THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors.
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most advanced electric heating systems available today! WHAT IS RADIANT HEAT? The THERMOFILM radiant floor heating system installed in your home is the most efficient electric heating system available today. The THERMOFILM system installed directly below your floor, gently warms the objects and people in the room. These surfaces include walls, windows, floors and ceilings.
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. convection currents are not created. This means that dust is not circulated and drafts are not created. This brings higher levels of comfort, not only to allergy sufferers but to everyone in the room. The THERMOFILM™ heating system is completely invisible and unobtrusive and allows more flexibility in creating the perfect living environment. It is reliable, safe and manufactured to last.
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. 3) Thick rugs, dog beds, bean bags, exercise mats and items with high thermal insulation should not be laid on the heated floor as this may cause localized overheating.
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. Introduction Operating Manual What Is Radiant Heat? Operating Instructions 2 3-4 Installation Pre-Installation Checklist Floor Constructions Installation Troubleshooting 7 8 9-13 13 Warranty THERMOFILM Installation Plan Warranty Certificate 14 16 Installation is straight forward! However if you require assistance call our dedicated technical team now on 800-308-8057.
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. This THERMOFILM underfloor heating element shall be installed only by qualified personnel who are familiar with the construction and operation of the product and the risks involved. The installation of this heating product shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the regulations of the authority having jurisdiction.
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Please take time to read carefully the following notes and instructions before commencing installation: THERMOFILM underfloor heating systems are designed to be used under laminate, engineered board and solid wood flooring with a maximum thickness of 0.5” (or thickness equivalent to a maximum thermal resistance of 0.85 ft².hr.°F/BTU).
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. INSTALLATION EXAMPLES WITH DIFFERENT FLOOR CONSTRUCTIONS Concrete Slab 1. Wood/laminate floor 2. Moisture barrier 3. THERMOFILM 4. Thermal insulation/moisture barrier 5. Moisture barrier* 6. Concrete subfloor *A separate moisture barrier is required if the thermal insulation barrier is not waterproof. Wood Floors 1. Wood/laminate floor 2. Poly moisture barrier 3. THERMOFILM 4. Thermal insulation 5.
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. PREPARING THE THERMOSTAT Thermostat The THERMOFILM thermostat should be positioned (fig.1) at a height approximately 5ft from the floor in an area free from drafts, out of direct sunlight and close to the electrical supply.
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. LAYING THE INSULATION & THERMOFILM The Thermal Insulation/Noise Reduction Pads Use of plain (not foil faced) underlayment padding, minimum thickness (1/4”) with a minimum thermal resistance value of 0.97 ft².hr.°F/BTU is recommended (R=1). Thermosoft offers Cerazorb™ synthetic cork and Insulayment™ compressed fiber underlayment pads, which work fine for that purpose.
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. Laying THERMOFILM™ heating elements Before commencing the installation of THERMOFILM, check the labels on each THERMOFILM to ensure they are the correct sizes and power ratings. Following the plan prepared at the ordering stage and working from one side, roll out the first element copper buss side down with the connection leads closest to the thermostat wall and leaving a minimum 2” gap from all walls.
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. Using a sharp knife, cut a channel in the underlayment or insulation along the connection lead/thermostat wall side to accommodate the connection leads (fig.6). Run the leads in the channel to the junction box and tape over using duct tape. The leads must never be in contact with the THERMOFILM heating elements. WARNING: Risk of electric shock and fire.
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. INSTALLING VAPOR BARRIER & MAKING CONNECTIONS Laying Poly Vapor Barrier The installed THERMOFILM must be covered with the polymer vapor barrier to provide optimum moisture and additional mechanical/electrical protection. To install, roll out the vapor barrier, cut to length and overlap adjacent pieces by a minimum of 4” (fig.7). Tape along the entire length of the overlap using duct tape.
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. Measure and record on the test sheet the resistance of each element and carefully insert all black and white (red if 240V) cables into separate Wago connectors as shown in the diagram (fig.8). A suitable cable will be required to connect the connector blocks to the output (load) side of the thermostat.
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. THERMOFILM INSTALLATION PLAN To ensure the validity of your warranty please provide a layout plan of your THERMOFILM underfloor heating installation. Thermosoft has provided an example (next page) and a checklist to ensure this procedure is carried out correctly.
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. Please retain a detailed layout plan using the example to the left as a guide.
THERMOFILM® – The complete underfloor heating solution for all wood & laminate floors. WARRANTY CERTIFICATE THERMOFILM 10 Year Warranty u n d e r f l o o r h e a t i n g f ilm This warranty is only valid under the following conditions: • • • • • • All electrical connections were carried out by a qualified electrician. The warranty covers faults in material for 10 years for THERMOFILM from the date of purchase.
