Rotarad Valve Kit

Gaining access behind radiators for cleaning and maintenance is fast-becoming a thing of the past. Traditionally, this procedure required the assistance of Estates personnel and was a slow, costly and labour-intensive process which made meeting recommended daily cleaning schedules difficult. With budget cuts, understaffing and intense media coverage compounding the demands on service providers to deliver buildings fit for purpose. Rotarad is the revolutionary new rotating radiator valve fitting that eliminates many longstanding access problems. Rotarad is now regularly specified on new build and refurbishment projects throughout all sectors. Key features of Rotarad system: Can be used in new and retrofit applications Flame-free installation Simple and fast to fit and operate Reliable, safe and economic to utilise WRAS approved WRAS, KTW, ACS approved “O” ring Design life of minimum 50 years Can be rotated through 360° Slimline, unobtrusive and paintable Healthcare environments - An undisturbed radiator and the convection process provide ideal conditions for the accumulation, growth and distribution of dirt, spores and harmful bacteria. This creates a greater risk to both end user and provider, with potentially higher infection rates. MRSA can survive in a desiccated state in dust for long periods of time – up to 175 days (Source: Long-term-in-vitro survival of an epidemic MRSA phage-group lll-29 strain J.H.T Wagenvoort and R.J.R Penders). Social Landlords – Redecorating between tenants can be an expensive and time-consuming process. During this process damage can also occur to pipework and plumbing, resulting in spiralling costs to landlords. Schools & Nurseries – Young people can be placed at risk from harmful bacteria and infection if regular cleaning does not take place. Cleaning operatives conventionally did not have access to the rear of a radiator where small items are frequently inserted and dropped, requiring the assistance of the Estates department for effective removal. Care Homes – Vulnerable care home residents with potentially low immunity levels require protection from bacteria and infection. Therefore hygiene and cleanliness is of paramount importance to any product or service that is installed. Asthma & Allergy Sufferers – Millions of people in the UK receive treatment for Asthma; dust mites, fungal spores, airborne residues and pet fur have all been identified as known triggers. Periodic cleaning behind radiators will help minimise symptoms and prevent attacks occurring. By installing Rotarad, new or existing radiators can be rotated down to floor level for cleaning and maintenance, without having to drain or turn off the heating system, enabling fast and easy access to the rear of a radiator and the wall behind. The secret of Rotarad is the patented rotating valve fitting, which is used to adapt standard radiator valves and can be easily fitted to any standard panel radiator. This allows the radiator to pivot along the axis of the radiator valves, without putting any strain on the pipework or fittings. Radiators then become more practical, as they can be lowered quickly, simply and safely without the risk of causing a leak or worse. Technical Information Body available in either yellow brass (EN12164 CW614N), red brass (DIN 50930-6) or stainless steel (AISI 316. 4401.1) EPDM “O” ring face seal (EN681-1) EPDM “O” ring tube seal (EN681-1) Compatible with EN 1057 copper tube, soft, half-hard and hard Compatible with BS4127, DIN17455 and DIN17457 Compatible with thin wall metallic tube that are dimensionally as EN1057 WRAS approved WRAS, KTW, ACS approved “O” rings Design life of minimum 50 years For comprehensive information on Rotarad and Contour’s full LST radiator offer, or to arrange a free site survey, call 01952 290 498, or email sales@contourcasings.co.uk