Floor-standing gas boiler Siberia: how it works, technical characteristics, as well as reviews and operating instructions

Autonomous heating systems demonstrate the greatest efficiency if they are based on gas boilers.

It is customary to classify the products of European companies as the highest quality and most reliable units, although there are serious complaints about them regarding the excessive sensitivity and fragility of some important components.

Recently, significant competition for these models has come from gas boilers from domestic manufacturers who have managed to find their own approach to creating heating equipment.

The driving idea was the exclusion of unreliable elements from the design, the rejection of all components without which the unit is capable of operating.

Let's consider the floor-standing gas boilers of the Russian] Siberia [/anchor], which have managed to provide a serious alternative to imported models.

Floor-standing gas boilers Siberia

Siberia gas floor-standing boilers are produced by Rostovgazoapparat CJSC. The brand was created on the basis of previously produced gas heating boilers, the design of which was modified, improved and optimized to the maximum.

The main idea professed by the developers was to create a maximally independent unit capable of operating in difficult conditions and not requiring electricity.

For our country, this approach turned out to be the most correct, and the low cost of boilers immediately created stable demand.

The units all have an atmospheric (open) burner, which places increased demands on the organization of air exchange in the room where it is installed. Smoke removal occurs naturally, so drafts or sudden changes in air flow are unacceptable - they create a danger of flame failure or smoke in the room.

A heat exchanger made of cast iron or stainless steel allows heating of the coolant with high efficiency - efficiency is up to 90%.

Siberia or Lemax: which is better

Floor-standing gas boilers have a similar, slightly more complex design, but similar automation and burners. The efficiency of almost the entire Lemax model range is also 90%, but gas consumption is on average 10% higher. For example, Lemax Premium-16 kW has a maximum gas consumption of 1.9 m3/hour. Lemax boilers are quieter, and even steel models are designed to operate in a circuit with a pressure of up to 3 bar. However, their cost is 10-20% more expensive.

Siberia is more reliable, more economical, simpler and cheaper. But it is deprived of the above-described advantages inherent in the Lemax model range. In general, both manufacturers are worthy of attention and it is not for nothing that they are sales leaders among domestic manufacturers of gas boilers.

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Types

According to the set of functions, Siberia boilers are divided into two large groups:

• Single-circuit . They provide only the preparation of coolant for the heating system.
• Dual-circuit . Capable of simultaneously heating coolant and hot water.

The first group has the simplest design, and the second has an additional heat exchanger.

The issue of heating hot water is solved simply - the hot coolant that has just left the heat exchanger enters the secondary one and transfers some of the thermal energy to the water.

This method does not require significant design complexity, which allows you not to increase the price and get maximum benefit from the operation of the unit.

Product advantages

Gas boilers "Siberia" have the following advantages:

• Almost complete independence of ignition from the electrical network, since it is carried out using piezoelectric elements.
• High quality equipment.
• Ease of use.
• Long service life.
• Great looks.
• Variety of models.
• The different power of boilers makes it possible to choose the appropriate option.
• Automatic control. Thanks to this, the operation of the product is completely safe.
• Low fuel consumption.
• It is possible to purchase models with which you can additionally heat water.
• Burner resistance to high temperatures. Thanks to the stainless material that has undergone special treatment, you don’t have to worry about premature burnout of the element.
• High structural strength.
• Some models provide hot water to several points of intake at once.
• Acceptable cost: from 15,600 to 24,000 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Siberia floor-standing boilers are:

• Simplicity of design, reliability and reliability.
• Lack of expensive electronics.
• Complete energy independence of the units.
• Compact, small size and weight.
• Low gas consumption.
• The prices of Siberia boilers are approximately half that of their European counterparts.

Flaws:

• The complexity of ignition, requiring a certain sequence of actions.
• For maximum efficiency, an external circulation pump is often needed.
• Natural draft is unstable and highly susceptible to external influences - drafts, gusts of wind, weather changes negatively affect the smoke removal system.
• The need to obtain permission from gas workers for installation.

IMPORTANT!

The disadvantages can be considered design features, since they are present not only in Siberia (Siberia) boilers, but also in all non-volatile units without exception.

Why does it go out?

The main reason should be considered a gas supply interruption.
If the valve on the gas pipe is closed, or the pressure in the network is lost, the burner will go out. First of all, it is necessary to determine how much the gas pressure corresponds to the operating values. In addition, external influence factors are possible.

The burner flame largely depends on the room conditions and the presence of draft in the smoke removal system.

If there are drafts in the room, the draft may be weakened or completely disappear. then the combustion mode changes sharply and the flame goes out. Another possible reason is the occurrence of reverse draft, which may be caused by strong gusts of wind or drafts in the building.

What series and models of the company exist?

There are three model lines:

• AOGV. Single-circuit floor models used only for space heating. They have 5 models with power from 11 to 35 kW. They are simply marked Siberia 11, Siberia 17, etc.
• AKGV. Double-circuit units providing heating and hot water supply. They have the same power models, the marking contains the letter “K” (combined) - Siberia 17K, Siberia 23K, etc.

NOTE!

Both groups (AOGV and AKGV) are equipped with a primary heat exchanger made of stainless steel. Double-circuit ones have a secondary plate heat exchanger for heating hot water.

• KCHGO. Increased power models with cast iron heat exchanger. The power range is between 16-50 kW.

The power of the boiler determines the area that it is capable of heating: 11 kW - 110 m2, 35 kW - 350 m2, etc.

Execution options

Siberia gas boilers are available in the following modifications:

• The Siberia gas floor-standing single-circuit boiler is equipped with a cast-iron heat exchanger, which provides high power to the unit. Based on the power of the heating device, it can be used to heat private houses and buildings with several floors;
• The Siberia double-circuit floor-standing gas boiler has a steel radiator. The device is used both for heating and for supplying the premises with hot water for domestic needs;
• The Siberia wall-mounted gas boiler is characterized by its light weight, compact size and high performance.

Let's look at the distinctive features of mounted units:

• First of all, it is worth noting that such devices are very popular among users, because they are practical, small in size and have wide functionality;
• bithermal radiator, made of copper;
• the burner is made of alloy steel;
• there is an anti-freeze function;
• There is a liquid crystal display that displays all the information and error codes that appear during failures.

If you connect a room thermostat, you will reduce fuel consumption. Features of floor-standing boilers:

Available with two types of radiators: cast iron and steel. Double-circuit ones have a steel radiator and are connected to the hot water supply circuit. The Sit autocontrol unit includes:

• modulation thermostat;
• magnetic valve;
• pressure stabilizing device;
• gas filter;
• thermoelectric device with a fire control sensor and piezo ignition.

• the use of such devices is highly economical;
• have a reasonable price;
• characterized by reliability and durability;
• have a compact size;
• non-volatile, that is, their operation does not require electrical energy;
• wide range of products.

Specifications

Let's look at the parameters of Siberia floor-standing boilers:

Equipment installation

Equipment installation must be carried out by a specialist. To do this, you will additionally need to obtain permission to install:

1. Registration of permission;
2. The gap between the wall and the equipment must be at least 3 cm;
3. For a floor-standing unit, you will need to prepare a foundation;
4. To prevent gas leakage, all connections must be carefully insulated;
5. The boiler should be started up for the first time by a specialist;
6. The company representative must provide the equipment with a warranty upon first start-up;
7. If you connect an electric boiler, you will need to install the electrical network and water supply;
8. When connecting heaters that are not volatile, additional equipment will need to be installed separately;
9. If you connect it to the network using the “cascade” principle, you can increase the power several times. Thus, it is possible to connect all types of boilers;
10. A piezoelectric element is used for ignition;
11. Initially, the igniter lights, and then the main burner.

If condensation appears on the heat exchanger during the first start-up, this is not a problem. When the unit heats up, it will disappear.

Device

The design of Siberia floor-standing boilers consists of:

• Primary heat exchanger.
• Secondary heat exchanger (for dual-circuit units).
• Three way valve.
• Gas equipment (valve, stabilizer, filter, etc.).
• Piezo ignition unit.
• Gas burner (pilot and main).
• Gas pressure stabilizer.
• Control devices - thermometer and pressure gauge.

The main functions are performed by the burner and the heat exchanger, where the coolant is heated.

Then it is either immediately discharged to a three-way tap (single-circuit models), or it first passes through a secondary heat exchanger and heats the hot water.

After this, the liquid in the mixing unit receives the set temperature and is discharged into the heating circuit.

The movement of flows is carried out by gravity, under the influence of thermal movement of layers of liquid.

Smoke and combustion products are removed using the same method..

User manual

Operating Siberia boilers is not difficult at all . The owner’s only task is to maintain the cleanliness of the unit and the absence of soot, soot or ash inside the unit. Changing the mode is done by turning the knob to the desired position.

In order to light the boiler, you need to press the handle, pushing it all the way, while simultaneously pressing the piezo ignition button.

Hold in this position for some time (up to 1 minute) until a flame appears on the pilot burner.

Then the control knob is switched to the desired operating mode, which will cause the flame on the main burner to light up and heating of the coolant will begin.

The system is filled with water with the make-up tap open. The process lasts until water flows from the signal pipe, after which the tap is closed.

Download instructions

Download instructions for the Siberia floor-standing gas boiler.

Price range

The cost of Siberia floor-standing models depends on the power and set of functions of this unit.

The general range is between 20-65 thousand rubles. At the same time, the delivery set includes only the boiler, gasket, instructions and packaging. The chimney and other additional accessories (if needed) will have to be purchased separately .

IMPORTANT!

It is not recommended to save on concluding a warranty agreement. It’s not that expensive, but it will allow you to quickly and freely solve a lot of problems.

About the manufacturer

The owner of the Siberia brand is Rostovgazapparat CJSC. This is a large company that produces gas equipment. The company began its activities in 1988 in Rostov-on-Don.

You can find out the price and buy heating equipment and related products from us. Write, call and come to one of the stores in your city. Delivery throughout the Russian Federation and CIS countries.

It was the first in the USSR - in 1959 - to begin producing gas boilers AOGV-80. Currently, the plant is a model of automation and robotization of production processes. Products manufactured by Siberia have a service life of 20 years.