Control valve
Ensure that the control valve is kept in its packaging and free of dust and debris until installation. The sensor head and faceplate of the valve should be stored in the box, ready for fixing upon completion of the work.
Equator PE-X pipe
PE-X pipe and fittings must be protected from UV degradation as prolonged exposure to sunlight could affect the longevity of the material. Products stored internally or within sealed product packs or installed within the building will not be at risk. Short-term exposure to UV on building sites will not affect the PE-X products.

Coils should be stored either on edge or stacked flat one on top of the other, and provided with suitable racking to ensure stability. When coils are vertically stacked, the stack height must not exceed 2m. An 80m coil of 15mm Equator pipe weighs 5.92kg.
Equator fittings
Fittings should be kept within the polythene bags wherever possible. Bare fittings should be stored in a clean environment. When handling or storing bare fittings do not allow any objects to slide into the socket to avoid damage to the joint internals.
Floor panels and edge insulation strip
These products should not be stored or laid in wet or damp conditions. The floor panel has a thermal conductivity of 0.033 to 0.036W/(m.k) at +10ºC, measured to DIN52612. The compressive strength of the floor panel under 10% compression is 0.11 to 0.16N/mm2, measured to DIN53421. Long term compressive stress <2% compression is 0.025 to 0.040N/mm2.