Weil-McLain AlumniPEX Radiant Heater - Manual (Page 16)

AlumiPex Radiant Tubing
Part Number 650-000-221/0298 16
Figure 11 - Typical above floor installation
ABOVE FLOOR INSTALLATION
This drawing is conceptual only. Consult Weil-McLain Radiant Guides or Software for actual project layout.
A
Finished Flooring
J
J
Subflooring
I
I
Joists
H
H
Poly-wrapped Insulation
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Mark the Tubing Locations
!
!
Always mark the top subfloor with a chalk line or other
mark to clearly show the location of the tubing
underneath, ensuring the tubing won't be penetrated by
fasteners.
Pay extra attention to marking the tubing bend
locations as well.
F
F
Cover Sheet
! A cover sheet must be used if the finished flooring will
be carpet, tile, vinyl or laminated hardwood.
E
E
D
Staples
! Secure each 2-foot long plate to the sleepers with 5/8"
staples. Staple one side only to allow the plates to level
out as the top subfloor or finish wood flooring is
applied..
D
Sleepers
!
!
Glue and nail 1 x __ wood sleepers to the subflooring,
starting from one side of the room and working toward the
other.
Leave a 1" gap between sleepers to provide room for the
heat emission plate groove.
C
C
AlumiPex Heat Emission Plates
! Use AlumiPex Heat Emission Plates to distribute the heat
evenly to the floor above. Space plates from 1/4” to 1”
apart end to end to allow for thermal expansion.
B
B
AlumiPex Tubing, 1/2”
A
! Use AlumiPex tubing, 1/2”, commonly spaced on 6½-inch
centers as shown (equal to 5½" for the sleeper plus 1" gap).
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