
48
Table 6 — Unit Riser Orientation
6. Insert cut riser extensions into the bottom swages of the
risers to a penetration depth of 2-inches.
7. Invert the riser with extension to allow for an easier braze.
Make the braze joint according to local building code
specifications.
8. Identify and orient the brazed risers so that they will
match the riser locations for the installed unit. Use Fig. 49
for reference.
9. Insert brazed extension/riser into the building’s floor
block-out hole in the order specified in Fig. 48. Insert ex-
tension into swage of unit below, approximately 2-inches.
10. Verify the floor to riser stub-out and/or ball valve assem-
bly dimension. For a return and supply riser, this dimen-
sion should be 39-inches. For a drain riser, this dimension
should be 5-inches. (See Table 6.)
11. Verify riser stub-out is correctly aligned so that stub-out
will penetrate through the riser knockout slot of the unit.
12. Secure the riser positions for final braze.
13. Make sure braze joint between riser and cut extension ac-
cording to local building code specifications.
14. Repeat steps 2 through 13 for each floor as you move up
the riser column.
15. Once all risers have been installed, the installer must per-
form a leak test for each riser column.
16. Once the riser column has passed its leak test inspection,
each riser extension should be properly insulated. No ex-
posed copper should be allowed for the riser columns.
17. Install the unit drain P-trap per unit instructions.
18. Prepare the unit for assembly per unit instructions.
19. Attach and install hose kits and P-trap to the unit per unit
instructions.
Submittals and product literature detailing unit operation,
controls, and connections should be thoroughly reviewed BE-
FORE beginning the connection and testing of risers and
piping.
To assure optimal unit performance, the supply connec-
tion(s) are marked on the unit’s coil with an “S” meaning sup-
ply or inlet and “R” meaning return or outlet indicating flow di-
rection to and from the coil. Blue letters mark the chilled water
connections and red letters mark the hot water connections.
The unit’s internal piping is designed to accommodate a to-
tal riser vertical movement of ±1½ in., due to thermal expan-
sion and/or contraction, when positioned properly at the job-
site. Risers must be anchored to the building structure to limit
expansion and contraction movement to a maximum of 3 inch-
es. Riser anchoring and expansion compensation is not includ-
ed in the unit and must be provided. Riser end caps, air vents,
and/or flushing loops must be provided at the jobsite by the
installer.
Proper field riser installation and vertical positioning in the
unit should have a pipe run-out to the service valves which are
centered in the knockout access slots and that slope down
slightly away from the riser (see Fig. 48). This prevents con-
densation from running back to the riser and possible damage
from dripping at the bottom of a riser column. Each job has
specific requirements and satisfying those requirements is the
responsibility of the installer.
Riser to Unit Installation
— Before making the riser joints,
the riser insulation must be pulled back away from the joint and
protected from heat during the brazing process. Each riser joint
must be in vertical alignment. Variations in floor-to-floor di-
mensions may require field work such as cutting off or extend-
ing the risers. This operation is the responsibility of the install-
er. The riser joint filler material must be selected to withstand
the total operating pressure (both static and pumping head) to
RISER
TYPE
TOP SWAGE TO
RISER
STUB-OUT (in.)
BOTTOM
SWAGE TO
RISER
STUB-OUT (in.)
STUB-OUT
HIGHT - AFF
(Above
Finished Floor)
Supply
and
Return
Riser
26.75 53 39
Drain
Riser
60.75 19 5
19
60.75
53
26.75
SUPPLY/
RETURN
TOP
DRAIN
TOP
Fig. 48 — Riser Extension
42SU
CABINET
RETURN AIR
R
D
S
D
HR HS
CR CS
R = Return
D = Drain
S = Supply
HR = Hot Water Return
HS = Hot Water Supply
S = Supply
CR = Cold Water Return
CS = Cold Water Supply
Fig. 49 — Brazed Riser Orientation
CAUTION
Toxic residues and loose particles resulting from manufac-
turing and field piping techniques such as joint compounds,
soldering flux, and metal shavings may be present in the
unit and the piping system. Special consideration must be
given to system cleanliness when connecting to solar,
domestic or potable water systems.
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