Installation of a geyser in an apartment - requirements

Recently, gas water heaters for apartments and houses have become very popular, because the centralized supply of hot water has turned into a luxury. But to get and connect a gas heater just does not work. It is necessary to coordinate this process with gas services. Before you purchase your chosen model, you need to study how to install a gas column in the apartment, the requirements that must be taken into account when performing this work. This will be discussed in our article.

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Advantages and disadvantages of geysers

A gas column is a device that heats water by burning gas. Old models were set on fire by matches, heating depends on the flow of water. Nowadays, they were replaced by models with automatic ignition, electronic control and electronic temperature control.

Benefits:

• A large amount of water heats up quickly.
• There are compact sizes that will fit in a small kitchen.
• After switching on, hot water is immediately available.
• Power is not higher than the capabilities of gas lines.

Disadvantages:

• Fire and explosion hazard.
• Good traction needed
• Need good ventilation and a chimney.

Important! Installation of a geyser in an apartment has strict requirements, because it is a potentially dangerous device.

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Technical requirements

Before you figure out how to properly install a gas column, you need to familiarize yourself with all the technical requirements.

Important! Since the geyser is a device with increased danger, its installation is strictly regulated. If all the requirements are not met, the gas in the apartment will be turned off until the installation site strictly meets all the recommendations. The installation of gas appliances must be carried out by special certified organizations. A package of documents is also required, without which gas will not be connected.

Norms and standards for installation of a geyser:

• The area of ​​the premises is not less than 8 sq. M.
• Masking panels and walls are made of materials that do not burn.
• The ceiling height of the kitchen is more than 2 m.
• Ventilation hole with a diameter of 120 mm and more.
• The length of the pipes is not more than 2.5 m, and their diameter is from 13 mm.
• The distance from the wall to the side surface is at least 15 cm, and to the front panel - 60 cm or more.
• All gas pipes must be freely available.
• Overhead tap with a yellow handle and is located close to the heater.
• The chimney is galvanized or steel, its thickness is at least 1 mm.
• The presence of a door in the kitchen.

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Exploitation

The first start-up of water and gas is performed only by GORGAZ employees. After installation, geysers are put on balance. Once a year, the air vent system and gas devices are checked.

Important! Models with a closed chamber do not require a chimney, but the ventilation in the kitchen must be in good condition.

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Installation algorithm

The gas column mounting algorithm is as follows:

• Order a project in GorGaz or another licensed design organization, both when installing the column for the first time, or when changing its location in the room.

Important! If you have purchased a more modern model and just want to install it, a project is not needed.You just need to receive certified copies in the Housing Office, where the location of the device is indicated and write a statement to the Gas Management Service to replace the old column with a new one.

• Gas workers install the gas water heater you purchased, but on condition that it has certificates and is recognized by official authorities.
• After - the Commissioning Act is drawn up.

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Necessary materials for installation

Before the arrival of the masters, you must purchase the following materials:

• A piece of steel pipe to connect the column to the chimney.
• Socket ring to form the chimney inlet.
• Water filter.
• Fittings, tees, angles, couplings, adapters, fittings and sealing parts.
• Gas hose.
• Concrete dowels and drills.

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List of documents:

• A copy of the certificate of ownership of the apartment or house.
• Copy of the passport.
• Copy of TIN.
• Permission to process personal data.
• Passport of the buyer of gas.
• Letter of agreement.
• Maintenance contract for fire hazard devices.
• TU for gas connection.
• Documents on the implementation of TU.
• Copies of technical data sheets of equipment and its characteristics.
• Copies of passports to the gas meter.

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Equipment installation

Installation of a gas column in a private house and apartment consists of the following steps:

• Markings are made on the wall where the holes will be made. The installation height of the geyser should be set so that the viewing window is at the level of the user's eyes, and it should be located as far as possible from the stove. The length of the vertical section of the chimney extending from the column should be at least 500 mm, while the height should be at least 2 meters and 250 mm, and more - with a minimum distance of 2.7 meters from floor to ceiling.
• The dowel sleeves are laid in the drilled holes, and after that the hooks on which the device is mounted are screwed.
• A tee with a filter and a ball valve crashes into a pipeline with cold water, it is connected by a hose or pipe to the inlet fitting. In the same way, a pipe is connected to distribute already hot water to the outlet fitting.

Important! When using a steel pipe, it is necessary to seal threaded connections with linen, tow, FUM tape.

• Then, the root valve opens smoothly on the cold water pipeline. Check for leaks at joints. If there is, tighten the nuts or add another seal.
• The faucet and gas fitting of the column on the gas supply line are connected by a hose, which is crimped by clamps. Check for leaks using soap suds. If it bubbles, there is a gas leak.
• Next, the pipe is fixed on the flue pipe, and the draft sensor is mounted according to the instructions.
• The second edge of the pipe is introduced into the chimney channel through a special adapter.
• The first launch.

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Stock footage

Geysers and boilers make it possible to not depend on suppliers of hot water and provide the desired water temperature at any time of the year. The installation of a gas column in a private house or apartment has strict requirements, but all this is done for the safety of the residents themselves. Install the gas equipment correctly so as not to spend money later on reconnecting the gas or moving it to the right place.