How to Install a Carisa Radiator?

Replacing an old radiator is not a tough job, but following a proper installation guide can prevent any mess or damage to the heating system. You do not need to hire a professional, all you need is a list of materials given below.

Tools and material required

Radiator with fixing kit supplied by a manufacture with:

4 wall fixing brackets
Wall plugs
Radiator to wall connectors
Bolts and washers
1 end cap
1 bleed cap

Pencil
Tape measure
Spirit level
Adjustable spanner
Pipe and cable detect
Power drill with masonry or ceramic tile bit
Screwdriver
Pipe wrench or water-pump pliers
Adjustable spanner
Pipe cutter
PTFE tape (Teflon tape)

Preparing for installation

Before starting the installation process, you need to check a few things. If you are replacing an old radiator with a new Carisa radiator, check the condition of the wall if it needs any repair work. Now turn off the heating system and remove the old radiator from the wall brackets. While replacing the old radiator you do not need to change the drain system, the new radiator will connect to the existing pipework. Check the strength of the wall, if it is a solid masonry it can easily support the variety of sizes of radiators. Before fixing the radiator to the wall, make sure if the wall brackets are sturdy to support the weight of the Carisa radiator filled with water.

Replacing the towel radiator is easiest if the new radiator’s dimension is the same as of the old one. As you can easily skip draining of system or taking up your flooring and skirting boards. Just turn off the central heating and then isolate the radiator by shutting off the valves. Then connect the new radiator to the existing pipework. If you are planning to replace the existing pipes with matching chrome pipes with chrome radiator or the new radiator is of a different size, you’ll need to drain and make simple alterations to the pipework.

Installation Steps

Follow these stepwise instructions to fit the radiator into wall brackets.

Step 1 - If you are replacing an old radiator and have existing pipework of the same pipe centers you can avoid the hassle of reorienting the new valves that is a best to do by a professional plumber.

Step 2 - After the pipe is ready, turn off the heating system and remove the old radiator by closing off both valves.

In case of a manual valve, you need to turn it clockwise to the full capacity or if your a radiator has a thermostat valve, just turn it to the zero or off state, or if it is a lock-shield valve, remove the plastic cover and use an adjustable spanner to turn the square shaft clockwise. Note the number of turns you used to turn the heat off as you will need to do it in the opposite direction to turn the heat on for a new radiator.

Step 3 – Now, with an adjustable spanner, loosen the swivel nuts and connect the radiator to the valve. Use another spanner to hold the valve to avoid collapsing the pipe.

Step 4 – After that, use a screwdriver to loosen the cap but and bleed valve of the radiator. Drain the water into an empty tray, use the piece of cloth for cleaning the waste. Tilt the radiator to ensure the water is completely drained out. Now block the one end using tissue or old rag to stop any leakage from the radiator.

Step 5 – If the old wall brackets are not compatible with the new radiators, detach them. Fill the gaps and holes in the wall due to previous installations.

Step 6–Use multiple digital detectors to check any hidden pipework, cables, or studs behind the wall.

Step 7–Drill the holes for wall bracket fittings and then install the radiator to the brackets.

Step 8 - After finishing the installation, close the bleed valve, reconnect it with the water pipes and finally turn on the heating.

Bleeding the Radiator

Bleeding the radiator is required to release the trapped air to make it work. Lay the dust sheet under the Carisa Radiator and use the screwdriver or radiator key to open the bleed volt. Once the trapped air is completely released and water starts coming out of the valve, close the bleed valve but do not overtight.

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