the Prowarm™ Single Circuit Water Kit user manual
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1. 9 9 9 SOLID FLOOR PANELS for finished tiled floor For more information on various floor fixings watch our helpful videos for step by step guidance com DIO Ve Unit 12 Carnival Park Carnival Way Basildon Essex 5514 3WN 201013 DIA2. Thermostat underfloor heating Supply to boiler amp boiler pump NL Al 2 Supply to UFH pump S Volt free to room thermostat connections in combination boiler gi WARNING Exercise care when connecting to boiler connections its important that a voltage is not applied to boiler terminals from this control system or damage to boiler may occur ELECTRICAL SETUP for single amp multi circuit systems WWW Di rowar com CLIP RAIL SYSTEM A cost effective solution for installing water underfloor heating into new build properties or new extensions This type of system installation is the most popular and cost effective type on the market today the pipes are incased in screed or concrete meaning that the whole floor warms up like one huge storage radiator This system is normally for new build houses or extensions conservatories e e 9 e 9 9 9 o o 9 9 o Installing water underfloor heating between joists is easy using our different installation solutions Please note all in joist systems require the pipe spacing to be 200mm apart or less This means you need to selec
3. ARMA OE S APPR Du ED g BY PROFESSIONALS INSTALLATION MANUAL gt CS gt ProWarm Water Underfloor Heating Systems are the ideal choice for homeowners and tradesmen wishing to install a premium branded water underfloor heating kit This instruction manual contains important information regarding the safe installation and operation of your underfloor heating system Please read carefully Ofi In addition to this manual we have online installation videos that guide you through each stage of process with easy to follow graphics and helpful dialogue Please read through these instructions carefully and check that you have all the components required ProWarm water underfloor heating kits contain everything you need in one box for your water underfloor heating project NB This single zone system is controlled by one thermostat A rated UPS 2 Grundfos pump Pipe Staples if required PE Xb multilayer pipe to suit area Pipe Cutters Edging insulation for low profile Pipe rerounding tool Manual Thermostat All pipe connections to fix pipe to pump and manifold Larger room kits will include suitable manifold amp pump We use multi layered pipe PE Xb AI HDPE in all our ProWarm water underfloor heating systems AN INNER LAYER in cross linked polyethylene AN INTERMEDIATE LAYER in aluminium PE Xb crosslinked wit
4. e by the metre Typical 2 circuit layout maximum length for any circuit is 110m 70m for low profile 12mm pipe circuit 4 Pipes should be laid 100mm away from walls 5 Do not lay pipe under fixed units 6 lo lay the circuit cut the pipe end squarely using the plastic pipe cutter re round the pipe end with the tool provided place the nut over the pipe ensure the olive and insert is fully fitted over the end of the pipe and the assembly is attached to the manifold Tighten the nut using an open end spanner Do not over tighten Lay the pipe as planned fixing every 1 0m if on a screeded celotex base and return to the manifold 0 Ifthe pipe is kinked when bending the pipe should be straightened and rearranged so that the location of the kink remains in a straight length no other remedial action is required 9 Prevent people from walking on the pipes keep tools etc away from the pipes and use running boards The pipe is very tough but it is better to be safe than sorry PIPE SPACINGS STANDARD OUTPUT SYSTEM suitable for HIGH OUTPUT SYSTEM suitable for areas of internal well insulated areas such as a living high heat loss ideal for conservatories extensions room kitchen or bathroom Pipe spacings and external buildings Pipe spacings are set at are set at 250mm centres 200mm centres LOW PROFILE SYSTEM panels are spaced at 150mm centres 01268 567019 PUMP amp MANIFOLD Flow pegy ASSEMBLY Ret
5. e the setting by 5 per day up to a maximum of 50 for concrete floors max 65 for timber floors 9 The flow amp return from the boiler should be connected to the manifold connections shown using compression couplings 10 NOTE When first starting up the system it may take 12 24 hours for the heating effect to become apparent Electrical setup tor single amp multi circuit systems 1 Wiring to the thermostat will be dependant on the type of thermostat chosen 2 Thermostat position in the room is not critical but positions affected by the sun should be avoided mounting height approx 1 5m 3 The room thermostat is used to switch the pump 4 The single circuit pump control valve unit incorporates a pipe thermostat and will not operate unless hot water is available from the boiler heating system o o gt o gt o lt gt c l M cc l LEJ 01268 567019 Schematic for system boiler amp UFH radiators hot water Motorised valves E Boiler pump not needed on a UHF only Hot water sytsem Schematic for gas combination boiler amp underfloor heating radiators Motorised valves Combination Boiler ELECTRICAL for single amp multi circuit systems Boiler Programmer Room thermostat Oylinder radiators thermostat Earth wires omitted for clarity
6. h silanes alloy butt welded along length of pipe PE Xb AI HDPE Working pressure amp temperature 10Obar 95 C 100 oxygen impermeable Lifetime warranty TWO BINDING LAYERS of adhesive bind AN OUTER LAYER in cross the metal pipe with the two outer layers in linked polyethylene PE Xb cross linked polyethylene crosslinked with silanes Installation for a small room single circuit system 1 Select a suitable location for the pump control valve unit and mount on the wall 2 Fitthe two nut amp inserts as in the pump control valve assembly shown on opposite page 3 Referto the typical pipe installation drawings and determine the pipe layout the layout is not critical and can be varied to suit site conditions the Typical pipe layout important criteria being the pipe spacing see below 4 The pipe is marked every metre by the metre maximum length for any circuit is 110m 70m for low profile 12mm pipe circuit 5 Pipes should be laid 100mm away from walls 6 Do not lay pipe under fixed units 7 Lay the pipe as planned fixing every 1 0m if on a screeded celotex base and return to the manifold 8 Ifthe pipe is kinked when bending the pipe should be straightened and rearranged so that the location of the kink remains in a straight length no other remedial action is required 9 To connect the circuit cut the pipe end squarely using the plastic pipe cutter re round the pipe end with the t
7. iid 2 port motorised 2 port motorised valve 2 port motorised valve valve DHW radiators underfloor heating Q Q o gt C o LL C Cc Typical electrical connection single circuit ufh existing s plan system system boiler Set up for dial thermostat For thermostat upgrade wiring options diagrams please see our website for details Thermostat underfloor heating NL Al 2 Supply to UFH pump Supply to boiler amp boiler pump ak ELECTRICAL SETUP for single amp multi circuit systems ww PFOWAFM Boiler Programmer Room thermostat radiators Earth wires omitted for clarity Supply 230V AC 2 port motorised valve 2 port motorised valve radiators underfloor heating o gt o gt C C o gt o l Cc cal support 01268 567019 Typical electrical connection Single circuit ufh radiators combination boiler Set up for dial thermostat For thermostat upgrade wiring options diagrams please see our website for details CSI CSI D D D D D D AID AO VIVI D
8. l the last circuit has been purged and close the hose connection valve on the bottom return manifold before closing the last circuit valve black cap 12 While under pressure check manifold amp pipework for leakage 13 Close hose connection valve on the top flow manifold and remove the hoses COMMISIONING 1 Screed or chipboard flooring should be laid immediately after pipelaying to protect the pipe 2 Concrete screed floors must be cured before any heat is applied a general rule of thumb is to allow 1 day per 2 millimetres of screed 3 floor with drymix infill can have heat applied immediately the drymix must be dried completely before laying the flooring 4 Hardwood timber flooring must be conditioned before fixing 9 Itis important to purge the pipework from the boiler to the manifold to avoid air being introduced into the underfloor heating system 6 Itis not normally necessary to balance the system but if required follow this procedure The system is balanced by running the pump and adjusting the flow to each zone by turning the square spigots under the blue caps on the bottom manifold the flow in the respective sight glasses should be set at a figure calculated by dividing the length of pipe for that zone by 40 Example Circuit 1 85m 40 approx 2 on the scale Low profile systems circuit at 0m 40 1 5 7 Initially start the system with the thermostatic valve set at min 35 C 8 Increas
9. ool provided place the nut over the pipe ensure the olive and insert is fully fitted over the end of the pipe and the assembly is attached to the pump Tighten the nut using an open end spanner Do not over tighten 10 Prevent people from walking on the pipes keep tools etc away from the pipes and use running boards The pipe is very tough but it is better to be safe than sorry 11 It is IMPORTANT that the underfloor heating system is properly filled with water use a garden hose and purged completely of air to ensure correct operation 12 IT IS NOT ADEQUATE TO FILL THE SYSTEM USING THE BOILER FILLING LOOP PIPE SPACINGS STANDARD OUTPUT SYSTEM suitable for HIGH OUTPUT SYSTEM suitable for areas of internal well insulated areas such as a living high heat loss ideal for conservatories extensions room kitchen or bathroom Pipe spacings and external buildings Pipe spacings are set at set at 250mm centres 200mm centres o gt o gt o e O cc l lt c 01268 567019 Mixing valve PUMP CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY flow from boiler Return to boiler Isolation valve Isolation valve Nut amp insert Junction s box Cir i from circuit IL ur M Circuit ad Nut insert COMMISIONING 1 Screed or chipboard flooring should be laid immediately after pipelaying to protect the pipe 2 Conc
10. rete screed floors must be cured before any heat is applied a general rule of thumb is to allow 1 day per 2 millimetres of screed check with screed installer 3 Timber floor with drymix infill can have heat applied immediately the drymix must be dried completely before laying the flooring 4 Hardwood timber flooring must be conditioned before fixing 9 Itis important to purge the pipework from the boiler to the manifold to avoid air being introduced into the underfloor heating system 6 Initially start the system with the thermostatic valve set at min 35 7 Increase the setting by 5 per day up to a maximum of 50 for concrete floors max 60 for timber floors c gt C u gt 2 o c O cc lt 8 NOTE When first starting up the system it may take 12 24 hours for the heating effect to become apparent com o gt gt E O cc LL c cc lt Installation for a large multi circuit system 1 Select a suitable location for the pump amp manifold unit and mount on the wall See opposite page for assembly 2 Refer to the typical pipe installation drawings and determine the pipe layout the layout is not critical and can be varied to suit site conditions the important criteria being the pipe spacing see below 3 The pipe is marked every metr
11. t a conservatory style kit or a multiple room kit standard room kits are designed with the pipe spacing at 250mm centers which would mean you would not have enough pipe in the kit e e 9 e 9 e 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Installing water underfloor heating over existing floors is simple using our different installation solutions Our overfloor systems can be installed directly over any solid subfloor such as existing floorboards plywood or concrete screed floors or any solid surface such as existing tiles wooden floors Technical support PLASTIC EGG CRATE SYSTEM 9 9 o 9 9 0 0 9 o 9 9 o DRY BISCUIT MIX SCREED SYSTEM e e e 9
12. urn to boiler Ball valves Pump Fill amp drain valves Flow from boiler a to circuit FILLING THE MANIFOLD SYSTEM 1 C1 N O m m m s 9 It is IMPORTANT that the underfloor heating system is properly filled with water and purged completely of air to ensure correct operation it is therefore necessary to follow the procedure below IT IS NOT ADEQUATE TO FILL THE SYSTEM USING THE BOILER FILLING LOOP Connect a hose from a mains pressure cold water supply to the hose connection on the top flow manifold and another hose from the hose connection on the bottom return manifold to a drain Ensure that all the black caps on the bottom return manifold are screwed down closing the valves Ensure that the main flow amp return ball valves are closed on the manifold Turn on the water and open the hose connection valve on the top flow manifold Open the first circuit valve by unscrewing the black cap allowing water to flow into the pipe Open the hose connection valve on the bottom return manifold allowing water to flow freely into the drain until the water is clear with no air bubbles Open the second circuit valve black cap and close the first 10 Open the third circuit valve and close the second etc qo o gt o cc e cc eT FILLING THE MANIFOLD SYSTEM cont 11 Continue unti
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