User guide

Operating Tips
SECTION 7
7.1 Operating Tips
7.1.1Whenrstenergized,theTempZone™FloorHeatingCablesmaytakeapproximately1to3hoursormoretofullywarm
youroor.Heatingresultswillvarydependingonclimateandbuildingmaterials.
7.1.2Energyconsumptionwillvarydependingonuserpreferences.Toreduceenergyconsumption,setthethermostattoa
lowertemperaturesettingoroperateforashorterduration.
7.1.3Energyconsumptioncanbeminimizedbyturningthesystemoffwhenoorheatisnotrequired.However,additionaltime
willbeneededfortheoortowarmupwhenthesystemisturnedonagain.
7.1.4WarmlyYoursrecommendsandoffersthermostatswithasetbackoption.Thisoptionreduceswarm-uptimebysettingthe
systemtooperateataloweroortemperature,insteadofcompletelyturningitoff,duringthesetbackperiod(s).
7.1.5Avoidplacingthickmats,rugs,mattresses,andbroad-basedorbox-bottomedfurnitureontheheatedoor,especially
wheretheoortemperaturesensorislocated.Theseobjectsrestrictthetransferofheatawayfromthecablesandtrapheat.
Thiscausestheoorbeneaththeobjecttobecomewarmerthanotherareasintheroom.Trappedheatmayalsocause
discolorationordamagetosomeoorcoveringmaterials.
7.1.6Avoidusingmatswithrubberorvinylbacking,astheheatmaycausethemtodecomposeandstaintheoorcovering.
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