How to properly connect water to an Ariston water heater

High-quality Italian products have been in deserved demand in many countries around the world for more than 70 years; they have been sold in Russia for more than 20 years. TM “Ariston” supplies water heaters of various types to Russia: instantaneous and storage, gas and electric. Installation of a gas water heater is carried out only by gas service specialists; an electric one can be installed independently.

Ariston water heaters are of very high quality, which is why they are popular among consumers.

Installation

Installing an Ariston water heater with your own hands is not difficult if you carefully read the instructions and follow its instructions. Of course, you can invite specialists who will do everything quickly and efficiently. The only “but” is the price of this service. For example, in Moscow it ranges from $100. Meanwhile, having minimal skills in working with plumbing, you can cope with this task in just 2-3 hours. Considering that you will spend some money on supplies, the net savings will be approximately $60.

Water heater connection diagram.

When assessing the pros and cons of installing a water heater with your own hands, take into account the risk of flooding your neighbors below; if something goes wrong, balance your strengths. The advantages of solving this problem yourself include:

saving time and money;
acquiring the skills you will need while operating the water heater.

Access to the storage water heater (boiler) must be absolutely free, and the wall for mounting must be strong, capable of supporting double weight (for a unit capacity of 50 liters, calculate the load of 100 kg). Determine the condition of your electrical wiring: is it capable of handling the significant additional load? For example, for a 2000 W water heater the copper wire cross-section should be 2.5 mm². Keep in mind that if there are old water pipes in the apartment, sometimes you have to first replace them and only then connect the boiler. Find out what amperage your electric meter is designed for. If it is less than 40 A, you will have to replace it too.

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To install wall-mounted models, the equipment is fixed using anchors or bolts. The optimal standard fastener diameter should be 10 mm or more . Installation of hundred-liter water heating tanks has some features. In this case, the fastening must be carried out with fixation on the other side of the wall. It is for this reason that experts recommend installing water heating devices before starting the main finishing work.

It is important to remember that when connecting different types of metals, it is mandatory to use dielectric adapters, through which differences in the degree of expansion of materials differing in parameters are compensated. The input must be connected using a standard valve, and a pipe is installed at the output. At the final stage, the installed water heater must be turned on and checked for correct connection, absence of leaks and operability.

During the operation of manufactured water heaters, difficulties do not arise, but it is necessary to take into account some rules that affect the durability of the device and its performance. Preventive measures are carried out periodically, including inspection of the internal parts of the equipment, descaling and replacement of heating elements that have become unusable. The average operating time of all mechanisms of a particular model can be found from the manufacturer's instructions. It must be remembered that timely replacement of the anode allows you to extend the service life of the water heating mechanism. In accordance with the recommendations of professionals, it is not advisable to set the thermostat to the maximum heating level.

If you set the temperature limit approximately 10°C below the maximum values, you can significantly reduce electrical energy costs, as well as save resources on equipment parts. It is important to remember that you can only disassemble the device yourself as a last resort. Do-it-yourself repair work will exclude the possibility of exercising the right to warranty repairs.

Water heater “Ariston”

It is very important to prepare in advance all the tools and consumables for the work. Before starting installation, make sure you have the following tools:

Tools for installing a storage water heater.

roulette;
hammer drill with drill;
adjustable wrench;
spanners;
wire cutters;
pliers;
two types of screwdrivers.

Unipack type paste or FUM tape;
tow;
3 shut-off valves;
3 tees;
2 connecting flexible hoses (if not included);
metal-plastic pipe of the required length.
if it is necessary to replace the wiring - a three-wire wire, a socket or a circuit breaker.

To install a storage electric heater, you will need a 32-40 A circuit breaker and a PVS 3X6 -3X8 cable.

Cost of installing an Ariston water heater

All prices for our services are written and indicated on the website; to find out the exact cost, you need to contact our manager and announce all the details of the order.

The total amount will depend on the following factors:

number of Ariston water heaters with installation;
type and complexity of the work (is additional communications required);
required number of craftsmen;
location of the object;
materials used.

All our employees are highly qualified, have extensive experience, know the design and functional features of the equipment, and use high-quality consumables. Installation of an Ariston water heater with connection by our company will be fast, high-quality and inexpensive for you.

Boiler installation

Storage water heaters heat water for a certain time in special tanks from 10 to 150 liters or more. In small city apartments, boilers of 50 or 80 liters are most often installed. Fastening to a weak wall (for example, plasterboard) is excluded. There is no fundamental difference in installing a small or large tank, except that the larger the unit, the more powerful the fastening elements should be.

Scheme of a storage water heater.

Break the work into several stages. The main and most important stage is attaching the boiler to the wall. If the container is horizontal, it is advisable to attach it higher, under the ceiling, if vertical - at the level of the person’s head or chest. The floors under the boiler must be waterproofed in case of leakage.

You need to work carefully, avoiding scratches and damage to the outer surface of the unit from tools. It should also be borne in mind that the electronic control unit of the boiler does not have an autonomous power supply; if there is any failure in the power supply, the settings will be lost and a restart will be required.

Use bolts, hooks, and screws with a diameter of at least 10 mm. Using a tape measure and level, mark the fastening locations. Make sure that all points on the back of the unit intended for installation are engaged and do not allow distortions. Drill holes with a drill, then attach brackets and holders to them on which the boiler is hung.

Beginning of work

Before starting work, you should once again make sure that the flange is strictly in the center. If it is slightly off to the side, install it correctly (loosen or tighten). After filling the tank with cold water, open the hot water outlet valve on the boiler to allow excess air to escape, then close it.

When the heating pressure is turned on, the light on the body of the water heater should light up. Sometimes the cold water hose heats up during operation. In some Ariston models, the temperature can be adjusted with a special knob connected to the thermostat using a screw. Economy mode is indicated on the unit with the letter “E”.

In the event of an unexpected breakdown or malfunction of the new water heater, you can contact a warranty repair workshop in your city. The usual warranty period for an Ariston boiler is 1-2 years, depending on the model (the same as for a Termex, Bosch or Nova Tech water heater). If before the expiration of this time you tried to open and repair the unit yourself, then most likely you will be denied free warranty service. Keep the warranty card issued by the store until the end of the warranty period.

Storage water heater from - the unit is quite simple to operate and reliable. If you strictly follow the instructions during installation and during further use, it will serve you faithfully for many years.

2017-01-25 Evgeniy Fomenko

Let's look at the three main stages of how to properly connect an Ariston water heater with your own hands. The first step is choosing a location and installation. Usually the boiler is placed in the bathroom or in the toilet above the toilet.

It should be taken into account that a device of 50 liters or more occupies a large volume of space. The closer the device is located to the watershed points, the less heat loss will be.

How to properly install and connect an Ariston water heater for 15, 30 and 50 liters

2017-01-25 Evgeniy Fomenko
Let's look at the three main stages of how to properly connect an Ariston water heater with your own hands. The first step is choosing a location and installation. Usually the boiler is placed in the bathroom or in the toilet above the toilet.

It should be taken into account that a device of 50 liters or more occupies a large volume of space. The closer the device is located to the watershed points, the less heat loss will be.

Installation

The easiest way to install a floor model. To do this, you just need to choose a suitable place in the room. If the floor is uneven, you must first make a level screed or lay tiles.

Installation of wall models occurs in several stages:

We mark places for fasteners. To do this, measure the distance between the holes for the hooks at the back of the water heater. We make marks on the wall with a marker, additionally using a level to ensure that the body hangs level.
Holes for fastenings are drilled using a hammer drill. These can be either anchors or dowels with hooks. Depending on the weight of the device, the diameter of the fasteners is selected. For small boilers of 15 liters, 10 mm anchors are suitable, for devices of 30 liters - 12 mm.
Anchors are hammered in or dowels are inserted and hooks are screwed in. The case is hung on the wall.

Water supply

Next comes the connection to the water supply. A diagram is thought out, first drawn on a sheet of paper, and then transferred to the walls with real dimensions. Holes are drilled along the lines where the pipes will pass and clips are installed.

We close the valve at the water inlet and install a tee on the branch closest to the boiler. A pipe runs from it to the water heater. A valve is installed on it to make it convenient to repair the device, a strainer and a check valve.

Electrical connection

The scheme is also thought out in detail here. To connect less powerful models, you can use moisture-resistant sockets; powerful devices are connected with a separate cable, which is output to the machine.

It is important to use three-core copper wires with a cross-section of at least 2.5 mm. Additionally, for safety reasons, an RCD is installed on the cable to protect users from breakdowns. Remove the protective plastic cover from the bottom of the water heater and connect the wire in accordance with the markings on the device.

Next, the cable is led out in plastic boxes to the electrical panel and placed on the machine with the corresponding current rating. At the very end, the functionality of the connected Ariston boiler is checked. The taps open and the electricity turns on.

We invite you to watch a video about installing a water heater:

Ariston water heaters are popular in the world market. This is due to the high quality of the products and long service life, if the technical requirements are met both during the installation of the equipment and during its operation.

Popular models of Ariston water heaters.

Ariston water heaters: diagram and principle of operation, popular models and connection diagram

Popular models of Ariston water heaters.

Models and displacement

Due to the popularity of the product, the manufacturer produces a large number of models with different characteristics. Models with electric heating elements differ in volume and the presence of a storage tank, power, and water temperature limit. The higher the power of the heating element, the higher the maximum heating temperature.

There are also differences in dimensions, weight and installation methods (vertical, horizontal).

The list below shows the most popular Ariston brand water heater models on the market and its brief characteristics:

ABS VLS (VELIS) EVO PW 50 – electric storage water heater. Volume - 50 l, equipped with a fast heating function, an electronic thermometer for monitoring the water temperature, and a safety device to prevent it from being turned on if the storage tank is empty.
NTS 80V 1.5K SU 3700366 – electric storage water heater. Volume - 80 l. Equipped with an external temperature regulator in the form of a round scale.
ABS VLS EVO INOX PW 80 D - electric storage water heater. Volume - 80 l. The tank consists of 2 40-liter compartments. Has the ability to accelerate heating, there are 2 heating elements.
ABS PRO R 100 V - electric storage water heater. Volume - 100 l. The model is equipped with overheating protection (ABS safety system). Energy savings are ensured by polyurethane foam thermal insulation. Vertical installation is provided.
ABS ANDRIS LUX 30 - electric storage water heater. Volume - 30 l. The model has a bottom connection for water pipes. The tank is made of steel, the internal coating is Ag+.

There are also small models with 15 and 10 liter tanks. All mentioned products in Tyumen can be purchased in the online store of the KVANTA+ company.

Typical boiler diagram Ariston 50

Ariston electric storage water heater consists of:

outer body;
bracket;
internal tank;
hot water outlet;
magnesium anode;
cold water inlet;
heat insulator;
thermostat sleeves;
heating element (heater);
flange;
thermostat;
power cable;
regulator knobs.

How to connect an Ariston water heater

To connect the Ariston boiler correctly, you must follow the manufacturer's instructions.

First, the water heater is mounted on a wall or supporting surface and the outlet (cold water) is provided from the water pipe. It is most beneficial to install the device as close as possible to the source of water supply - this allows you to minimize heat loss.

If there is a collector in the system, a separate cold water supply pipe is transferred to the installation site of the water heater. If there is no collector, the nearest section of the water pipe is cut, and a standard tee is installed at the cut site.

The method of installing the tee depends on the material from which the pipes are made. Plastic fasteners are fastened using a special soldering iron, and metal ones are fastened with threads.

A ball valve is installed in a separate section of the water supply system, designed to shut off the cold water supply.

Operating instructions for Ariston water heaters

Convenient connection of water heating equipment involves the use of a special autoclave flange mechanism from the manufacturer. The basic principle of operation of such a mechanism is based on pressing the gasket under the influence of water pressure. As a result, it is possible to completely eliminate not only the leakage of liquid, but also the formation of watery smudges. To avoid unnecessary heat losses, electric water heater models are mounted in close proximity to the outlet point.

Ariston water heater repair

Ariston water heaters are reliable household appliances, but they are also susceptible to some malfunctions. The most common are the appearance of scale on the heating element, failures in the electronic control unit and low pressure when supplying water to the tank.

For repairs, it is preferable to use the services of professionals. Guidance and advice on these issues can be obtained from KVANTA+.

How to identify a malfunction

To carry out repair work, the user must notice a malfunction in the operation of the water heater in time. Ariston boilers are often equipped with an electronic display on which messages appear in the event of equipment failures.

Direct signs of a malfunction may be:

the machine is triggered when the boiler is turned on - this indicates a malfunction of the heating element;
heating water above the maximum permissible temperature - this indicates a failure of the thermostat;
heating of water below the required values - this may indicate contamination of the heating element, the appearance of scale;
drips in the lower part of the tank and on its walls;
breakdown of the information display, which most often does not cause significant disruptions in the overall functionality of the device, but can reduce comfort during its use.

An indirect sign can be considered extraneous noise during operation of the electric heater.

Author: Maria Sukhorukikh
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How to properly connect a water heater to a water supply system: the benefits of a bypass valve

Manufacturers of water heater tanks have already broken many spears in civil strife. What are their arguments? That's what the manufacturers of enamel tanks say! (See also: How to connect a storage water heater)

Our products do not have welded seams that would come into contact with water. The enamel is smooth and covers the entire inner surface of the tank in an even layer, protecting it from corrosion. The key feature of water heater tank enamels is that their coefficient of thermal expansion is comparable to (or even equal to) steel. As a result, when the water heats up, the layer of contact between paint and metal almost does not tolerate mechanical stress, due to this the coating is very durable.

A similar process takes place in aluminum window frames, which have undeservedly lost popularity. Once assembled with high quality, they practically do not allow air to pass through. By the way, if you carefully examine the plastic windows, you will notice aluminum inserts in them. But let's continue to listen to manufacturers of tanks with enamel coating for water heaters.

Each enamel has a composition that is a trade secret and patented. Each company has its own. On the one hand, this makes comparison difficult, on the other hand, it ensures that the good composition of the enamel coatings of water heater tanks has its loyal clientele. Bioglass ceramics, about which there is so much talk, is nothing more than a type of paint and varnish coating that is applied in several stages inside ovens at high temperatures and baked. As a result, the protective layer is environmentally friendly and harmless. What do we see in the case of steel? The typical zinc ammo box is simply a health hazard. Alloy steels are not always harmless, as are their protective coatings and the acid used to etch the surface for chemical cleaning during production.

(See also: DIY water heater installation)

This is true. Moreover, aluminum, which we will discuss below, must also be coated with a layer of food-grade tin. In its free state, the metal is poisonous. That doesn’t stop us from using aluminum pans, which conduct heat well and resist corrosion just fine. In this sense, it is very important to trust the manufacturer that he took exactly the right grade of alloy. Pay attention to this issue to avoid unpleasant consequences. The Ariston electric water heater mentioned above has a stainless steel tank, what's good about this technique? Let's listen to what the experts say:

The stainless steel tank is very durable. If the enamel breaks off in one place, this will certainly lead to the emergence of a corrosion center. Steel lasts much longer, and passivating additives that reduce the chemical activity of the material increase the service life up to 12 times!

We're not sure we heard it right, it sounds so incredible. If the typical service life of enamel is taken to be 7 years, then it turns out that steel with special treatment will pull the strap properly for a whole century with a small deduction. Honestly, I can't believe it. The disadvantages of steel include the vulnerability of joints, welded or rolled, it doesn’t matter. Once water reaches an unprotected or scratched area, rust will eat the entire water heater tank clean. On the other hand, steel is quite elastic, while enamel breaks. That is, any water hammer damages the paintwork, breaking it into pieces, and a significant surge in pressure in the system will destroy (!) any tank. Even if a leak does not appear immediately, rust will make itself felt over time. (See also: How to change the heating elements in a water heater)

That is why the Ariston water heater is connected through a special check valve with a branch to relieve excess pressure, which is always included (according to the company’s technical specialists). If this important part is not in the kit, take the trouble to call Indesit so that they can clarify the marketing policy regarding this brand of water heaters. Simply put, check to see if the dealer is trying to cheat on this little thing, which is of absolute importance in the case of water hammer. There is an arrow on the valve that shows which side to plug the pipe into the water supply system. The branch contains a bypass rod, which would be better equipped with a rubber hose. Although experts say that poisoning will be a mere trifle, in our Russian realities we can expect anything. This is not Italy!

Without the safety valve included in the kit, the company does not guarantee the functionality of the device, and any quality complaint will be rejected by the commission, which will investigate the case. What about aluminum? This soft metal allows the tank to be manufactured without seams; it is not without reason that such technologies are widely used in the space industry. Indeed, the 13th element of the periodic table has well-known advantages:

The products are very resistant to oxidizing agents.
Metal conducts heat well.
The tank turns out to be light.
The absence of seams guarantees the durability of the water heater and relative resistance to water hammer.

We believe that the weak point of water heaters with an aluminum tank will be the relative softness of the metal. However, such a tank breaks at a pressure of about 32 atmospheres, which is practically unattainable in a regular water supply. We will also look at Real electric water heaters with an aluminum tank, but this is a topic for another discussion. For now, remember one thing: (See also: How a boiler works)

In Obninsk, according to some information, Real water heaters are also produced, but their tank is made of stainless steel. These are not the products we were talking about.

So, readers should remember two important things from this section:

To connect the water heater to the pipeline, you must use a special bypass valve.
A hydraulic accumulator can only replace the specified device as a first approximation. You should not experiment on your home equipment.

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