AlumiPex Radiant Tubing

C. Meet with General Contractor

1.We suggest you meet with the general contractor and follow this checklist:

θReview the AlumiPex Trade Guides with the general contractor and ask him to provide the information and copies to each of the trades involved.

θVerify that the flooring system is rated by the flooring manufacturer for use with heated floors.

θVerify architectural details affected by the flooring system. Verify that the building designer has allowed for the following:

•The rough openings for doors and windows allow for the height of the flooring system.

•Stair risers include allowance for the height of the flooring system.

θEnsure that the tubing will be stored inside until time for use.

•AlumiPex is specially designed to protect the tubing from damaging ultraviolet rays. However, avoid exposing the tubing to direct sunlight for extremely long periods.

•Do not install AlumiPex tubing in applications which will continuously expose the tubing to direct sunlight.

θDiscuss the tube layout drawing with the general contractor and verify:

•floor plan design has not been changed.

•finished floorings (and coverings) shown by heating system designer are correct per final design.

θIf the tubing passes under any interior walls, you should mark these locations on the framing above.

•Ask the general contractor to notify other trades to watch for these markings to ensure tubing will not be damaged by fasteners.

θIf the tubing passes through stud walls, the framing carpenters should apply nail stops on both sides of the stud at these locations.

•Ask the general contractor to notify other trades to watch for these locations to ensure tubing will not be damaged by fasteners.

θA copy of the tube layout drawing should be given to the general contractor to ensure a trouble-free installation.

•You will probably want to provide a final copy after the installation is complete.

•The final copy should show special notations, any changes from the original plan, and locations of any repairs.

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