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Installation & Owner’s Guide 14
4. Inspection/Testing Continued
Test for Heating
1. Install control device and connect to electrical panel box. Install and wire the control device according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Wire the heating mat(s) to junction box, and wire the junction box to the thermostat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Turn on the breaker and adjust the thermostat so that it is calling for heat. Refer to the installation sheets
provided with the controls for proper setting. After all controls are installed, do not energize the system, except
to briefly test operation of all components.
4. After the system has been on for several minutes, run your hand over the heating mats to ensure that they are
warm. The heat is a gentle heat and will only heat up slightly until the floor is installed. It will not get hot to the
touch. Just a slight warm feeling. The system should now operate as designed. Please leave the instruction
sheets for the thermostat in a safe place for future reference.
5. Once heating has been verified, turn off the system.
Final Floor Installation
The mats are now ready for tile installation using a latex modified thin-set with a maximum thickness of 3/8”
after the tile is embedded. It is recommended to use a plastic notched trowel to help prevent damage to the
heating mat surface. Take care during the troweling process to not nick or cut into the mat or cold lead wires.
A continuous circuit monitor alarm can be used to alarm you if the cold lead wires have been cut during the
installation. Damaged cold leads can lead to GFCI tripping issues and/or the mat not working. It is best to be sure
you haven’t damaged the cold leads before the floor is installed
We recommend working with professional flooring installers to make sure proper materials are used and proper
installation techniques are followed. Install the floor covering according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Use a digital ohm meter to check the rsistance of the mat(s) and sensor(s) before, during and after the installation
of the finished floor covering. Record the reading of Peel & Stick Radiant Heat Film
®
Peel & Stick Radiant Heat
Film on the Heating System Checklist & Warranty Registration Form, continuing to check for short circuits caused
by nicks or pinches. If possible, take photographs of the mat installation before installing the flooring.
NOTE:
After testing, do not turn on the system
for 28 days to allow the thinset and
grout to cure. Failure to do so may
compromise installation and cause
cracking or other damage.
NOTE:
The mats will generate a low, comfortable warmth. If area is cold during installation
it is likely that the mats will not seem warm so you will have to rely on the electrical
tests. If the mats do not become warm, double-check all wiring and again perform
the electrical tests above (after turning off power at the breaker).
CAUTION:
Ensure that breaker supplying power to the heating mats has
been turned off before making electrical connections.
CAUTION:
Flooring materials must be
rated for use with electric floor
warming systems.
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