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ISTEC Valves and controls as illustrated above are installed in hot water or *MOST IMPORTANT: SENSOR SHOULD NOT BE ENCLOSED
low pressure steam heating systems. The normal temperature for hot water OR ON TOP OF PIPE. FOR GOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROL
or steam is 230 F (110 C) For hot water systems the valves could operate THE SENSOR HAS TO BE EXPOSED TO CIRCULATING AIR IN
for a short time at temperatures up to 284 F (140 C) The maximum THE ROOM/
operation pressure for low low-pressure steam systems is 15 psi.
FIELD ADJUSTMENT:
ISTEC Thermostatic Controls are self-contained, non-electric and are
suitable for free – standing radiators, baseboards, or convectors. The All ISTEC Actuators are factory-adjusted to control any temperature
continuous modulation of the flow of heat prevents wide temperature desired between 50 F (10 C) to 82 F (28 C). Under normal heating
swings and minimizes expansion noises in the heating system. All ISTEC conditions, a setting between 6 and 7 on the actuator will give a room
controls have built-in freeze protection (Position *) and positive shut- temperature of about 72 F (22 C). The temperature could change
off(Position 0) depending on output of heating element, size of room, heat loss and air
circulation. This does not influence the effectiveness and functioning
INSTALLATION HINTS of the ISTEC controls. In most cases, a re-adjustment of the actuator is
not necessary. To re-adjust proceed as follows:
Each ISTEC valve is supplied with a temporary cap to protect the valve
mechanism during installation. With this cap you can open or close the Adjust the Actuator to position 5 and make sure that the room
valve. The efficient operation of a valve is assured with a clean heating temperature has stabilized. In the center of the room measure the
system. Dirt particles or other foreign matter in the heating water could temperature of the room with a thermometer 3 feet above the floor.
interfere with the proper functioning of the valve. Flush all pipes and
radiators clean. If necessary, install a strainer which could collect most of Position 9 = 82 F (28 C) Position 4 = 64 F (18 C)
the floating dirt particles. Position 8 = 78.5 F (26 C) Position 3 = 59 F (15 C)
Position 7 = 75 F (24 C) Position 2 = 53 F (12 C)
Whenever possible install the valve body on the supply side of the heating Position 6 = 72 F (22 C) Position 1 = 48 F ( 9 C)
element. Make sure the arrow on the valve body points in the flow Position 5 = 68 F (20 C) Position * = 42 F ( 6 C)
direction. As soon as the valves are installed the heating system can be Position 0 = Closed Valve
operated. Do not install the thermostatic actuator directly above the valve.
The actuator should be in the horizontal position. The actuator should not Remove the number – marked actuator cap and adjust it in accordance
be exposed to drafts, direct sunlight or be covered by curtains or with specifications above. Each number corresponds to a change of
furniture. If the valve is inside an enclosure a Remote Sensor must be approximately 4 F (2.25 C) room temperature.
used. The Remote Sensor bulb or Remote Control can be located to the side
of the enclosure. The enclosure bulb can also be installed on the bottom of The factory adjustment of the actuator is as follows: The Red mark on
the baseboard or convector where it can sense the temperature of the return the threaded white plastic adjustment ring (which contains the
air. For valve bodies with NPT threads make sure that the new pipe thread thermostatic element) is aligned with the locking notch. Press
is free from chips and that the pipe connection does not extend excessively numbered cap onto the actuator so that the number 5 appears in the
into the valve body. reading opening
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
DO NOT PUT SENSOR INSIDE AN ENCLOSURE
DO NOT INSTALL VALVE SO THAT SENSOR HEAD IS IN
VERTICAL POSITION (ON TOP OF PIPE). SENSOR NEEDS
CIRCULATING AIR TO REGULATE ROOM TEMPERATURE
ROOM TEMPERATURE LIMITING
The upper temperature can be limited with the ISTEC Thermostatic Actuator and is set as follows:
Check the position and number of the highest desired room temperature setting. EXAMPLE: 7 ½ Open to Number 9 and insert the extraction
tool into the groove between the upper and lower plastic parts of the Actuator. Turn the Actuator cap to the lowest number. The cap will
extract itself from the base. Remove the tool. Turn the white adjustment ring so that the red mark is aligned with the opening of the base.
Push the cap to the base with the Number 5 in the opening and turn to the highest position desired. EXAMPLE: 7 1/2 (X). Disengage the
cap from the white adjustment ring and turn it to Number 9 and press it firmly together until fully engaged.
Room Overheating : In most cases this problem is caused by dirt particles being trapped underneath valve
seat. These particles can be flushed away by first removing the Actuator and
then pushing the valve stem totally down several times. If valve seat dish is
damaged, use special ISTEC Easy-Demo tool to change seal without draining the
heating water.
9/76/7
HOW TO INSTALL ISTEC RADIATOR VALVES
MOST IMPORTANT: SENSOR SHOULD NOT BE ENCLOSED OR ON TOP OF
PIPE. FOR GOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROL THE SENSOR
HAS TO BE EXPOSED TO CIRCULATING AIR IN THE ROOM.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
DO NOT
DO NOT INSTALL VALVE
PUT SENSOR
(WITH BUILT-IN SENSOR)
INSIDE AN
SO THAT CONTROLLER 9/76/5
ENCLOSURE
IS ON TOP OF THE PIPE
ONE PIPE STEAM
AUTOMATIC ROOM TEMPERATURE CONTROL VALVES
THIS VALVE HAS BEEN DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ROOM TEMPERATURE REGULATION OF LOW PRESSURE
ONE-PIPE STEAM SYSTEMS. THE VALVE HAS A MAXIMUM PRESSURE RATING OF 15 PSI. THE AIR VENTING
SYSTEM WILL MODULATE WITH CHANGING ROOM TEMPERATURES. A ONE-PIPE STEAM CONTROL INSTALLATION
CONSISTS OF A VALVE BODY, AN AIR VENT AND A TEMPERATURE CONTROL HEAD. THE VALVE BODY IS
ATTACHED TO THE RADIATOR BY A 1/8" THREADED CONNECTION. THE AIR VENT (1/8" NPT) CONNECTION IS
TIGHTENED TO THE TOP OF THE VALVE OR SIDEWAYS WHEN AN ANGLE AIR VENT IS USED.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A) IN ORDER FOR THE ONE-PIPE STEAM VALVE TO FUNCTION
PROPERLY, THE BOILER MUST BE CYCLED.
B) IF THE BOILER IS CYCLED BY A ROOM THERMOSTAT, DO
NOT INSTALL A ONE-PIPE STEAM CONTROLLER IN THIS ZONE.
A B C
Remove cap.
Set flow rate with adjustment screw.
Re-attach cap in middle position (see “C”).
The ISTEC Air Vents are chrome plated, easy to install products. The materials are
either brass or copper and the connections are silver brazed for durability. These
fast venting units provide fast heat and are designed with back-venting directional
bleed ports.