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STPM-II-1

  

         260 NORTH ELM ST., WESTFIELD, MA 01085 

COMMERCIAL HYDRONIC PRODUCTS

   TEL: (413) 568-9571 FAX: (413) 562-8437

10/09

Pedestal mounted enclosure is not recommended for use with 
steam systems.

1.  Per the mechanical drawings, layout the pedestal brackets 

based on the enclosure lengths of the run.  For enclosures 2'-0" 
to 5'-0" lengths, two (2) brackets will be required.  These 
brackets should start and end 6" to 12" in from each end of the 
enclosure.  For enclosures 5'-6" to 8'-0" lengths, three (3) 
brackets will be required.  The third bracket will be centered 
between the two outer brackets.

2.  Once the bracket locations along the run have been 

determined, secure them to the fl oor with the specifi ed 
fasteners (by others).  The rear vertical bracket leg should be a 
minimum of 2" from the wall.  Depending on the fl atness of the 
fi nished fl oor, it has to be determined which (if any) of the 
brackets need to be shimmed to allow for a level and straight 
enclosure installation.  An enclosure support bar will be 
installed between the two vertical legs of the pedestal bracket 
after the element(s) have been installed.

3.  Locate fi nned tube element where identifi ed on mechanical 

drawings.  Place element slide cradle supports onto element 
where brackets are located.  The legs of the element cradles 
are tapered slightly outward so that a friction or compression fi t 
will occur and hold them in place when pressing the cradles into 
place between the element fi ns.  Place element and element 
slide cradles onto the ball bearings in the bracket and make 
sweat connections.  For steel element, apply specifi ed pipe 
dope or sealing tape for threaded connections with the required 
threaded fi ttings.  Check submittal drawings to confi rm 
dimension out from wall to center of element and up from 
fi nished fl oor.  Once the elements are connected into the 
heating system, a standard pressure leak test should be 
conducted as specifi ed by the Mechanical Engineer.  

For 

copper tube elements, fl ush the loop or series with system 
water after soldering to neutralize the remaining fl ux 
material and prevent corrosive action and resulting 
pinhole leaks.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

VERSA-LINE

 

COMMERCIAL FINNED-TUBE RADIATION

JVB-PM/2PM

4.  When the enclosure run is laid out wall to wall with the supply 

and return tube running through the wall, it is typical to start and 
fi nish the run of enclosure with a “Wall Sleeve".  This over 
lapping accessory provides for make-up in the run where the 
wall-to-wall dimension does not coincide with the standard 
enclosure lengths.  The slip-jointed enclosures interlock with 
each other along the run.  Inside or outside corners are 
universal  with  the  pedestal  style  enclosure.                                                                                            

5.  When enclosure is installed short of wall with supply and return 

lines coming out of the fl oor, end caps will be used to terminate 
the enclosure run at each end.  For JVB-PM & 2PM enclosures, 
the end caps provided are either left hand or right hand and 
interlock with the enclosure slip-joints.  

6.  If access is needed to air vents or shut off valves, it is 

recommended that a two (2) foot piece of enclosure is installed 
in the run where the device is located.  This piece of enclosure 
will act as a valve compartment or access panel.

MAINTENANCE

Before each heating season, remove accessories and enclosure 
panel to inspect fi nned tube elements for accumulation of dust or 
other debris that may accumulate and block airfl ow between fi ns.  
Remove dust and debris from coil fi ns with a vacuum cleaner or 
compressed air.  Inspect for leaks or areas of corrosion.  It should 
not be required, but if necessary, place a drop of lubricant 
(machine oil) onto each ball bearing (where applicable) located in 
the water brackets or bracket mounted hangers.  Replace cover 
and accessories.

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