Reciprocating Saw (used to enlarge a closet access to attic space)
Circular Saw
Hacksaw
Hammer
PVC pipe cutting tool (otherwise use hacksaw)
Screwdriver(s)
Ladder(s)
Flashlight
Other forms of lighting (for use in attic)
Wire brush (cleaning manifold pipe threads if needed)
Other tools as dictated by the installation
Fin Comb Tool for straightening out bent fins
[Watsco Part No P-8 or equivalent for a 10 fin per inch coil]
Torque Wrench
[For re-torquing fan bolt to 150 in lbs. if removed]
Loctite
[For re-loctiting fan bolt if removed]
Standard medium flat blade hand screwdriver [1/4” blade width]
[For 10-24 x 1/2” Float bracket screws on venturi]
[For 10-24 x 1/2” Capacitor bracket screws on venturi]
5/16” Socket or spin nut driver
[For cabinet sheet metal screws]
5/16” Box & open end wrench
[For Fan blade bolt]
3/8” Box & open end wrench
[For 10-24” Nut on float bracket & capacitor bracket nuts]
1/2” Box & open end wrench
[For Float removal from float bracket]
[For Motor band mounting bolt]
[For Motor arm to venturi mounting bolt nuts]
9/16” Box & open end wrench
[For Motor band mounting bolt nut]
Replace any worn or loose 5/16” Hex head #10
x 1/2” sheet metal screw
with a 5/16” Hex head #12
x 1/2” sheet metal screw. This is a common hardware store item. A
#10 screw can become loose with repeated removal.
- Weld On P-70-C (Primer)
- Weld On 705 (Rigid PVC Cement)
- Weld On 795 (Flexible PVC Cement)
CAUTION: Do not use old PVC pipe cement or primer as poor weld joints could occur.
Do not use rigid pipe cement on flexible PVC pipe as poor weld joints could occur.
- 50 feet of flexible
1 1/2” or 2” PVC pipe (for use in the attic)
- 60 feet of 1 1/2” rigid PVC pipe (supplied in 8 or 10 foot lengths)
- 10 feet of 2” rigid PVC pipe (for ease of valve installations)
- (2) PVC Unions (to be used with the PCS1 inlet and outlet manifolds)
- Check Valve (for use on PCS1 return line at support system)
- PVC pipe 90º Elbows, 2”- 1 1/2” Reducing Bushings, Straight SXS Couplings, etc.
- Emery cloth (for roughing up PVC pipe surface area prior to priming & cementing)
NOTE: Flex PVC does
come in 2 inch or 1 1/2-inch size. Actual length of pipe needs
will depend on each individual installation. Also PVC pipe fittings such as reducing bushings,
tees, 45º elbows, 90º elbows and straight couplings will be required. These fittings are supplied as
either SXS, which means slip [cement-type] fittings on each end or in combinations with nominal
pipe threads at either or both ends [male or female pipe threads].
- 220 vac 20 amp Outlet & Box: Leviton #5821 or equivalent
[PCS1 simply plugs in]
- 22 gauge wire for attic thermistor [temperature sensor]
- Silicone Sealant (for use on PCS1 manifold pipe threads)
- misc electrical materials
- misc plumbing materials
- misc construction materials (hinges, etc.)
NOTE:
Actual materials to be used on a particular installation depend upon the installation
site and the choices made between various material options. These choices are sometimes dictated
by local codes. For example, copper pipe is required for use within the attic in some California
communities.
#10 x 1/2” TEKS self-tapping screw with 5/16” hex head
5/16-18 x 1 1/2” Hex machine bolt
5/16-18 Square nut; 5/16 Split lock washer
10-24 x 1/2” Round head slotted machine screw; 10-24 Nuts; 10-24 Washers
5/16-18 x 1” Carriage bolts; 5/16-18 Hex nuts; 3/8 & 5/16 Washers