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PARTS & INSTALLATION GUIDE
MATERIALS: Aluminum Baseboards, Aluminum Cover Plates, Copper
"U" Bends, Copper 90 Degree Bends, Galvanized Steel Mounting Brackets,
Reflecto-Foil™ Insulation
PANEL SIZES: 2 ft. to 10 ft. in 1 ft. increments
Panels can be custom cut. Price is charged at next size up. (ie.
2-1/2' = 3' cost)
Panels are also available in a 3-1/2" height primarily for applications
for kitchen and bathroom kick plates. These are the same cost as the
standard panel of the same length.
* Simple, fast installation with compression fittings; no cutting or
soldering.
* Compatible with 1/2" Pex tubing or 1/2" standard copper tubing
* Save as much as 75% of energy costs over traditional heating systems.
* Ideal for existing or new residential or commercial applications.
* Clean, sleek design eliminates openings, dust catchers and dust movement.
* Rugged design can take everyday abuse from children, furniture, etc.
* Panels can be positioned horizontally or vertically for areas with limited
space.
* Standard colour is antique white, but panels are easily paintable.
This guide assists you in easily designing and installing the Rescom 2100™
system. Although this system is very easy to install, we advise you to
contact your local municipal planning department regarding the design of your
new hot water heating system to ensure that it conforms to local plumbing and
heating codes.
1. A proper heat-loss calculation for your house and a system layout
should be done to determine the number of feet of panel required to satisfy your
heating needs.
2. Determine what will be the source of hot water for your heating
system (i.e. boiler, hot water talk, etc.). You must allow for control and
safety devices in the system.
3. Install both a return and supply line from your heating
source. (We recommend Pex tubing be used due to its ease of use and
superior strength and durability.) Send the tubing up through the wall or
along the floor joists to the point where you plan on locating the first Rescom
2100™ panel in the specific loop. Note: a maximum of fifty linear
feet of panel is to be used in one loop.
4. Staple the enclosed section of Reflecto-Foil™ insulation to the
wall at the desired location of the first panel. Next, insert one of the
enclosed mounting brackets into one end of the panel and screw the bracket to
the wall. If carpet is to be laid after installation, you should raise the
panel accordingly. Then insert the second mounting bracket into the other
end of the panel and screw to the wall. Wall plugs may be required to
secure the mounting brackets. See diagram # 1.
Diagram # 1
5. Connect the supply and return tubes to the first end of the
panel. The enclosed compression fittings allow for simple installation of
the panel. Slip the nut over the end of the pipe, then the compression
ring. Next the 1/2" insert slips into the end of the pipe, if you are
using Pex tubing. If you are using copper, eliminate the insert. The
nut and compression ring then attach to the end of the panel. Using two
wrenches, hold the brass fitting on the panel while tightening the nut around
the tubing being sure the tubing stays pushed fully into the fitting.
Ensure the fittings are secure and tight. See Diagrams # 2 and # 3.
Diagram # 2
Diagram # 3
6. Secure the supply and return tubing at the other end of the panel,
and continue the tubing to the next section of panel. Continue until you
have reached the end of your loop. At the end of the loop, a copper
"U" bend is to be used to complete the loop. The "U"
bend is attached to the panel in the same manner as the Pex tubing using the
compression fittings but eliminating the 1/2" insert. See diagram #
4.
Diagram # 4
7. Next, snap cover plates onto either end of the panel to conceal the
tubing and fittings.
8. The system is now ready to be filled and tested for leaks.
Depending on the design of your system, water or a combination of water and
glycol can be used (i.e. cottage application). Once the system has been
filled, re-tighten all compression fittings.
9. If a manifold controls your system, the manifold should be located
near your heating source and include a filling and venting device as well as an
expansion tank. It is advised that the loops that service different rooms
of the house are identified at the manifold (i.e. living room, bedroom, etc.).
10. To clean the panels, use mild soapy water or WD-40.
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