Climate Trak® Heating System
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1. Total R Value of Finished Floor Above Subfloor uS NEUES 80 90 100 AM GIAN US LAVA ET BANNIS IINE 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 Supply Water Temperature Based on 68 F room temperature with R19 insulation between joists 2 3 Calculating the Supply Water Temperature Procedure 1 Locate desired BTU output from Radiant Wizard on left vertical axis IM PR Climate Trak 0209 For additional Climate Trak Heat 2 Follow to the right until you reach Transfer Plate BTU output charts the selected total R value curve refer to Appendix E 3 Then move down to the horizontal axis and read the supply water temperature 6 2 4 Calculating the Floor Procedure Example Surface Temperature 1 Locate desired output from Output needed 25 BTU h ft Hadiant Wizard or other source This chart shows the relation on left vertical axis Room temperature 68 F between room temperature and floor surface temperature for floor 2 Follow to the right until you reach Temperature AT heating systems the curve from chart 12 F 3 Then move down to the horizontal Floor surface temperature axis and read the AT between the 68 F 12 F 80 F room temperature and the floor surface temperature The floor surface temperature will be 80 F with 25 BTU h ft output 4 Add the room temperature and and 68 F room temperature the AT to get the floor surface temperature2. oo Site tot 004 Rubber hard 012 024 0 048 072 _ PolyesterPluh 048 09 144 240 288 336 _ 2 64 As ts 045 075 090 120 Beech tT 024 0360 Chemy ts 045 075 090 120 Oak ts 045 075 090 105 120 Cedar 023 046 069 092 115 138 161 pir 030 045 075 090 120 Hemlock 018 036 072 126 Pin 1020 040 120 140 160 Redwood CT 020 040 120 140 160 Spruce TT 040 120 140 160 33 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 LLI gt lt O Z LLI t l t EE O _ 1 aa M LLI lt gt LLI lt gt EM _ Climate Trak 6 Spacing BTU Output 1 10014 paysiul4 LN I m n B gU E d m E eoeds 200 4 Supply Water Temperature F Based on 68 F room temperature with
3. B L_ oo Supply Sensor 3 Position actuator System Pump Primary Loop Sizing Copper Pipe Size inch 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 4 34 How Rat GPM La pos 2 e Heat Carrying Capacity BTU h 140 000 220 000 450 000 Based on 6 FPS 23 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 4 3 Zone Wiring Important Note Installation by a licensed electrician A manifold system allows any is recommended Installation and one or more of the circuits to use of this equipment should be be adapted for control by a in accordance with provisions of thermostat The following are the U S National Electric Code typical zone wiring schematics applicable local code and pertinent Detailed wiring diagrams are industry standards provided with products Wiring Schematic One Zone Application Digital Thermostat CCRW NIC A B 120 VAC INPUT Q Note Digital Thermostats can control up to 4 powerheads Digital Thermostat Note 4 Zone Control 18060 can operate 8 powerheads 6 Zone Control 18062 can operate 16 powerheads END END D DHW CIRCULATOR ard gt NEUTRAL 120 VAC HOT Viega X IM PR Climate Trak 0209 NEN 5 SYSTEM START UP 5 1 Station and Actuator Installation Metal o O Basic Heating Control FostaPEX 1 Mount the Mixing Station using 2 Make the press connection the m
4. Climate Trak Heating System Installation Manual PE _EVOH _ Adhesive PEX February 2009 4 Lad F PF ve RSIR Disclaimer Systems should be protected from freezing at all times Proper insulation or glycol mixture may be needed in system if not used for an extended period of the heating season IM PR Climate Trak 0209 Working with Viega is the perfect solution Viega researches develops and produces complete system solutions for contractors in the technical building installation business The components are produced at our plants or are supplied exclusively by the finest quality manufacturers Each of our systems is developed in house and tested under stringent quality control conditions to guarantee safety and efficient operation An international company with a national commitment Viega recognizes that many of the advances in our industry have their beginnings in Europe However that does not mean North America deserves anything less Therefore we have been the pioneer in combining technology from both sides of the Atlantic into the very best plumbing and heating systems for our customers Our goal is to remain in the forefront of the plumbing and heating industry well into the new century and with our advanced products and a determination to remain the quality leader we are convinced this accomplishment is well within our reach Welcome By choosing to instal
5. Floor Surface Temperature Chart 60 BTU HR FT2 50 BTU HR FT lt 40 BTU HR FT tc Q 9 IL 30 BTU HR FT Ti LL 20 BTU HR FT 5 t tt 10 BTU HR FT 0 BTU HR FT Ziti 0 5 F 10 F 15 F 20 F 25 F AT BETWEEN ROOM TEMPERATURE AND FLOOR SURFACE TEMPERATURE 7 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 2 5 Calculating the Pressure Drop In order to select the correct pump Nominal Size Outside Diameter Inside Diameter Water Content in in in in size for the system the pressure drop must be calculated Use 56 0292 0004 the chart below to calculate the 3 8 0 500 0 350 0 005 Peete mee 1 2 0 625 0 475 0 009 Procedure 5 8 0 750 0 574 0 014 1 Locate desired flowrate for one 3 4 0 875 0 671 0 018 circuit on the left vertical axis receive circuit flowrate from the us Sia Radiant Wizard program 1 1 4 1 375 1 053 0 045 2 Follow to the right until you reach 1 1 2 1 625 1 243 0 063 the selected tubing size 5 16 used in Climate Panel installation 3 Then move down to the horizontal axis and read the pressure drop in feet of head per GPM through 1 2 PEX 0 7 gpm foot of tubing ViegaPEX Barrier Tubing Data Table Example Pressure drop per foot 022 ft of head ft 4 Multiply pressure drop per foot Total pressure drop 022 x 350 total ft 7 7 ft of head by length of longest circuit Pressure Drop Chart 100 ab p FP D D gp j
6. a situation where the air gap is beneficial to the performance of the system If a dead air space is unable to be achieved then the insulation should be pushed up lightly against the Traks Plates Foil Face or Radiant Barrier R19 Insulation Outside Wall From Decoiler To Manifold Note When using expanding foam insulation on and around the PEX tubing please contact the manufacturer of the foam or Viega for PEX compatability issues Some foams my cause excessive heat if installed improperly This excessive heat may cause damage to the PEX 19 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 4 PIPING AND CONTROLS 4 1 Mixing Station and Manifolds In many applications either an Injection or Mixing Station can be used however because a staple up system generally uses 10 20 higher water temperature Viega recommends only using a Mixing Station with this type of application Mixing Station Includes 2 Ball valves 1 Pump low medium high 1 Diverting valve with integrated high temp limit 2 6 5 8 Spacing mounting brackets Options Two position actuator Three position actuator 1 1 4 Stainless Manifold Includes 2 6 5 8 Spacing brackets for compact remote mounting 2to 12 Outlets per header 2to12 Balancing valves supply header for flow adjustment from 0 2 GPM 2to12 Shut off valves on return header designed to receive powerheads 15061 Built in purge valves and air bleed
7. J m J 08 Jj 4ft Climate Traks Net Heated Area Multipier Estimated Amount Spacing 8 Spaing 8 o 0000000 Spacing 31 o p12 Spacing 23 J d Spaing o o __ d8 Spaing Et Tubing3 8 or1 2 NetHeatedArea _ Multipier Estimated Amount 6 5 22 J 8 Speng 17 Jo Spacing 15 Jj 12 Spacing 16 Spacing 18 Spacing Products Quantity __ Basic Heating Control ee EE S e AU ____ __ Agua 1 1 4 Stainless Manifold outlets MEER Brass Manifolds amp oulets __ Manifold Accessory Set Used With Brass Only Zone Control o ooo p Themestats Powerheads for Stainless PoweteadsforBrass So Manifold PEX Press Adapters E Manifold Compression PEX Adapters These charts are intended for conceptual purposes only there may be variations in each job 37 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 38 Viega IM PRCT 0209 39 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 Professional products service and training for professional contractors Hely on Viega for the most complete line of high tech high quality plumbing heating and snow melting systems available today plus the most comprehensive customer field support in the industry Dedicated to
8. according to the instructions The Mixing Station is provided with a below preinstalled temperature High Limit Kit This kit is installed into the Grey Cap This cap can be used to adjust the water temperature manually Valve Body Remove grey plastic cap from valve body Loosen up hex lock nut with brass key tool a Brass Key Tool Valve Body Use opposite side of brass key tool and turn inner adjustment screw slotted in clockwise until valve spring resistance is felt To lower water temperature turn key clockwise turn counterclockwise to raise it 27 Note This calibration must be done with the boiler at its highest temperature the circulator running and all zones open Calibration Mark of Brass Key Tool Turn adjustment screw further clockwise until desired supply water temperature is obtained count quarter turns for reference This has to be done carefully and slowly because each quarter turn of the adjustment screw will result in approximately 15 F temperature reduction Wait until desired water temperature stays consistent Hex Head Nut Valve Body Tighten hex lock nut with wrench Do not overtighten To secure high limit adjustment hold slotted adjustment screw with brass key while tightening lock nut IM PR Climate Trak 0209 5 4 Initial Balancing Many times it is not possible to design the system using equal circuit lengths so the syst
9. education Viega has been recognized by industry professionals as offering some of the most innovative informative and interactive training courses We have a comprehensive list of sessions in a variety of forms from half day workshops to rigorous three day ProPress programs Call to receive our complete course catalog System Flameless copper joining technology ProPressG System Flameless copper fuel gas joining technology Pure Flow Systems Flexible PEX tubing plumbing technology ProRadiant Systems Comfortable efficient heating technology S no Ice System Snow and Viega ice melting 301 N Main 9th Floor Wichita KS 67202 technology Phone 1 800 976 9819 Fax 1 800 976 9817 www viega com service viega com Viega IM PR Climate Trak 0209 AO
10. hose staples 7 16 1 2 crown by 3 4 1 2 Compressor 1 5 2 hp 3 Radial Arm Chop Saw for cutting Traks 4 Right Angle Drill with bit kit 1 1 4 for drilling joists 5 Palm Hammer medium plastic hammer tip 6 Screw Gun 8 4 1 tech screws 7 Nail Grinder 4 1 2 e Installation Hand Tools 1 Tape Measure recommended 1 per person 2 Heavy Duty Nail Cutter cleaning joists 3 Rubber Mallet snapping tubing into Climate Traks Decoiler Hammer bending nails miscellaneous 4 5 6 Chalk Line chalking joists for hole or plate placement 7 Wrench manifold connections 8 Tubing Cutter 9 Utility Knives deburring and opening boxes 10 Caulking Gun only with heat transfer plates e Miscellaneous 1 Safety Glasses highly recommended 2 Earplugs 3 Rolling Scaffolding or Sheet rocker Stilts or Ladders 4 Lights especially in basement applications 5 Broom IM PR Climate Trak 0209 32 viega R VALUE TABLE FLOOR COVERINGS APPENDIX D i pv se se re i1 GypsumorPlasterBoard 0 11 023 045 056 079 090 Par cleboard medium density 0 13 027 053 Wafeboard 020 040 119 159 Cementbord 0 012 015 Granite cot 005 006
11. 68 F room temperature with R19 insulation between joists IM PR Climate Trak 0209 35 LLI gt lt O Z LLI t l t EE O _ 1 aa M LLI lt gt LLI lt gt EM _ Climate Trak 16 Spacing Output 1oojjqns 100 4 peusiur jo anjeA d Elo LO r c 222 eoeds 3 u n 18 LO To lt t o A 190 Supply Water Temperature Based on 68 F room temperature with R19 insulation between joists Climate Trak 18 Spacing BTU Output 1oojjqns 100 4 peysiuly jo 1 LO O O ft N 190 eoeds 10014 3y u 18 Supply Water Temperature F Based on 68 F room temperature with R19 insulation between joists Viega IM PRCT 0209 36 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 MAKING A MATERIAL LIST APPENDIX F CLIMATE TRAK MATERIAL WORKSHEET 8 ft Climate Traks Net Heated Area 6 Spacing o B o 8 Spacing __ 12 Spacing Speing JJ 29
12. R19 insulation between joists Climate Trak 8 Spacing BTU Output 1 10014 1 enjeA H E V H B i B I L y o He E a EH E B EH E LO e LO o LO LO e LO e eoeds 100 4 3 u n18 Supply Water Temperature F Based on 68 F room temperature with R19 insulation between joists Viega IM PRCT 0209 34 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 viega LLI AX Z LLI Q A lt N lt I O 1 gt A gt O gt m LLI ar lt ar LLI A gt LLI lt gt Em A A D 72 Climate Trak 9 Spacing Output 1o0 Jqng 10014 eoeds 200 Jo 3 u n18 Supply Water Temperature F Based on 68 F room temperature with R19 insulation between joists Climate Trak 12 Spacing BTU Output 1 10014 1 enjeA H E101 0 25 o o TT N 190 eoeds 100 4 3y u 18 Supply Water Temperature F Based on
13. ake them out to clear bays for easier installation of the plates and Traks If crosses are unable to be removed DO NOT drop tubing below them and resume on the other side install both plates and tubing above crosses so that no area is lost Nails must also be removed from bays Whether you cut them grind them or carefully bend them over be careful not to damage the finished floor above When cutting nails be sure to wear safety glasses 11 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 3 3 Drilling Tubing Holes Determine where the manifold will be located then from there decide which end of the bays the tubing will be returning down Use a right angle drill with a 1 1 4 bit to drill a series of holes through each floor joist Be sure to keep holes at least 3 from the subfloor to avoid floor nails although having the holes centered would be the best for structural strength Map out the circuits and determine which bays go to which circuits Be careful not to exceed maximum circuit length for the size of tubing you are using 3 8 300 ft 1 2 400 ft LZ VY NOTE Be sure to check with local building codes to ensure no structural damage will occur with drilling the joists IM PR Climate Trak 0209 12 3 4 Attaching the Traks Plates Start attaching the Traks via staples or zip screws staples 7 16 1 2 crown by 3 4 1 depending upon subfloor thickness putting in 18 20 staples for an 8 ft piece and 10 12 s
14. all connections to manifold to ensure proper seal 2 Connect manifold pressurization kit 1 to any purge valve 2 3 Pressurize the system to 80 psi to detect potential nail or screw penetrations 4 The system should hold the 80 psi for a minimum of 24 hours IM PR Climate Trak 0209 3 Open boiler fast fill valve to purge circuit After purging first circuit close red balancing valve and open next one Continue with one circuit at a time until all circuits have been purged 4 Close purge valve and open all balancing and boiler valves Reset high limit kit and reinstall actuator onto diverting valve g7 Tm a 22 0 u Note If the tubing is damaged repair punctured section with a compression coupling 26 5 Any remaining air pockets in the system will be eliminated through the automatic air vent after a few hours of constant circulation NOTE If the system must be purged again in the future for any reason the high limit kit must be reopened during purging for full flow LI Nes ict pa sia ast re Diverting Valve Contractor Maintain pressure during the installation of the finish floor to simplify leak detection if tubing is damaged 5 3 Adjusting the High Limit Kit Operation three way valve to allow maximum supply water temperature to be set This kit must be unscrewed when purging the system and should then be set
15. ctly to the underside of the subfloor This is a fast lightweight application to install and provides the comfort of radiant heat the homeowner is looking for Climate Trak 1 Heavier aluminum than the Heat Transfer Plates 2 Fastest installation time does not require Groove Tube 3 Easiest to install Traks and tubing are installed separately so there is no struggling with the tubing while the fastening is being done 4 Predrilled holes for ease of fastening with screws 5 Comes in 4 or 8 long Traks that also help with installation time 6 Snap in groove for tubing maximizes contact between the aluminum and the PEX Tubing for efficient heat transfer Heat Transfer Plates 1 Made from thinner more flexible aluminum than the Climate Traks 2 Comes in 20 long by 5 wide plates 3 Requires a small bead of Groove Tube down the channel where the tubing is run right before installation IM PR Climate Trak 0209 4 NEN 2 SYSTEM DESIGN 2 1 Calculating a Materials List Multipliers For Climate Traks Plate Tubing Size Multiplier 4 4 Multipliers For Heat Transfer Plates Plate Multiplier Tubing Multiplier E _ O am Example Heated Area 1 500 sq ft Calculating Number of Traks 8 Climate Traks 8 O C 1 Calculate the total heated area 2 Using the charts above and the total area calculate the total number of Traks Plates and amount of tubing needed for t
16. d holes IM PR Climate Trak 0209 16 3 5 Installing the Tubing Once the final bay is installed transfer tubing from coil to fill next bay and so on M 1 A WEB NOTE Tubing can be installed into Traks using rubber mallet a palm hammer with a medium plastic tip 17 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 3 5 Installing the Tubing Continue transferring the tubing through the loops finishing one bay at a time IM PR Climate Trak 0209 18 3 6 Post installation Tip Page Insulation Insulation should always be used in a staple up radiant installation Ideally there should a 1 2 air gap in between the insulation and the Traks Plates However the air gap should only be left if that space is considered a dead air space absolutely no air current through it whether it be from an outside wall from below or through holes in the subfloor To create a dead air space begin by insulating the outside ends of the joist bays with a separate piece of insulation insulation blocking between the top of the foundation and the bottom of the subfloor to keep cold air from entering through sills and outside walls Any air current through this space will decrease the performance of the system and the insulation By insulating outside walls sealing any large gaps in the subfloor and ensuring that the insulation is tight against the joist this will create
17. em must be balanced in order to ensure adequate flow to each circuit on a manifold Refer to your Radiant Wizard design program for detailed balancing Procedure 1 Start with all valves wide open 2 o decrease flow turn the balancing valve clockwise in small increments Note Remove red caps and turn balancing valves with included allen key Valves are hidden to prevent tampering IM PR Climate Trak 0209 Balancing Valves 28 T L f MM i ej 6 1 Choosing a Finished Floor There are three common types of finished floors used in residential construction wood floors tile vinyl and carpet When picking a finished floor the lower the R value the better radiant heat will work When using tile the R value will be low and therefore will work very well with your radiant system Appendix D on page 33 lists some common tiles and their R values Vinyl flooring is another common choice for kitchens and baths and has a low R value Using carpet over radiant heating requires careful planning Viega s recommendation for a covering over a radiant system is to not exceed a total of a 2 5 R value the carpet pad plus the carpet itself Remember that the pad and the carpet are insulators and will restrict the heat from getting into the room so keeping the R value of the pad and the carpet low is a must in below subfloor application Appendix D on page 33 lists some car
18. ent of the subfloor and wood flooring with a moisture meter aim for a reading of 696 to 896 Moisture will affect the hardwood floor with or without a radiant system e Moisture absorption causes wood to swell e Moisture loss causes wood to shrink If the moisture content of the wood is relatively high near the bottom 29 NEN 6 FINISH FLOORING of the plank cupping upward will occur exaggerating cracks Dry Shrinkage If the moisture content is relatively high near the top surface of the plank it will crown downward on the edges Wet Expansion 1T 1 Sources from below e Inadequate moisture barrier e Ground water wicking through the slab e Unsealed subfloor Sources from above e High relative humidity Both solid plank flooring and engineered wood floors are acceptable choices over radiant heating Choosing narrower planks and harder woods minimizes dimensional change in the wood Engineered wood flooring usually has less expansion and contraction and can be a good choice to minimize gaps between planks Note Follow the flooring manufacturer s installation manual or NOFMA s National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association manual IM PR Climate Trak 0209 MAKING A PRESS CONNECTION APPENDIX A When piping a Mixing Station to a primary loop FostaPEX is suggested This method will produce a higher quality outcome while reducing installation time F
19. ers 1 1 4 Union Connections 1 NPT removable end caps Reducers Other Manifolds Available e 1 1 4 Stainless Manifold Shut Off Balancing Flow Meters e 1 1 4 Stainless Manifold Valveless e 1 Brass Manifold when using the brass manifold an accessory kit is needed for proper air elimination and purging Options e Powerheads e Circuit temperature gauges used with Stainless Shut Off Balancing Flow Meters only e SVC circuit flow meters e SVC circuit ball valves e Reducers for direct station attachment needed for stainless manifolds only Note It is important to use Teflon tape and thread sealant paste on all connections without gaskets IM PR Climate Trak 0209 20 4 2 SINGLE TEMPERATURE RADIANT SYSTEM selected to modulate system Material Quantity Stock Code selected to modulate system temperature fluctuates Multiple be ne Basic Heating Control 1 a5 _ Zone Control 1 1 4 Stainless Manifold Outlets 15900 910 Primary Loop Sizing Based on job requirements p sizing Copper Pipe Size inches Carrying Capacity BTU hr 8900 Flow Rate and Heat Carrying Capacity calculation based on a 20 F temperature drop across the system v5 Sa g Note All schematics are conceptual The designer must determine whether this application will work in the system and must ens
20. he job 3 Using the circuit length chart calculate the total number of circuits needed of Traks 1 500 sq ft x 18 of Traks 270 Sold in packages of 20 round up to order 14 boxes Calculating Amount of Tubing Amount of Tubing 1 500 sq ft x 1 7 Amount of Tubing 2 550 ft Calculating Number of Circuits lt 25 BTU ft Amount of Tubing 2 550 ft 2550 ft 400 ft 6 375 of 1 2 circuits 7 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 2 2 Heat Loss Calculations for Floor Heating Systems Using Radiant Wizard The easy to use Radiant Wizard program will help calculate the heat loss of any residential building Based on ASHRAE formulas the Radiant Wizard will also perform a full multi temperature room by room detailed design while calculating a materials list and price for your system A step by step user manual is provided with the program to help you with S mana muns ea the process Available in Dagom sm mmo O the program is a fulllist of Bec all Viega ProRadiant and CL LI E PureFlow products product instructions specification sheets manuals and catalogs Once Radiant Wizard is installed on your computer updating to the latest version is quick and easily accomplished online Contact your local Viega District Manager to receive a copy of the Radiant Wizard program BTU h ft of Floor Space
21. l a Climate Trak System you have joined the ranks of heating system installers across the country who believe there is no substitute for quality Viega has a history of bringing high quality and innovative technology to the hydronic marketplace in North America It is the business of our engineers to research and develop complete systems that provide you the most effective and easy to use products available In the following pages you will be guided through the system design layout installation and start up of our Climate Trak System We look forward to sharing our history in the making with you Call 800 976 9819 for your local representative and wholesale location 1 System Overview APPENDIX A 1 1 Application Benefits 4 Making a Press 30 2 System Design APPENDIX B 2 1 Calculating a Materials List 5 SVC Compression Coupling 3 8 5 8 31 2 2 Heat Loss Calculations for Floor Heating Syst Mies APPENDIX C 23 Calculating the Supply Water Temperature 6 Hecommended Tools for Installation 32 2 4 Calculating the Floor Surface Temperature 7 25 Calculating the Pressure 8 ip Ah cir C 33 2 6 Selecting a Circulator PUMP 9 3 Climate Trak Heat Transfer Plate upply Water Temperature BTU Output Charts 34 System I
22. nstallation 3 1 Pre installation Tip 10 APPENDIX F 3 2 Clearing the Bays 11 Making a Materials List 37 3 3 Drilling Tubing 12 3 4 Attaching the 13 3 Installing the Tubing 14 3 6 Post installation Tip 19 4 Piping and Controls 4 1 Mixing Station and Manifolds 20 42 Single and Multiple Temperature Schematics 21 4 3 24 5 System Start up 5 1 Station and Actuator Installation 25 5 2 Purging and Pressure Testing the System 26 5 3 Adjusting the High Limit 27 5 4 Initial 28 6 Finish Flooring 6 1 Choosing a Finished 29 3 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1 1 Application Benefits Climate Traks and Heat Transfer Plates are designed for retrofit applications or in applications where the buildup above the subfloor is a concern These types of applications are not the most efficient kind of radiant heating compared to systems such as Viega Climate Panel and Viega Snap Panel but deliver the comfort of having warm floors and full radiant heating throughout the house Both methods utilize ViegaPEX Barrier Tubing and attach dire
23. ollow these steps each time you make a FostaPEX connection 1 Square off tubing to 2 Insert FostaPEX tubing into prep proper length tool Push and turn tool until no more resistance is felt and tool spins freely This step applies to FostaPEX only 3 Slide press sleeve fully over end 4 Insert compression fitting into 5 Check full tubing insertion at view of tubing tubing and engage fully hole of sleeve For emergency release turn Screw 6 Engage press tool perpendicular 7 Start tool ratchet until automatic 8 Warning The connection is not over press sleeve and close tool release occurs at proper leakproof when the tool has been tool jaws compression force opened by emergency release IM PR Climate Trak 0209 30 Viega IM PRCT 0209 SVC COMPRESSION COUPLING 3 8 5 8 APPENDIX 1 Square off tubing to proper length Slide 2 Slide tubing over end of SVC adapter pushing it on compression nut up tubing and slip brass ferrule fully until tubing is flush with shoulder of fitting over tubing 3 Insert adapter into SVC coupling and tighten 4 Repeat the same procedure for the other side of the compression nut to SVC coupling to secure SVC compression coupling adapter Re tighten compression nut slightly after 30 mins 34 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 RECOMMENDED TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION APPENDIX C e Installation Power Tools 1 Staple Gun with swivel connected
24. ounting brackets for the supply and return lines Press Adapters to the Mixing Station on the Compression PEX Adapters copper tee Install tees as close as possible to keep pressure difference at a minimum Based on job requirements 3 Connect the supply and 4 Use the SVC Compression or 5 Remove the grey cap from the return lines by soldering on a PEX Press Adapters to connect diverting valve on the Mixing ViegaPEX Press adapter then the ViegaPEX Barrier lines to otation and screw the actuator pressing on ViegaPEX Barrier the manifold on hand tight T or FostaPEX T Perform step 5 after the system has been filled and purged refer to section 5 2 for procedure 25 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 5 2 Purging and Pressure Testing the System Operation Purging 1 Attach drain hose to purge valve hose connection on return header and open valve 2 Close all but one balancing valve on supply header under red caps turn with 5mm allen key Close isolation ball valve on boiler return line Remove plastic dust cap or temperature controller from diverting valve and make sure that high limit kit is fully open Pressure Testing Before the finish floor is installed the radiant system must be pressure tested Air or water may be used as the medium The following procedure is recommended by Viega Check the local building codes for compliance or additional test requirements Procedure 1 Double check
25. p es TE Ve eet gg S p SN PT Per er f ee oem tt NA NT NCD I 10 N AT IN aK aT TN ETT E ee ee ee ae et BB 5 A o g so ae BAH HH ee ee T XN 2 N pi Lert BEI LI 0 D NIE D ct ee 1 a eS pP bL a DP er SE p p p 0 5 CC III LL LLET e tt tt eee SEC OL LLL LL LE e oo Ij WO P Oo oa e e O O oco o INO ao O e e O O oco e h INO A O e CO e e O O oO O O Pressure Drop Chart FT OF HEAD PER FT OF TUBING gt gt IM PR Climate Trak 0209 2 6 Selecting a Circulator Pump The pump must have a capacity equal to the system flow rate and a head equal to the system pressure loss These two system characteristics are the primary ones in selecting a pump Flow rates come from the Radiant Wizard program Pressure drop comes from section 2 5 Calculating the Pressure Drop or from the Radiant Wizard program Remember that for pressure drop use the highest pressure drop of all the circuits fed by their circulator If the circulator can overcome that pressure drop then it can overcome all the others Procedure 1 Locate the pres
26. pet and pad R values It may be necessary to add supplemental heat or install hydronic baseboards in rooms with heavy carpeting See Viega s Combiflex system There are many questions regarding hardwood flooring over radiant heating Armed with knowledge and a few precautions hardwood floors and radiant heat will work well together There are two important issues 1 Floor surface temperatures 2 Moisture Floor Surface Temperatures For many builders a reluctance to install hardwood floors over radiant heat stems from problems associated with incorrect control of the floor surface temperatures e Today modern insulation and building techniques allow a radiant floor to stay cooler than the floor of the average sunroom e The floor surface temperature should not exceed 85 F refer to section 2 4 to calculate the floor surface temperature Also be careful when using multiple or high R value area rugs over hardwood flooring Your radiant heating system must be designed with this additional R value taken into account in order to perform properly If the system was designed for bare wood flooring adding area rugs may lead to a situation where heat output is diminished Moisture Allow the radiant system to run for at least a week before installing the hardwood This will ensure that the subfloor is dry Wood flooring should be acclimated to the job site before installation When checking the moisture cont
27. sure drop on the left vertical axis 2 Locate the total system flow rate on the bottom horizontal axis 3 Follow to the intersection of both variables 4 Select the pump with a curve higher than this point F Example So Total GPM through 1 2 Barrier x u 5 GPM n Longest circuit pressure drop is NITE 10 ft of head eS E rd Pump selected Low Head Pump A 8 gt F eer eve e sese Without Check Valve Without Check Valve Flow GPM Flow GPM oss eo 128 9 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 3 CLIMATE TRAK HEAT TRANSFER PLATE SYSTEM INSTALLATION 3 1 Pre Installation Tip Page Place the Traks for the most even heat distribution Dimensions in drawing are based on standard 2 by 8 2 by 10 or 2 by 12 floor joists on 16 centers Adjust spacing as needed when using engineered joists or different spacing Avoiding Obstructions 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 1 2 4 1 2 9 12 1 1 2 1 1 2 It is important not to install the Traks around objects that will restrict the tubing from being installed into the Traks In the example below if the Traks were run on the inside of the dropping pipe you would find that the tubing would be unable to be snapped in This is why the Traks are shown going to the outside of the dropping pipe IM PR Climate Trak 0209 10 3 2 Clearing the Bays If support crosses can be easily removed t
28. taples for a 4 ft piece zip screws 3 4 1 depending on subfloor thickness Begin attaching Traks 8 10 from the closest hole that was drilled to allow ample room for tubing to turn Continue to install Traks the entire length of the bay or to where desired circuit ends keeping the space in between Traks to around 1 Stop Trak installation 12 16 short of where you want circuit to end i e wall main beam room above to allow for a non stressful loop When stapling up Traks be sure to keep staple gun square to avoid staple deflection Safety glasses and ear protection are recommended e3yo NOTE Traks should be attached as flush as possible to the subfloor for best heat transfer NOTE When Traks are cut be sure to debur them to avoid any tubing damage 13 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 3 5 Installing the Tubing Begin to make non stressful teardrop type loops for each of the bays keeping loops small and manageable IM PR Climate Trak 0209 14 3 5 Installing the Tubing Continue making the teardrop loops being sure not to install any of the tubing into the Traks yet Keep loops fairly small and manageable to prevent twisting while keeping the loops easy to transfer tubing through 15 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 3 5 Installing the Tubing Transfer tubing from the decoiler through loops until there is enough tubing to fill the final bay and make the run back to the manifold using the second set of drille
29. ure compliance with national and local code requirements Boiler trim expansion tank fill valve relays etc supplied by others 21 IM PR Climate Trak 0209 4 2 SINGLE TEMPERATURE RADIANT SYSTEM WITH BOILER MODULATION AND OPTIONAL DHW CONTROL incorporates low temperature mixing provides boiler modulation 12120 12125 and the option of domestic hot Advanced Heating Control 16014 water control with priority Optional DHW sensor may be in Three Position Actuator for Station 18003 mud ence ec 1 1 4 Stainless Manifold Outlets 15700 15710 refer to Basic Heating 18002 eive iso Optional DHW Sensor 16018 Transformer 24V 18008 18020 Based on job requirements H 51 da Os rh 3 i 15 VW We System Pump 3 Position Actuator Return Manifold 3 Position Actuator Air Eliminator Back Flow Preventor 3 Reducing Valve Cold Water Supply Expansion Tank Supply Manifold IM PR Climate Trak 0209 20 4 2 MULTIPLE TEMPERATURE RADIANT SYSTEM WITH BOILER MODULATION AND OPTIONAL DHW CONTROL Note If the heat loss and required water temperature varies throughout a building a multiple water temperature system may 16015 be required To add an additional temperature system pipe in 16016 another Mixing Station with the 18003 necessary controls 15012 022 18032 18029 031 15061 16018 18008 020 Based on job requirements Outdoor Sensor
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