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Las leyes obligan al vendedor a entregarle al comprador, junto con el producto, el manual de instrucciones GE HG Series. La falta del manual o facilitar información incorrecta al consumidor constituyen una base de reclamación por no estar de acuerdo el producto con el contrato. Según la ley, está permitido adjuntar un manual de otra forma que no sea en papel, lo cual últimamente es bastante común y los fabricantes nos facilitan un manual gráfico, su versión electrónica GE HG Series o vídeos de instrucciones para usuarios. La condición es que tenga una forma legible y entendible.

¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual GE HG Series se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales GE HG Series, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones GE HG Series debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo GE HG Series
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo GE HG Series
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo GE HG Series
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de GE HG Series no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de GE HG Series y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico GE en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de GE HG Series, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

¿Por qué vale la pena leer los manuales de instrucciones?

Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo GE HG Series, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual GE HG Series. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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    P art No. AP13204-4 (01/05) P ub . No . 49-50103 JR Manufactur ed under tr ademark license by: Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter P ark Drive East, Montgomery , AL 36109-1413 FOR YOUR SAFETY! — D o not stor e or use gasoline or other flammable v apors or liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. T[...]

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    Safety Information S afety P recautions . . . . . . . 3–6 LP Gas Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation Instructions Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Water Supply Connections . . . 9 Gas Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Pipe Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Heat T r aps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service Be sur e to read and understand the entir e Use and Car e Manual befor e attempting to install or oper ate this water heater . It may save you time and money . P ay particular attention to the S afety Instructions . F ailure[...]

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    Time/T emperature Relationship in Scalds W ater T emperature Time T o Produce a Serious Burn 120°F More than 5 minutes 125°F 1 1 / 2 to 2 minutes 130°F About 30 seconds 135°F About 10 seconds 140°F Less than 5 seconds 145°F Less than 3 seconds 150°F About 1 1 / 2 seconds 155°F About 1 second T able courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute The ch[...]

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    5 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service LP and natur al gas have an odor ant added to aid in detecting a gas leak. Some people may not physically be able to smell or r ecognize this odor ant. If you ar e unsur e or unfamiliar with the smell of LP or natur al gas[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 6 Have the installer show y ou the location of the gas shut-off v alve and how to shut it off if necessary . T urn off the manual shut-off valv e if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fir e , flood, physical[...]

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    Installing the water heater . This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements, and/or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American National Standard/National F uel Gas Code. A copy can be purchased from either the American Gas Association, 400 N. Capitol S[...]

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    8 Installing the water heater . Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Combustion and V entilation Air P roper oper ation of the water heater r equires air for combustion and ventilation. P rovisions for combustion and ventilation air must comply with r eferenced[...]

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    COLD HOT COLD HOT Drain valve 9 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the inlet water line. Check with your local water utility . It may have been installed in the cold water line as a separate back flow pr [...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 10 Installing the water heater . A new combination temper atur e and pressur e relief v alve, complying with the Standar d for Relief V alves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off D evices for Hot W ater Supply Systems , ANSI Z21.22, i[...]

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    Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 W ARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use with a different type of gas other than the type shown on the rating plate. Such conversion could result in hazardous operating conditions. ! Leak T esting The[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 12 DANGER: Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors as outlined in the V enting section of this manual will result in unsafe operation of the water heater causing bodily injury , e[...]

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    Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service 13 T ypical vertical piping arrangement T ypical horizontal piping arrangement Heat T raps F or increased ener gy efficiency , some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed 3/4” NPT heat tr aps in the hot ou[...]

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    W ater Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water . ■ Air pur ged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of leaks . 14 Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installation checklist. W ater Heater Location ■ Close to area [...]

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    Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service Local codes or plumbing authority r equirements may v ary from the instructions or diagr ams provided in this manual and take pr ecedent over these instructions . T ee fitting for vertical hot water supply lines Combination [...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 16 Lighting the water heater . (With SmartW ater™ Ignition System) Befor e oper ating this water heater , be sure to r ead and follow the instructions on the label pictured below and all other labels on the water heater , [...]

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    W ater T emperature Time T o Produce a Serious Burn 120°F More than 5 minutes 125°F 1 1 / 2 to 2 minutes 130°F About 30 seconds 135°F About 10 seconds 140°F Less than 5 seconds 145°F Less than 3 seconds 150°F About 1 1 / 2 seconds 155°F About 1 second T able courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential fo[...]

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    18 Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions T emperature dial (T emperatures are approximate) W A R M V A C A T I O N H O T C A U T I O N T H E R I S K O F S C A L D I N J U R Y W A T E R I N C R E A S E S H O T T E R WA RNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LIGHTING [...]

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    19 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service Care and cleaning of the water heater . Draining the W ater Heater CAUTION: Shut off gas to the water heater at the gas control (thermostat) gas cock or manual shut-off valve before draining water . DANGER: Before manuall[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Proper burner and pilot flame pattern 20 Care and cleaning of the water heater . V enting System Inspection The water heater’ s internal flue must be inspected annually to be certain it is clean by removing the dr aft hood[...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Condensation This usually happens when ● This is normal. After the water in the tank warms a new water heater is up the condensation will disappear . If , however , the filled for the first time. condition persists , examine the piping and fittings for possible leaks . Moisture fr om the products ● This is no[...]

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    22 Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Rumbling noise Scale and sediment ● Clean tank. in tank. Relief valve P ressur e build up ● This is an unacceptable condition and must be producing popping caused by thermal correct[...]

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    Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service 23 Notes.[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 24 Notes.[...]

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    Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service 25 Draft hood T emperature and pressure relief valve * Burner Access Door Gasket Flue baffle and hanger Anode rod Dip tube Dip tube gasket * Burner * Burner Orifice Gas Control (Thermostat) Piezo Ignitor Striker Mounting Bra[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions 26 If you need service… Should you hav e any questions about your new water heater , or if it r equires adjustment, r epair , or routine maintenance, it is suggested that you first contact y our installer , plumbing contr [...]

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    Rheem Manufacturing Company W arranty Registr ation D epar tment P .O. Box 34070 Louisville, KY 40232-4070 Please place in envelope and mail to: ✁ Cut here ✁ Cut here 27[...]

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    28 ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration F ollow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: If you require service, call 800-431-1549. 12 3 Model Number Serial Number Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number W ater Heater Serial Number Important Mail T oday! First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms . ■ ■ Mrs . ■ [...]