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6. Secure the Tubing
• SecureallbendsandcornerstopreventHeatingPEXfromcurling,
creating an unwanted high point in the circuit.
• Leave 5' (1.52 m) slack on each circuit to allow adjustment of
the manifold position from its temporary location.
• Trim all “tails” of the cable ties to prevent any unwanted
surface protrusions.
• Keepallcircuitswithin10%ofthesamelength.
8. Inspection
• Visually inspect each circuit of tubing for possible damage caused
during installation. If damage is found, repair it using an approved
Watts repair kit. Wrap the repair with electrical tape (do not use duct
tape) to protect the connection from the concrete.
9. Pressure Test
Pressure test the system with 50 - 100 psi (3.4 - 6.9 bar) water or air for
24 hours. Do not use water if exterior temperatures are near or below
freezing (32.0°F (0.0ºC)) conditions.
• Attach the pressure test kit to the manifold pair making certain
the rubber o-rings are properly seated before threading the
unions together.
• UsingtheSchraedervalveforairorthewaterllvalvesforliquid,
llthesystem(airorwater,butnotboth).
• Closethevalveandll.Pressuretestthesystemwith50-100psi
(3.4 - 6.9 bar) water or air for 24 hours.
Note: If the exterior temperatures are near or below
freezing (32.0°F (0.0ºC )) use air to pressure test. If a
fluid must be used, use a 50-50 water/glycol
solution. Failure to use glycol may result in frozen
circuits. The cool night air will usually cause less
than a 10 psi drop in pressure as the water or air
contracts from the cold.
Do not test over 100 psi, (6.9 bar) as this will damage
the gauge on the test kit.
Some minor pressure changes will occur due to
the increased internal temperatures of the concrete
as it begins the curing process. Fluctuations in air
temperature may also cause a slight change in the
test pressure. In most cases, a 10-15 psi (0.7 - 1.0
bar) drop in pressure over a twenty four hour period
is not uncommon.
10. The Concrete Pour
• To help detect possible damage caused during the concrete pour, keep
the system under pressure. If damage is apparent, locate the area in
question and repair.
• Minor pressure changes will occur during the concrete curing process.
• Fluctuations in air temperature may cause slight changes in the test
pressure. In most cases, a 10-15 psi (0.7 - 1.0 bar) drop in pressure
over a 24 hour period is not uncommon.
• Heatedwatershouldnotbecirculatedthroughthenishedpourfora
minimum of 28 days, or until the concrete slab is fully cured.
Manifold Pressure Test Kit and Connection Detail
Slab Loop Installation Detail
Rewire
or Rebar
Heating PEX or
Heating
PEX-AL-PEX
Cable Tie
Barb
Compression Ring
Compression Nut
Heating PEX or
Heating PEX-AL-PEX
Balance Valve
SupplyManifold
Mounting Bracket
AirTestGauge
Schrader
Valve
Return
Manifold
Vent/Purge
Drain
Drain
Slab-on-grade Cutaway
Rewire
or Rebar
Heating PEX or
Heating PEX-AL-PEX
Slab
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