Installation Manual
15
SECTION
FLOOR
HEATING
SYSTEM
Nuheat Cable
INSTALLATION
Nuheat Cable Installation Guide
2.51 FLOOR PREPARATION: THINSET MORTAR METHOD
1. Prepare the thinset mortar as per manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Use a flat trowel at a 45˚ angle ( following the same direction as the cable ) to
spread a thin layer of thinset mortar over the cable and guides. The heating
cable should be completely covered with only the top of the guides showing.
3. Allow the thinset mortar 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 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 2.52: Thinset mortar method
INSTALLATION: THINSET MORTAR
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