Issue 002 - October 2018 | SmithsEP.co.uk | 11
Commissioning
13. Commissioning
• Align the TRV head over the valve body with
the indicator point at setting V. Ensure that the
TRV head is square to the body, screw the TRV
head onto the body in a clockwise direction
until tight, being careful not to over – tighten
the head on the body
• Turn on the heating system
• Fully open Thermostatic Radiator Valve (in the
system ow) to Setting V while leaving the Lock
Shield Valve (in the system return) totally closed
• Allow the system to ll the heat emitter
• Open Lock Shield Valve and allow the heating
system to run for minimum of 1 hour
• After minimum 1-hour period, the heating
system may require further bleeding.
Follow best practices when purging the heating
system of air
Note: It may be necessary to balance the heating
system to achieve best ow and/or water
temperature.
All factory tted connections/compression joints
should be inspected prior to lling the system, in
case of loosening during transit