Remove a Central Heating
Radiator
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Step: 1 First of all turn
(using your hand) the Manual Control Valve clockwise until tight to
close the valve.
Step: 2 Next
remove the plastic cap off the Lockshield Valve and turn the spindle
clockwise (with an adjustable spanner), make a note of how many turns it takes
to close so you can open it later to the same setting.
Step: 3 Now pull
the floor covering (if any) away from the radiator and place old sheets/towels
on the floor around the Manual Control Valve and place a small bowl
directly underneath the Manual Control Valve to catch the
water.
Step: 4 Next
using the Radiator key (bleed key) loosen off the Bleed Valve this will
allow the water to exit.
Step: 5 Now
take both adjustable spanners and place one on the Manual Control Valve
to stop it moving, use the other spanner to loosen the cap nut that holds the
Manual Control Valve onto the radiator. As the nut is loosened water
will escape so be ready with your bowl, when the bowl is full tighten the cap
nut again to stop the water flow, empty your bowl and then loosen the cap nut
again, repeat until the water flow has stopped.
Step: 6 Now
undo the other cap nut that holds the Lockshield Valve onto the
radiator, use both spanners as before.
Step: 7 Now
carefully lift the radiator off its supports and empty the remaining water into
a large bucket.
Step: 8 If
you are going to paint/decorate then it is advisable to cover the exposed
pipes, with for instance, a plastic carrier bag.
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