Summary of Contents for elec-trace Cable Heating Floor System
- Page 1 Installation Manual Cable Heating Floor System P.O. BOX 333 St-Bruno, Québec, Canada J3V 5G8 www.elec-trace.com info@elec-trace.com 1-866-994-4664...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1 General information 1.1 Use of the manual 1.2 Safety guidelines 1.3 Remember to measure resistance 1.4 25-year limited warranty 2 Elec-Trace cable system 2.1 Cable specifications 2.2 Thermostat specifications 2.3 Typical installations and applications 3 Floor heating design and product selection 3.1 Design the installation... -
Page 3: Important Safeguards And Warnings
• Do not make any changes or alterations to the cable. • Use only approved cable guides sold by Elec-Trace™ to secure the cable to • the sub-floor. Any substitution will void the warranty. A class A GFCI or GFCI circuit breaker must be installed. -
Page 4: General Information
Elec-Trace™ at 1-866-994-4664. Also, measure the resistance between the white, black or red and shielding/ground wire. Both should read infinity. If you get a different reading, contact Elec-Trace © at 1-866-994-4664. Please refer to Section 5 Commissioning for instructions on how to measure the resistance. -
Page 5: 25-Year Limited Warranty
1.4 25-year Limited Warranty For a period of 25 years, to the original owner and/or purchaser, Elec-Trace™ warrants that the heating cable will be free from defects in material, design and workmanship. The extended warranty is only valid if the warranty certificate has been properly completed and mailed, and the installation is in accordance with the installation instructions. -
Page 6: Typical Installations And Applications
2.3 Typical Installations and Applications DIRECTLY ON PLYWOOD: Figure 1 DIRECTLY ON CONCRETE: Figure 2 ALTERNATIVE METHOD: Self-leveling motar is recommended for large surfaces and the following floor materials: engineered wood, laminate wood and some flexible materials (vinyl, linoleum and carpets). - Page 7 WARNING Consult the manufacturer for information on special installation requirements for wood, laminate, carpet, vinyl or linoleum flooring. IMPORTANT Read the instructions carefully before installing the cable system. • Remember to measure the resistance four times. • Do not install the cable in walls or ceilings. •...
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Page 8: Floor Heating Design And Product Selection
3 Floor Heating Design and Product Selection 3.1 Design the Installation STEP 1: MEASURE THE HEATED AREA Determine the heated area of the floor where there are no permanent fixtures or furniture such as showers, toilets, vanities, or cabinets. Measure the heated area of the floor. - Page 9 IMPORTANT The predetermined cable spacing must be maintained to ensure proper floor heating. Do not change the cable heating spacing when you layout the cable or the floor may have cold spots. Figure 4: Typical cold lead and floor sensor location...
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Page 10: Confirm Your Product Selection
3.2 Confirm Your Product Selection Table 2: 120V Product Selection Thickness Length 12 watts/sq ft 9 watts/sq ft Type Voltage Ohms Watts Amps (mm) (ft) 3 inches apart. 4 inches apart. 12 to 16 Sq/Ft 15 to 22 Sq/Ft CET - 120V - 10 120V 3,422 17 to 22 Sq/Ft... -
Page 11: Installation
IMPORTANT Elec-Trace™ recommends that the installation is documented with photos to note the location of connections and the sensor. STEP 2: TRANSFER LAYOUT TO FLOOR Draw an outline of the layout on the floor including a foot print of all furnishings that are not yet installed. - Page 12 IMPORTANT Minimum distance between the cables must be 3 in or greater. Mark the position of the connection point between the power lead and the black heating cable. This connection must be concealed in thinset or self-leveling motar. When using a floor-temperature-sensing thermostat, mark the sensor position in the middle of two heating cables, about 10 in (25 cm) away from the wall (within the heated area), as close as possible to the thermostat.
- Page 13 STEP 4: PREPARE SUBFLOOR SURFACE Clean and vacuum the floor thoroughly and remove dust and debris from the floor that may damage the heating cable. Ensure that the subfloor is secure and stable. Carefully fill in all cracks to prevent any potential damage to the new tiles resulting from shifts in the subfloor.
- Page 14 STEP 8: CABLE STRAPPING INSTRUCTIONS When 2 cable guides are parallel and close to each other, space then at 3 inches apart. Start the cable guides at a minimum of 2 inches from the walls. Maximum distance between cable guides should be 6 feet. Secure the strapping to the subfloor with adhesive, staples, nails, or double-sided tape.
- Page 15 Ensure that all moisture in the self-leveling motar has been fully eliminated in accordance with the drying times recommended by the motar manufacturer (consult the manufacturer for exact drying time). IMPORTANT The system must not be turned on until the thinset motar has fully dried. A minimum of two weeks is recommended.
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Page 16: Commissioning
2. Make sure the meter reads “open” or “OL.” If you get a different reading, contact Elec-Trace™ at 1-866-994-4664. 3. Record these readings on the warranty card. 5.2 Heating Cable Resistance Test This test measures the resistance of the Cable and is used to determine circuit integrity. -
Page 17: Sensor Resistance Test
2. Connect the mutimeter leads to the red and green lead wires. 3. Make sure the meter reads between 9-25K ohms. If you get a different reading, contact Elec-Trace™ at 1-866-994-4664. 4. Record these readings on the warranty card. 6 Troubleshooting... -
Page 18: Limited 25-Year Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have some legal rights which may vary from state to state or province to province. Elec-Trace™ hereby disclaims, and it is as a condition of the sale, that there are no implied warranties.