Installation Manual
14
SECTION
FLOOR
HEATING
SYSTEM
Nuheat Cable
INSTALLATION
Nuheat Cable Installation Guide
INSTALLATION: SELF-LEVELER
2.41 FLOOR PREPARATION: SELF-LEVELING METHOD
1. Prepare the subfloor and self-levelling compound as per manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Pour the self-leveling compound over the heating cable and guides. Use a
scraper or flat trowel to spread the self-leveling compound. The heating cable
should be completely covered with only the top of the guides showing.
3. Allow the self-leveling compound to set as per manufacturer’s instructions.
Conduct insulation and resistance tests and record the resistance
reading on page 7.
4. Install vapor barrier, water proof membrane or underlay, if applicable, as per
manufacturer’sinstructionsandlocalbuildingcoderequirements.
5. Proceed with laying the floor covering as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Before activating Nuheat, allow setting material (self-
leveling / thinset mortar compound and grout) to cure according to
manufacturer’s instructions (usually 72 hours to one week).
FIGURE 2.42: Self-leveling compound method
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