Connecting a gas stove with your own hands: how to install a gas stove in an apartment step by step

How should the connection be made?

Process connection of a gas stove is regulated by the Rules safety in the gas industry. They indicate that only specialists who have undergone special training and undergo an annual re-examination can carry it out. The place of work of these specialists is an organization that has been officially registered with the gas technical inspection of your city.

Many decide to perform this procedure on their own, which is strictly prohibited, even if you are overwhelmed with self-confidence and have watched a hundred training videos. Only a qualified specialist can install the stove, for unauthorized connection you will face a fine or a gas shutdown.

The way out of this situation, which will not cause complaints from the regulatory authorities:

1. Invite a master from the local administration of Gorgaz to connect (in the capital, this is Mosgaz).
2. Contact a specialized service center.

If the second option is chosen, when calling service specialists, do not forget to check first:

• The selected organization has an SRO certificate, which is a confirmation of official admission to work with gas equipment. Issued only to legal entities after verification and training of employees.
• The presence of the craftsmen who came on a call to confirm the passage of the annual recertification, which was mentioned above.

Hood over the burners

Using forced ventilation over a food preparation area has many advantages:

• The smells formed during cooking do not spread throughout the apartment.
• Most of the soot and grease goes into ventilation, which allows you to make repairs in the kitchen much less frequently.
• Most modern hoods are equipped with additional features, the use of which increases the comfort of cooking.
• The hood also provides additional protection in the event of a possible gas leak.

The process of installing the hood in the kitchen is quite simple, but there are a few mandatory rules for its installation:

• The width of the hood should exceed the working surface of the stove or be at least equal to it.
• The minimum distance from the burners to the hood is 65 cm. It is better to raise it higher, but so as not to reach for the control panel.
• The exhaust pipe must have a minimum bend.
• The air duct itself should consist of small straight elements.

Regulatory requirements for connecting gas stoves

The household gas stove belongs to the segment of high-risk devices. As a result, according to regulatory requirements, any interference with their design, including connection, is the responsibility of regional and local supervisory authorities. These are gas services, as well as companies that have a special license allowing the relevant list of work to be carried out.

The list of operations that a representative of the supervisory authority must do includes:

• maintenance and repair;
• installation of gas meters;
• replacement of equipment components;
• primary and secondary connection of equipment.

The list is incomplete, but for domestic use of gas stoves it is sufficient.

Owners of the equipment are not prohibited from connecting or maintaining the device themselves. Under one condition: the start-up of gas and the first start-up of the stove should be carried out only after the representative of the supervisory authority has inspected all connections and other points of possible fuel leaks. And will give permission to start and further operation of the device.

If the owner of the apartment wants to replace his stove, this work can be done independently. But be sure to notify the supervisory authorities. All prepared for operation or already used devices (and other equipment) are registered in the prescribed manner. Employees of the gas service once every six months check the compliance of the list of devices and the correctness of their connection.

How to choose a hose

When buying any hose that is used to connect the stove to the gas pipeline, you must follow the recommendations of specialists.

1. It is necessary to purchase products in special stores that sell certified products.
2. In no case should you buy Chinese products - even with a certificate of validity, it does not meet safety requirements, because the hoses are made of thinner rubber, which wears out very quickly. Fakes are very difficult to distinguish visually.

3. Any type of gas hose must have a yellow label, meaning that it is intended for a gas connection, and not for water, where the labels are red and blue.

4. Products have a length of 1.5 to 4.5 m, different diameters and threads on the ends in half and three quarters of an inch. Both ends can be fitted with nuts only or a nut and fitting, depending on where the type will be used.

When buying, check the hose visually for mechanical damage, scratches, cracks, even if the seller is against it.

Legal regulations

There are basic rules for installing household gas stoves. They are regulated by SNiP 42-101. These standards should be taken into account even before choosing a gas stove. General requirements that every apartment owner needs to know about:

• the maximum allowable number of burners is calculated from the volume of the room where the stove is installed (at least 4 m³ of room volume should fall on 1 burner);
• minimum indents from walls, furniture and other equipment are regulated by the requirements of the manufacturer (they must be indicated in the instructions, in no case should they be thrown away);
• the ceiling height in the room where the gas stove is installed should not be less than 2.2 m (from the bottom of the floor, if it is two-level).

Basic scheme for connecting a gas stove in an apartment

Accordingly, it is not always possible to fit a 4-burner gas stove into a very small kitchen - this may turn out to be a violation of the rules for using the gas pipeline, for which there is a fine and a requirement to stop using prohibited equipment.

Who can connect?

In the Housing Code of the Russian Federation there is no clear requirement on who exactly should connect the gas stove in the apartment. The only caveat: before the first start-up, the connection must be inspected by a representative of the regional gas service. He also checks compliance with other technical standards. If at least one of them is violated, then the operation of the stove is prohibited (at its discretion, a representative of the gas service can seal the supplied gas pipeline).

But you can entrust the connection to such employees. But the service is paid, its cost is determined by the administration of the regional gas service or the administration (depending on the form of management used).

You can entrust the connection of new purchased equipment to representatives of the gas service. This is the best and safest option.

Other events that require the personal presence of an authorized employee of GorGaz include:

• scheduled and unscheduled repair of gas outlets (scheduled inspection is performed once every 6 months or at the request of the consumer);
• reconnecting the gas point (for example, if it is necessary to move the stove to another place);
• replacement of parts of the gas distribution system or gas stove;
• installation of a gas meter;
• replacement of a flexible hose that supplies gas directly to the burners.

If, however, a gas stove was already in operation in the apartment and the owners simply decided to replace it with a new one (without changing the place where it is located), then the connection can be made independently. The only rule is to notify GorGaz about the change in the equipment used (data on the technical parameters of gas outlets must be available to such a service).

For connection questions, please contact GorGaz. The telephone number of the regional representative office can be found in the existing subscriber book or the contract for the supply of natural gas - it is issued before connecting the apartment

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 must be accompanied by a user manual. This document specifically describes all the nuances of installing equipment in place.

It is a completely different matter when the device is connected directly to the gas and electric networks. Of those nuances of installation of equipment on site that are noted in the documentation, one of the first is to ensure proper ventilation of the room where the hybrid stove is installed.

On-site installation of hybrid household appliances is the beginning of a common event aimed at equipping the kitchen with popular household appliances

Next, we will consider how to choose a place for installation, taking into account the requirements and features of the alignment of the hybrid plate.

Requirements for embedding a stove

This type of household appliances can be placed in the opening between the elements of kitchen furniture. At the same time, on one side of the stove, it is allowed to place a piece of furniture whose height is greater than the height of the gas stove. But, according to the rules, such furniture is placed at a distance from the body of the equipment by no less than 300 mm.

A piece of furniture placed on the other side of the equipment is allowed to be placed provided that the height is the same as the stove. If it is planned to mount some furniture elements 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 allowable vertical offset from the surface with burners is at least 650 mm, and the offset to the hood is at least 75 cm.

Configuration for a built-in installation as part of kitchen furniture: 1 - the level of the surface of the equipment; 2 - surface levels of kitchen furniture elements; 3 - minimum distance to the exhaust device (750-800 mm); 4 - the minimum allowable distance to the upper piece of furniture (650 mm)

Given the same rules for installing equipment in place, certain requirements also apply to pieces of furniture, as well as to walls, partitions, floors that are placed next to heating equipment.

In particular, the furniture must have a heat-resistant structure capable of withstanding temperatures of 90 °C or more. Consideration should be given to such a moment as a significant heating of the rear region of the gas stove as the equipment is used.

Additional stand and leveling

Many models of gas combined stoves come with a stand. Using a stand slightly increases the overall height (approximately 5-10 cm).

The use of the stand is convenient because this piece of equipment is equipped with wheels (two wheels) and adjustment screws (two screws). There are also designs of gas stoves with four adjusting screws.

An illustrative example with adjusting support screws included in the design of household hybrid appliances. With the help of these structural components, it is easy and simple to level the equipment

If it is convenient to move the equipment with the help of wheels, then by adjusting the screws, the gas stove is easily leveled to the level of the horizon or to 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.

Let's start installation

First of all, you need to carefully read the manufacturer's recommendations for installing the stove. The manual must indicate the recommended gap that must be left between the wall and the slab. If you are doing the installation yourself, strictly follow all the manufacturer's recommendations.

Gas stove installation diagram

The stove on special legs must be installed in a place specially designated for it. To set it as evenly as possible horizontally, use the water level. Tighten the legs until the plate is level. Some slabs do not come with legs, so they will need to be replaced with pieces of wood or other linings.

What needs to be prepared in advance?

• New hose. If the old hose in your apartment has become unusable, the first step is to replace it.
• Get also adjustable, open-end and gas wrench number 10. If you do not have these tools, borrow them from your neighbors.
• You will also need a screwdriver.
• Prepare a soap solution and a shaving brush in order to check the quality of the work performed.
• The seal on the hose is necessary for sealing. Professionals mark Fum tape and Loktite 55 thread as the highest quality. They seal perfectly, as opposed to linen sealant.

When everything you need is prepared, you can start connecting the gas stove. To do this, the old stove must be turned off and moved away. Be sure to turn off the gas and check it by turning on one of the burners. Let's start replacing the faucet.

Next, you should act as quickly as possible, but this should not be at the expense of the quality of the work. Take an old rag, dampen it and unscrew the old faucet. Be sure to open the window first! Plug the hole quickly with a rag. At this time, you need to clean the threads on the tap and wind the seal. Now you need to quickly connect a new faucet. Don't be afraid of the gas coming out. Nothing bad will happen, because the room is ventilated. But this does not mean that you can lose precious seconds. It remains to screw the new valve onto the seal.

When choosing a hose, we recommend choosing a rubber one. It will allow you to move the stove a little within the range of one to five meters, while it will not be as rigidly fixed as in the case of a hose made of other materials. Yes, and the term of its operation is close to ten years. When buying, be sure to see that the hose is covered with a metal "wrap" and has yellow marks.

Rubber hose for gas stove

It is this hose that we will connect to the gas riser. It is necessary to wind the seal on the hose fitting as tightly as possible, and then screw it into the tap, which we replaced on the gas pipe. The other end of the hose must be with the mesh that comes with the kit. Now it remains to decide on the thread. For 3/8 you will need to install an adapter, and for 1/2 you will not need an adapter. Use the valve to shut off the gas, and then connect the hose.

To check if you managed to connect a new stove, open the gas and smear the connection points with soapy water. If no bubbles appear on them, congratulations, you did it!

Approximately so you can connect the stove yourself. Only at first glance it may seem that there is nothing complicated in this process. In fact, this is a job for professionals and those who know about working with gas. Objectively evaluate your strength in order to connect the stove yourself. Have you had any experience with stove installation? What tips and tricks can you share with us and our readers?

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Features of connecting a gas stove

Depending on the type of housing for which installation is required, some nuances are distinguished at the first stages of the procedure.

In the apartment

After buying a home in an apartment building, the owner will need to draw up an agreement with a service company for the supply of gas. If all the papers are in order, the owner collects a package of documents and receives permission to install the stove. The list of papers includes the following.

1. A contract of sale or other document fixing the right to own a living space.
2. Technical passport of the apartment.
3. If there is a previous contract for the maintenance of gas equipment, in this case a stove.
4. If a meter is installed, a product passport will be required.
5. Passport for the purchased new stove.

Gas stove with counter

The collected papers are transferred to the gas service to obtain permission to operate the equipment. In addition, employees conduct briefings and provide documents for filling out under a new service agreement.

Scheme for connecting equipment and installing meters

In a private house

Depending on the decision of the homeowner, one of three options can be implemented:

• connection to a common pipeline supplying natural gas;
• use of a stove powered by liquefied gas cylinders;
• lack of gas in the house.

The first option involves concluding a service contract with a service company on the same principle as with apartment owners. In the second case, the equipment is connected on its own or when ordering the services of specialized specialists.

Stove powered by a gas cylinder

If possible, it is preferable to connect the gas supply of a private house to a common highway. Compliance with the standards will be monitored by company employees. Thanks to this, the residents of the house will feel calmer than when ordering the services of third-party specialists, who cannot always give sufficient guarantees when connecting.

Types of seals for gas systems

So that the nodes connecting the stove to the gas distribution system do not leak and ensure the tightness of all communications for years, special seals are used, for example, Loktite 55 thread or FUM tape.

Gas service employees do not recommend using connecting elements from other materials. Their performance is too weak for such an impressive daily load.

Thread Loktite 55 is a practical, modern material designed specifically for reliable fixation of connecting sections in communication networks of varying degrees of complexity.

It is a sealing fiber made of high strength multifilament yarns, supplied in plastic containers and has various lengths (from 12 to 160 m, depending on the packaging).

Thread Loktite 55 is a universal element that provides threaded connections with reliable instant sealing even under strong pressure. The certificate allows the use of the product in gas systems without restrictions

To create a tight connection, I manually wind the thread around the threaded section of the pipeline fittings. It is instantly fixed in place and no longer changes its position.

The second reliable sealing element is the FUM tape, made of 4D fluoroplastic.

There are three types of FUM tapes on the market:

• Grade 1 is supplied with an additional lubricant based on vaseline oil. It is used in industrial systems and communication networks with caustic, aggressive environments.
• Grade 2 has no lubrication and performs best in complexes operating on various oxidizers.
• Grade 3 is produced using edge fragments of the first two types and is suitable for both industrial and domestic purposes.

It is a thin thread, laid in a film.

FUM tape demonstrates high anti-corrosion qualities, exhibits good heat resistance and does not emit toxins during active operation.

The FUM tape allows you to make a strong connection of pipe elements, which will provide the system with complete tightness for many years. The warranty period for tape storage in a container is 13 years.

Choosing a place for kitchen equipment

Before connecting a home gas stove to the central communications, a suitable place is chosen for it. It is desirable that the floor in the installation area is absolutely even, otherwise the hob will warp and the dishes will not be able to cook evenly.

The bulk of modern units are equipped with adjusting legs, which make it possible to evenly set the equipment even on the floor with noticeable defects and height differences.

To perfectly align the slab with respect to the floor surface, you should use the building level. This simple tool will allow you to determine the most favorable position for household appliances with an accuracy of up to a millimeter.

If the model does not have adjustment, they simply put thick cardboard, a piece of chipboard or a wooden plank under the edges of the lower part, leveling the hob in this way relative to the floor level.

The gas stove should be installed in the apartment so that no objects or elements of load-bearing structures touch its rear part.

All connecting nodes must be freely accessible so that in the event of a leak or any other malfunction, problems can be rectified as quickly as possible.

The plate is not pushed tightly against the wall, but, on the contrary, a small gap is left behind. Its size is usually indicated in the accompanying instructions by the manufacturer, and professionals recommend that these data always be strictly adhered to.

What you need to connect

To properly connect the stove, you will need the following list of components and tools:

• gas hose, universal 1.5 m or rubber over 1 m;
• nickel-plated brass valve for low and medium pressure distribution systems (in case such a component is not installed in the existing network);
• keys, gas and adjustable;
• rubber pads;
• thread sealant, fum-tape or Loktite 55 thread;
• soap and warm water to prepare the solution.

Thread Loctite 55

Screwdrivers are also useful for working with some models. But first you need to make sure (it is advisable to do this at the selection stage) of the quality of the hose and its compliance with safety requirements.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Why is it important to follow the rules when connecting gas appliances:

Why do you need a dielectric gasket:

How to install the oven:

It seems that installing the oven is not difficult. It is necessary to follow certain steps in sequence and take care of the hermetic connection of all nodes. In practice, inept masters make serious mistakes.

An almost imperceptible gas leak often leads to serious losses, as well as to more terrible consequences - illness and death. Therefore, for the sake of safety, it is better to invite a professional with the necessary knowledge to perform this type of work.