Independent connection of a geyser is not an easy task. Special skills are indispensable. Therefore, if you can not imagine how the design is arranged, it is better to contact a specialist. Consider the points that home masters need to know: what documents are required, what tools should be prepared for the proper installation of the device with your own hands.
What do you need for a proper installation?
Before starting work, the most important thing is to collect the necessary documents. You need to be confident in your abilities in order to carry out installation and safely operate the device.
Installation in an apartment or in a private house will be easier if before that there was already a water heater in the room. In this case, you will just need to install the new model in the old place, and the assembly of documents will not take much time.
Where to begin:
- Contact the Housing Office;
- Obtain flue gas, water and gas supply plans from employees;
- Get the installation plan and characteristics of the equipment that was in the house earlier, if you don’t have it immediately in your hands.
With this package of documents you contact the gas service. There you write an application for permission to install new equipment or replace old ones. If the room is unsuitable for the column pipe, write a statement about their replacement and attach to the rest of the documents.
After that, it remains to wait for the repair to be completed, and then it is already possible to proceed with the installation of the equipment.
How to connect a gas water heater for the first time? In this case, the process of collecting the necessary documents is somewhat more complicated. What is needed:
- Documents for equipment (data sheet);
- The act, which indicates the condition of the chimney;
- Equipment installation project;
- Documents for the apartment (house).
As in the first case, you need to write two statements: on the implementation of installation works and on the reconstruction of the home. As soon as you finish walking around the offices and collect everything you need, the gas service will carry out the installation of the device. But this is not the end.
Is the work finished and the meter sealed? Then:
- Get an act from the fire department and technical supervision;
- Act on putting the column into operation;
- Bring a new project in the BTI.
That's the right approach to the organization of hot water in the house.
Basic requirements, rules and connection methods
According to the standards, it is far from possible to hang a column of the Neva, Astra, Bosch or some other brand in every room. Previously, legislation allowed installation in a toilet or bathroom. Today it is either a kitchen or non-residential premises.
Be sure to adhere to the installation diagram:
Important requirements:
- When choosing the power of the product, pay attention to the area of the room. For every kilowatt, there is 0.2 m³ of air volume.
- Mandatory presence of ventilation, windows, windows. The doorway must be at least 80 cm wide.
- The height from the floor to the housing must be at least 1 meter. Therefore, the height of the ceilings should be about 2 meters.
- Walls only made of fireproof material. It is strictly forbidden to place the device on wooden walls. Additionally, the installation site is protected by basalt cardboard and galvanized sheet (1 mm).
- The device is hung on the supplied bracket. If fasteners are not provided in the set, then use dowels (8-10 mm) or screws with a cap.
- A gas tap is being installed nearby. His pen turns yellow.
- Water supply. For cold, it is advisable to install a separate pipe going from the riser. For hot it is better to take a pipe made of stainless steel or copper.
Mounting
When tying, you need to follow the scheme:
Prepare tools and materials:
- Pipe for discharge of combustion products;
- Water and gas pipes;
- Wrenches, taps and fittings;
- Corrugation;
- Drill, hammer drill;
- Water filter (optional).
In order for the combustion products to be discharged correctly, the organization of a chimney is required. But first, check for traction if the channel is functioning properly.
Connection to the chimney
To check the draft, bring a lit match to the ventilation hole. If the channel is operating normally, the flame will deviate to the side. If it deviates slightly, you need to clean the shaft. You cannot continue installation without this.
Normally, the thrust index is 1.96-29.40 Pa.
A steel pipe or corrugated sleeve is used to divert combustion products. The wall thickness should be at least 1 meter.
The column body is located at a distance of 10 cm from the plate. If the panel has a viewing window, it should be at eye level. One end of the steel pipe is put on the column pipe, and the other is led to the ventilation hole. When building, a special sealant is used as insulation.
The corrugated pipe is attached in the same way, but is additionally fixed with a steel clamp. No more than three bends are allowed.
Gas inlet
At the end of work with the chimney, you need to connect the gas. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Each column model has fittings for water and gas. They may vary in color. Connect a hose to the corresponding union. It is recommended to use a bellows hose that can withstand aggressive gas environments.
To connect the fuel, it is better to consult a specialist.
Compounds can be insulated with Tangit polymers, FUM or rubber gaskets. To connect to the gas pipeline, a tee crashes. You can use a welding machine.
Water connection
An eyeliner can be arranged from the main riser or wiring. It is recommended to carry out a separate pipeline for the column, since when draining the water in the toilet, the device may go out, pressure differences will occur.
If you choose PVC or propylene pipes, a tapping machine will be required for tapping. Plastic pipes are installed using tools: drills, hacksaws, adjustable spanners.
Water hoses are connected to the fittings and secured with nuts or fittings. For hot water, some users use a coaxial hose. It is resistant to expansions that may occur during heating.
Remember that your security is in your hands. Therefore, if the independent connection of equipment seems difficult for you, it is better to trust professionals.