Onix Tubing Installation Manual

page 20 Watts Radiant: Onix Installation Manual
Step 2:
Determine Zone Boundaries
Before Onix is installed, visually
inspect the area to determine the zone
boundaries. This helps determine
where the first circuit is to be placed,
while identifying any obstacles that
may be in the way.
Step 3:
Confirm Tubing
Requirements
Measure the distance from the mani-
folds to the farthest point in the zone.
Make sure the Onix circuits are more
than twice this distance. If not, the
Onix will not be long enough to reach
the farthest point and still have enough
length to return to the manifold.
Step 4:
Drill Joist
For this step, gather the following
tools:
Chalk line
Marker
T-Square
1-3/4" bit
Angle drill
Safety glasses
Ladder
Measure 8" from the outside wall and
mark the bottom of the joist. Locate
the last joist in the run and mark it 8"
from the outside wall. Snap the chalk
line to mark the joists in between.
With the use of the T-Square measure
a drilling point in the middle
of the
joist. Any hole drilled into a joist must
be located between the mid-line and
upper 1/3 of the joist. Mark the hole
location on each subsequent joist. This
will help keep the holes in a straight
line and pulling the Onix much easier.
Step 5:
Install the Onix
Place the unwinder underneath the
manifold with a coil of Onix placed
over the center post and cut the bind-
ing straps on the coil. Pull one end of
Metal Manifold Enclosure located in wall.
Wall Stud
Joist
Band Joist
1-3/4” hole should be placed 1/3 to 1/2 way down from the top of the joist.
Onix routed from Staple-Up to
manifold in wall.
Onix
Staple
Onix routed through joist in Staple-Up application.
Staple-Up