2017-03-03 Evgeniy Fomenko
The technical data sheet specifies the following operational safety requirements; if they are observed, the manufacturer guarantees proper operation of the device for at least 10 years.
Do not cover the device with papers, cloth or other foreign objects which may interfere with air flow.
Other operating requirements:
Regulatory requirements for placement:
Forced ventilation in the kitchen You have a new device in front of you, and a natural question arises: how to light it? Everything is very simple, for this you need:
When you open one of the taps in an apartment with hot water, the device will automatically start the pilot burner, and then the main burner will light up. When you stop consuming liquid, the main burner will go out.
The instructions for the Beretta Idrabagno 11 gas water heater state that if the device does not turn on within a minute, the flame monitoring device will detect this malfunction and stop the gas supply. This situation will lead to emergency stop devices.
Geyser Beretta Idrabagno 11
Restarting the device can only be done in manual mode; you need to turn off the hot water on the mixer and then open it again; after this simple procedure, it will start automatically. This type of device can work with low fluid pressure.
In order to regulate the heating temperature of the liquid, use the right handle located on the control panel. By turning it to the left, the liquid flow increases and the temperature decreases; by turning it to the right, the temperature increases and the water flow decreases.
In order to avoid scale deposits on the heat exchanger, it is not recommended to set the maximum temperature. It is recommended to set the temperature to no more than 40-45 degrees.
In order to turn off the Beretta Idrabagno Aqua 11 device, you need to set the left toggle switch to the “disable” position. If you plan not to use the device for a long time, you need to close all valves (gas and cold liquid); if the device runs on liquefied gas, you need to close the valve on the cylinder.
In order for the device to operate without breakdowns for the period guaranteed by the manufacturer, it is required to carry out scheduled maintenance once every 12 months. In addition, regular cleaning of the case with a soap solution is required; it is not recommended to use products containing solvents or powder with abrasive particles. Before carrying out any work, it is imperative to shut off the gas and water valves.
During scheduled maintenance checked:
To remove the front panel, you need to remove the handles from the control panel, unscrew the screw, then pull the panel up to remove it from the brackets that are located at the top and bottom. Pull the panel towards you.
Geyser Italian manufacturers after prolonged use, like all others, it tends to break. Manufacturers of instantaneous gas water heaters, in order to improve specifications and operational safety, gradually complicated the design. To protect consumers from poisoning carbon monoxide Installed a traction sensor. And to prevent the plate heat exchanger from collapsing from high temperature and high pressure, a temperature sensor for water was installed. All complications are aimed at only one thing - to cut off the gas from the pilots in order to avoid emergency situations. Therefore one of the most frequent breakdowns- this Beretta gas water heater does not want to light up. 
For clarity, some expensive models have installed a display that displays indicators of water temperature, time, fault code, etc. The hour is not far off when the column will ask when entering the bathroom: “Would you like to take a shower?” Let's look at the design of the Beretta column and the most common malfunctions.
The design principle of the B eretta instantaneous water heater is no different from other instantaneous water heaters. There is no need to list all the components. Let's focus on those that often break down:
heat exchanger;
hydraulic group;
pilot burner;
thermocouple;
smoke exhaust thermostat.
Construction of a Beretta gas water heater The operating principle of instantaneous water heaters is based on the pressure difference arising from the flow of liquid through a Venturi tube. The greater the water flow that occurs when opening the tap, the greater the electromagnetic gas valve passes gas to the burner. Here main role plays a membrane that presses on the rod.
See the design of the B eretta geyser in this video:
Let's try to put together a sequential list of possible reasons that affect the ignition of a Beretta gas water heater.
One of the possible breakdowns is that the piezo ignition button does not work, there are no clicks and there is no spark. So as not to be left without hot water, you can use matches for a while. If necessary, replace the faulty button with a new one.
A thermocouple is a sensor consisting of two dissimilar metals. Its main purpose is to measure the flame temperature. The thermocouple plays the role of a sensitive element through which a direct current passes when heated. It should be noted that at the moment of heating, a current of hundredths of a volt passes through the thermocouple. 
A sensitive device detects the difference and supplies voltage to the solenoid valve, which supplies gas to the igniters. The thermocouple cannot be repaired at home; it must be replaced with a new one.
The valve consists of a coil of copper wire wound and an iron rod. The rod is connected to a valve that opens the gas supply to the burner. When the required temperature is reached on the thermocouple, voltage from the batteries is supplied to the solenoid valve, which opens the gas supply. The solenoid valve in the circuit is connected to a thermocouple. And if it is faulty, the column will not work.
These precautions are taken in case the gas wick is blown out by a draft. To test the solenoid valve, it must be connected directly to the batteries. If the column lights up, then the breakdown must be looked for elsewhere.
The thermal fuse consists of a bimetallic plate, which, depending on the temperature, can bend in one direction or another. It is this property of breaking electrical circuits when the permissible temperature is exceeded that is also used in other household appliances: irons, electric stoves etc. The bimetallic plate, when bending, can tear electrical circuit, which supplies voltage to the solenoid valve. The thermal fuse operates constantly, and each time we turn the control knob to adjust the water temperature, we set its bend.
Water temperature sensor If the temperature of the water in the column begins to rise above the permissible limit, the thermal fuse will break the power supply circuit of the solenoid valve. The flow of gas will stop and the column will go out. Constantly being in motion, the bimetallic plate may break and stop working. There is no way to repair it, you have to buy a new one. To check whether the thermal fuse works or not, disconnect it and short-circuit the wire terminals directly. If the column starts to work, it means it is faulty and needs to be replaced with a new one.
Radiator (heat exchanger) leakage occurs after several years of operation. The heat exchanger is made of copper pipes and soldering must be done with solder containing an admixture of copper. At home, without practice, solder copper pipe impossible. It is better to entrust the repair of a column radiator to a specialist.
First you need to find the location of the water leak. If the pipe is leaking from the visible side, you can solder it without removing the instantaneous water heater from the wall.
Soldering can be done with either an electric or gas soldering iron.
Adviсe:
Please note that the electric soldering iron must have a power of at least 100 W;
a gas burner, solder, solvent, rosin can be bought at a hardware store.
In order for the soldering to be of high quality, it is necessary:
Drain the water from the column. To do this, open the shower faucet and unscrew one of the fittings to allow air into the pipes.
Clean the soldering area from deposits of dirt and salt deposits with sandpaper.
Clean the soldering area from grease with any solvent, gasoline, etc.
Heat the pipe with a soldering iron to evaporate the water. As soon as the steam from the pipe at the fitting stops, start soldering.
The solder should not spread over the copper pipe from the burner flame. And on the temperature of the copper tube.
Adviсe:
There can be several reasons for the lack of spark:
batteries are low;
there is no required water pressure in the water supply;
there is no contact between the thermocouple and the housing (check all contacts);
The distance between the electrode and the wick in the pilot burner has increased, adjust it.
The water supply line may be clogged with salt deposits. Check the pressure by opening the faucet in the kitchen.
Adviсe:
If there is no draft in the chimney, the column will not work, check the draft.
The fine filter at the inlet to the instantaneous water heater may be clogged. Unscrew it and rinse the mesh under high pressure water
It is necessary to clean the instantaneous water heater from soot and soot regularly, without waiting for the nozzles to become clogged with soot and soot. Evidence of this is the red color of the flame in the burners. Use soft metal brushes to clean burners. Shine a flashlight from bottom to top at the heat exchanger. If soot has accumulated between the plates, remove it with a thin wire. Soot on the heat exchanger plates plays the role of a heat insulator. The more soot, the greater the gas consumption.
Tips: Clean your Beretta geyser from soot and deposits regularly, at least once every three months.
The GasService company produces restoration repair of Beretta geysers . The work is carried out by our craftsmen at the user’s home. The most accurate and full information You can find out about spare parts and repairs by calling our service workshop operators. When talking with a company technician, describe the problem as accurately as possible, this will help you take all the spare parts with you.
Geysers Beretta, like everyone else gas technology, hot water or heating, needs maintenance. The frequency of these activities should take place at least once a year, preferably before the heating season. IN winter time geysers and heating boilers are operated at increased parameters. If you ignore the manufacturer's advice and do not maintain Beretta speakers you can pay during the period cold winter, comfort and coziness.
If Beretta geyser began to heat water poorly or turn off unexpectedly, the right decision will invite our specialist who will professionally inspect the device for breakdowns and make a conclusion about the cost of future repairs.
Every technician who repairs gas equipment is required to carry out diagnostics before performing work. Troubleshooting is renovation success, that’s why we describe breakdowns in receipts and ways to fix them. If you are the owner of this heating equipment, then remember: trouble-free operation gas water heater directly depends on the quality of service. Therefore, if you want to use the company’s services and carry out repair of a Beretta geyser by professional craftsmen - call the operators.
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Trouble-shooting
The Beretta Idrabagno Aqua 11 column does not react to anything when set to 25 degrees, and if it is set to 50 degrees, an ignition spark appears. The device is completely new. Why such problems?
It depends on what your inlet pressure is. If it is less than 1 bar, then startup will not occur if the bypass is open. All mechanical models designed to operate at pressures of 2 and 3 bar. You also need to deal with the chimney. For good performance, set the right knob to maximum temperature, and all temperature adjustments are made only with the left knob. Many people work this way, and everything is fine with them.
What is the difference between Beretta gas water heaters with piezoelectric ignition (11/14) and electronic ignition (models 11i/14i)?
Gas instantaneous water heaters may differ in the type of ignition. For devices with piezo ignition, the igniter lights up thanks to the piezo element. By pressing the button once at the beginning of its operation, the device is activated and subsequently works automatically after opening the tap. The electronic device is powered by electric batteries; on average, they last for a year of use. There is no constantly burning pilot light, so it can be considered more economical, since there is no constant gas consumption. It works automatically when the tap is opened and also turns off. Such models are considered more comfortable and of higher quality, but they are a little more expensive than their counterparts.
My speaker is a Beretta Idrabagno Aqua 14i. Her igniter is clogged, and the gas burns unevenly, and then goes out completely. Is there any way I can clean it?
Yes. You can. Disassemble and clean.
On my Beretta 11 speaker the piezo ignition button stopped working. I don't hear a click or see a spark. How can I fix the button?
In my Beretta Idrabagno 17 gas water heater, for some reason unknown to me, the radiator gets clogged very quickly. This happens within two to three months, so the water does not heat up, soot falls out, and the gas turns yellow when burned. How can I clean all this?
Disassemble the burner and clean it.
Idrabagno Aqua 14 has been working for 4 years without any problems. But recently a defect appeared. After 20 minutes of operation it turns off. If you turn the water off and on again, the pilot light comes on, but goes out again. Can't ignite. Although, after a while it can be lit again in a cycle. The water pressure is good, and so is the gas supply. What could it be?
During this time, the traction sensor has time to cool down. So that's where the problem lies. Or bad inflow fresh air. The heat exchanger may also be clogged; after all, your model has been working for quite a long time. When it is running, look up and down at the heat exchanger grille. For better visibility, increase gas flow. If everything is red there, then it needs to be cleaned. Well, the burner itself also requires cleaning from dust.
After 3 days of operation, a problem appeared in my Idrabagno 11i gas water heater. At first there was a clicking sound when starting up, but now there is none. And when the water heater is ignited, it makes loud sounds like explosions. I read in the instructions that you can adjust the gas pressure and I thought maybe it was too high? But why then did it work without problems before?
In your case, the malfunction can be caused by two reasons: The batteries are dead. The ignition electrodes have shifted away from the burner, and the gas is not ignited immediately, but when a certain amount of gas has accumulated. To fix it, you need to either change the batteries or carefully bend the electrodes so that the spark jumps just above the gas nozzle. It is important to maintain a gap between the electrode and the housing.
How does the Beretta Aqua 11 gas water heater work without auto-ignition?
To turn on a instantaneous gas water heater with piezo ignition, you need to press a special button. A spark flashes and ignites a small fuse. The inconvenience of such a system is that ignition does not always occur the first time. Then - after the water tap is opened - the burner will work at full power. The water heating temperature is regulated by changing its pressure or using a mode regulator. When the water is turned off, only the burning wick will remain. It can be left on for operation in standby mode. If the user is away from home for a long time, it is better to turn off the device by turning off the gas. The main advantage of models without auto-ignition is lower cost. In addition, the burning wick allows you to ignite the device at low water pressure.
Problems and repair methods
Igniter malfunction - Before attempting DIY repairs, you must close the gas supply valves and cold water. If the Beretta column implements a system automatic protection, the igniter may go out. When the device operates correctly, the pilot light should burn continuously. This is necessary to ensure that the main burner is ignited at any time when hot water is requested from the tap. The burner begins to supply gas-air mixture, which ignites when the thermocouple is heated to a sufficient temperature under the action of the pilot burner. If the pilot burner flame disappears, the system’s protection is activated, which shuts off the gas supply. The protection system includes a thermocouple, a thermal fuse and a solenoid valve. If the igniter, after pressing and holding the gas adjustment handle in this position for some time, does not light up, most likely the protective system has activated.
Damage to the thermocouple - The thermocouple consists of wires of two different metals, with different coefficient thermo-EMF. These elements are welded together and, when heated, generate an EMF of 30 MV. When exposed high temperatures in a thermocouple you can observe a voltage that is directly dependent on the rising temperature. The thermocouple itself breaks in rare cases, but problems are possible due to a short circuit to the housing and insulation failure, as a result of which the unit stops due to an emergency. This unit cannot be repaired, and if it breaks, it is completely replaced with a new one.
Failure of the solenoid valve - The valve is a coil consisting of copper wire, in the core of which there is a rod made of iron. It is connected to a valve that controls the gas supply to the burner. When required temperature reached, current begins to be generated. In this case, a magnetic field appears, which sets a special rod in motion. It opens the gas supply valve to the device. The electromagnetic valve (EMV) ensures safety during operation of the Beretta Idrabagno Aqua gas water heater. If the wick goes out (for example, it was blown out in a draft), then when the hot water tap is opened, the main burner will not be able to ignite, since gas will not flow to it. IN in this case the device will not. This is done to prevent an emergency on the device. In order to determine whether the valve is broken or the problem is in another unit, the contact wires are connected to an AA battery. The wick should light up. When the battery is disconnected, the flame goes out. If this happens in your case, the breakdown is located elsewhere.
Problems with the thermal fuse - The thermal fuse is a bimetallic strip. If necessary, it is capable of breaking the power contacts supplied to the solenoid valve. If this is where the fault occurs, the device goes out even in a well-ventilated room. But if the hood is working and the window to the street is closed, then the water heater may overheat, and the thermal fuse will turn off the device to prevent overheating and breakdown. To check the functionality of this device, the wire leads are disconnected and connected directly. If the device starts working, then the problem lies with it. The thermal fuse is not repaired, but a new one is installed.
Radiator leakage - Radiator leakage on the Idrabagno 11/14 dispenser is quite common and is affected by the quality of the supplied water. With the help of simple tools, you can carry out the repair yourself. To do this, you need a soldering iron, solder, and fine-grained sandpaper. You will also need a solvent that will degrease the surface and rosin that protects against oxidation. Any renovation work on a gas water heater are carried out with the gas and water valves closed. Since the formation of fistulas most often occurs on front side speakers, then the radiator most likely will not need to be removed. However, if the problem is at the rear, the radiator will need to be removed. First of all, you need to drain the water inside. To do this, open the hot water tap, and at the same time unscrew the nut from the cold water supply pipe. After this, the remaining water will flow out of the device. Without this, you will not be able to solder the radiator properly, since water will drain away required heat, and operating efficiency will be reduced. Using sandpaper, it is necessary to treat the leak area. Before starting repairs, you must carefully inspect the radiator and find all the fistulas. Small drops, green streams - these are all signs of emerging cracks. These areas also need to be treated sandpaper. After cleaning the surface, it is degreased. To do this, treat the surface to be repaired with a clean cloth soaked in solvent. Soldering is carried out with any solder. For quality repairs The thickness of the solder layer should be at least 2-3 cm.
Scale in the heat exchanger - This problem, most likely, is present if the water heating is insufficient even at the maximum power of the Beretta column and at minimum water pressure. Also, if the water flow at the outlet of the water heater is significantly less than at the inlet, this also indicates problems with scale. Most often, failure occurs due to poor tap water. Severe scale formation on the walls of the heat exchanger leads to severe overconsumption of gas. To prevent scale, the temperature of the heated water should not exceed 70 degrees. For repairs, you can use either store-bought products or a citric acid solution. The heat exchanger can be washed as follows. To do this, you need to remove water from the system and remove it. In a special container filled with water, dilute a purchased solution or citric acid. The heat exchanger is lowered into the prepared solution and heated until the water boils. After heating stops, the device should remain in the water for another hour. After this, it is washed with running water. If plaque remains, the procedure can be repeated.
There is no spark when the device is turned on - Damage to the membrane. We need to install a new one. Batteries do not work - New ones need to be installed.
Cold water pressure is below normal - It is necessary to move the pressure regulator to the right to the most extreme position. Piezo ignition does not work - There may be a problem with the connecting contacts. Check them and replace them if necessary. Between the ignition electrode and the ignition burner wick is too long distance- You need to make adjustments and set the distance as required.
Instructions for first start-up of Beretta Idrabagno 11/14
When putting into operation for the first time, you must perform the following steps. It is necessary to open the gas supply valve to the device. The gas supply control relay (located on the left side of the water heater) must be turned to the maximum flame position (it is indicated by the corresponding figure). When rotating, the handle must be recessed into the body of the device. After this, when you open any of the hot water supply taps, the column will independently ignite the pilot burner, and from it the main one. The device also turns off automatically after the request for hot water stops. According to the operating instructions: if the device does not ignite within 60 seconds after the start of water supply, an emergency shutdown of the gas will occur and the device will turn off. For this purpose, a flame control device is installed.
Starting the Beretta Aqua 11/14 dispenser into operation after this is only possible in manual mode. This requires closing the hot water tap and then opening it again. The unit should start automatically. This device can operate even if the incoming water pressure is low. The handle located on the right side of the device body is designed to regulate the temperature of the water supplied to the tap. When turning to the left, the fluid flow rate increases, while the temperature decreases, and vice versa. To reduce scale deposits, the manufacturer does not recommend operating it in maximum temperature. Optimal temperature work 40-45C. In order to correctly turn off the device, you need to move the knob located on the left side of the device to the “off” position.
If the device is to be taken out of service for an extended period, it is necessary to following operations. Close the gas valve and the cold water supply valve. If the device runs on liquefied gas, then you need to close the valve on the cylinder itself. For long-term operation of the device, it is important to carry out complete maintenance once a year. In addition, it is necessary to regularly clean the housing from dirt using a soap solution. Detergents containing powder, abrasives and solvents are prohibited for use. Any work is carried out only with the water and gas supply valves completely closed.
During routine maintenance of the Beretta Idrabagno 17 speaker, you need to check - Water unit. You need to make sure it is tight. If a leak is detected, the gaskets and seals must be replaced. It is allowed to use fum tape to ensure better tightness. Gas unit. Using a soap solution, make sure its connections are tight. Heat exchanger. It needs to be completely cleaned. To do this, it is removed from the device. Cleaning is carried out with a soap solution or a special detergent. To remove carbon deposits, it is permissible to use a brush. Make sure there is sufficient draft in the chimney. It is checked using a lit candle or lighter. The flame should deflect in the direction of air movement. Main burner. It should be cleaned using a piece of cloth, or a brush can also be used. Checking the water unit. It is necessary to carefully inspect the membrane; if it is deformed or torn, it must be replaced. It is recommended to install a membrane made of silicone. A new oil seal may also need to be installed. For dismantling front panel it is necessary to remove the adjustment knobs located on the control panel. Next, you need to unscrew the screw and pull the panel up. After it is freed from the holding brackets, you need to pull it towards you.
Let’s say right away that repairing a geyser, like any other gas equipment, is a matter exclusively for professionals. But, although repairing speakers with your own hands is not allowed, knowledge is never superfluous. The ability to determine on your own what exactly is broken, what this breakdown threatens, and what the repair could cost will not hurt anyone. What kind of breakdowns of geysers happen, and what “symptoms” are they accompanied by?
To begin with, before getting acquainted with the basics of fault diagnosis, it is useful to find out how the gas water heater is designed; repairs will largely depend on the device. We will not delve into the intricacies of the design of many speaker models; we will limit ourselves to just getting acquainted with the general principles.
Centralized hot water supply appeared relatively recently by historical standards. The issue of heating water at home has been resolved different ways, but the most common one we had was a storage solid fuel heater - the so-called titanium. Titanium was heated with coal, less often with wood or fuel oil. The water in the boiler had to be heated in advance. So it took at least an hour to take a bath. Of course, using such a device was very inconvenient. The problem of quickly heating water was solved in geysers.
Possible reasons are as follows:
The burner needs cleaning and adjustment. In principle, nothing complicated, but you don’t need to take on this work yourself; repairs to the geyser should be carried out by a specialist.
Insufficient water heating may be due to low power columns. Do not open the hot tap in the bathtub, sink and kitchen at the same time, or buy a more powerful unit.
Another possible reason the burner may be clogged, as indicated by yellow flame. Call a gas technician, a specialist will solve this problem in an hour.
This is already serious and threatens with the most dire consequences. Immediately turn off the column, turn off the gas supply valve, ensure constant ventilation in the room, call the emergency service (104) and wait for the brigade to arrive.
In conclusion, once again I would like to remind you about safety. Do not attempt to disassemble, clean or repair gas equipment on one's own. This work is for qualified professionals only.
