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Planning the Installation
Before laying the Heatwave® Cable or Mat Floor Warming System, review the installation
layout and verify that all dimensions match the need of the project. The installation plan
should include the following:
1. Placement, direction, and dimensions of the Heatwave® Cable or Mat.
2. The starting and ending points of each Heating Cable length or Mat size.
3. The location of the thermostat or other suitable activation.
4. The location of the floor sensor between two heating cables.
REMEMBER! The installation plan
*
for each area should be attached to this manual and be
provided to the building owner when the installation is complete.
Installation Considerations
* It is recommended that photographs be taken to document the installation of the layout.
DO
1. Completely inspect the Heatwave® System
immediately upon its arrival and report
any damage to Heatizon Systems and the
delivery party.
2. Clean the floor of all debris before placing
the mat/cable on the floor.
3. Make sure there are no protruding objects
(nails, staples, etc.) on the subfloor that could
damage the heating element.
4. Walk over the unprotected Cable/Mat with
rubber soled shoes.
5. Measure and record Cable/Mat resistance
according to the instructions.
6. Use Cables/Mats connected to the same
controller or used in the same room or area,
that have the same heat output. i.e. ALL
Cables/Mats should be EITHER 10 watts/sq.
ft. OR ALL 15 watts/sq. ft.
7. Make sure all components of the system are
rated for the same Voltage (120V OR 240V).
8. Have all electrical work completed by a
professional electrician in accordance with all
local and national codes and regulations.
9. Call our Technical Support Hot line at
888-239-1232, for answers to installation
questions, help solving a problem, or believe
that the Heatwave® system was cut or
damaged during installation.
DON’T
1. DON’T shorten the spacing in the Mat.
2. DON’T cut the red heating wire.
3. DON’T drop or bang any tools (i.e. trowel)
on or hit the heating wires with any sharp
objects.
4. DON’T install any fasteners such as nails,
screws, etc. through any area covered by the
Heatwave® Cable/Mat.
5. DON’T install Heatwave® under cabinets,
built-in appliances, etc. to avoid excessive
heat from building up in those areas.
6. DON’T install Cables/Mats over expansion
joints.
7. DON’T install Heatwave® in walls.
8. DON’T overlap Cables/Mats or allow any
wires to cross or touch each other.
9. DON’T crimp the heating wire while
customizing the mat
10. DON’T place high/thick insulating objects
over the heated area to avoid excessive
build-up of heat in these areas.
11. DON’T forget to install the floor sensor.
12. DON’T attempt to repair cut or damaged
heating wire without contacting Heatizon
Systems first 888-239-1232.
13. DON’T install the Heatwave® system within
6” of a wax toliet gasket.
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