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- Page 1 120V & 240V WIRE Globally Proven Globally Proven Construction Solutions Construction Solutions STRATA_HEAT Wire installation using STRATA_HEAT Spacing Strips. ™ LIFETIME IMPORTANT Warranty Read this manual before attempting to install your STRATA_HEAT™ Wire. Incorrect installation could damage the STRATA_HEAT™ Wire and will invalidate the warranty. Loose Cable Installation Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Before You Begin .................3 STRATA_HEAT Wire ™ Product Information ................3 Installation Manual Area Guide ...................4 STRATA_HEAT Spacing Strips not included in package Do’s and Dont’s .................5-6 (Sold separately) STRATA_HEAT™ Wire Specifications ............7 STRATA_HEAT Wire Heating Cable Selection ..........8 ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SYSTEM Thermal Insulation ................8 INSTALLATION:... -
Page 3: Before You Begin
Always complete cable connections in a junction box. Do not leave excess wire in the wall. This must be carried out by a qualified electrician in accordance with local/state laws and guidelines. Inspect the entire heating cable for damage, this includes the factory made joint and end termination. If any parts are damaged contact LATICRETE Customer Service. -
Page 4: Area Guide
AREA GUIDE Ensure that you have the correct STRATA_HEAT ™ Wire for the area you wish to heat using the table below. Cable Length Uncoupling Systems Loose laid cable w/spacers PRODUCT CODE ft (m) 2 Pegs 3 Pegs 4 Pegs 2"... -
Page 5: Do's And Dont's
DO’S AND… carefully read this installation manual before commencing installation. When loose laying the STRATA_HEAT ™ Wire on the floor, maintain a consistent cable spacing of no less than 2” (51 mm) and no more than 4" (102 mm). make sure all electrical work is done by qualified persons in accordance with local building and electrical codes, the National Electrical Code (NEC), especially article 424, Part V of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, for the US and Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, for Canada. - Page 6 …DONT’S DON’T allow the STRATA_HEAT Wire on the mat to cross over or touch each other at any point as this can cause the cable ™ to overheat. Always use the STRATA_HEAT Spacing Strips to avoid this. DON’T cut or shorten the STRATA_HEAT Wire at any time. DON’T install the STRATA_HEAT Wire with any staples or other metal fixings that can damage the STRATA_HEAT Wire.
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Page 7: Strata_Heat™ Wire Specifications
STRATA_HEAT WIRE SPECIFICATIONS ™ Note: The STRATA_HEAT Wire spacing must be no less than 3" (76 mm) at all times. The maximum area loading MUST NOT exceed ™ 15W/sq ft. (15 W/929 cm 3.5" (89 mm) 120 Volt Spacing Area ft² (m²) Model Length ft (m) Wattage (W) -
Page 8: Strata_Heat Wire Heating Cable Selection
5 hours to heat a room whereas a system with thermal insulation takes less than an hour. If the LATICRETE STRATA_HEAT Wire is being installed onto a concrete base it is highly recommended that a layer of insulation is used prior to installing the heating cable. -
Page 9: Subfloor Preparation
SUBFLOOR PREPARATION Ensure that the subfloor is smooth, dry and free from dust. Visually check that there are no objects on the floor that might damage the heater. Where necessary an appropriate smoothing compound should be applied and allowed to cure. If the cable is being fitted to a solid floor it is essential that the concrete slab has been allowed to cure. -
Page 10: Controlling Your System
The total Amp load of the heating cable(s) must not exceed the thermostat’s Amp limit or the Amperage rating of the circuit or other control switch without using an appropriately rated contactor/relay. The LATICRETE STRATA_HEAT Wire has a maximum resistive load of 15 Amps. Please refer to the table on page 7 to calculate the amperage load for your particular system. -
Page 11: Wiring Diagram 120V
WIRING DIAGRAM 120V... -
Page 12: Wiring Diagram 240V
WIRING DIAGRAM 240V... -
Page 13: Electrical Provisions
ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS For each STRATA_HEAT™ Wire loose heating cable you install, you will have 1 unheated lead running from the floor to the thermostat’s electric connection. The joint connecting the unheated lead to the heating cable must be at least 2 inches (51 mm) from the wall and placed in a position to be covered by a thinset/adhesive under the final floor covering. -
Page 14: Testing The System
Take note of the resistance and contact LATICRETE. In order to conduct a more thorough test for insulation verification, LATICRETE recommends the use of a megohmeter. Connect the instrument’s black cable to the system’s ground and the red to the either one of the heating cable leads. -
Page 15: Planning Your Installation
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION Before installing, draw an installation plan showing the placement of the fixings guides, heating cables, floor sensor, and junction box or boxes. It is important to mark the location of the cold lead joint on the plans. The cold lead is the non-heating portion of the cable that will run in the wall to connect the system to the thermostat. -
Page 16: Strata_Heat Wire Installation
STRATA_HEAT WIRE INSTALLATION ™ Before you start laying the STRATA_HEAT™ Wire ensure that the heating cable(s) are tested. Gently pull the unheated lead from the box. Do not remove the spool from the box as this will cause the STRATA_HEAT Wire to twist. After 10 feet (3 m) of cable has been removed, you will reach the point at which the unheated lead joins the STRATA_HEAT Wire. -
Page 17: Installing The Floor Sensor
INSTALLING THE FLOOR SENSOR The floor sensor is used for temperature regulation of the floor surface. The end of the probe wire contains a capped sensor that should be centered between two heating cables at least 12" (305 mm) into the heated area. The sensor wire MUST NOT touch or cross over the STRATA_HEAT™... -
Page 18: Floor Coverings - Tiles & Stone, Carpet, Vinyl Or Laminate Flooring
1. Single Layer Method: LATICRETE does not recommend this method as it is impractical to lay tiles and can cause damage to the STRATA_HEAT™ Wire. However, when laying the tiles under the one-step method, start by applying thinset over the STRATA_HEAT Wire with the flat side of the trowel. -
Page 19: Floor Coverings - Hardwood Flooring
FINAL FLOOR FINISH – HARDWOOD FLOORING STEP 1: Wooden Sleepers / Strips Installation: Fix the wood sleepers (recommended 1" / 25 mm wide x 3/8" / 9.5 mm thick or similar) perpendicular to the planned direction of hardwood board. On the plywood subfloor leave a sufficient space at the end of each wooden sleeper to allow the cable to go from one section to the other. The sleepers are fixed in such a manner that they create a gap between 12-16"... -
Page 20: Points To Remember
POINTS TO REMEMBER 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 STRATA_HEAT™ Wire, factory splices and STRATA_HEAT 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. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
In some rare instances, a sharp object can puncture the insulation around the heating cable, thereby allowing the electricity to flow to ground. If this situation occurred it would immediately trip the GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter). Follow the steps on page 14 if the readings are not satisfactory, contact LATICRETE for further advice. -
Page 22: Notes
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Page 23: Control Card
CONTROL CARD Record the resistance readings in the table below. For warranty purposes, the resistance table must remain with the end user. STRATA_HEAT™ Resistance (ohms) Insulation Resistance (M ohms) Wire model number Before During After Before During After Installation Address: Date of Installation: Electricians Details Name:... -
Page 24: Floor Plan
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Page 25: Warranty
Customizable warranties are available to suit your specific project requirements CERTIFICATIONS LATICRETE materials are certified by independent laboratories throughout the world to meet or exceed applicable industry standards/norms, including: DIN, EN, ANSI, AS, ISO, UEATC, JIS, ASTM, ABSAC, and UPC IAPMO and the ICC. -
Page 26: Notes
NOTES... - Page 28 Technical helpline: 203-393-0010 Ext 235 + 1.203.393.0010 LATICRETE International, Inc. One LATICRETE Park North, Bethany, CT 06524-3423 USA 1.800.243.4788 www.laticrete.com DS-044.6-0217 ©2017 LATICRETE International, Inc. All trademarks shown are the intellectual properties of their respective owners.
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