CWS CWS Service Documentation & Warranty Management

Question 1

Which document should a CWS professional always leave with a customer after completing a water treatment system installation?

Accepted Answer

A completed installation report with system specs, test results, and warranty information

Answer

A blank service agreement

Answer

Only the equipment invoice

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A verbal summary of the installation

Question 2

Pre-installation water testing results should be documented primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Establish a baseline for validating system performance and diagnosing future issues

Answer

Satisfy municipal regulations only

Answer

Determine the customer's credit score

Answer

Calculate shipping costs

Question 3

Under WQA (Water Quality Association) professional standards, how long should a dealer typically retain customer service records?

Accepted Answer

A minimum of 5 years or as required by state law

Answer

6 months

Answer

1 year

Answer

Indefinitely with no exceptions

Question 4

A manufacturer's warranty on a water softener typically covers:

Accepted Answer

Defects in materials and workmanship under normal use

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Salt purchases and consumables

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Damage from customer misuse or improper installation

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Increases in water or sewer bills

Question 5

When a customer reports a warranty issue with their water treatment equipment, the first step a CWS technician should take is:

Accepted Answer

Review the original installation documentation and service history to verify warranty eligibility

Answer

Immediately replace the entire system

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Ask the customer to contact the manufacturer directly

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Order replacement parts before diagnosing the problem

Question 6

Which item is most important to record on every service call to support future warranty or liability claims?

Accepted Answer

Date, technician name, work performed, parts replaced, and post-service water test results

Answer

The technician's personal vehicle mileage

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Customer's food preferences

Answer

Regional weather conditions