Instructions / Assembly

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Chisel a path for the power lead and factory splice. Use hot glue to secure to the floor.
Place a metal nail plate over the transition point
to protect the power lead and sensor wire.
Power Lead/
Heating Wire
Connection
Nail
Plate
Floor
Sensor
Wire
STEP 3.7
Use a digital multi-meter to measure the resistance between the conductors of the power leads
again. Record these resistances in Table 4 under “After mat is secured in place”.
STEP 3.8
Feed the power leads through the conduit to the control electrical box, leaving at least 6"-8"
of free power lead. Chisel a slot in the floor to recess the factory splice level with the heating
wire. Secure the factory splice with hot glue so it cannot be pulled into the conduit.
It may be necessary to use a metal nail plate to protect the power lead and sensor wire as they
transition into the wall. This will help prevent nail penetrations from drywall and baseboards trim.
DO NOT staple or apply tape over the heating wire. Damage can result.
DO NOT use nails, duct tape, other types of tape, or other unapproved fasteners to hold
the heating wire or mesh in place. Damage can result.