This water heater is one of the cheapest ways to make up for lack of hot water in the apartment. But to install such equipment on their own without the presence of experience and expertise is unlikely to happen. Only professionals can ensure quality and safe installation. Before purchasing the unit and the installation commences care should be taken to permit the installation of the services responsible for the gas supply and administration.
To obtain permission to a gas column must prepare a package of documents. The list and the duration of the procedure depends on the complexity of installation works:
Documents for new equipment
In this case, the required conversion of Communications water supply, gas pipeline, chimney. Resolution on the implementation of such ambitious and risky work give appropriate services. For its preparation will need:
- act on the state of ventilation ducts from the control service chimneys and ventilation;
- device data sheet for the preparation of the project of installation, if it is not bought, it is possible to restrict the indication of the model;
- the project itself, which is bought in the relevant gas supply service;
- a statement to the administration of the property redeveloping settlement (served with project);
- application to the service of gas supply of the work.
Documents for reinstallation
In this case, the package of documents less. To receive them also need to refer to the management company and a specialized service. The package includes:
- certified copies of the draft water and gas supply, chimney in the house;
- column under plan with the characteristics of the device;
- application to the service of gas equipment replacement;
- a statement of the repair work on communications.
When all the necessary permits for arms can be mounted gas column. It is better to entrust it to professionals gas service or commercial organizations with a good reputation.
They will be able to install the device qualified strictly by the requirements of the current SNiP.
self installation
Experts do not recommend to install a gas column of its own forces. Even for minor errors in installing it poses a threat to those who live in the apartment, and for the other inhabitants of the house. Invalid configured assembling such a device can cause leakage which will cause poisoning, fire or explosion to damage or collapse of the housing. In all cases a high probability of death. The minor nuisance loss guarantee on the newly purchased equipment may be in self-assembly.
Equipment installation
To perform the installation work required kit for connection to the gas and water pipe, chimney, fasteners to securely hang the unit on the wall. Regardless of the model among the materials must be:
- millimeter pipe of galvanized metal which will withstand high temperatures and will not burn out prematurely;
- filters for cleaning and softening the water, which will slow down the formation of scale and to extend the period between cleanings;
- ball valves, couplings, adapters, multiple sockets for connecting communications;
- special hose for connecting the gas pipe and corresponding pipe heater;
- fasteners for hanging the equipment on the support wall (dowels, anchors, inserts, drills).
room
This heater is not allowed to be placed in each apartment. According to building codes it is possible to put in a kitchen or utility room.
This room should:
- have an area of at least 8 m3;
- a ceiling height of 2 meters;
- Wall of non-combustible materials.
The support wall of the less resistant materials to protect the shield from the heat-insulating board (3 - 5 mm) and a galvanized steel sheet (1 mm). Place to place should provide sufficient space around the unit:
- from the side panel to the wall is not less than 15 cm;
- from the front panel to the front of any object, from 60 cm:
- not less than 10 cm from the plate.
Device height is adjustable in the front viewing window, which should be at eye level.
Mounting
If installation work is carried out in a new place, the invited expert must:
- perform a frame in the gas supply pipe;
- mount a gas meter;
- hold the heat shield facing the bearing wall;
- prepare the output from the water supply pipe and a pipe for bringing preheated water.
Then, the actual installation of the heater:
- device is suspended by means of fasteners installed in pre-drilled holes;
- by tapping hose is connected to a corresponding nozzle unit;
- water inlet pipe connected to a cold water pipe;
- an outlet connected to the pipe for dispensing the heated water;
- on the nozzle for discharging smoke flue and fixed corrugation thrust sensor;
- back end is connected to the adapter mounted on the hood.
inspection
After completing the installation work is carried out performance testing. To do this:
- open the gas supply valve of the pipeline;
- using soap solution to check for leaks in the field of gas hose connections;
- open a hot water tap.
Run column and exit of the heated tap water indicates a successful installation, and that the device can be used for household purposes.
Thereafter, the gas service technician sealed gas meter, the hosts are issued arms:
- certificate of acceptance of the device in operation;
- Act of Technical Supervision and the Ministry of Emergency Situations of compliance with the specifications and requirements of fire safety.
Heater installation project is entered in the documents BTI, which completes the formalization of the right to use the water heater.