STPM-II-2
7/18
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 floor with the specified
fasteners (by others). The rear vertical bracket leg should
be a minimum of 2" from the wall. Depending on the flatness
of the finished floor, 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 finned tube element where identified 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 fit will occur and hold them in place when
pressing the cradles into place between the element fins.
Place element and element slide cradles onto the ball
bearings in the bracket and make sweat connections. For
steel element, apply specified pipe dope or sealing tape for
threaded connections with the required threaded fittings.
Check submittal drawings to confirm dimension out from
wall to center of element and up from finished floor. Once
the elements are connected into the heating system, a
standard pressure leak test should be conducted as
specified by the Mechanical Engineer. For copper tube
elements, flush the loop or series with system water
after soldering to neutralize the remaining flux 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 finish 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 floor, 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 finned tube elements for
accumulation of dust or other debris that may accumulate and
block airflow between fins. Remove dust and debris from coil
fins 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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