AlumiPex Radiant Tubing
L.Connect System Piping & Heating System Components
1.Install piping and heating system components if framing is in place.
3.Don’t solder within 18 inches of tubing.
4.Never apply an open flame to AlumiPex tubing.
5.Pressure test sytem piping to verify there are no leaks.
3.Cover tubing to protect it from solder drip.
K. Pressurize Tubing for Observation
1.After the system has been proven leak free, pressurize all tubing circuits to 30 psig.
• | Maintain this pressure on the tubing for the | • Periodically observe the pressure gauge to make |
| remainder of the building construction. | sure no major drop in pressure occurs. A pressure |
• | Pressurizing the tubing allows use of the pressure | drop would indicate a puncture or leak. |
| gauge to verify the integrity of the tubing and |
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| connections. |
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M. Before Leaving the Jobsite . . .
1.Before leaving the jobsite, we recommend you meet with the general contractor to review the AlumiPex Trade Guides.
θMake special note of the pressure gauge. It can be used by all trades to check the integrity of the tubing throughout the construction of the building.
θReview traffic recommendations.
θAsk for early notification of the schedule for installing finished flooring so you can inspect the installation a day before this starts.
θIf possible, get an agreement that the flooring won’t be installed until you have inspected the installation and given your release.
2.Make a record of your installation
• We suggest you take photographs of the tubing
and manifolds.
• Use the photographs and notes on the tube layout drawing to document installation details.
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