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Stand Assemblies upright, place in position and fasten to the 
walls with Top Center Supports using the number shown in the 
table above.  Insert Top Center Supports in Air Outlet opening 
of Sections opposite studs (stud locations determined in step 
1).  Use wood screw furnished with Top Center Support and 
screw into stud until tight, the longer dimension of the top 
center support is in a vertical position when installed.  Back 
off fraction of a turn to permit movement caused by expansion 
and contractions of sections.  Adjust Bottom Center Supports 
by turning Cap Screws down until they begin to contact 

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 oor.  

Do not extend the Cap Screws any further.
Connect assemblies to piping.  Complete remainder of piping 
to boiler, 

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 ll system with water and check for leaks.

CARE MUST BE EXERCISED TO SEE THAT 30 PSI GAUGE 
PRESSURE IS NOT EXCEEDED.
DO NOT PRESSURE TEST WITH AIR.

7.  Installation of Valve enclosures 

(furnished in right-hand 

and left-hand patterns).

  Remove knockout in end of Valve Enclosure if piping to 

run through Valve Enclosure.

  Bend tab on Valve Enclosure so that hole is on inside of 

Valve Enclosure facing wall.

  Place Valve Enclosure next to BASE-RAY

®

 and fasten 

to BASE-RAY with ¼” thumb screw furnished.

  Insert screw furnished through tab on Valve Enclosure 

and fasten to wall.  Set Valve Enclosure Cover in place.

Summary of Contents for BASE-RAY

Page 1: ...ATINGS 4 ASSEMBLY CHART 5 SYSTEM TYPES 6 SERIES LOOP SYSTEMS 7 SERIES LOOP DESIGN 8 INSTALLATION DETAILS 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 14 SPECIAL APPLICATIONS 16 WARRANTY TABLE OF CONTENTS r o t c a r t n o C g n i t a e H e t a D n o i t a l l a t s n I s s e r d d A r e b m u N e n o h P ...

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Page 5: ...wo smaller pipes known as branches When connecting these branches to the main one of the standard tees is replaced by a special tee frequently called a one pipe tting These one pipe ttings cause a portion of the water Àowing through the main to pass through the BASE RAY Assemblies and back to the main again 3 Two PipeReverseReturnisagravityorforcedcirculation hot water heating system utilizing one...

Page 6: ...n line An example of this is shown lower right where the rooms on each Àoor are on a separate loop In some two story homes it might be desirable to put part of each Àoor on one loop and the other portions of each Àoor on a second loop Do not include three stories on one loop In multiple loop systems a valve should be placed at the return end of each loop for balancing EXPANSION BASE RAYAssemblies ...

Page 7: ...ler supply to boiler return include BASE RAY lengths In Series Loop Systems on rare instances a BASE RAYAssembly Radiant Radiator or Slenderized Radiator is connected to the main with branches Since a one pipe tting is used add 12 additional feet to the measured length to obtain total length of Circuit 6 Knowing the load length of the loop from Steps 2 and 5 above Table A will indicate whether or ...

Page 8: ...ob it is necessary to vent each assembly unless the assemblies are connected at the top tapping When connected in series on a two pipe steam job the assemblies should be connected at the bottom and only one steam air vent need be used MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS OF FITTINGS Inasmuch as the BASEBOARD EXTENSION PANELS and PROJECTING CORNER PLATES are installed Àush with the face of BASE RAY there are a few t...

Page 9: ...ll be restricted resulting in a reduction in output To compensate for the wall to wall carpeting baseboard assembliesandtrimshouldberaisedbylayingunderthem a strip of wood 2 wide and the same thickness as the carpet and pad 3 Recessing of BASE RAY Assemblies and Trim If BASE RAY to be installed free standing proceed to Step 4 BASE RAYandTrimmaybepartiallyrecessedorinstalled free standing against t...

Page 10: ...ss THIS IS IMPORTANT If the clamp nose will not reach the bottom of the recess exert light pressure downward on the cam handles until the two castings are PARTIALLY drawn together Release the pressure on the handles and the clamp nose will then drop to the bottom of the recess Press down on both cam handles simultaneously until castings are drawn together Be sure clamp is not tilted since this may...

Page 11: ...y turning Cap Screws down until they begin to contact Àoor Do not extend the Cap Screws any further Connect assemblies to piping Complete remainder of piping to boiler ll system with water and check for leaks CAREMUSTBEEXERCISEDTOSEETHAT30PSIGAUGE PRESSURE IS NOT EXCEEDED DO NOT PRESSURE TEST WITH AIR 7 InstallationofValveenclosures furnishedinright hand and left hand patterns Remove knockout in e...

Page 12: ...may be cut to desired lengthswithhacksaw Extensionsaresupportedbyhang erswhichareattachedtostuds studlocationsdetermined in Step 1 with two No 10 x 1 1 2 wood screws Screw hangers to studs so that there is a hanger located at the extreme ends of the Baseboard Extension and at two foot intervals along its length If construction members are not suitably located use Moly Screw anchors to secure Hange...

Page 13: ...by installing an Air Seal We recommended using 1 wide tape for this purpose preferablywithathermalsettingadhesive availablefrom Burnham at nominal charge Withtheadhesivesidedown pressone halfoftapeagainst the top of BASE RAY and the other half against the wall as illustrated on page 9 WOOD MOULDING For nished installation 3 4 quarter round or other wood moulding should be nailed to wall on top of ...

Page 14: ...installation is made in much the same manner as any other radiator system BURNHAM RADIANT OR SLENDER IZED RADIATORS may be used in a BASE RAY Radiant Baseboard System TWO TIERINSTALLATION Wherewallspaceislimited BASE RAY may be installed in tiers Both sections may be upright or lower section inverted as illustrated Legs on end sections are cut off to enhance appearance RATING CORRECTION FACTOR If ...

Page 15: ... Burnham Wholesale Distributor Should you require assistance in locating a Burnham Distributor in your area or have questions regarding the availability of Burnham products or repair parts please contact Burnham Customer Service at 717 481 8400 or Fax 717 481 8408 ...

Page 16: ...tion to a factory or other designated facility for repairs of any products or items alleged defective shall in all events be the responsibility and at the cost of the owner Notwithstanding any of the above provision 1 failures resulting from misuse improper installation or lack of maintenance are not covered by this warranty and 2 U S Boiler Co Inc s liability under this warranty shall not exceed ...

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