Product Overview

Vertical Covers
CONTRACTOR SERIES
Installation Tips for Runtal Baseboard/Wallpanels
Roughing In: The rough in dimensions are the same for all 5 heights.
T
ips:
l Always plan to pipe directly into the radiator. “U” shapes
s
hould 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.
T
rim Covers: Ther
e 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.
Tips: l Use all of the K-12 brackets provided with each radiator.
l Place 1 bracket 6” in from each end, and equally space the rest.
l Mount bracket on studs whenever possible (use appropriate
method for non-stud mounting).
l Mount radiators 3” from the floor for optimum efficiency, ease
of vacuuming, and pr
oper trim cover fit. However a minimum
of 1” between radiator and finished floor is permissible.
l Be sure to install leveling bolt (K-45) prior to piping radiator.
Tips: l Piping should be kept to a minimum and should be planned to
match the standard trims.
l Always install the air vent (included) opposite the supply side
of the radiator.
l Be sure to properly seal the flush plugs (included) in the
unused fittings (3/8” and 3/16” hex wrenches required).
l Be sure to leave room for piping inside corners. You will need
two to three inches plus working room, minimum.
Tips: l Horizontal trims require a minimum of
2” overlap on the radiator for proper
fit.
l 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.
l If you are unable to use standard
trims on an installation, please call for
custom trim options.
Tips: l Always test the system with air at a maximum pressure of 50 PSI prior to wet testing.
l 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.
l Runtal is compatible with cast iron baseboard and cast iron radiators.
l 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 ar
e designed to cover
straight ver
tical 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 T
rims (used as
End T
rims & Center T
rims) ar
e 12” long.
Inside Corners are 12” x 12” and End Cap
T
rims ar
e either 6” x 2” (right hand) or 2”
x 6” (left hand).
Outside Corner
T
rims and other
special trims ar
e
readily available
on r
equest.
M
ounting: The mounting system is identical on all 5 heights.
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Roughin-(L-2")
UF-2
(1/8 NPT)
(1/8 NPT)
H
eight
5-3/4"
2 x (1/2" NPT)
1"
3/4
"
1"
2"
1 5/8"
L
ength-(L)
2 x (1/2"
NPT)
K
-
1
2
K
-
4
5
Horizontal Covers