Technological progress has not spared Russia, but the quality of the utilities leaves much to be desired. If you want to live comfortably, use hot water daily, the output will be the installation of a gas column in the apartment. Gas equipment cannot be delivered without permission - it is unsafe for you and your neighbors. You need to find out how to properly draw up documents and what requirements to observe when connecting.
It is not recommended to act on your own, as at best you will receive a fine, at worst it will lead to an emergency.
Norms and rules of installation
Technically, installing the speaker with your own hands is not difficult. However, not everyone is able to act in strict accordance with safety regulations. A person with the appropriate skills can carry out the installation of equipment, but only a specialist company with a license can connect to the highway.
Before starting the action, it is required to collect the necessary documents and obtain permits. What design scheme to choose to legitimize the work? It depends on a number of reasons:
- This is the first time you are installing equipment that will replace the central water supply (provided that gas is supplied to the room).
- You want to replace an old or broken unit.
- You fulfill the requirements of the services for moving the device from the bathroom, toilet or other place not intended for these purposes to another room.
It is important to take the choice of equipment seriously. It matters not only the design and power of the product, but also the type of combustion chamber. If a chimney is installed in your house (do not confuse it with ventilation), then you can buy open-type models. They are just presented in a wide range. But if there is no chimney, then a closed-type model is suitable: the combustion products are forced out in it through a channel in the wall.
To repeat: be careful. Wrong choices will lead to the need to replace equipment and waste.
Now about the documents. To install the column in the kitchen, you need to get permission, register it. But first, you need to collect a package of documents. In this case, you need to know that in some situations, the installation of the column is impossible.
The location of the water heater is not provided
Surprisingly, in apartments where the stove is allowed, the placement of a flow heater can be prohibited. This is possible in houses with a large number of storeys (more than 11 floors), as well as during redevelopment of premises. We are talking about options when the apartment is remodeled according to the type of “studio” or the kitchen is combined with a living room - this is unacceptable for installing a GC. This also applies to apartments without a kitchen or to rooms with a shared kitchen (communal housing).
Gas equipment is not allowed in residential premises.
If you have a studio apartment, this option is also prohibited. In this case, the kitchen is combined with another room, that is, with a living room. Shared kitchens, such as in dormitories, also belong to the forbidden category. Before deciding to purchase a speaker, carefully study the documents for the apartment. They contain the necessary data on the parameters of the room.
If everything is in order, then prepare:
- Application to the gas service.
- Proof of ownership.
- The project of gas and water pipelines, chimney channel.
- Floor plan of the BTI.
In addition, you will need:
- Act on the technical condition of the chimney obtained in the fire inspection.
- Documents for the purchased column model.
- Permission to redevelop the premises.
- Reconstruction application.
After the documents are collected and the permission to register is received, specialists will leave for you and carry out the connection in accordance with the requirements of the law.
How to change equipment
Everything is a bit simpler here. Since the documentation was collected during the initial installation, you just have to contact the Housing Office, take copies of the diagrams, a plan of pipelines, a chimney. Then write two statements:
- About replacing the old model with a new one - in the same place.
- On permission to conduct work with the water and gas mains.
If you want to install equipment in a new place, you will need to get a project for reconstruction. This is due to the fact that the supply line will undergo changes. In fact, you need to collect the same package, as in the case of the initial installation.
SNiP 42-01-2002 - design and construction standards for gas distribution systems. They indicate equipment requirements.
How to install equipment
It is necessary to observe the requirements and take into account the standards of accommodation:
- The kitchen area should be from 7.5 square meters. m
- Ceilings not less than 2 m high.
- The diameter of the chimney hole is from 120 mm.
- Mounting is carried out on a wall of brick or concrete (non-combustible materials). For added protection, galvanized sheets (1 mm thick) and thermal insulation are installed.
- First of all, a gas shut-off valve is mounted. It is painted yellow and left in the public domain.
- The minimum pressure in the system is from 0.1 atm.
- The distance from the stove is at least 10 cm.
- It is allowed to connect the exhaust pipe only to the chimney or a special channel in the wall. It is forbidden to connect to ventilation.
- Distance from the floor - from 1 meter.
- The room should have natural ventilation (window, window).
What you need to work:
- If it is not included, then a galvanized pipe (from 1 meter) is bought for the removal of combustion products.
- Purification filter to “soften” water and reduce impurities.
- Gas hose.
- Fitting.
- Dowels.
- Drill.
- Carob keys.
- Sealant.
- Fum tape.
How to organize the process yourself:
- Measure the distance between the column fasteners. Mark up for drilling on the wall.
- Drill holes with a drill or puncher and install dowels or hooks, usually supplied.
- Install the housing on the mounts.
- Connect the water hoses to the pipes, lead the other ends to the column fittings. Flexible or PVC hoses with a size of no more than 2.5 meters can be used.
- Now check the strength of the joints. To do this, turn on the water and see if there is a leak.
- Install the chimney. Push one end onto the body pipe, and bring the other to the chimney hole. Make sure there are no gaps. They are sealed with sealant.
Before organizing a chimney, it is recommended to check for draft. This can be done using a burning match, the flame of which, when brought to the chimney, should deviate to the side.
- When using a coaxial pipe, it is led out into a hole in the wall.
- Lastly, a connection is made to the gas main. This work is best left to specialists.
At the end of the work, the equipment is checked:
- Open the fuel valve.
- Lubricate the connections with soap and water to prevent leakage.
- Tighten the clamps, install the clamps, if necessary.
Chimney organization
Ventilation must be working, it is good if there is an extractor fan. So, with a leak at night, good ventilation can save the lives of residents of the apartment.
When arranging the chimney, note that the length of the pipe should not exceed 3 meters. No more than 3 bends are allowed. When using a corrugation, it is necessary to eliminate its sagging, which can interfere with the removal of smoke. All connections are checked for leaks.
Common installation errors
Unauthorized placement of speakers is not uncommon for our country. Therefore, experts identified several major problems:
- Placing the appliance in the bathroom. The room has no windows and normal ventilation, what to say about the chimney.
- The desire to hide the product in a cabinet leads to a malfunction, especially if the device needs to take air from the room.
- Incorrect connection. Some users confuse gas pipes with water pipes. This leads to the ingress of water into the highway, which not only destroys the equipment, but also brings inconvenience to neighbors.
We recommend that you adhere to specified standards. It is not only about the proper connection and durability of the equipment, but also about the health of yours and those around you. Video will help to understand the features of the work: