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The Beretta gas boiler is a product of the Italian company of the same name. Italian heaters are in high demand among consumers, they are economical and reliable, assembled from quality parts. The company, engaged in its own developments, introduces innovative solutions into production, which are highly appreciated by experts and ordinary consumers. Beretta heating equipment optimally combines price and quality.
About Us
Beretta has been manufacturing heating equipment for over half a century. The company is part of the RIELLO SpA concern, which produces goods for various purposes.
The history of Beretta began in 1950. At first it was a metalworking company, which later turned to the production of heating appliances. Starting with the production of diesel boilers, Beretta soon began to produce gas analogues. Now the Italian brand is among the leaders in its sector. The brand’s products are sold in dozens of countries around the world.
What are Beretta boilers
The manufacturer tried to satisfy any need – the company produces several lines, in each of which heaters are presented in a wide range of capacities. You can find models for a huge country cottage, a small apartment or a production facility. All devices manufactured by Beretta can be classified according to the following criteria:
- Installation method – floor and wall. The latter are compact, they can be mounted in residential premises. Floor mounted ones are more powerful and bulky, they are installed in large houses, in a separate room.
- The principle of operation is classical and condensing. The latter, in addition to the energy obtained from the combustion of fuel, use the heat of exhaust gases to heat the coolant. The efficiency of condensing units reaches 107%.
- Type of combustion chamber – atmospheric and turbocharged. The first have the letter “A” in the marking, the second – “S”.
- The number of circuits – with one and two circuits. Single-circuit in the marking usually have the letter “R”, it comes first, double-circuit – “C”. Heaters with two circuits can also differ in the type of heat exchanger: it can be separate or bithermic. A single-circuit boiler is designed only for heating, but just in case it is equipped with a special outlet for connecting a boiler.
The design is directly related to the heat output. The company offers boilers:
- Wall. Power range – 11–000 W.
- Cast iron. With atmospheric (open) burners. 24–000 W.
- Flowing. 18–000 W.
Prices for Beretta gas equipment depend on power. The price range is 30–000 rubles.
How to choose a boiler
- Define a goal. What do you intend to use the heater for – only for heating the house or also for heating hot water. In the first case, take a single-circuit, in the second – you need a double-circuit apparatus.
- Specify the area to be heated. Depending on the area, power will be selected.
- Which installation option is more convenient for you – wall or floor.
- Are additional features needed?
All models from the Italian brand are compact and silent, they do not bother the owners with their work. They have a stylish design, boilers fit perfectly into modern interiors.
Protective systems
- From freezing. It is possible to work at low temperatures. If necessary, there is a start to warm up the system.
- From lack of traction. The device turns off when there is not enough water.
- From blocking the pump. Automatic shutdown at long idle time. Shutdown frequency – once a day.
- From improper ignition. There is a built-in device that controls the flame.
Installation and operation
The installation of Beretta gas equipment is entrusted to representatives of the company. Otherwise, the owner of the heater loses the right to warranty service.
The operating rules prescribe the mandatory installation of protection against voltage surges. All mounted and turbocharged modifications are volatile. For them, you need to install an uninterruptible power supply and grounding.
Requirements for the room in which the gas equipment will be installed:
- There must be at least 0,5 m between the upper end of the smoke exhaust pipe and the roof ridge.
- Door opening in width – from 0,8 m.
- Ventilation is a must.
- Between the gas appliance and the wall – at least 0,4 m.
How to use the Beretta boiler
Gas appliances “Beretta” are easy to use. The instruction manual explains how to make the connection. After installation is completed, the temperature of the coolant is adjusted.
When the winter season ends, the two-circuit versions should be switched to the “Summer” mode, only the DHW circuit remains in operation. This is easy to do with the turn of a mechanical switch.
Salt-free water serves as a heat carrier: if you let ordinary water into the system, scale will quickly appear in the heat exchanger. Water with increased hardness must be passed through softening devices.
All series, except “Novella Avtonom”, can only work with a circulation pump.
In emergency situations, the devices themselves diagnose the cause of the malfunction by displaying a coded error designation on the screen. The user manual will help decipher the codes. If there is an inscription “contact the service department”, you must immediately abandon self-repair: intervention in such situations is strictly contraindicated.
Advantages: moderate cost, functionality, the possibility of switching to an alternative type of fuel.
Disadvantages: sensitivity to power surges.
TECH SPECS
Almost all modifications include the following:
- With a slight adjustment, natural gas can be replaced with liquefied gas.
- The material of the burners is stainless steel.
- Weather-dependent automation – after connecting the temperature sensor, the device selects the mode based on weather data.
- The built-in circulation pump has an automatic air vent.
- Due to the operation of the hydraulic unit, the safety valve is turned on.
- Equipped with manometers.
- Expansion tank of membrane type.
- Electronic ignition for volatile options.
- Self-diagnosis is provided: it tests the draft and water pressure, checks the presence of gas.
- Frost protection starts: if the coolant cools down to +5 °C, it automatically turns on and the water is heated to +21 °C.
Heat carrier temperature:
- minimum – +40 °C;
- maximum – +80 °C.
Hot water temperature:
- minimum – +37 °C;
- maximum – +60 °C.
In the heating circuit, a pressure of not more than 3 atm is allowed. For built-in boilers – 8 atm.
Wall mounted
They can be hung in the kitchen, and the boiler does not need a separate place, it will perfectly fit right above the table or sink. The brand has four main series of hinged type:
- Beretta City. Has many additional features. Boilers are comparable to premium equipment, but cost less. They can be equipped with a touch or mechanical control unit. If desired, you can connect a remote control and a temperature sensor controller. Converted to LPG. Power – up to 50 watts.
- Beretta Chao. The compact device is ideal for apartments in high-rise buildings. The maximum power in the line is 28 kW. Boilers are produced with open and closed fireboxes. They belong to the economy class.
- “Boiler” – a heating boiler with a built-in storage tank.
- “Exclusive” – devices up to 35 watts.
Outdoor
Their main difference from mounted versions is high power. The power range in the Novella Avtonom and Novella RAI series is 24-000 watts. The most powerful series is Novella Maxima, it includes floor heaters with a heat output of up to 71 W.
The floor versions provide natural ventilation. Only devices marked RSI are equipped with forced ventilation: they have a closed firebox, they are connected to a coaxial chimney. Floor models are able to heat rooms up to 700 m². Single-circuit versions can be equipped with BKN (indirect heating boiler) with a capacity of 120/220 liters.
Models overview
Fabula 31 CAI 80
“Fabula” – a double-circuit floor boiler. Atmospheric burner. Volatile, there is an auto-ignition. Characteristics:
- Heat output – 31 kW.
- Efficiency – 90%.
- Built-in boiler with a capacity of 80 liters.
- Weight – 126 kg.
- Dimensions (HxWxD) – 135x45x78 cm.
- Gas consumption – 3,5 m³ / hour.
City
Multifunctional devices, single and double circuit. With closed or open fireboxes. Power range 24–50 kW. General characteristics of the series:
- LCD display;
- boiler connection;
- work in condensing mode;
- separate outlets for air intake and chimney;
- circulation pump;
- electric ignition;
- smooth tuning and power adjustment;
- blocking the pump when the temperature drops;
- flame intensity control;
- cast iron heat exchanger.
For example, here are the characteristics of the City 35 CSI:
- Heated area – 350 m².
- Separate heat exchangers. Heating – copper. DHW – steel.
- Turbo type.
- Efficiency – 92,9%.
- Heat output – 37 600 W.
- Heating rate in hot water supply – 20 l / min. Designed for 3-4 points of water intake.
- Weight – 42 kg.
WELCOME
Wall models. Double-circuit. The combustion chamber is closed or open. Usually used in apartments. Power – 16, 24, 28 kW. The general characteristics are almost the same as those of the City. Universal – work on any gas, natural or liquefied. Specifications CIAO 24 CSI N:
- Heated area – 240 m².
- Gas consumption – 2,78 cubic meters. m/hour.
- Heat output – 24 000 W.
- Efficiency – 91,7%.
- Closed furnace.
- Auto ignition.
- flame modulation.
- Weight – 32 kg.
- Dimensions (HxWxD) – 74x40x33,8 cm.
Short story
Floor execution. Single circuit only. Cast iron heat exchanger. Two stage stainless steel burner. Range – 90–280 kW. In heaters from 174 W there are two cast-iron heat exchangers. Features Novella 000 RAI:
- Open firebox.
- Heat output – 45 000 W.
- Natural gas consumption – 5,1 m³ / hour.
- Weight – 154 kg.
Boiler
“Boiler” is produced in one version – two circuits and a closed firebox. Parameters Boiler 28 BSI:
- Heat output – 28 000 W.
- Efficiency – 91%
- Wall execution.
- Weight – 68 kg.
- Dimensions (DxHxW) – 46,5x94x60 cm.
Mynute Boiler
“Minut Boiler” produce only double-circuit. At 24 and 000 watts. Stainless steel. The furnace is open and closed. The functions are similar to previous models – there are protection systems, self-diagnosis, etc.
Exclusive
“Exclusive” is produced with one or two circuits. Combustion chamber of both types. Wall mounted only. Atmospheric models – 24 and 28 kW. Turbocharged – 26, 30 and 35 kW. Exclusive 24 CAI parameters:
- Dual circuit.
- 26,7 kW.
- 90% efficiency.
- Open camera.
- Dimensions (DxHxW) – 33,2×80,5×40 cm.
- Weight – 30 kg.
Reviews
CIAO 24 CSI: Konstantin A., Voronezh
Heats and heats water at the same time. Reliable, but not particularly economical – a lot of gas and electricity are consumed. I did not install a stabilizer, but the device works stably without it, it normally tolerates power surges. Electricity consumption monthly – 60 kWh. I put a temperature sensor, I save 50% on electricity. Water at a minimum heats up to 40 degrees. You can open two taps at the same time – to wash and wash dishes for example. Minus – energy dependence. When you turn off the light you have to freeze. I’m not going to install an uninterruptible power supply, it costs a lot of money. A good heater, but I would not choose it again – too serious flaws.
Avtonom 24 Novella 24 RAG: Polina T., Korolev
Has been working for 6 years. He does not need electricity – this is a plus. He is quiet. Cons: poor performance of the piezo ignition. Sometimes it blows out the flame. One winter, due to unfortunate circumstances – the direction of the wind and icicles – the products of combustion began to blow back. Because of this, the smoke detector worked. To get out of the situation, they changed the circuit: they removed the sensor by directly connecting the contacts. The door was closed and the window was opened. When the thermocouple burned out, I had to order and wait for a new one. We waited a long time, and the installation itself lasted 15 minutes.
Gas boilers of the Beretta brand make a good impression: consumers appreciate their technical characteristics, functionality and low cost. All products are adapted to domestic conditions – heaters can operate at low gas and water pressure. Relating to the class of inexpensive heating equipment, Italian boilers meet all international quality standards.