Weil-McLain Radiant Heater D. Obtain Materials, Above Floor Installation Guide, AlumiPex Tubing

Above Floor Installation Guide

D. Obtain Materials

1.AlumiPex Tubing

• In rolls and sizes specified on tube layout drawing.

2.AlumiPex Tube Fittings

•Refer to AlumiPex Fitting Instructions for part numbers and procedures.

Use only AlumiPex Fittings with AlumiPex Tubing. Use of any other method can result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.

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

Part Number 650-000-221/0298

3.AlumiPex Manifolds

•Available in three sizes (2, 3 and 4 takeoff) in nickel-plated brass (shown above), with or without integral balancing valves .

•Copper manifolds (not shown) are also available.

•Refer to AlumiPex Manifold Instructions for part numbers and procedures.

4.Additional Materials

a.AlumiPex Heat Emission Plates

•These are sized and designed specifically for use with AlumiPex ½” tubing.

•See Figure 11, Page 16.

•Do not apply tubing in above floor installations without heat emission plates. Heat will be uneven and could cause shrinkage or damage to flooring.

b.Staples

•Use staples sized so as not to penetrate deeper than the subfloor. Usually, 5/8” staples will work well.

c.Poly-wrapped insulation (if not already installed in joist bays below)

e.Manifold Enclosure(s) (Optional)

• 30” x 27” or 30” x 37”.

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