Installation Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS 3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................... 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................ 4
CODING AND MODEL NUMBERS ........................................................... 5
CABLE SELECTION ................................................................................. 6
DESIGN A CABLE LAYOUT INSTALLATION PLAN
FOR THE SURFACE TO BE HEATED ...................................................... 6
PLANNING AND DESIGN 6
THERMOSTAT SELECTION ..................................................................... 7
TYPES OF INSTALLATION ....................................................................... 7
WITH CABLE SPACERS .................................................................. 7
CEMENT (OR CONCRETE SLAB) SUBFLOOR TIPS ..................... 7
Concrete suboor curing period .................................................... 7
Surface preparation ....................................................................... 7
PLYWOOD SUBFLOOR TIPS ........................................................... 7
Surface preparation ....................................................................... 7
Plywood suboor strength and strengthening
(also valid for concrete slab suboor) ............................................ 7
WITH MEMBRANE ........................................................................... 7
Surface and suboor preparation .................................................. 8
INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT ........................................................... 8
MATERIALS AND TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION .................. 8
WHEN SHOULD TESTS BE DONE? ............................................... 8
BEFORE GETTING STARTED 8
TESTS 8
TEST 1: CONDUCTOR RESISTANCE TEST ........................................... 9
WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF THIS TEST? ...................................... 9
INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED ............................................................ 9
PERFORM THE TEST ...................................................................... 9
TEST 2: CONDUCTOR NON-CONTINUITY AND GROUND TEST
(GREEN WIRE) ......................................................................................... 9
WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF THIS TEST? ...................................... 9
INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED ............................................................ 9
PERFORM THE TEST ...................................................................... 9
TEST 3: INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST ........................................... 10
WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF THIS TEST? .................................... 10
INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED .......................................................... 10
PERFORM THE TEST .................................................................... 10
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ............................................................ 10
INSTALLATION 10
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...................................11
INSTALLATION WITH CABLE SPACERS................................................11
STEP 1: Perform tests ....................................................................11
STEP 2: Position thermostat junction box ...................................11
STEP 3: Secure splice to oor ......................................................11
STEP 4: Install cable spacers ........................................................11
STEP 5: Run heating cable through cable spacers.................... 12
STEP 6: Second series of tests .................................................... 12
STEP 7: Thermostat sensor.......................................................... 12
STEP 8: Put cold cable in thermostat junction box .................. 12
STEP 9: Apply self-leveling mortar (scratch coat) ..................... 12
STEP 10: Install oor covering on scratch coat ......................... 13
Install ceramic tile ooring ........................................................... 13
STEP 11: Third series of tests ...................................................... 14
STEP 12: Wiring ............................................................................. 14
Curing period ............................................................................... 14
Wiring preparation ....................................................................... 14
INSTALLATION WITH MEMBRANE ....................................................... 14
STEP 1: Install membrane ............................................................ 14
STEP 2: Perform tests ................................................................... 14
STEP 3: Position thermostat junction box ................................. 14
STEP 4: Secure splice to oor .................................................... 14
STEP 5: Run heating cable through membrane ......................... 14
STEP 6: Second series of tests .................................................... 15
STEP 7: Thermostat sensor.......................................................... 15
STEP 8: Put cold cable in thermostat junction box ................... 15
STEP 9: Install oor covering on membrane .............................. 15
STEP 10: Third series of tests ...................................................... 15
STEP 11: Wiring ............................................................................. 15
Curing period ............................................................................... 15
Wiring preparation ....................................................................... 15
ABOUT THE WARRANTY 16
WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 16
CLAIM PROCEDURE ..................................................................... 16
CONDITIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY ...16