The modern home appliance market provides a potential buyer with an extensive range of gas stoves. One of the most popular purchase options are models of a combined type, where, along with a gas resource, an electric one is also used. However, for buyers of such equipment, connecting a gas stove with an electric oven often raises questions. Do you agree?
Indeed, if you study the rules for handling gas and electricity, you can see that they clearly separate the marked resources. Accordingly, the practice of connecting hybrid gas stoves has some peculiarities. Let's consider these issues in more detail, paying attention to the installation standards and the rules for connecting to electricity and gas supply systems.
The content of the article:
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Hardware Installation Instructions
- Requirements for embedding a slab
- Optional stand and alignment
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Connection rules and stages
- Stage # 1 - connecting the gas line
- Stage # 2 - connecting the electrical line
- Conclusions and useful video on the topic
Hardware Installation Instructions
Theoretically, the user himself is able to install (place in place) a gas stove on his own. Moreover, each model of a gas stove, purchased officially, is necessarily accompanied by a user manual. This document specifically describes all the nuances of installing equipment in place.
A completely different matter is when the device is connected directly to the gas and electrical network. Of those nuances of on-site installation of equipment that are noted by the documentation, one of the first is to ensure proper airing the roomwhere the hybrid hob is installed.
On-site installation of hybrid household appliances is the beginning of a general event aimed at equipping the kitchen area with popular household appliances
Next, we will consider how to choose a place for installation, taking into account the requirements and features of aligning the hybrid plate.
Requirements for embedding a slab
It is permissible to place this type of household appliances in the opening between the elements of kitchen furniture. In this case, on one side of the stove, it is allowed to place a piece of furniture, the height of which is greater than the height of the gas stove. But, according to the rules, such furniture is placed at a distance from the equipment case not less than 300 mm.
A piece of furniture placed on the other side of the equipment may be placed under the condition of the same height as the stove. If it is supposed to mount some pieces of furniture above the gas stove, such installation is possible only if there is no effect on the working process of the equipment.
Based on the rules, for such cases, the minimum permissible vertical offset from the surface with the burners is at least 650 mm, and indent before drawing - not less than 75 cm.
Configuration for built-in installation in kitchen furniture: 1 - surface level of technology; 2 - surface levels of elements of kitchen furniture; 3 - minimum distance to the exhaust device (750-800 mm); 4 - the minimum allowable distance to the top piece of furniture (650 mm)
Considering the same rules for installing equipment in place, for pieces of furniture, as well as for walls, partitions, floors that are located next to heating equipment, certain requirements also apply.
In particular, furniture must have a heat-resistant structure that can withstand temperatures of 90 ° C and above. Consideration should be given to such a moment as significant heating of the rear area of the gas stove as the equipment is operated.
Optional stand and alignment
Many models of gas combination cookers are supplied with a stand. Using a stand increases the overall height slightly (by about 5-10 cm).
The convenience of using the stand is that this piece of equipment is equipped with wheels (two wheels) and adjusting screws (two screws). There are also gas stove designs with four adjusting screws.
An illustrative example with adjusting support screws included in the design of a home hybrid appliance. With these structural components, it is easy and simple to level equipment.
If it is convenient to move the equipment with the help of wheels, then by adjusting the screws, the gas stove is easily aligned with the horizon or with the level of the surfaces of the furniture set.
Meanwhile, the stand can be removed if necessary. In this case, the adjusting screws are installed directly on the bottom of the gas stove.
Connection rules and stages
The main rule of the installation event aimed at connecting household appliances to gas lines and power supply - involving specialists in this business - representatives of the gas service, electricians.
It is useful for the user to understand how a gas stove with an electric oven is connected to the networks, but on In practice, this task should be solved only by specialists - service workers who have the appropriate tolerance.
Engaging specialists who are authorized representatives of local gas services to connecting a household gas hybrid stove is one of the established rules that require mandatory fulfillment
Each model of a gas (combined) stove has technical documentation, which indicates the characteristics of the gas and electrical network for connection.
Accordingly, the lines of resource networks brought to the installation site of the equipment must comply with the specified technical characteristics of the equipment.
In particular, this refers to the characteristics:
- gas pressure;
- type of gas;
- voltage of the electrical network.
The gas combining stove is supplied for sale, configured for use with natural gas "H", "E", supplied at a pressure of 13-20 mbar. Alternatively, an installation for the use of liquefied gas at a pressure of 20 mbar or more can be used. This information can usually be seen by opening the oven door at the top or bottom of the cabinet.
Stage # 1 - connecting the gas line
Like most classic models, the combined design of the gas stove is equipped with an R ½ nozzle (withdrawn threaded tube). The connection to the main gas line is made by means of flexible hosespecially certified for use on a gas stove.
Variations in the connection of a gas hybrid stove through a flexible special hose with a centralized supply of natural gas: A - an unacceptable option in terms of level relative to the branch pipe; B, C, D - allowable connection variations
By installing a gas stove with an electric oven and connecting to the gas line, the flexible connecting the hose should be positioned so that there is no contact of the hose body with any part of the body plates.
After the connection is completed, a tightness test is required at the joints.
Additional version of the gas connection point, intended for liquefied product: 1 - gas stove branch pipe; 2 - fitting for a hose connection; 3 - a sealing gasket; 4 - nozzle R ½
Also, in the case of flexible hose connections, the level matching rule must be taken into account. In particular, it is not allowed to lift the flexible hose body to the level of the entry point of the branch pipe with the R ½ nozzle and above this level. However, if a rigid metal pipe is used for connection, the level rule is excluded.
Stage # 2 - connecting the electrical line
The location of the electrical connection terminal is the rear wall of the gas (hybrid) stove casing. Typically, the terminals are hidden inside an insulated housing with a circuit cover.
The box cover can be easily removed - just pressing the latch with a screwdriver and then feeding it up. The terminal configuration opens, where the conductors of the supply cable are connected.
An example of a common electrical connection configuration in the construction of household hybrid stoves. Terminals L1, L2 are energized. Terminals N and PE - neutral and under ground
The connection of the conductors of the supply cable must be carried out in accordance with the designations indicated on the backing of the terminals or on the documentation diagram. In this case, it is necessary to comply with the parameters of the electrical network used - using the correct connection configuration.
Typically, the following is used color combination of conductors on the network cables of the combined home cookers:
- Voltage lines (L1, L2, L3) - black, black, brown.
- Neutral line - blue.
- Protective earth (PE) - green-yellow.
After making the connections, the cable body inside the terminal box must be secured, thus preventing possible pulling and breaking. Then close the box lid tightly.
Also, one should not forget about the need for regular maintenance and checking the performance of gas-using equipment. What is it for enter into a contract with a gas company.
Conclusions and useful video on the topic
The video below shows a step-by-step installation of the equipment. The video touches upon certain nuances of editing, compliance with rules and regulations:
Installing a household hybrid gas stove, complemented by an electric oven, is, by and large, not difficult. Another issue is that the connection of this kind of equipment should be carried out according to specially established rules that determine the moments of safety. Therefore, it is not possible to independently perform the connection work (prohibited by the rules), even if you have some skills, knowledge and ability.
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