Installation Instructions

z Oncethecableshavebeeninstalledontheoor,applya‘scratchcoatofcement-basedmortaruniformlyovertheentireoorarea,
such that the heating cables are completely embedded. Self-leveling cement-based mortar compounds may be most appropriate for this
procedure,butconsultwithyourooringsupplierforadvice.
z Follow the compound manufacturer’s instructions for preparing the mix.
z After the mortar is dry, repeat test of the system as per 2.4. The laminate can be set in the usual manner. Floors with heating cables
installed are typically
3
/
16
" higher than those without heating cables. Figures 11a and 11cillustrateeachofthesub-layersofanished
oorwhentileandlaminate/engineeredwoodareusedastheoornishingmaterials.
APPLY SCRATCH COAT OF MORTAR
AND COMPLETE FLOORING
LAMINATE
Figure 11a
3.2
Figure 11c
Engineered Wood or
Laminate Flooring
Under Padding
Heating Cable
Scratch Coat
over Cable