Nibco RHP-1, Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual Radiant Heat Panel
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RHP-1&2 0511
Warning!
Safety First -
Always!
This product must be installed, used, stored and operated strictly in accordance with the terms set
out in this manual and in accordance with all laws, rules, codes and regulations of the jurisdiction
wherein the product is located. Failure to follow the terms set out in this manual, or the foregoing
laws, rules, codes or regulations may result in property damage, serious injury or death.
In the event this product is not installed by a qualified person, as defined herein, or in the event this
product is not installed, used, stored or operated in accordance with the terms set out in this manual
or in accordance with all laws, rules, codes or regulations of the jurisdiction wherein the product is
located, or in the event this product is repaired or altered without the written consent of NIBCO, any
and all warranties offered by NIBCO in relation to this product will be void, and NIBCO will not
be responsible for any direct or indirect damage to this product or to any other property, personal
injury, and/or death, regardless of whether NIBCO advised of the possibility of such damage, injury
or death.
WARNING SYMBOLS:
This panel contains electrical devices which could ignite flammable vapors. Do not connect power to,
nor operate this equipment in the presence of flammable vapors.
The heated fluid supplied to this panel could be hot enough to cause personal injury should skin
remain in contact with pipes. Do not mount this panel in any area or manner which could lead to
injury. Treat like any other boiler room equipment. Keep children away.
The power to be connected to this panel has dangerous capabilities with potential to cause fatal
injury. The capability to injure continues to exist whether the power is on or off. No persons should
attempt to connect, service, repair or alter this equipment. Only a competent electrician, qualified by
local jurisdictions having authority should connect power to the panel. It is the responsibility of the
person installing this equipment to provide proper grounding.
Improper handling and installation of this product may cause equipment failure, serious injury or
death. Follow this manual, National Electrical and Plumbing Codes and Local Codes.
Motors and valves mounted on this panel require continuous air circulation. Overheated equipment
will lead to premature failure.
This panel does not come with pressure control equipment such as a pressure relief valve or expan-
sion tank. This panel is only to be connected to a heating plant which contains safety devices.
Do not use petroleum based products in or on this panel. Damage to seals can occur resulting in
personal and/or property damage.
This product is not protected from freezing. In applications where freeze protection is required, use
antifreeze solutions suitable for hydronic systems such as 50/50 mixture of propylene glycol and
water. Installing contractor to meet all local environmental and plumbing codes governing backflow
prevention. With Glycol, use a stabilized type, a separate stabilizer, or change fluids annually to
avoid a buildup of corrosive glycolic acid.
See note on Page 7
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Brass products such as the valves supplied with this product are adversely affected by media that
contain - or that during the process of treatment could develop, agents aggressive to brass. This could
include Ammonia, Mercury, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, and Chloride. Further, the pH-value of the
fluid in the hydronic heating system in contact with the brass products should not exceed 9.5 .
Neglecting the above restrictions may in some circumstances cause damage to the brass in the panel
allowing the heating fluid to escape, possibly causing damage to property and/or persons.