Your Bespoke Cast Iron Radiators are delivered on a mutually agreed day.
The Cast Iron Radiators are delivered on pallets as shown below - each radiator is separately wrapped
Pallet of Radiators
In order to ensure the safe handling of your radiator, please follow the guidelines as detailed below.
Cast iron radiators are very heavy.
You must ensure that adequate and appropriate man power/lifting equipment is used whilst manoeuvring your radiators into position.
The most common cause of leaks is the strain on the gaskets when carrying the radiator.
You must ensure that the radiator is only moved in the upright position once removed from the pallet to prevent flexing of the seals.
The most common method is to support the radiator between the fins by using a suitable support bar at each end as illustrated below.
The following notes are to be read before fitting your valves
When screwing the valve tail into the bush - turn it finger tight then using a spanner turn it till there is only moderate resistance. Using a 4” (100mm) spanner it is difficult to over tighten. It is easy to over tighten and crack the bush with an 8” spanner. A thread sealant must be applied to the valve tail threads to get a water tight seal. Sealants are available from your plumbers, PTFE tape is an acceptable alternative.
It should not normally be necessary to unscrew the bushes, but if for any reason you do, retighten them gently, enough only to create a good seal. 18” Stilsons should not be used! The torque from an 8” adjustable spanner is more than enough to create a good seal.