Seasonal shutdowns and interruptions of hot water during repairs force the installation of water heaters. After installing the equipment, it is important to understand how to turn on the gas column - it depends on the type of construction. How to start the device correctly, read the article.
Geyser device
Each user must know the principle of operation of the equipment that is installed in his home. This ensures correct and safe operation.
The column consists of a metal casing and:
- gas unit;
- water node;
- hoods;
- radiator (heat exchanger);
- burners;
- sensors monitoring work.
The principle of operation of all columns "Electrolux", "Neva", "Beretta" is the same:
- When turned on, water begins to flow into the system.
- Under pressure, the membrane stretches and opens the gas supply valve.
- The burner ignites and heats up the liquid that circulates through the heat exchanger.
- Combustion products are discharged through ventilation and a chimney.
It is believed that the installation of geysers in an apartment or house is not safe. So it was in the days of models with manual ignition. Today, manufacturers equip the equipment with sensors that monitor the presence of traction, water heating, in order to prevent an emergency. But still, do not neglect the safety rules.
If you smell gas:
- Shut off the gas supply immediately.
- Ventilate the room.
- Do not connect electrical appliances until the room is fully ventilated.
- Contact the gas service.
Terms of Use
When you turn on an open speaker, this guide will help you:
- During installation of the equipment it is important to make ventilation.
- The appliance cannot be started if there is poor draft in the chimney or it is completely absent.
- The burner must not be left unattended.
- It is forbidden to make changes to the design yourself.
- It is not allowed to leave the valve open when the burner is not ignited.
Important! The transfer and reinstallation of equipment can only be performed by a specialist.
Traction check
Before lighting an open column, be sure to check for traction. It will not be if the chimney is clogged with soot and garbage. In this case, carbon monoxide can extinguish the burner and enter the room. The latest models of Bosch, Junkers, Vaillant are equipped with a security system. It disables the equipment or does not allow starting in the absence of traction.
To do a self-test, do this:
- Light a match or candle and bring it to the control window. The flame deflects - there is craving. Steady on - no.
- If there is no window, remove the casing of the device and bring the fire to the chimney. The result is described above.
It happens that everything is in order with the chimney, but there is no draft. The reason for this is the lack of natural ventilation in the room. If you have plastic windows installed, install a special ventilation valve.
Self launch
There are several ways to ignite a geyser burner.
Manual way
Used in rare instances of the old model. Not too convenient and safe.
- The faucet opens on the water pipe, which is connected to the column.
- The gas supply valve opens.
- The wick is fired using matches.
- The main fuel valve is turned on.
It is important that in this case the device will not turn off as soon as you close the tap. You need to disable it manually.
Piezo ignition
Semi-automatic device without batteries. To set the burner on fire, you need to get a spark. For this:
- Open the fuel supply.
- Press the piezo ignition key.
- After the wick ignites, set the desired values on the thermostat.
Do not forget to supply water to the system, otherwise the heat exchanger will burn out.
In a similar way, the Bosch device is launched:
- The supply of water and gas opens.
- The regulator on the case is set to the “On” position.
- Then it is translated to the pointer "Piezo ignition".
- After the contacts are activated, a spark is cut out.
- The start button is held with your finger until the flame flashes normally. Then released and set the required power.
The wick burns constantly. When the mixer is opened, the column starts heating. To turn off the burner, the regulator is set to the “Off” position.
The disadvantage of such a system is the high fuel consumption with constant burner operation.
Auto start
The latest Beretta, Ariston, Bosch and others are equipped with such ignition. Batteries are inserted into a special compartment. The gas valve opens. To operate it is enough to open the mixer. Then the batteries give a spark, ignition occurs.
Similar ignition is carried out with a water turbine installed. When the mixer is opened, water rotates the turbine, which generates electricity to ignite the burner. The disadvantage of such a system is that at reduced pressure in the line the turbine will not start or will give weak heating.
This starts the column. Observe safety during operation, and trust the installation to professionals.