Electric Floor Warming Mat Systems Installation and Operating Instructions (Self Adhesive Mats) Systèmes de Plancher Chauffant Électriques Directives d’installation et mode d’emploi SAM (treillis auto-adhésif) Sistemas Eléctricos de Calefacción de Pisos Instrucciones de instalación y operación SAM (Rejillas autoadhesivas) 14132-001 Rev. 6 ©2016 EasyHeat, Inc.
WELCOME ® ® Thank you for choosing the EasyHeat Warm Tiles Mats System for floor warming. This product has been designed to gently warm flooring materials such as marble, ceramic, glass and porcelain tile; slate; granite and poured or dimensional stone, in addition to laminate and engineered hardwood products. Warm Tiles greatly enhances the comfort level of these beautiful flooring materials.
Table of Contents Warnings Preparation for Installation Technical Key and Illustration 1. Select thermostat switch control 2. Plan Tiling Method Tile Tips Mat Method Mat Flip and Turn 3. Electrical Rough-In New Construction Remodeling 2 3 4-5 6 6 6 8 9 10 – 15 10 13 4. Installing Warm Tiles® SAM Mats Step One Step Two Step Three 5.
Improper installation, use, operation or maintenance of this product may result in injury or death from electric shock or fiRe. It may also result in cable failure to warm the floor properly. Read and follow the instructions and warnings in this manual. If you have questions, call toll-free 800/537-4732 for assistance. Give this manual to anyone who will be using this cable, including future users and homeowners. 1. Heating Cable must not touch, cross or overlap itself at any point.
Preparation for Installation 1. ® Preparación Para La Instalación 1. p r é pa r at i o n Les treillis SAM Warm Tiles® sont offerts dans une vaste gamme de tailles. Ainsi, il est possible de chauffer différentes zones de plancher au moyen du même produit ou en associant divers produits. Évitez de modifier la longueur de câble chauffant fourni pour l’adapter à une zone de taille supérieure ou inférieure à celle recommandée pour le treillis.
Convenciones del Sistema del Diagramme du Système de Cable de Calefacción Câble Chauffant Estas instrucciones de instalación proporcionan la terminología para identificar y explicar los componentes claves y cómo se deben instalar. Estos términos están gráficamente ilustrados y explicados en la siguiente Terminología y clave del sistema de cable de calefacción. 2 1 Ce guide d’installation fait appel à une terminologie pour l’identification des composantes clés et de la façon dont elles sont installées.
Heating Cable System Terminology 1 Bandas de cinta y mallas de rejilla. Las bandas de 1 Bandes et plaques adhésives pour treillis. Les bandes 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 terminologie du système 11 / 10 adhésives sont situées aux extrémités supérieures et inférieures du treillis et sont apposées directement sur le plancher. Elles servent à maintenir le câble en place sur le treillis. Ce dernier et les bandes adhésives peuvent être taillés pour adapter le treillis à la zone à chauffer.
A thermostat, a voltage adjuster or a switch may control the system. The selected device must have the appropriate voltage, current and agency approvals for the location in which it is being installed. • A thermostat with a floor temperature sensor is recommended since this will control the FLOOR temperature at a comfortable level, such as EasyHeat’s FGS Programmable Controller or FG Non-Programmable Controller.
2. Plan Tiling Method Do not install mat at this time. TILE TIPS No instale la rejilla en este momento. CONSEJOS PRÁCTICOS PARA LOSAS Para minimizar el agrietamiento potencial de las losas, es importante que el contrapiso sobre el cual se va a colocar las losas sea lo suficientemente rígido.
MATS: Figures 1 & 2 Once the mats have been fitted to the area in which they are being installed, they can be affixed to the floor with the adhesive side of the mesh. The mats are then covered with a uniform scratch coat so that it just covers the heating cables. For ease of tiling, the scratch coat is applied evenly over the entire floor area. When the scratch coat is dry, the tiles can be set in the usual manner.
flip & turn Back To Back: Make a single, straight cut through the entire width of the mesh. Slide the mat around and head the mat back in the opposite direction, keeping the heating cable on top of the mesh, the adhesive side will be on the substrate.
For new construction it is recommended that rough-in be completed before drywalling begins. • Determine the appropriate location and height for the Electrical Connection Box* (ECB). Consider proximity to other outlet boxes, ease of routing Cold Lead to the Heated Area, and accessibility of the heating controller during normal use. Typically the cold lead enters the same wall cavity in which the ECB is located. * Typically requires a 15 cubic inch box for single cable installations. 3.
Fig. 3b installation : new construction • Percez un second trou de 3/4 po (1.90 cm) de diamètre, à la verticale dans la lisse plate, vis-à-vis le premier trou (voir la Figure 3b). Lorsque l’installation exige deux treillis, prévoyez un second trou de tirage à au moins 4 po (10.16 cm) du premier, mais dans la même section du mur. Fig. 3c instalación : constructión nueva • Perfore otro agujero vertical de aproximadamente 3/4» (1.
installation : new construction / instalación : constructión nueva / installation : nouveau bâitment Fig. 3d • Install a fish cord through the sill plate, pull through the wall cavity, and secure in the ECB. ONE ADDITIONAL FISH CORD WILL BE REQUIRED IF THE HEATING CONTROLLER USES A FLOOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR. • Fasten “Do Not Remove” tags to fish cords at the sill plate holes (Figure 3d).
3.2 Electrical Rough-in: Remodeling Project For a remodeling project, complete the electrical rough-in as follows: 3.2 Instalación Eléctrica Empotrada: Proyectos de Remodelación • Determine la ubicación y la altura apropiadas de la Caja de conexiones eléctricas* (CCE). Tenga en cuenta la proximidad a otras cajas de distribución, la facilidad para encaminar Conductor Frío al área calentada y accesibilidad a un regulador de calefacción proyectado.
installation: remodeling project / instalación: proyectos de remodelación / installation: projet de rénovation Fig. 3g • Use a chisel to completely notch wood from the sill plate above each hole. Clear fish holes of wood chips and install cable guards (drywall ledge at top, facing out) over the holes (Figure 3g). • Use un formón para quitar completamente los residuos de madera de la solera inferior arriba de cada agujero.
Fig. 3i • Inserte un agujero pasacables a través de la solera inferior, tírelo a través de la cavidad de la pared y fíjelo en la CCE. SE NECESITARÁ UN AGUJERO PASACABLES ADICIONAL SI El REGULADOR De la CALEFACCIÓN UTILIZA Un SENSOR De TEMPERATURA Del PISO (Figura 3i). • Install Power Supply Wiring in the ECB, but do NOT energize or connect to the heating controller. Install conduit, if required (consult with your local electrical inspection authority). Multiple cable sets may require larger boxes.
4. Installing Warm Tiles® Self-Adhesive Mats (SAM): i n s ta l l i n g m at s / i n s ta l ac i ó n d e r e j i l l a s / i n s ta l l at i o n d u t r e i l l i s STEP 1 CONFIGURE MAT TO HEATED AREA 1. Consider the location of the ECB, and the routing of the cold lead over to the point where they will enter the wall cavity. NOTE: The mat tape bands are on top and bottom of the mat and the mat mesh is laid directly on the floor with the adhesive side down. 2.
Fig. 4b Cold Splice Tail Cold Lead Conducto frío Conducteur froid Cola Extrémité To reshape mat, only cut the mesh and mat support strands. Never cut the Heating Cable. / Para volver a dar forma a la rejilla, sólo tiene que cortar los hilos de soporte de la malla y la rejilla. La rejilla debe estar al menos11/2» (3.80 cm) de la pared. Pour reformer la carpette, couper seulement la toile et les brins Le treillis doit être placé à au moins 11/2 po (3.80 cm) du mur. de soutien de la carpette.
i n s ta l l at i o n d u t r e i l l i s / e. If cold lead length is insufficient to reach ECB, the mesh can be cut to enable heating cable to be routed along the edge of mat back to connection box. Heating cable should be spaced 3” from parallel runs of heating cable and 2” from perpendicular runs (loops) of the heating cable, as noted in Figure 4e. These spacings may be reduced to 11/2” MINIMUM if space is restricted.
Las aplicaciones para habitaciones rectangulares requieren reconfiguración mínima. Les pièces rectangulaires exigent peu de modification de la forme du treillis. EASYHEAT® i n s ta l l at i o n d u t r e i l l i s Rectangular room applications require minimal mat reshaping. / Fig. 4e i n s ta l ac i ó n d e r e j i l l a s 5. Une pièce rectangulaire ou carrée n’exige pas une adaptation complexe du treillis (Figure 4e). 6. Placer la carpette à la position exacte, la toile directement au plancher.
i n s ta l l i n g m at s / i n s ta l ac i ó n d e r e j i l l a s / i n s ta l l at i o n d u t r e i l l i s Fig. 4f 4. Installing Warm Tiles SAM mats: STEP 2 VERIFICATION 1. Check the resistance of each mat and the sensor wire (Fig. 4f) before proceeding with floor finishing to ensure no damage has occurred during installation. The resistance of the wire should be greater than 8 ohms but less than 410 ohms. The resistance of the sensor wire should be between 7 and 14 Kohms. 2.
4. Installing Warm Tiles SAM Mats: STEP 3 APPLY SCRATCH LAYER / FLOORING PASO 3 APLICACIÓN DE CAPA RAYADA / PISO ADVERTENCIA El cable de calefacción debe estar completamente empotrado en mortero de cemento para evitar sobrecalentamiento. Se puede usar compuestos con base en cemento autonivelante que son apropiados para este producto, pero consulte antes con el fabricante.
i n s ta l l at i o n d u t r e i l l i s Fig. 4g Para el piso de concreto, use abrazaderas para fijar el empalme y los conductores fríos. Fije abrazaderas con tornillos o cola derretida caliente. Pour planchers de béton, utilisez des attaches pour fixer le conducteur froid et sa connexion. Fixez ces attaches au moyen de vis ou de colle chaude. / Screw or hot-melt glue mat tape bands and/or mesh directly to the floor as needed. DO NOT screw or hot-melt glue through the heating cable.
5. Installing Control/Power Connection Installation of all control / wiring devices must be according to manufacturer’s instructions. 5. Instalación de Controles/Conexiones Eléctricas La instalación de todos los dispositivos de control/cableado debe hacerse de conformidad con las instrucciones del fabricante. PREPÁRESE PARA HACER LA CONEXIONES DE LA SIGUIENTE MANERA: 1. Asegúrese que el cicuito derivado de suministro de corriente haya sido desconectado y sin corriente. 2.
o p e r at i n g t i p s / consejos prácticos de operación / c o n s e i l s d ’ u t i l s at i o n OPERATING TIPS • When first energized, the Warm Tiles system may take up to 3 hours to fully warm your floor, although the actual time may vary depending on the ambient conditions. • Energy consumption will vary depending on user preferences (warmer floors require more energy), but typically will be about 70% of installed capacity when the system is energized. For example, if about 200 Watts (0.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS If the overall floor surface feels unusually hot when the system is energized, or if the circuit breaker trips when the system is energized, the cable may be damaged. De-energize the system immediately and contact EasyHeat at 800/537-4732 for assistance. Note: In the event that the heating cable has been damaged, the fault can typically be located and field repaired with minimal flooring removal.
limited warranty and liability / garantía y responsabilidad limitada /garantie et responsabilité limitées LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIABILITY EasyHeat® warrants to the original purchaser only, that if there are any defects in material or workmanship in any Warm Tiles mat or cable during the first fifteen years after the date of its purchase, we will refund the purchase price paid for the mat or cable, not including any labor or other installation costs.
Product Selection Charts for Mat Kits Select Floor Warming kit voltage, 120V or 240V, to match your power supply. For areas larger than about 70 ft2, the 240V kits may be more economical. All mats are 20” wide. Multiple Mats may be used to increase heated area ft2 of installation. All measurements are per kit.
How do I know how much floor warming to buy? There is no need to install floor warming systems under base cabinets or plumbing fixtures, within 2”– 8” (5.08–20.32 cm) of baseboards and 6” (15.24 cm) from the toilet flange. • Accurately measure the length and width of the walkable heated areas of your room in sections, as shown on the Warm Tiles® room measurement diagrams. • Add the walkable heated areas together to determine the total square footage of floor warming that will be needed.
Warm Tiles Mat Kit Room Measurement Diagram Shaded area represents where you would install your Mat System. A is 1’8” x 6’6” = 10.86 ft2 (0.51 m x 1.98 m = 1.10 m2) B is 1’8” x 6’6” = 10.86 ft2 (0.51 m x 1.98 m = 1.10 m2) C is 1’8” x 6’6” = 10.86 ft2 (0.51 m x 1.98 m = 1.10 m2) D is 1’8” x 2’6” = 4.18 ft2 (0.51 m x 0.76 m = 0.43 m2) A + B + C + D= ft2 (m2) total walkable heated area 10.86 ft2 + 10.86 ft2 + 10.86 ft2 + 4.18 ft2 = 36.78 ft2 (1.10 m2 + 1.10 m2 + 1.10 m2 + 0.46 m2 = 3.
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