Installation Guide

3. Installation Continued
Installation & Owner’s Guide QW-TILE 6
What You Will Need
• QuietWarmth
®
Peel & Stick Radiant Heat mats
• Thermostat: An approved floor-sensing thermostat
• GFCI Breaker (if not part of the thermostat)
• Junction Boxes: Minimum of two boxes required for each
room or area. One box (2x4 inch) required for thermostat,
one box (4x4 inch) required for electrical connections.
• Tools: Digital ohm meter (multi-meter), wire
stripper, screw driver, wood chisel, knife
• Tile installation products (3/8” x 1/4” or greater
plastic trowel, mortar, backer board, tile, etc.)
• 12/2 Romex
Electrical Installation
Step 1. GFCI Installation
QuietWarmth
®
Peel & Stick Radiant Heat mats must be
protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). This
can be done either by the internal GFCI in the thermostat
(as long as it directly controls the mat), or by a GFCI
protected circuit breaker. Follow all local building and
electrical codes. Typical Amperage Requirement: 120
VAC Perfectly Warm™ Tile Heat: 0.1 amps per square
foot, or 10 amps per 100 square foot of mat.
Step 2. Install Additional Power Modules
Depending on the amperage requirements of the mat(s),
one or more secondary power modules may be required.
Do not load the thermostat control with more than 15
amps. The National Electrical Code specifies that each
branch circuit used in conjunction with a heating system
must be for the exclusive use of the heating system.
Do not connect lights, outlets, etc. to any branch circuit
used with the Perfectly Warm™ Tile Heat.
Step 3. Install Electrical Boxes
Install Junction box for the control device (thermostat)
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This box
should be located, unobstructed, on an inside wall so
that the device reads accurately.
Install a 4x4 inch junction box for making electrical
connections between the mats and thermostat.
Step 4. Bottom Plate Work
Drill or saw holes at the bottom plate. One hole
is for routing power leads or conduit and the
other is for the thermostat sensor. These holes
should be directly below the electrical box(es). It
is recommended that you drill or saw holes at the
bottom plate. You may also use a notch technique
as an alternative.
Step 5. Install Power Lead Conduit
Route the power leads from the thermostat
down the wall cavity through opening in
the bottom of plate to connect the mats.
CAUTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE. DAMAGE TO
SUPPLY CONDUCTOR INSULATION MAY OCCUR IF
CONDUCTORS ARE ROUTED LESS THAN 2 INCHES
(51mm) FROM THIS HEATING PRODUCT. REFER TO
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECOMMENDED
MEANS OF ROUTING SUPPLY CONDUCTORS.