Nibco RHP-1, Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual Radiant Heat Panel
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Use 3/4” PEX or 3/4” copper (use 1” on RHP-2) to connect from the RHP panel
to the manifolds and from the panel to the heat source (page 9).
Panel connections consist of a union nut, washer, and a FPT adapter. These
components must be used on every installation. System connections will consist of
a 3/4” MPT x PEX adapter or 3/4” MPT x copper adapter, depending on the
material used (the adapters will be 1” on RHP-2).
Follow these steps and refer to picture below.
Screw 3/4” FIP adapter (D)(supplied with panel) into adapter (E) or (H) using appropriate
thread sealant.
Without disturbing gasket (C) place assembly against flanged steel pipe (A)
Slide nut (B) over adapter (D) and finger tighten.
Use 2, 30mm or adjustable wrenches. Attach 1 to adapter (D) and hold it firmly in place.
Attach other wrench to union nut (B) and tighten 1/4 turn.
Pipe Connections
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
A - Flanged pipe on panel
B - Nut on panel
C - Rubber gasket
D - 3/4” FIP adapter
E - PEX x Male thread adapter
F - Copper crimp ring (SS clamp or SS sleeve)
G - 3/4” PEX
Installation Instructions