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December 2020
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Summary of Contents for COLDBUSTER FLOORHEATING Under Tile
- Page 1 Under Tile & Timber Heater Kit Installation Manual Scan for Installation Support We are here to support you Contact Us Call: 1800 85 75 65 Email: info@coldbuster.com.au Visit: www.coldbuster.com.au WARNING: Failure to read this guide prior to installing your COLDBUSTER heater(s) may result in installation problems that could void your heater warranty.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents INTRODUCTION Installation Dos and Do Nots PRODUCT INFORMATION TOOLS REQUIRED FOR HEATER INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Electrical Preparation Residual Current Device (RCD) Hardwire Connection Plug-In Connections Floor Sensor Preparation (typically provided with your thermostat) FLOOR PREPARATION Concrete Subfloor Preparation Timber Subfloor Preparation Prepping Subfloor Surface with a Bonding Liquid (If heater(s) don’t stick due to dusty floor surface) PRE-HEATER INSTALLATION PLANNING HEATER LAYOUT... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction To ensure a simple and hassle-free installation, read this guide before commencing installation. Coldbuster does not accept responsibility for any loss or consequential damage suffered because of installations that in any way contravene the instructions detailed in this guide. If you require further assistance, please contact Coldbuster. -
Page 4: Product Information
Product Information Coldbuster Under Tile & Timber Floor Heaters Consist of 2 Components: • Heating element mounted on self-adhesive fibreglass mesh • 3.0m cold tail. Coldbuster Under Tile & Timber Heater Kits Contain: • Heater, consisting of: o Heating element mounted on self-adhesive fibreglass mesh o 3.0m cold tail... -
Page 5: Electrical Information
Electrical Information Electrical Preparation The Coldbuster heater element has been classified as an electrical appliance. You must engage a licensed electrician for the heater installation if this is required by your state regulations. However, all electrical connections, including setting up the conduits (more detail below) and the connection of the thermostat must be undertaken by a licensed electrician in accordance with current electrical codes of practice, AS/NZS3000: 2007 and state codes. -
Page 6: Floor Preparation
Floor Preparation This guide intends to serve only as an outline for the most common floor preparation required. Please contact us for any additional advice. Concrete Subfloor Preparation • The concrete must be completely cured (this can take up to 8 weeks) •... -
Page 7: Planning Heater Layout
Planning Heater Layout Heater Choice Ensure the heater(s) you have purchased is/are correct size for the area. Installing a heater too small may not produce enough heat to warm the area sufficiently, whereas too big a heater simply won’t fit! It is important to plan the position and layout shape of the heater(s) before starting the installation. -
Page 8: Pre-Heater Installation
Pre-Heater Installation Step 1: Create Cavity Below Thermostat • The purpose of the cavity is to allow the connection joint (the rubbery insulation covered junction between the element and cold tail) to be recessed into the floor • Using a chisel and hammer or angle grinder, chip away some of the sub floor with a chisel to form a 10mm deep cavity •... -
Page 9: Heater Installation
Heater Installation Step 1: Begin Laying the Heater • With the heater layout in mind, the overall process is to roll out the heater, cut the mesh to change direction (if/when required) and secure the heater to the subfloor NEVER CUT THE HEATING ELEMENT •... -
Page 10: Multiple Heater Installation
Step 4: Additional Protection (optional) • Coldbuster recommends the application of a thin layer of flexible tile adhesive over the laid heating in order to give the element protection from accidental damage caused by removal of the floor covering in the future •... -
Page 11: Placing Heater Around Floor Obstacles (E.g. Floor Waste)
Placing Heater Around Floor Obstacles (e.g. Floor Waste) WARNING: NEVER CUT THE HEATER ELEMENT. ONLY CUT THE MESH. -
Page 12: Laying Floor Covering Over Coldbuster Floor Heating
• If tiles require lifting during tiling, to avoid point pressure of lever trowel damaging the heater element: o Slide a trowel under tile o Slide a second trowel between tile and first trowel and lever tile up •... -
Page 13: Damage And Repair
Damage and Repair If the monitor sounds an alarm and the LED lights up red during installation, stop work immediately and remove the flooring and adhesive where the damage has occurred If the damage is not clearly visible, use an insulation tester set at 1000V connected to the element and the earth screen. -
Page 14: Safety & Operating Instructions
Safety & Operating Instructions This is an electrical heating system and must be used strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions: • DO NOT drill holes or drive sharp objects (i.e. nails or screws) into your floor without knowing with absolute certainty that you will not touch the heating elements •... -
Page 15: Warranty
Warranty Every heater is thoroughly tested before shipping and is guaranteed to be in good working order on dispatch. Coldbuster guarantees its products subject to the following conditions: 1. The product is free of defects at the time it was supplied. The product will be deemed to be defect- free if no defect has been detected and reported to Coldbuster: a) within 20 years (240 months) from date of purchase (for heaters);... - Page 16 Heater position/layout sketch KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Record heating layout and test readings on this page to comply with the 20-year warranty. Sketch out the position of your heater(s), walls and other fixed fittings. Keep this manual and diagram for your reference and pass on to future occupants. Record the details below, as this can be used to validate the heater and thermostat warranties.
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