Every woman knows that a gas stove is the most convenient device that is in almost every home and is necessary for preparing any meal. At the same time, this is a rather dangerous household appliance, because the connection is made to a gas cylinder or gas pipe. Not everyone knows how to connect a gas stove in an apartment on their own, so it will be described below what requirements you need to comply with and what you may need so that the installation of the device and its connection pass without incidents. Firstly, when working, you must very strictly follow the instructions attached to each plate, follow the safety rules.
Organization of a place for a gas stove
When you choose a place where and how to connect a gas stove, you must take into account the mandatory technical safety rules. Therefore, you need to know the following:
- the stove must not be placed further than four meters from the metal pipe of the gas pipeline;
- modern gas stoves without fail have electric ignition and lighting in the oven, therefore, not far from the stove itself must be a modern outlet with grounding;
- various types of hoses can be used as flexible wiring: rubber, having a metal braid (considered a good option to safely connect the plate), rubber-fabric (rather flexible hose, current does not pass through it, but it is not rigid enough);
- hoses designed for water are marked with blue and red marks, and for gas - yellow, so it will be difficult to mix them up;
- The most rigid hose, but at the same time, is considered a bellows metal hose.
Please note: it does not matter which sleeve you choose. For the installation of the gas stove to be successful, the main thing is that its internal diameter is at least 10 mm. This is necessary for a good passage of gas to the oven and all burners.
What is needed for installation
- Open-end wrench or adjustable spanner on 22, 24, 27.
- Crosshead screwdriver.
- The gas key is number one.
- Flax (but it is better to replace it with FUM tape).
- A gasket having a diameter of 13 mm (most often it can be taken from the plate configuration).
- Sealing thread.
- Emulsion from a soap solution (it is used to check for gas leaks).
- 13 mm ball valve.
- Gas hose required length.
How to dismantle an old gas stove
To answer the question "how to connect a gas stove", you first need to decide what to do with the old unit (install a new one or replace parts on the old one). First of all, before proceeding with the dismantling of the old gas stove, it is necessary to shut off the gas valve. After you have verified that there is no gas supply, you can begin to unscrew the lock nut and drive the clutch to the lowering of the gas stove. The clutch is difficult to remove from old boards, as it is often covered with several layers of paint. In this case, it will be advisable to cut it with a grinder, unscrew the rest.
After that, the plate can be moved away from the wall to provide access to the taps on the rear wall. Using the desired wrench, the valve is unscrewed from the tap. In the case when they plan to install a new gas stove a little later, they put a plug in place of the drive.
Installation and connection of a gas stove in the apartment
In apartments, the gas stove is mainly connected to a pipe with a central gas supply.
After the old equipment is dismantled, you can proceed with the installation of the gas stove. First of all, the new device must be freed from packaging, leaving only a protective film (it will be removed after installation). Set aside all the accessories that came with the stove (baking sheet, tray, etc.). Next, with the help of the level and the adjusting legs, you need to level it. A small distance must be left between the gas stove and the wall.
After the gas stove has been installed, a gasket with a diameter of 13 mm with a metal mesh is installed in the place where the hose and the stove join. It is necessary so that during operation no dirt and debris get into the household appliance, which will significantly increase its service life.
This connection is tightened with the correct size open-end wrench. Using a soapy solution, the tightness of the assembly is checked as follows:
- in a small mug or plate, dilute a little thick soapy solution;
- fully open the gas valve, the handle should be parallel to the gas pipe;
- Using a brush or fingers, carefully coat the hose connection.
In this case, you need to carefully watch whether bubbles appear on the surface of the soap solution. If there are none, the connection is good and gas does not leak. And if there is, you should shut off the valve and tighten the assembly mount again.
Features of choosing a gas stove for connecting to a cylinder
In a private house or in the country often central gas pipes are missing. In this case, you can connect the gas stove to the cylinder. Using such equipment in the kitchen will have certain nuances, such as installing the stove and its connection.
Cylinders typically contain natural gas supplied at a pressure of 3.6 kPa. This is an important factor when choosing nozzles and a control valve for installation. When choosing a stove into which gas will flow from a cylinder, it is important to consider the following points:
- convenience and ease of use;
- number of burners;
- dimensions of the plate and its weight;
- equipping with a jet;
- availability of additional functions;
- if adjustable gearboxes are included, this will greatly simplify the solution of the question of how to connect a gas stove;
- not all gas stoves are designed to be connected to cylinders;
- individual features of some stoves that are designed only for a certain type of fuel.
Installation and connection of a gas stove to a cylinder
Self- installation of gas equipment is prohibited. This requires the help of a specialist. Since it is precisely due to improper connection and use of a gas cylinder that a huge number of accidents happen.
But not always in rural areas there are necessary specialists, therefore, following the rules written below, you can learn how to connect a gas stove:
- according to the rules of fire safety, a gas stove must be installed at a distance of at least one and a half meters from the gas cylinder;
- An ideal option would be if to install a cylinder on the street to equip a special metal box, which would be locked;
- the gas stove should be installed in a well-ventilated room;
- if during operation of the stove you smell gas, then immediately shut off the gas valve and open all windows and doors for ventilation;
- periodically check that the hose remains intact, and that its connection to the stove is tight.
Hood installation
The installation of the hood, as well as the installation of a gas stove, should be done only by specialists. But if they are difficult to find, you can do it yourself in accordance with safety regulations.
The hood should be installed above the gas stove at a height of 650-800 mm. This will provide the necessary safety and protect the hood from heating. Also, this height is set in the expectation that the control panel should be convenient and easy to reach.
Do not forget about the width of the hood, it should be the same as the stove, or a little more. This will help ensure good air ventilation over the gas stove.
Basic requirements for installing the hood
- The air outlet is made up of small straight parts.
- When installing the hood, they try to avoid bending the corrugations as much as possible.
- If it is necessary to change the diameter of the air outlet, adapters are used that are attached directly to the hood.
- The inside of the air vent should have a smooth surface.
Now you know everything you need, and you can easily connect a gas stove yourself and save a family budget.