Warmly Yours ENVIRON II Installation Manual

Hide thumbs

Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

Quick Links

Installation Manual for your ENVIRON II Floor Heating System

Table of Contents

Need help?

Do you have a question about the ENVIRON II and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Warmly Yours ENVIRON II

Page 1 Installation Manual for your ENVIRON II Floor Heating System...
Page 2 “Floating - engineered wood” ﬂ oors up to 3/8” thick are also acceptable. • Environ II panels are NOT designed for installation under ceramic tile, natural stone or similar hard ﬂ oor coverings; and MUST NOT be installed under nailed hardwood ﬂ ooring. Other products are available to heat these types of ﬂ...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 1: GENERAL SECTION 3: INSTALLATIONS UNDER WOOD LAMINATE Understanding Your System Before You Start Controlling Your System Compatible Laminates and Underlayments Professional Electrical Installation Installing The Panels The Safety of GFCI Installing The Thermostat Nothing On Top Important Points For The Wood Laminate Installer No Other Heaters Underneath Restrictions On Furniture Placement and Precautions...
Page 4: Section 1: General
UNDERSTANDING YOUR SYSTEM: Environ II panels are made of a pattern of a ﬁ xed-resistance heating element, “sandwiched” between two layers of aluminium foil laminate. This heating element is connected to a power supply cable, which exits the panel from one corner. The power lead is a three-core ﬂ exible cord, which consists of three conductors (hot, neutral and ground) which are individually insulated and held together within a gray or white, outer “sheath”...
Page 5: Controlling Your System
Only a qualiﬁ ed electrician should connect Test the foil mats before, during and after the installation. A digital meter Environ II panels to the thermostat and / or to the electrical supply circuit. All is strongly recommended because of the precise measurements needed.
Page 6: The Safety Of Gfci
NO OTHER HEATERS UNDERNEATH: Local electrical codes often require the power leads be installed inside Environ II panels must NOT be installed on top of other in-ﬂ oor radiant a metal or plastic conduit when running behind the wall from the foil heating systems (for example hydronic or in-cement systems) UNLESS mat to the control device.
Page 7: Testing
Checking for electrical short make sure the ohms resistance is what it should be (see page 4). Ohms In the construction of the Environ II heaters, the ground is the foil sheet. resistance can vary signiﬁ cantly depending on the ambient temperature In some rare instances, a sharp object can puncture the foil over a heat- and an allowance of +/- 15% from the norm is acceptable.
Page 8: Section 2: Installations Under Carpet
COMPATIBLE CARPETS Most modern tufted and woven carpets are compatible with Environ II panels. Polypropylene, DO NOT use Environ II panels on stairs. hessian or jute secondary backings are compatible, but rubber- or foam-backed carpets are not compatible as they trap too much heat.
Page 9: Installing The Panels
The “heater wires” • To make your installation easier, Environ II panels may be laid either side up; within the heater are identiﬁ ed as raised parallel lines, either 2” or •...
Page 10: Important Points For The Carpet Fitter
Do not install nails, screws or staples in direct contact with the ENVIRON II heating panels and power supply cable. A staple left protruding can destroy Place Thermostat Warning Sticker to underside of thermostat’s faceplate.
Page 11: Restrictions On Furniture Placement And Precautions
Always remember that you have a thin electrical appliance installed directly below your carpet! To prevent any damage to the Environ II panel, the carpet cushion, the carpet itself and anything above the carpet (including yourself!), always strictly enforce the following restrictions and precautions: ·...
Page 12: Compatible Laminates And Underlayments
It is important to keep an accurate record of where the panels are installed, Environ II panels must be ﬁ tted directly on top of the underlayment, and to assist you (and a future owner) to easily locate them should you directly under the wood laminate ﬂ...
Page 13: Installing The Panels
When installing two or more Environ II heating panels next to each Environ II panel from the packaging tube, unroll it completely and place it in other, the distance between the last wire on the edge of a panel, and the the required position on top of the underlayment.
Page 14: Important Points For The Wood Laminate Installer
Extra care must be taken when working with sharp movement of air through that space. Do not allow bedclothes or tools to avoid damage to the Environ II panel, which could cause it to drapes to restrict the airﬂ ow under a bed.
Page 15: What To Expect From Your System
LIMITED WARRANTY This Environ II Heater is guaranteed for a period of 5 years from date of purchase against any fault caused by a manufacturing defect. There is no other warranty, express or implied. No claims can be brought against the manufacturer or his agents for any consequential damages whatsoever.
Page 16 All restrictions and instructions in this installation manual must be complied with. If they are not complied with the warranty is void. Environ II is a trademark of WarmlyYours.com Inc., this Environ II electric radiant ﬂ oor heating panel is manufactured by Warmup Heating Systems, Inc.