Before you start connecting a gas boiler, you need to understand a few basic requirements. They concern all gas boilers, regardless of modification, power and installation location( floor version or wall-mounted).
- The boiler must be located in a separate room. It should be spacious enough and have good ventilation.
- If the boiler is to be installed on the floor, the floor surface must be level.
- Do not place household or household items near the boiler.
- In the room where the boiler is installed, it is recommended to install a gassing sensor. It should not be forgotten that gas appliances are objects of increased danger.
Modern boilers are equipped with all necessary devices and devices that provide control over the operation process, switching modes and emergency shutdown in case of emergency situations. About installation of self-made boilers it does not go;this should not be done at all.
Connection procedure for
The connection of the boiler to the mains is carried out using threaded connectors( couplings).Pipes can be used both metal and metal-plastic - it depends on how convenient the owner. At the entrance to the boiler and the outlet from it is put a stop valve. Professionals advise installing ball valves. With their help you can almost immediately close the highway. The same applies to the gas pipe - it is connected to the boiler using a flexible high-pressure hose. In the case of repair or maintenance, it is easy to disconnect and take them aside.
The water filter must be installed in the heating system. It protects the internal surfaces of the heat exchanger and the piping system inside the boiler from the ingress of various foreign particles: salt deposits, dirt, rust( if there are metal pipes in the system).When installing the filter, you need to focus on the arrow that is pushed out on the filter housing - its tip indicates the direction of the water flow. The purification filter should be placed on the "return", that is, on the pipe, through which water returns from the radiators to the boiler. A common mistake is that the filter is installed in reverse. In this position, he will not perform his function.
One more "thread" needs to be connected to the heating system, it must be connected to the water supply. A ball valve is also placed in front of the pipe junction. It is necessary to systematically monitor the water pressure using a special device installed in the boiler. If it differs from the one indicated in the passport on the boiler, then water is added to the heating system. Connect should be to the pipe that goes from the boiler to the heating batteries. Some "masters" say that there is no difference, where to include - in a straight line or in a return. The difference is - during operation the boiler heat exchanger is heated by a gas burner. What happens if cold water arrives there?
Optional equipment
Some sources indicate that a number of devices and devices will be needed. The sensors, the water pump, the expansion tank and a number of other elements are listed. It should be reminded once again that everything necessary to ensure the safe operation of the boiler is already in it. To see this, it is enough to look at the attached documentation. However, it is necessary to check the functioning of all parts of the boiler. It is especially important to make sure that the protection is activated. To do this, artificially created emergency situations, for example, overlapping one of the cranes on the water circulation system. But this is already a slightly different topic for conversation.
