How to turn on the gas column correctly

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 geyser – it depends on the type of construction. How to start the device correctly, read the article.

Gas column device

Each user must know the principle of operation of the equipment that he installs in his home. This ensures correct and safe operation.

The column consists of a metal case and:

  • gas node;
  • water node;
  • exhaust hoods;
  • radiator (heat exchanger);
  • burners;
  • work control sensors.

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 expands and opens the gas supply valve.
  • The burner ignites and warms up the liquid, which circulates through the heat exchanger.
  • Combustion products are removed through ventilation and a chimney.

There is an opinion that installing gas water heaters in an apartment or house is not a safe matter. So it was in the days of models with manual ignition. Today, manufacturers equip 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 completely ventilated.
  • Contact the gas service.

operating rules

When enabling an open speaker, this guide will help you:

  • During the installation of equipment, it is important to make ventilation.
  • The device cannot be started if bad draft in the chimney or it doesn’t exist at all.
  • The burner must not be left unattended.
  • It is forbidden to independently make changes to the design.
  • It is not allowed to leave the valve open when the burner is not ignited.

Important! Transfer and reinstallation of equipment can only be performed by a specialist.

Thrust check

Before you light an open type column, be sure to check for draft. It will not be if the chimney is clogged with soot and debris. In this case, carbon monoxide can extinguish the burner and enter the room. Latest Models Bosch, Junkers, Vaillant equipped with a protection system. It turns off the equipment or does not allow starting in the absence of traction.

To do a self check, do this:

  • Light a match or candle and bring it to the control window. The flame is deflected – there is thrust. Lights up – 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 light a gas column burner.

Manual mode

Used in rare copies of the old sample. Not very convenient or safe.

  • A tap opens on the water pipe, which is supplied to the column.
  • The gas supply valve opens.
  • The wick is ignited with matches.
  • The main fuel supply valve turns 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 ignite the burner you need to get a spark. For this:

  • Open the fuel supply.
  • Press the piezo ignition key.
  • After the wick lights up, set the desired indicators 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 water and gas supply opens.
  • The regulator on the case is set to the “On” position.
  • Then it is transferred to the pointer “Piezo ignition”.
  • After the contacts are activated, a spark is struck.
  • The start button is held with a finger until the flame ignites normally. Then it is released and the required power is set.

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 during the constant operation of the burner.

Automatic start

The latest models of Beretta, Ariston, Bosch and others are equipped with such ignition. Batteries are inserted into a special compartment. The gas valve opens. To operate, just open the mixer. Then the batteries give a spark, ignition occurs.

Such ignition is carried out with a water turbine installed. When the faucet is opened, the water turns a turbine that generates electricity to ignite the burner. The downside of such a system is that with a reduced pressure in the line, the turbine will not start or will give weak heating.

This is how the column starts up. Observe safety precautions during operation, and trust the installation to professionals.

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