My Radclamp set
arrived today and the radiator was off in about 5 mins
no
mess,
brilliant.
Does exactly what
it says...
Worth every penny.
Regards
Graham W
Comment
13 January 2011 17:32
Just wanted to give you a huge thank you for your
fantastic Tapsplitter. It made easy and fast work of removing two formerly
impossible-to-remove headgear nuts. I’m very impressed... and very grateful.Many thanks.
Anne N
Radkit User Guide
Radwrench
ABD
RADKITUSER INSTRUCTIONS
Radclamp
ISOLATE
RADIATOR
Radiator Inlet
(Thermostatic Valve)
Set the valve to the ‘OFF’ position.
If no ‘OFF’ position, remove the
thermostatic top by unscrewing its retaining collar and fit the dust
cover provided with the valve, screwing it fully down.
WARNING - the ‘FROST’ setting may not
cut off the flow, particularly in cold weather, so relying on this setting
is NOT recommended.
Radiator Inlet
(Manual Control Valve)
Turn off the radiator valve clockwise, noting the number of turns to
close the valve.
Re-opening and fully closing the valve a few
times will grind a better seal.
Radiator Outlet
(Lockshield Valve)
Remove the cover and turn off the radiator valve
clockwise, noting the number of turns needed to close the valve.
Re-opening and fully closing the valve a few
times will grind a better seal.
ALLOW RADIATOR TO COOL
The
radiator must be near room temperature to prevent possible scalding and
damage to the Radclamp membranes and to correctly equalise pressure.
ATTACH RADCLAMPS
Approximately 7.5cm (3") in from each of the radiator valves fix
a Radclamp on the bottom of the radiator with guide rods and seals
attached.
Use the "H" packing blocks to set
the distance for the seals to cover each outlet (Original design only).
Tighten the large knob to hold the Radclamp in
place.
WARNING - Do not
over tighten.
Remove the seals from the guide rods and keep
to hand.
RELEASE PRESSURE
Use a cloth to catch any water forced out
when releasing pressure.
Use the radiator bleed key to release the
air vent screw at the top of the radiator.
WARNING – if
water continues to come out after a few minutes, the valves have not
isolated the radiator. If the radiator cannot be isolated, the whole system
must be drained.
Re-tighten the air vent screw when vented.
WARNING -
forgetting to do this releases water when disconnecting the valves.
DISCONNECT VALVES
Place an absorbent piece of
cloth beneath the union and radiator valve to catch drips.
Slacken off and disconnect
the union nut using Radwrench and Radspanner.
Gently pull the radiator valve
away from the radiator creating a gap and slide the seal into it,
covering and sealing the radiator outlet.
Slide the guide rod with
retaining cap up to the slot in the seal’s fork.
Engage cap with the slot and
rotate the rod ˝ a turn to connect.
Tighten the small pinch bolt
by hand to hold the seal in position.
Repeat the above for the other
valve.
REMOVE RADIATOR
The radiator can now be lifted from the supports.
WARNING – the radiator is full, so
heavier than without the use of radclamps. Get help with lifting or
partially drain the radiator to prevent strain.
WARNING – careless handling can
dislodge the radclamps. Take care when moving and positioning the
radiator.
WARNING – even an empty radiator
contains enough sludge to damage flooring. Re-attach the radclamps after
draining or cleaning.
REPLACE RADIATOR
Follow the reverse of the instructions
for REMOVE RADIATOR and then DISCONNECT VALVES.
Remove the Radclamps and follow the
reverse of the instructions for ISOLATE RADIATOR.
Follow the instructions for RELEASE
PRESSURE to bleed all the air from the radiator.
