Installation Instructions

Figure 4b
Figure 4a
Distance between adjacent rows of strapping
INSTALL METAL STRAPPING
z Each cable kit contains a suitable number of rolls of Cable Strapping, the unique cable strapping system developed by EasyHeat for
enabling fast, problem-free heating cable installation.
z Installthecablestrappingat30"to36"intervalsforStandard Heating Cable Spacing or at 18" to 24" intervals for Alternating Heating
Cable Spacing (Figure 4a).
z Onwoodsub-oors,strappingmaybefastenedwith3/8"staples(serratedtypepreferred),appliedat6"(maximum)intervals.Take
care to place staples in an alternating top and bottom (at openings) pattern to ensure stability
(Figure 4b).Strappingopeningsalsoallowfasteningwithnails(1/4"headdiameter)orscrews(size#10),appliedat12"to14"inter-
vals. For all installation methods it is recommended that you place anchors / screws at the start and end of each run. Angle the end
anchor / screw to provide tension along the run of strapping. (See Figure 4c).
z In sections where the heating cable makes a return loop more anchors / screws may be needed.
z On concrete surfaces, the metal strapping may be attached by means of self-tapping concrete anchors or equivalent
(Figure 4c).Alternatively,EasyHeatoffersalowproleadhesivetapeCKT(1¼"wideand25feetinlength),effectiveforbondingthe
metal strapping to clean and smooth concrete surfaces. Please contact EasyHeat for more information.
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