SlabHeat Installation Manual

Table of Contents

Phase 1 Designing the System ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ page 05

Phase 2 Preparations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ page 06

Phase 3 Installing the Cable --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 11

Phase 4 Finish Coverings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 13

Phase 5 Controls and Sensors------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 14

Phase 6 System Operation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 14

Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 15

Appendices and Electrical Wiring Diagrams ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 16

SlabHeat Warranty ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 19

Welcome to SlabHeat Cable

SlabHeat products are a simple way to heat a given space. This instruction manual is provided as a guide to installing SlabHeat

Cable, including design considerations, cable installation, control installation, precautions, and floor covering guidelines.

Specifications for SlabHeat Cable:

SlabHeat Cable is a complete heating cable consisting of a series resistance heating cable and a single power lead for easy single-

point connection. The heating cable length cannot be cut to fit.

Voltages: 120 and 240 VAC, 1-phase

Watts: 15 W/sqft (51 Btu/h/sqft), spaced at 4 inches on-center

10 W/sqft (34 Btu/h/sqft), spaced at 6 inches on-center

(Cable is designed to operate at approximately 5 W/linear foot of cable at rated voltage.)

Maximum heater current: 15 amps

Maximum circuit load: 15 amps

GFCI Class A (ground fault circuit protection) required for each circuit

Listing: UL Listed for U.S. and Canada under UL 1673, and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 130-03

Listing file number: E185866

Application: indoor use only, embedded in concrete. (see Step 1.1)

Minimum bend radius: 1 inch

Maximum exposure temperature (continuous and storage): 194°F (90°C)

Minimum installation temperature: 50°F (10°C)

Installation must be performed by qualified personnel, in accordance with local codes, ANSI/NFPA 70 (NEC Article 424) and

Section 62 of the CEC Part I.

Limited Warranty: For complete product warranty information, please refer to the web site on the back of this manual.

Skill level

Intermediate skills in electrical wiring required. Normally the heating product may be secured in place by

qualified installers. However, consider hiring an electrician to rough in the wiring, especially if it is necessary to

route from the circuit breaker panel. Please be aware that local codes may require this product and/or the

thermostatic control be installed or connected by an electrician.