Installation Guide

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Ensure that there are no air gaps during application of the cement/mortar cement based
adhesive/tile adhesive/thinset or self-leveling compound.
Ensure the entire heating cable, factory splices and thermostat floor sensor are embedded in
the cement mortar. The choice and application of building materials should be in accordance
with building materials manufacturer’s instructions.
Ensure that the correct maturity and curing times for drying of construction materials is
followed before you powering ON the heating cables.
Test the heaters before, during and after installation of the final floor finish. Record values in
the control card on page 23 of this manual.
Operating Tips
When first energized, the under tile heating cables may take up to 3 hours to fully warm
your floor.
Energy consumption will vary depending on user preferences. For lower energy consumption
set the thermostats to optimum temperature setting.
Energy consumption can be minimized by turning the system OFF when floor heat is not
required, but you will have to allow time for the floor to warm up once the system is turned
‘ON’ again.
We recommend and supply Thermostats with “set-back” option. This option will reduce the
heat-up time to less than 1 hour by reducing the floor temperature and not actually turning off
the system during the setback period(s).
Avoid placing thick mats / rugs / floor level furniture / mattresses on your heated floor,
specially in the area where the sensor of a floor-sensing thermostat is located. These restrict
the transfer of heat away from the cables and result in the floor area beneath them being
warmer than other areas.
Avoid mats with rubber or vinyl type backing, as these may decompose with heat and could
stain flooring.
Points to Remember