Weil-McLain AlumniPEX Radiant Heater - Manual (Page 8)

AlumiPex Radiant Tubing
Part Number 650-000-221/0298 8
1. We suggest you meet with the general contractor
and follow this checklist:
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Review the AlumiPex Trade Guides with the
general contractor and ask him to provide the
information and copies to each of the trades
involved.
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Verify that the flooring system is rated by the
flooring manufacturer for use with heated floors.
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Verify architectural details affected by the
flooring system. Verify that the building designer
has allowed for the following:
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The rough openings for doors and windows
allow for the height of the flooring system.
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Stair risers include allowance for the height
of the flooring system.
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Ensure that the tubing will be stored inside until
time for use.
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AlumiPex is specially designed to protect the
tubing from damaging ultraviolet rays.
However, avoid exposing the tubing to direct
sunlight for extremely long periods.
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Do not install AlumiPex tubing in
applications which will continuously expose
the tubing to direct sunlight.
q
Discuss the tube layout drawing with the general
contractor and verify:
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floor plan design has not been changed.
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finished floorings (and coverings) shown by
heating system designer are correct per final
design.
C. Meet with General Contractor
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If the tubing passes under any interior walls, you
should mark these locations on the framing
above.
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Ask the general contractor to notify other
trades to watch for these markings to ensure
tubing will not be damaged by fasteners.
q
If the tubing passes through stud walls, the
framing carpenters should apply nail stops on
both sides of the stud at these locations.
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Ask the general contractor to notify other
trades to watch for these locations to ensure
tubing will not be damaged by fasteners.
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A copy of the tube layout drawing should be
given to the general contractor to ensure a
trouble-free installation.
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You will probably want to provide a final
copy after the installation is complete.
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The final copy should show special
notations, any changes from the original
plan, and locations of any repairs.