Vertical Covers
CONTRACTOR SERIES
Installation Tips for Runtal Baseboard/Wallpanels
Roughing In: The rough in dimensions are the same for all 5 heights.
Tips:
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Always plan to pipe directly into the radiator. “U” shapes
should be avoided. Always check your piping scheme in
advance to be sure of clearance from joists, etc.
Piping: Each radiator may be piped eight different ways.
This should allow for the most efficient and most attractive installation.
Trim Covers: There are 2 types of standard trim covers: Vertical Covers and Horizontal Covers.
Please refer to Runtal’s “Radiator Trim Sheet” for complete information.
System: Runtal will work well in both High and Low temperature closed loop systems.
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Use all of the K-12 brackets provided with each radiator.
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Place 1 bracket 6” in from each end, and equally space the rest.
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Mount bracket on studs whenever possible (use appropriate
method for non-stud mounting).
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Mount radiators 3” from the floor for optimum efficiency, ease
of vacuuming, and proper trim cover fit. However a minimum
of 1” between radiator and finished floor is permissible.
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Be sure to install leveling bolt (K-45) prior to piping radiator.
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Piping should be kept to a minimum and should be planned to
match the standard trims.
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Always install the air vent (included) opposite the supply side
of the radiator.
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Be sure to properly seal the flush plugs (included) in the
unused fittings (3/8” and 3/16” hex wrenches required).
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Be sure to leave room for piping inside corners. You will need
two to three inches plus working room, minimum.
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Horizontal trims require a minimum of
2” overlap on the radiator for proper
fit.
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It may be easier to purchase trims
after the radiators are installed, but
care should be taken to ensure that
all piping has been done with stan-
dard trim configurations in mind.
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If you are unable to use standard
trims on an installation, please call for
custom trim options.
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Always test the system with air at a maximum pressure of 50 PSI prior to wet testing.
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Runtal baseboard may be used with fin-tube, but the fin-tube will perform better if the Runtal is at the end of the loop.
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Runtal is compatible with cast iron baseboard and cast iron radiators.
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In series installation: an individual loop should not exceed 30,000 Btuh or 7 radiators.
Vertical Covers: These come standard in 3”
and 10” heights and are designed to cover
straight vertical pipe between the radiator
and the floor. They can be easily field cut
for heights other than 3” and 10”.
Horizontal Covers: Standard trims simply
snap into place. Straight Trims (used as
End Trims & Center Trims) are 12” long.
Inside Corners are 12” x 12” and End Cap
Trims are either 6” x 2” (right hand) or 2”
x 6” (left hand).
Outside Corner
Trims and other
special trims are
readily available
on request.
Mounting: The mounting system is identical on all 5 heights.
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Roughin-(L-2")
UF-2
(1/8 NPT) (1/8 NPT)
Height
5-3/4"
2 x (1/2" NPT)
1"
3/4
"
1" 2"
1 5/8"
Length-(L)
2 x (1/2"NPT)
Horizontal Covers
