How to install the boiler correctly - installation and connection of the boiler

It is not enough just to buy a boiler, it still needs to be installed correctly. If the installation is poor, at some point the boiler may fall or stop working. Gas heaters are best left to professionals, and many can hang an electric boiler. There is nothing difficult here, the main thing is to prepare well and install the device according to the instructions. The advantage of self-installation is saving on payment for the wizard and the ability to remove and hang the boiler at any time.

Preparation for installation

Distance to the water intake minimum

Initially, you should decide on future location of the appliance. You can choose it, taking into account the following recommendations:

• The boiler should have free access. So it is easier to trace whether it is on and set the temperature mode.
• The distance to the water intake should be minimal.
• If the height of the boiler is large enough, make the mounting distance from the ceiling, otherwise you will not be able to hang the water heater. The distance between the ceiling and dowels is chosen a little more than the distance between the attachment point on the hooks and the top of the boiler.
• The device is attached to the supporting wall. It will support the weight of a boiler with a full tank of water, unlike a wall made of plasterboard.

The water heater should be installed vertically or horizontally according to its type; you should not install a horizontal boiler vertically and vice versa. Do not mount the device on the floor. It is advisable to position the water heater above the water flow point.

Attached to the supporting wall

Some requirements for the plumbing system are made:

1. Pipes must be in good condition.
2. The wiring must withstand the load, and the socket must be located next to it to turn on the device.

Before installing the boiler, prepare all the necessary tools and make a marking for fasteners on the wall.

Installation of the heater

Installation

The installation of the storage tank involves making a secure attachment to wall and supply of water pipes. If there is no outlet nearby, then you need to install it. Additional wiring is not required, except for the old wiring, which is in poor condition. At the same time with the boiler it is not necessary to plug other electrical appliances into one outlet.

Anchor

First, holes or holes are made in the wall under the dowel with a drill or a perforator. Their number depends on the number of attachment points. Then the dowels are inserted, the hooks are hung. For installation of boilers over 50 l only anchor bolts are used.

Connection to water supply

Further installation takes place in the following sequence:

1. The introduction of the boiler in the plumbing system. A valve is installed at the device inlet to relieve excess pressure. It usually comes with flexible hoses. If not, buy separately. After the valve is a cold water hose. Some craftsmen do not recommend using flexible hoses to prevent damage to them under high pressure. All connections are well sealed. To drain the water when servicing the boiler, an additional tee is installed in front of the shut-off valve, to which a tap is connected.
2. Connection of the boiler outlet to the hot pipe.
3. Leak test. Release the air from the tank and fill it with water. At the same time they see that nothing leaks anywhere.
4. Electrical connection. If everything is done correctly, then after switching on to the network on the boiler a red light will come on. In no case can not turn on the appliance without water!
5. Temperature control.

Connection to the network

The time spent on work depends on the pipe material. If the pipes are metal, then time and effort will be needed more than if they were metal-plastic.

Do not drain water from the tank, even if you do not use the boiler!

The appliance is installed exactly, not at an angle, otherwise the heating element may not be completely covered with water, and after a while "burn down."

Features of the installation

Instantaneous water heaters

Connecting the flow-through boiler to the water supply is similar. The main difficulty lies in laying the wiring, as the power of the device is 5 kW or more. Plug it into a grounded outlet. The cross section of the electric wire is chosen taking into account the current that is necessary for the appliance.

The installation of electric water heaters does not require any special knowledge, it can do for almost everyone. Pay attention to the preparatory work, so as not to redo all over again.