RAY MAGIC NKInstallation manual

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Ray Magic NK is a high performance hydronic radiant panel. It instals on the ceiling (and walls) and it is covered with ⅝" regular drywall, to create unobstructed radiant surfaces.

Ray Magic NK comes in 2'x8' size and can be cut down in two 2'x4' panels to fit smaller spaces.

Ray Magic “NaKed”

Cut sheets

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96"

24"

48"

48"

= = = =3 ¾"

24"

23 ⅜"

22"

1 ½"

⅞"

1⅜"

1"1½"

Possiblecuts

Panel piping layout

RM 3-way fitting

8 mm radiant PEX pipe

16 mm backbone PEX pipe

2x4 panel pipes connection

Full panel (2'x8')

Half panel (2'x8')

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What is in the box

2x1x 5x10x 10x

96 ¼"

12 ¼"

7 ¾"

RM cap Pre-insulated 16 mm PEX straight pipe (7 ½ ft)

(PEX1675I)

3-way fitting lock rings

Ray Magic NK(2x8 ft)

RM coupling

Weight: 40 lbDimension: 96 ¼” x 12 ¼” x 7 ¾”

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Panel details

Alluminum transfer plate

Pre-cut EPS edge

RM 3-wayfitting

16 mm PEX backbone pipes

RM cap

RM coupling

Panel cap off

panel conections(2x4 panel only)

Connection between panels

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FJ901604 16mm ELBOW push-fit, tvwist & lock plastic fitting for PEX piping

FJCP1604 16mm COUPLER push-fit, twist & lock plastic fitting for PEX piping

FJTE1604 16mm TEE push-fit, twist & lock plastic fitting for PEX piping

FJEC1604 16mm END CAP push-fit plastic fitting for PEX piping

PEX1630I Pre-insulated 16mm x 1.5 PEX pipe with 1/2” insulation 100ft coil

PEX1675I Pre-insulated 16mm x 1.5 PEX pipe with 1/2” insulation 7.5ft straight

CPRMNN32

NN indicates the number of loops from 02 to 12 loops (ex: CPRM0632)

NN-loop plastic 1-1/4” modular manifold with insulation.NPT female inlet. Temp gauges, air bleed valves, balancing valves and flow meters. Unassembled.

Required installation tools

Pipe cutter tool(PCUTPEX)

Helmet Long blade cutterGlovesOuter reamer tool for PEX 16x1.5(PORTPEX)

Recommended parts

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Installation

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This installation manual describes how to hang the Ray Magic NK panels to the ceiling and gives some basic layout guidance.

To properly size the radiant surface to cover heating and cooling loads consult with a mechanical engineering firm in your area.

When in doubt call (855) RAY-MAGIC

Furring layout(24" O.C. additional framing)

Ceiling joists

Framing

⅝ Dry wall

Requiredaddtionalframing

Ceiling joists

24" O.C.

Two hanging options

A

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Framing layout(installation between 24" O.C. ceiling joists)

Ceiling joists

Ceiling joists

Required additional blocking for back support

Additionalblocking

⅝ Dry wall

24" O.C.

24"O

.C.

B

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Furring layout

24’’ O.C.

24" O.C.

1½"

1½"

23½"

1¼"

1½

Wood strip channel (24 “ O.C.)

Galvanized stell hat furring channel (23 ½“ O.C.)

fasten poits per side6

Flat wire staple

Flat head nail

Flat head metal screw

A

A.1

A.2

23 ½" works better

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Remove the edges before hanging

& tear out A.1 A.2

1½" 1½"

Remove the pre-cut EPS edge by applying pressure with your hands

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Framing layout

24’’ O.C.

24’’ O.C.

24’’ O.C.

24 O.C. blocking

24"

24 " O.C.

Solid wood sistem (24 " O.C.)

Wood I joists (TJI) system (24 “ O.C.)

3" 3"

1½"

1 12"

1½"

2"

1½"

1½"

1 12"

1½"

2"

1½"

1½"

B

B.1

B.2

fasten poits per side6

Flat wire staple

Flat head nail

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Remove the edges before hanging

Tear out

1½" blade cut

1 ½" 1 ½"

3" 3" Cut off no more than 1 ½"

Remove the pre-cut EPS edge by applying pressure with your hands

B.1

B.2

1½" 1½"

2" 2"

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How to cut the 2x8 panel to make two 2x4 panels

Remove the tape around the panel

Separate the panels

Must use the proper pipe cutter tool (PCUTPEX) to cut the backbone pipe.

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How to prep the 16 mm pre-inseulated PEX pipe (PEX1675I or PEX1630I)

Chamfer both side

Insert the insulation again before using the pipe

Rotate the outer reamer tool until the pipe is smooth

Cut the pipe using the pipe cutter tool (PCUTPEX)

Insert the outer reamer tool (PORTPEX) on the pipe

Do not cut less than 3" to facilitate use of the reamer tool

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16 mm pre-insulated PEX pipe connection into the panel (RM 3-way fitting only)

1 ½"

Chamfer each sides of the piece of pipe using the outer reamer tool (PORTPEX)

After plumbing completion, always pressure test the system at 100 psi following the Messana system pressure test and fill/purge procedure downloadable online

Insert pipe into the fitting all up to the pipe stop. If correctly inserted the mark will be aligned with the collar

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Mark the pipe with a sharpie at 1 1/2” from the edge2

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Make sure the mark is aligned with the fitting collar (pipe fully inserted)

You can use the RM Cap as a template to sign the pipe (1 1/2”)

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16 mm pre-insulated PEX pipe connection into the 2x4 panel (pipe connections side only)

1 ¼"

Chamfer each sides of the piece of pipe using the outer reamer tool (PORTPEX)

Insert the pipes into the fitting up to the pipe stop (on both sides). If correctly inserted the mark will be aligned with the twist lock cap

Twist the screw cap until it touches the body flange to secure the pipe.

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This locks the pipe into position and increases the O-ring seal around the pipe.

Make sure the mark is aligned with the fitting collar (pipe fully inserted)

After plumbing completion, always pressure test the system at 100 psi following the Messana system pressure test and fill/purge procedure downloadable online

Mark the pipe with a sharpie at 1 1/2” from the edge

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How to disconnect a RM 3-way fitting

Pull easily out the pipe (or RM coupling, or RM cap)

Lift the RM 3-way fitting to access the twist collar and rotate 90 degrees (either CCW or CW)

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Use this procedure to extract either a pipe, or a RM coupling, or a RM cap

Lock ring

EDPM triple o-ring

Funnel shaped twist collar

Circular stopping wedge

Ensure th system is decompressed

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Insert in order the locking ring (new replacement), the wedge and the o-ring back into the fitting chamber

Cut the pipe right after the lock ring using the proper pipe cutter tool (PCUTPEX). Alternatively cut the lock ring using a cutting plier.

Put the colar back in to the fitting and rotate 90 degrees to lock the RM 3-way fitting (either CCW or CW)

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Put the new lock ring in the right direction

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Connections into the panel

2x8 panel

2x4 panel (2x4 panel pipes connection)

Never cap the half panel with the 16 mm END CAP. Move the 2x4 panel at the begining of the branch and cap the oppostite side on the RM 3-way fitting

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How to connect panels to supply/return leader pipes

6"

6" Coil pipe

Strap pipes before bending

Never bend pipes connected to the RM 3-way fitting

Use a piece of the pre-insulated 16 mm PEX straight pipe (PEX1675I) for a direct connection

Use the RM coupling and 3" nipple PEX pipe to make a tight connection

3"

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Clearence to the wall

6"

7"

2x4 panel as a header (7")

2x8 panel as a header (6")

5"

3"

5"

3"

7"

6"

Prepare two nipple pipes of 3" and 5" and ream the outer edges both side unising the reamer tool (PORTPEX)

Prepare two nipple pipes of 3" and 5" and ream the outer edges both side unising the reamer tool (PORTPEX)

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2"

2 ¾"

2x4 panel as a header (2")

2x8 panel as a header (2¾")

Clearence to the wall (with attic space above)

SubfloorCeilingjoists Ray magic

NK 2x8

Subfloor

Ceilingjoists

Ray magic NK 2x4

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How to join two panels

Make sure the panels are fully insert

Insert the RM coupling before connecting the panel

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How to cap a panel

Make sure the cap is fully insert

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Panels connections

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Connect the half panel to the leader pipes

Never cap the half panel with the 16 mm END CAP. Move the 2x4 panel at the begining of the branch and cap the oppostite side on the RM 3-way fitting

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Max 15 panels (2'x8') per manifold loop

3 6

2 5

1 4

6½

7½

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10 13

11 14

12 15

To manifold loop

No more than 15 panels in a manifold loop

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Keep a maximum 4 to 1 ratio rate on branches, alternately use an additional manifold loop

No more than 12 panels in a row

Balancing

Keep the braches balanced

Max 12 panels (2’x8’) in a branch

2 2

1 1

12 4 9

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4:1 9:1

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