Installation Guide

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Place the cable so that the connection point and the
temperature sensor are in their intended positions
and bring the power lead cable to the thermostat or
connection box.
Begin laying the Heat Cable heating cable on
membrane according to the layout developed in Step
1.
DO NOT CUT OR SHORTEN THE HEATING
CABLE!
Do not expose it to any mechanical stress. Avoid
walking on the heating cable. Wear only shoes with
soft soles.
Be careful not to damage the cables, particularly
during installation.
It is highly recommended to take photographs of the installed Heat Cable before installing the flooring.
NEVER exceed 15 watts per square foot.
NEVER cross heating cables.
Step 7: LAYING THE SENSOR
Install the floor temperature sensors exactly in the
center between two cables and at a distance of at
least 2 ft (60cm) from the wall.
Do not cross sensor cables with heating cables.
It is recommended to install a second temperature
sensor as a backup in case the primary fails
throughout the life of the installation.
Record the exact position of the sensors.
Step 8: MEASURE THE RESISTANCE (THE
SECOND TIME)
Please refer to Step 5.
Step 9: Embed the floor heating cable in mortar
For tiling applications, proceed with the installation
of the tiles by covering the heating cables with a layer
of thinnest cement as directed by the tile
manufacturer. Ensure that the thinnest mortar covers
the entire heating cable as the tiles are installed.
For engineered wood or laminate floor coverings, it
is recommended to consult the flooring manufacturer
for maximum temperature allowance (use a
thermostat with a floor temperature limiter).
Ensure that all moisture in the self-leveling cement
has been fully eliminated in accordance with the
drying times recommended by the cement
manufacturer (consult the manufacturer for exact drying time).
If using Heat Cable in wet places, waterproofing is necessary.
Important
The system must not be turned on until the thinnest cement has fully dried. A minimum of two weeks is
recommended.
Step 10: MEASURE THE RESISTANCE (THE THIRD TIME)
Please refer to Step 5.
Step 11: Install the tile
To install the tile, apply a layer of acrylic or latex modified thin-set using the ridged side of your trowel. Tile
and grout the floor using best industry practices and in accordance with instructions provided by the