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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL INS506-201203-02 OWC-M Series Heating cable for concrete on mat OWC-R Series Heating cable for concrete in reel...
- Page 2 Subject to provisions stipulated in the Consumer Protection Act’s legal requirements respecting the quality and durability of goods: Ouellet Canada Inc. guarantees its OWC series heating cables for a period of 20 years from the date of purchase against any manufacturing defect or malfunction.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Warnings and cautions ......................................2 Product specifications and details ................................3 Approuved installations ....................................4 Critical information ......................................5 Selection of the floor covering material ............................8 Thermal insulation ........................................9 Installation instructions ....................................10 7.1 Room layout and corresponding floor heating system product ............ -
Page 4: Warnings And Cautions
Warnings and cautions Risks of electrical shocks and fire For safe installation and efficient performance of this system, read the instruction manual thoroughly and keep it handy. • Where applicable, installation must meet requirements of the following codes: - Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1 Part 1); - National Electrical Code (NFPA 70);... -
Page 5: Product Specifications And Details
Product specifications and details The floor heating system is designed exclusively for interior floor heating. The system is not designed for snow melting or any other outdoor uses; it is mainly designed to complement a building’s primary heating source by serving as a secondary (floor warming) or primary room heat source (radiant floor heating); Heating Cable for Concrete on Mat: The floor heating system for concrete on mat is the assembly of a twin conductor heating cable attached to a plastic mat with 6”... -
Page 6: Approuved Installations
Approuved installations Caution: This product must be used with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) unless otherwise stipulated in the applicable electrical code. The heating cable for concrete is approved for the following types of installation: Concrete topping of 1.5’’ (4 cm): • On subfloor. -
Page 7: Critical Information
Critical information 1 Heating cable must not touch, crossover or overlap itself at any point. This could cause the cable to overheat. 2 Heating cable cannot be cut or shorten. 3 The heating cable cannot be altered in any circumstances. This may cause over heating resulting in damage to the cable. - Page 8 26 Required distances and clearances NEVER install a heating cable under an interior wall or any fixed unit, a closet or in any other location where air cannot circulate freely over CAUTION! the floor surface. Always maintain the following minimum clearance: • 6’’ (15 cm) between heating cables;...
- Page 9 “Risk of electric shock and fire”. “Damage to supply conductor insulation may occur if conductors WARNING! are routed less than 3" (7.6 cm) from this heating product. Refer to installation instructions for recommended means of routing supply conductors”.
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Page 10: Selection Of The Floor Covering Material
Selection of floor covering material Caution: Check with the manufacturer to make sure your floor covering is compatible with the heating cable system. The R-value of floor covering layers must not exceed the following values for the type of concrete used: • R1.0 for concrete with a density of 106 lb./ft. -
Page 11: Thermal Insulation
Thermal insulation The insulation levels of a floor will affect both the performance and running costs of the floor heating system. The thermal insulation reflects the heat upwards into the floor instead of allowing heat to penetrate into the subfloor and keeps the floor warmer for a longer period of time. In cases where the floor heating system is being installed over large areas, insulation boards will greatly reduce warm-up times &... -
Page 12: Installation Instructions
Installation instructions 7.1 Room layout and corresponding floor heating system product Plan installation taking into account the guidelines below. We highly recommend planning the work process before the work begins to allow for the identification of obstacles to be bypassed, direction changes of the mat or cable, etc. -
Page 13: Work Planning
7.2 Work planning Materials provided by the manufacturer • Heating cable • Installation instructions • Measurement table label • Floor temperature sensor Note: Always use the temperature sensor supplied with the thermostat. The temperature sensor supplied with the heating cable is installed in case of failure of the thermostat sensor. • Electrical fault indicator • Plastic floor fasteners (cable on mat only) • Plastic tie-wraps (cable in reel only) -
Page 14: Identification Of Components
7.4 Identification of components 7.4.1 Installation of the cable on mat without reinforced concrete metal structure 3’’ Thermostat Cable ducts Temperature Spacing between for cold lead sensor mats strips 6’’ 6’’ Floor fasteners Clearance from drain Clearance from and fixed obstacle exterior walls... -
Page 15: Installation Of The Cable On Mat With Reinforced Concrete Metal Structure
7.4.2 Installation of the cable on mat with reinforced concrete metal structure 3’’ Thermostat Cable ducts Spacing between for cold lead mats strips Note: The cable is installed under the metal structure. 6’’ 6’’ Floor fasteners Clearance from drain Clearance from Metallic structure for and fixed obstacle exterior walls... -
Page 16: Installation Of The Cable In Reel With Reinforced Concrete Metal Structure
7.4.3 Installation of the cable in reel with reinforced concrete metal structure Thermostat Cable ducts Plastic for cold lead tie-wraps 6’’ 6’’ 6’’ Clearance from drain Clearance from Metallic structure for and fixed obstacle exterior walls reinforced concrete... -
Page 17: Floor Marking
7.5 Floor marking • In an empty room (under construction or major renovations), with a marker or spray, draw on subfloor or metal structure the location of stationary elements (drains, walls, obstacles, etc.). These marks will outline the heating area to ensure the heating cable system is not placed too close or under these stationary elements (image 1). • Identify the starting point for the concrete heating cable and the space required for the installation of the cold lead duct. -
Page 18: Installation Of The Cold Lead And Electrical Fault Indicator
4 Hang the cold lead and electrical fault indicator, using string or a hook, from one of the ceiling joists or other element so it is handy but make sure it doesn’t obstruct the installation process (image 4). Note: Make sure the cold lead is long enough to reach the thermostat or junction box. 5 Switch the electric fault indicator on. - Page 19 • Upon encountering walls, simply cut the mat and rotate it in another direction. Use scissors to cut the mat, being very careful not to damage the cable and use the floor fasteners or stapler to secure both extremities of the mat onto the subfloor (Figure 2). • Upon encountering any obstacle or fixed element to be bypassed, simply cut the mat and remove the cable over a certain length so as to easily be able to bypass the obstacle. Use scissors to cut the mat, being very care- ful not to damage the cable and use the floor fasteners or stapler to secure both extremities of the mat onto the subfloor (Figure 2).
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Page 20: Installation Of The Heating Cable In Reel
• Never attempt to cut or shorten a heating cable. • Be very careful while maneuvering onto the heating cables. WARNING! • It is important not to subject heating cables to any kind of mechanical stress (stretching, bend radius less than 2.75” (70 mm), notches). 7.8.2 Installation of the heating cable in reel Unroll the cable, adhering to the required clearances and anchor cables onto the metallic reinforcement structure using the supplied plastic tie-wraps. -
Page 21: Final Steps While Securing The Installation
7.10 Final steps while securing the installation • Once the installation of the cable and sensor is complete, you must then secure the entire installation. Cable on mat • On high density rigid insulation, add plastic floor fasteners on the heating cable and temperature sensor. A sufficient quantity of fasteners is supplied with the kit to ensure the installation of one (1) fastener at every feet (30.5 cm) of mat. • On a plywood subfloor, secure the mat with staples (not supplied). Note: We recommend securing the beginning and end of every mat section with 4 fasteners and then allocating the rest of the fasteners at every 2’ (61 cm) maximum over the entire installation. - Page 22 If the electrical fault indicator rings during the pouring process, mark the location where the cable was da- maged using a stake. Delineate an area at least ATTENTION! 2 ft (0.18 m ) around the location where the cable was damaged and DO NOT COVER that area with concrete.
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Page 23: Laying Of The Floor Covering
5 Level the concrete in a normal fashion paying special attention not to catch any of the cable ducts used for the cold lead or temperature sensor (images 14 and 15). Image 14 Image 15 4) Forth insulation and resistance test. Once the concrete has been applied, measure the cable’s electrical resistance and record the readings on line 4) After embedding the cable. -
Page 24: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Electrical connection must be performed by a master electrician, only after the cable has been installed and encased in concrete and the curing of WARNING! concrete period is complete. WARNING! DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION: always make sure the power supply circuit is turned off before proceeding with the electrical connection. -
Page 25: Operation Of The Floor Heating System
Operation of the floor heating system The floor heating system is now ready for use. However, before turning on the system, make sure the curing period specified by the concrete manufacturer has expired. Adjust the thermostat's temperature based on your needs and desired comfort level. -
Page 26: Operating Tips
Operating tips 1 When first energized, the heating cables may take sometime to fully warm your floor. 2 Energy consumption will vary depending on user preferences. 3 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. 4 Do not place thick mats/rugs/floor level furniture/mattresses on your heated floor. These restrict the heat transfer and may result in the cable overheating. - Page 27 Checking for breaks The ohm resistance of each cable should be measured. Make sure the probes of the multimeter do not touch the ground wire of the power connector. Make sure you do not touch either of the probe ends, or the meter will be reading your internal body resistance.
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Page 28: Control Card
Control card Perform all six (6) insulation and resistance test steps required during installation: 1 Before breaking the security seal and opening the product. Note: Once the seal is broken, you are then in charge of the cable integrity throughout the entire installation process.
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