Weil-McLain Radiant Heater manual Manifold Mounting

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Above Floor Installation Guide

4“

Dry Wall

Dry Wall

Joists

Figure 8 - Mounting of manifold(s), typical

MANIFOLD MOUNTING

(Above Floor System)

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SUPPLY

Cover

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SUPPLY

Studs

24“ Min

Lower Plate

Subfloor

Joist Bays

The details shown are representative only. Other mounting configurations are possible.

AlumiPex Manifold, Typical

!Refer to AlumiPex Manifold Instructions for details of mounting, assembly and application.

Mounting Configuration

!The installed depth of the manifold assembly is approximately 4 inches.

!If mounted on 3/4“ plywood as shown, the complete assembly would fit in a 5” deep enclosure.

!This can be done by using 2 x 6 studs in the vicinity of the manifold or building out from 2 x 4 studs.

Junction Box

!Junction box for manifold valve actuator wiring, if needed.

Protect Tubing at Penetrations

!Where tubing passes through stud walls, make sure nail stoppers are installed on both sides of the stud to protect tubing from damage by fasteners.

!Make sure the drywall installers and finish carpenters are aware of the tubing in the walls and floors.

AlumiPex Manifold Fittings

!Refer to AlumiPex Fitting Instructions for selection and application of AlumiPex fittings.

Part Number 650-000-221/0298

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Contents AlumiPexÆ Codes and Standards Hazard DefinitionsAlumipex STEP-BY-STEP Above Floor Installation Radiant Floor Heatng Tube Layouts for Radiant HeatingRadiant Floor Heating Design Heat Output from Radiant FloorsAbove Floor Installation UT Y Floor Plan/Layout Should Obtain Tube Layout DrawingMeet with General Contractor AlumiPex Tubing Obtain MaterialsAlumiPex Tube Fittings AlumiPex ManifoldsAlumiPex Reamer/Sizers Obtain Special EquipmentTubing Uncoiler Pressure GaugeMark Floor Plan and Tube Layout on Subfloor Pre-Installation Check ListAttach the manifold to a plywood panel Mount ManifoldsPrepare holes for tube routing Manifold Mounting Install the Tubing Sleeper Layout Above Floor Above Floor Installation Pressure Test the Finished Tubing Installation Connect System Piping & Heating System Components Make a record of your installationPressurize Tubing for Observation Before Leaving the JobsiteInspection, Repair and Troubleshooting Inspect Tubing Before Finished Flooring InstallationAlumiPex Radiant Tubing

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