be found on the premises that affect our ability to safely install your order.
2.7 If we cannot wall mount heaters due to wall condition, we may install on feet/castors for stability & safety.
2.8 The installation site should be clear and free from any obstruction prior to installation. It is your responsibility to move all personal belongings that may impede our installers during installation. If the installation site is inaccessible, the installation may be aborted, and you may be liable for our costs.
2.9 We are not liable for damage caused to your property or the contents thereof during installation provided such damage is not by reason of our negligence. In cases of damage where we admit liability, we are not under an obligation to replace but if we elect to do so, we replace with similar product where viable to do so. Any replacement is subject always to an attempt at repair first. We can only assess liability if provided with photographic evidence & supporting report. You are required to inspect for damage after installation and before signing checklist to agree there is no damage.
2.10 We are not responsible for redecorating after installation.
2.11 If necessary for the installation and at our discretion, lifting of carpets/flooring may be carried out by our installers. We cannot accept responsibility for carpets put back not as originally fitted.
2.12 To cancel or re-book an install, 48-hour notice is required. If no such notice is given, you will be subject to a re-scheduling charge.
2.13 All existing heaters to be removed must be switched off 24 hours before install; if this is not done, we may have to re-book install and you may be subject to charges.
2.14 Install times may vary depending on circumstances on the day. We are not liable for losses/claims of compensation.
2.15 We reserve the right to change the date of your install if necessary.
2.16 Our product(s) may require the use of a 24-hour live electrical feed and we may perform a conversion to 24-hour supply at the point of installation to ensure effective functioning of our product(s).
2.17 We do not rewire/upgrade fuse boards unless agreed beforehand & charged for. Additional wiring is surface mounted covered with trunking; we do not chase wires into walls.
2.18 We are not responsible for upgrading a property’s electricity supply or meters.
2.19 We are not responsible for existing pipe work, plumbing fixings, and fittings such as taps, underfloor pipework or pipe work within walls or similar.
2.20 We reserve the right to change or amend the original order in line with findings at installation.
2.21 We are not obliged to carry out a flush of any existing radiators and cannot be responsible for their condition. If we carry out a flush we do so at our discretion and the type of flush required will be decided by us. For the avoidance of doubt there is no obligation that any flush carried out must be a power flush.
2.22 Installation or other services may be carried out by our sub-contractors at our discretion.
- DELIVERY (IN CASE OF SUPPLY ONLY)
3.1 We are not liable for damage caused to your property or the contents thereof during delivery provided such damage is not by reason of our negligence. In cases of damage where we admit liability, we are not under an obligation to replace but if we elect to do so, we replace with similar product where viable to do so. Any replacement is subject always to an attempt at repair first. We can only assess liability if provided with photographic evidence & supporting report. You are required to inspect for damage after delivery and before signing delivery note.
3.2 To cancel or re-book a delivery, 48-hour notice is required. If no such notice is given, you will be subject to a re-scheduling charge.
3.3 Delivery times may vary depending on circumstances on the day. We are not liable for losses/claims of compensation.
3.4 We reserve the right to change the date of your delivery if necessary.
3.5 We reserve the right to use couriers for deliveries. In the event that we do, delivery will be kerb side only and payment of the balance must be made at the point of scheduling delivery date.
- PAYMENT
4.1 All payments must be paid in accordance with the payment method chosen at the date of purchase.
4.2 If your order is funded via finance, our Satisfaction Note must be signed on the day of delivery/installation.
4.3 We reserve the right to charge daily interest on outstanding balances from the date sums are due, calculated at 8% per year.
4.4 We reserve the right to make charges of £25 for each instance of missed or late payment if payment is not made by the agreed due dates.
4.5 Discounts provided are only applicable on the basis that the contract price is paid in full and as agreed. In the event of default, discounts will be reversed and the full price will be payable.
4.6 The person who is required to make payment or sign a finance satisfaction note on installation must be present on the day to do so as we will need to take payment on this day. If not, we may not be able to proceed with the installation on that day and the installation will need to be rescheduled and a rescheduling fee will apply.
- WARRANTIES
5.1 In the case of supply only all our products come with a standard 2-year parts only warranty. This means we will provide replacement parts only and not fitting services which must be arranged by you at your cost. Warranties will be void if not installed by persons with the required qualifications and according to our manual. We will require certain documentation to be able to register your warranty which may include but not be limited to a commissioning certificate.
5.2 The warranty periods for products in the case of install by us are listed in the relevant section of these terms and conditions on those products. All warranties run from the date of installation unless stated otherwise.
5.3 You must register your warranty with us within 14 days from installation/delivery to benefit from your warranty, please contact us to do this. Warranties commence from date of delivery/installation and only where balance is paid in accordance with method and terms of payment. For the avoidance of doubt, if you default on payment, all warranties will cease to apply and if you remedy this by making payment, the warranty will only apply from the date payment is made as required not the date of delivery/install (and the period during which payment was not made will remain uncovered under the warranty).
5.4 All our warranties are not valid in the case of cosmetic defects, discolouration, rust, ordinary wear and tear, failure to observe installation/operating/maintenance/instructions, buyer’s abuse, improper use or neglect and unauthorised modifications. Discolouration or otherwise due to covering of the heater or over-heating due to misuse will void the warranty.
5.5 You understand that due to thermal expansion, heaters may make a noise as the metal heats and cools, and that this is normal.
5.6 Work carried out to our product without our pre-obtained consent in writing will render warranties void.
5.7 We may elect to repair first before we replace under all warranties that we offer in these terms and conditions. You will be required to use telephone assistance in the first instance.
5.8 All warranties that we offer are not insurance backed.
5.9 Warranties will be void if products are moved from the location they were specified for in the case of supply only and installed in where installed by us.
5.10 Warranties may be transferred on sale of the property provided that the new owner registers this with us.
5.11 Any repair or replacement, whether full or of a part, carried out under the terms of our warranties does not extend the warranty beyond its original period.
5.12 We reserve the right to carry out all initial technical assistance and fault diagnosis and remedy via our telephone technical support in the first instance.
5.13 In the event your statutory rights overlap with the contractual rights set out herein, your statutory and legal rights will take precedence. For the avoidance of doubt, once your statutory rights expire, any service you request from us may be chargeable.
5.14 In relation to plugs, spurs and sockets that we install relating to any of our products, these have a 1-year warranty. Pipework and external plumbing components installed by us and connected to a product installed by us have a 1 year warranty, unless listed differently in the relevant section of these terms and conditions for that product.
5.15 All our product warranties refer to the physical product only and do not include service/labour which is chargeable currently at the rate of £270 + VAT (although subject to general cost increase from time to time).
5.16 To cancel or re-book a service call visit, 48-hour notice is required. If no such notice is given, you will be subject to a re-scheduling charge.
5.17 Where your order is supply only, we are not liable for any issue caused as a result of installation and the same is excluded from any warranty.
5.18 Warranties on all our products are only 2 years if they are purchased on a supply only basis.
5.19 These general terms on warranties apply to all our products.
- FISCHER WARM HOME GUARANTEE
6.1 This guarantee only applies where you have your products installed by us.
6.2 This guarantee applies to the HeatCore heaters only. This guarantee applies from date of installation and is valid for 6 months from that date, except the product is installed between 1st April and 30th September, then this guarantee applies from 1st October in the same year as the original installation date and is valid for 6 months from this date.
6.3 This guarantee means that if your heater(s) does not heat the prescribed room to 21 degrees Celsius we will repair/ replace it free of charge subject to these terms and conditions.
6.4 Any repair or replacement under this guarantee excludes service/labour which is chargeable.
6.5 All rooms in the property must be heated & use of our heaters is according to instructions provided. If only some rooms are heated, doors/windows must be kept closed.
6.6 This guarantee does not apply to conservatories, rooms with chimneys/vents/pet flaps or similar.
6.7 This guarantee only applies where the integrity room the radiator is installed remains as is from point of installation. Where changes to the room/space have been made the guarantee will cease to apply.
- PRODUCT USE
7.1 Energy tariff used by the customer is not our responsibility. It is the responsibility of the customer to contact their energy supplier to ensure they are on the correct tariff based on their usage.
7.2 You agree that we have not advised you and we are not liable for the consumption/running cost of the product/s as we are unable to do so since such depend on external factors out of our control such as energy provider, tariff, property type & customer use/ lifestyle. You should be aware that electricity per unit is a more expensive fuel than others such as gas/oil etc and so if moving from other fuels to electricity you may experience an increase in running cost.
7.3 Daily operating instructions, programming of thermostat & changing of batteries every year is your responsibility. This does not fall within the scope of service calls or under the warranty and we reserve the right to refuse service calls for any reason other than for fault of product. If we agree to a service call for these reasons, they will be charged.
7.4 Products that are sold in conjunction to work together, such as with our hybrid solutions, must be used together and not in isolation or warranties will be void.
7.5 All products are sized and specified specifically for the rooms and location intended and must not be used in other rooms or locations.
7.6 Efficiency of products only applies if operated according to our instructions. The efficiency of any of our products is based on but not limited to property insulation, temperature control, mode of use, air exchanges within the property & thermostat programme.
7.7 Do not cover/obstruct/paint any of the products.
- HEATCORE HEATERS
8.1 Where we install our HeatCore radiators, there is a 10-year warranty excluding electronic components such as thermostats, timers, thermal cut outs and receivers which come with a 2-year warranty.
8.2 Our HeatCore heaters (which are not night storage heaters) are designed to operate with temperature control & use day and night electricity where on a dual meter to maintain the desired temperature. For this reason, we recommend being on a standard rate meter as opposed to a dual-rate meter. These heaters do not use night rate only as they are not night storage heaters.
8.3 For safety, shelves covering the top of heaters should not be below 500mm & curtains covering the top of heaters should not be below 300mm.
- AQUAFFICIENT
9.1 In case of install by us, warranties are as follows: storage core leaks = 10-year warranty. Element failure = 5-year warranty (products with replaceable elements only). Overheat thermostat failure = 2-year warranty. Hydraulic assembly failure = 2-year warranty (if not resulting from scaling/ foreign objects). Control board failure = 2-year warranty. Failure of thermostatic mixing valves & expansion vessels = 2-year warranty.
9.2 Scaling of storage core not covered under warranty & remains the customer responsibility. Warranty does not apply to any part resulting from scaling/ foreign objects.
9.3 Storage core definition includes: (a) phase change material (PCM), heat exchanger immersed in PCM + tails that exit its plastic case, plastic case which encloses all aforementioned, pockets intruded into aforementioned components that can accommodate sensors/heating elements (excluding sensors/ heating elements which are replaceable wear components); (b) heating element where not replaceable; (c) breather valve; (d) O-rings + other parts which provide for the passage of aforementioned pockets/ heat exchanger tails through plastic case.
9.4 You will be charged for service & parts for repair/replacement of items which fall outside warranty; e.g. cost of service call; consumable items subject to wear & tear; routine maintenance, cleaning, overhaul, modifications & descaling; repair/ replacement of items damaged due to scale or lack of maintenance; replacement of cosmetic covers due to in-use/in-transit damage; rust, corrosion, water damage including but not limited to damage caused by excessive scale in water supply; cleaning/unblocking of pipework, expansion valves etc; costs arising from problems with integration with/use of heat source, electricity supply, solar generation etc; theft actual or attempted, malicious damage, damage caused by fire/explosion; work carried out by 3rd party repairer not authorised/approved by us; delivery/install charges if replacement unit sent outside warranty term or where no fault found.
9.5 The Aquafficient is considered a high-pressured system and if you are changing from a low-pressure system, you understand this may cause leaks on the retained pipework, plumbing, radiators, valves etc and we are not liable.
9.6 If your pipework run is long, this may affect how quickly it will take for you to experience a hot water output. You agree that we are not liable for any delay in hot water output.
9.7 The Aquafficient operates on main pressure. If you are changing from a gravity-fed system, you understand that water output pressure may be affected, and pressure is depending on the incoming mains pressure to your property. Multiple water outlets open may reduce water pressure. You agree that we will not be liable for any change in water pressure, whether increase or decrease.
9.8 It is your responsibility to ensure annual servicing of the external plumbing components such as the thermostatic mixing valve, expansion vessel and pressure relief valve. Failure to do so will invalidate the warranty.
9.9 The Aquafficient is not compatible with power showers and if you have a power shower at the point of order you agree that you will need to get this changed in preparation for your installation.
- AQUAFFICIENT ECO+ AIR SOURCE
10.1 Warranty only valid where the product is serviced annually.
10.2 Where we install the product, there is a 5-year warranty on the stainless-steel tank and the evaporator panel. Any electrical, electronic and mechanical removable components have a 2 year warranty. The warranty exclusively covers productions faults of the product, excluding any liability for any material damage or injury that results directly or indirectly from the use of this product.
10.3 Warranty only valid if product used and maintained as per instructions. Failures or incidences due, but not limited, to the following reasons are excluded from the warranty: handling or repair the product by unauthorised personnel; damage caused by impact or fall during handling the product after it leaves the factory; to exceed the maximum accumulation temperature, the maximum accumulation temperature in all buffer tanks, unless otherwise indicated, is 85 ºC; damage to the tank, result of malfunction from the overpressure limiting valve, maximum 3 bars in the secondary, 9 bars in the primary and 6 bars in consumption and failing that indicated in the identification label of the equipment, applying as maximum pressure of each circuit the most restrictive; location of the product at any place subject to high temperature, humidity, inclemency, frost, aggressive environment; fault caused by an erroneous installation, which makes the product work out of its design conditions; faults caused by not having installed the supplied security group or incorrect installation thereof; overvoltage power supply (grid, beam…); faulty electrical connection, insufficient wire section, non-compliance with electrical schemes; use water within any of the following criteria – > 800 mg/L total of chlorine derivatives chlorides, calcium carbonate (CaCO3) content > 200 mg/L, > 50 mg / L free carbon dioxide, water pH less than 6 and greater than 8.5, electrical conductivity (25 °C) > 500 µS/cm, saturation index below -1 and over 0,8 (65 °C), in general any condition that exceeds the maximum allowed values; fault due to galvanic corrosion result from direct connection of copper pipes without electrolytic sleeve; installation of the product in a manner not in accordance with the operating instructions; damages result from problems that could not be detectable due to the location of the system (hardly accessible place) and that could have been avoided by a prompt reparation of the product; switch on the heating system without filling the tank (dry heating); any modification of the product without prior agreement with the manufacturer or use spare parts non-authorized or non-supplied by the manufacturer.
10.4 You understand that the Aquafficient Eco+ Air Source may cause vibrations or noise, and this is therefore not reason to reject the product.
10.5 If your pipework run is long, this may affect how quickly it will take for you to experience a hot water output. You agree that we are not liable for any delay in hot water output.
10.6 The Aquafficient Eco+ Air Source operates on main pressure. If you are changing from a gravity-fed system, you understand that water output pressure may be affected, and pressure is depending on the incoming mains pressure to your property. Multiple water outlets open may reduce water pressure. You agree that we will not be liable for any change in water pressure, whether increase or decrease.
10.7 The Aquafficient Eco+ Air Source is not compatible with power showers and if you have a power shower at the point of order you agree that you will need to get this changed in preparation for your installation.
- ELECTRIC BOILERS
11.1 Where the product is installed by us, the warranties are as follows: 10 year warranty on the cylinder and the element; 2 year warranty on the pump, overheat stat, auto air vent, pressure switch, PRV, pressure gauge, and all electrics (contactors, timer, thermostat and receiver, RCD and main switch).
11.2 This warranty only relates to the boiler and integrated controls and does not include any connected system, radiators or accessories.
11.3 Warranty does not cover damage caused by system debris, contamination and/or water quality issues.
11.4 You may be required to add quality-grade inhibitor to the system at regular intervals using correct dosage.
11.5 Warranty only valid where the product is serviced annually (except in the case of heat only boilers).
11.6 If your pipework run is long, this may affect how quickly it will take for you to experience hot water or heating output. You agree that we are not liable for any delay in the output of these.
- EV CHARGERS
12.1 Where we install this product for you, the warranty provided is 5 years.
12.2 The following actions invalidate the warranty: a. Failure to comply with any information provided in relation to the product. b. The continued use of the product after a suspected fault has been detected. c. Attempting or allowing a person without suitable qualification/experience to carry out any repairs, replacements, modifications or alterations to the product, its software or any ancillary equipment. d. Damage due to theft, vandalism, misuse, inappropriate use, or lack of supervision. e. Use of any non-original manufacturer’s parts in, or linked to, the product. f. Any misuse, neglect, negligence, tampering with or damaging the product (including disassembling it). g. External factors, including, but not limited to: faulty or damaged electrical wiring, junction boxes, circuit breakers, the environment, force majeure (including, but not limited to, fire, earthquake, water, lightning and other environmental conditions) h. Use for commercial purposes i. Incorrect storage or working conditions that do not comply with instructions (including the specified space around the product).
12.3 Any external damage caused by the normal ageing and wear and tear of the charger will not be covered by this warranty.
- HEAT PUMPS
13.1 You understand that there is a certain noise level attached to having a heat pump and this is therefore not reason to reject the product.
13.2 You understand that due to the way heat pumps work you may have to use supplementary heating together with your heat pump for which we are not responsible.
13.3 Heaters sold with a heat pump must be used in conjunction with the heat pump only.
13.4 Warranty does not cover pipework, connections, electrics, third party controls, other equipment such as cages, brackets, external filters, heat meters, electric meters, external hoses, third party valves and any other equipment installed by a third party post commissioning.
13.5 Warranty only valid if product used and maintained as per instructions and any damage or costs caused by the following are not covered: lack of regular maintenance, neglect, accidental damage, malicious damage, misuse, alteration or tampering, maintenance or servicing by a third party, failure to use for normal domestic purposes, lack of power or water, water contamination, scale formation or air pollution.
13.6 There is a 5 year warranty including on the tank. External unit such as fan unit, including electrical components, mechanical and electronic removable parts, has a 3 year warranty. Warranty only valid if the heat pump is serviced yearly by us via our service plan. Our service plan contract is separate with its own terms and conditions.
13.7 It is possible that applications may be required to the DNO in relation to your heat pump order. Any work which we carry out for you in respect of this will be charged additional to the contract price.
13.8 You understand that we will not be providing MCS certification in respect of heat pumps. We may at our discretion offer a service to apply for any planning permission required on your behalf which will be charged for separately and quoted after a pre-install. You understand that this constitutes a service and as such charges in relation to service and cancellation will apply. Decisions on planning permission are not within our control and we cannot be held liable for any outcome as this is a standard government decision and process.
13.9 The Warm Home Guarantee does not apply to heat pumps or heaters sold in conjunction.
13.10 Where we provide assistance with obtaining a government grant in relation to your heat pump purchase and installation, this will be on a no-liability basis. You understand that we are not responsible for any decision made by or conditions set by the grant as it is a government operated scheme outside of our control. We are unable to guarantee what the outcome of your grant application will be, including whether it will be granted or refused, or the value of the grant that you will receive.
13.11 Please be advised that your property may be audited by the administrator of any grant scheme as part of your grant application. Please note that we can only carry out heat pump installations according to the planning position of your property at the time of install, we cannot be held liable for any change in this planning position which may occur in future and will remain your responsibility to ensure that you update any planning requirement of your property as required.
13.12 We are not able to submit grant applications on behalf of Scottish customers due to rules around this which require that such customers submit the application directly.
13.13 It is not possible to obtain a grant on our hybrid heat pump packages.
13.14 We do not sell heat pumps on a supply only basis.
- FISCHER ELEKTROSTORE HHR HEATERS
14.1 Fischer Elektrostore HHR heaters only to be used alongside other products as a hybrid solution.
14.2 Where installed by us, the Fischer Elektrostore HHR heaters have a 10 year warranty with 2 year on all electrical and electronic components.
14.3 The Warm Home Guarantee does not apply to Fischer Elektrostore HHR heaters.
14.4 For safety, shelves covering the top of the heaters should not be below 500mm & curtains covering the top of the heaters should not be below 300mm.
- TERMINATION
15.1 You have 14 days from the day after your goods are delivered/installed, to cancel. If you cancel during this period (or before) you will receive a refund of the contract price minus costs incurred for any services which have already been provided. You can cancel by contacting us and letting us know, including by email and phone.
15.2 Cancellation after 14 days from contract date is outside the statutory cancellation period and therefore no refund will be due and the contract price will be chargeable in full.
15.3 Any goods that are returned will be inspected and deductions will be made for damage, wear & tear.
15.4 Upon return, goods must be in the condition that they were delivered in and in original packaging. Deductions to a refund will be made if this is not the case.
15.5 Bespoke goods such as orders of heaters in RAL colours that we don’t usually do cannot be cancelled after the order is placed and so any deposit will be forfeited.
15.6 Cancellation is deemed notified when your communication is received by us (or on the next working day if not a working day).
15.7 By signing this agreement you make an express request for us to start providing services to you prior to your cancellation period and you understand that this means that those services will be chargeable in the event of cancellation after they are received.
- OTHER TERMS
16.1 If any term in this contract is unenforceable, this shall not affect enforceability of other terms.
16.2 No party other than the signatory & Fischer has any rights under this contract.
16.3 The parties irrevocably agree that this agreement & any disputes/claims (including non-contractual) arising out of/in connection with its subject matter/formation are governed by & construed in accordance with English law & are under the exclusive jurisdiction of & settled by the courts of England.
16.4 Only the information explicitly contained on and in this contract shall form part of it or attached by way of the Supplementary Notes to the order.
16.5 We shall not be liable for any delay or the consequences of any delay in performing any of our obligations if such delay is due to any cause beyond our reasonable control and we shall be entitled to a reasonable extension of time for performing such obligations.
16.6 These terms and conditions do not affect your statutory rights.
16.7 We have no liability in respect of consequential loss.
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