Water storage electric water heaters are often used in our daily life. At present, this style of electric water heaters is more and more popular among consumers in the market, but when we choose and use water storage electric water heaters, we must first Let’s understand the steps and precautions for the installation of storage-type electric water heaters, especially the installation height, let’s take a look together.
1. Installation steps of storage type electric water heater
1. Wall-mounted household water heater
Installation position: Make sure that the wall can bear twice the weight of the water heater filled with water, and the fixing parts are installed firmly; make sure that the water heater has maintenance space.
Water pipe connection: a pressure relief valve is connected to the water inlet of the water heater (blue plug cap), and the hot water pipe should be connected from the water outlet (red plug cap). Use raw tape at the pipe joints to prevent water leakage, and at the same time, the safety valve should not be screwed too tightly to prevent damage. If the water pressure of the water inlet pipe is close to the pressure relief value of the safety valve, a pressure reducing valve should be installed on the water inlet pipe far away from the water heater.
Power supply: Make sure the water heater is reliably grounded. The socket used must be reliably grounded.
Filling the water: After all the pipes are connected, turn on the faucet or valve, then turn on the hot water to fill the water heater, and exhaust the air until the water flows out of the hot water faucet, indicating that the water is full. Turn off the hot water tap and check all connections for leaks. If there is a leak, drain the tank, fix the leaky connection, and refill the water heater.
2. Floor electric water heater
The water heater must be installed on a level surface; the water heater should be installed close to the floor drain. The water heater shall be installed in such a place that water leaking from the water heater or its connection will not cause damage to the adjacent area or to the lower floor of the structure; if the above requirements cannot be met, a suitable drain pan shall be installed under the water heater.
The installation location of the water heater should be close to the location where hot water is mainly used and the power supply. Water heaters should not be installed where freezing may occur.
Water pipe connection: ensure that there is no water leakage in the pipeline. If the cold water supply pipeline of the building has an anti-backflow device, a check valve or a water meter with a check valve, it must be equipped with a water supply expansion mechanism in the hot water system. When multiple units are connected in parallel, the branch pipes to all water heaters must have the same size and length to ensure equal water flow. Where the water quality is hard, water softening treatment is recommended.
Electrical: There is an electrical ground to reduce the risk of electric shock or possible electric shock. The water heater should be reliably grounded. Each commercial electric water heater should be equipped with an air switch with overload protection and leakage protection. Do not energize the water heater until it is full of water.
Filling the water: After all the pipes are connected, turn on the faucet or valve, then turn on the hot water to fill the water heater, and exhaust the air until the water flows out of the hot water faucet, indicating that the water is full. Turn off the hot water tap and check all connections for leaks. If there is a leak, drain the tank, fix the leaky connection, and refill the water heater.
2. Installation height of water storage electric water heater
Generally, those below 100L can be hung directly on the wall (provided that the quality of your wall must be good). The hanging position is actually not a big deal, but it must be 2 meters away from the ground, and your installation socket should be as far away as possible, and installed in the opposite direction to the direction of the shower, so as to avoid the water splashing on the socket or power supply during the use of the water heater line protector. It is best to install a waterproof thing on the socket, because even if the water does not splash directly on it, water mist may enter the socket or the leakage protector, after all, it is in a place with a small space!
3. Precautions for installation of water storage electric water heater
1. Whether the installation of storage-type electric water heaters is qualified or not is related to the safety of family members. Therefore, when installing storage-type electric water heaters, professional workers must be invited to install them at home. If you have any questions, please ask in detail. The key points of the installation of the storage type electric water heater need to be firm, and the key points of the installation of the storage type electric water heater cannot be sloppy at all.
2. Generally, the power is relatively large, and the requirements for the line are high, and high-power sockets and wires are needed; if it is a new house that has not yet started decoration, special wires can be installed in the bathroom; if it is an old house, this type of water heater cannot be selected.
3. When installing the water storage type electric water heater, the area of the toilet needs to be considered, and it should be installed on the load-bearing wall.
4. It is suitable for users who only have a single bathroom shower and the kitchen and bathroom are far away.
5. Generally installed in the bathroom.
6. Reserve the pipeline before installation.
7. When installing the water storage type electric water heater, the bathroom area should be considered and installed on the load-bearing wall.
The above are the installation steps of the storage type electric water heater, the installation height of the electric water heater and precautions. If you want to know more about the storage type electric water heater, please continue to pay attention to us.
