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Penrod Warmset Installation Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual Warmset Warmset Ltd Floor heating system...
  • Page 2 Local building codes and regulations may require all or part of the installation of this product, and/or the corresponding thermostat to be performed by a licensed electrician. Leave this manual with the end-user.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    System information System Information table Mat Data sheet Warmset mat is an electrical product and should be installed by a qualified licensed electrician in accordance with local building and electrical codes, and in accordance with Article 424, Part IX, of the National Electrical Code...

  • Page 4: Installation

    Specifications Warmset Mat The Warmset system is a self-contained heating mat, designed for use em- bedded in a layer of self-leveling compound and/or thin set. It consists of a thin heating ribbon fitted onto a mesh. Although the mesh is designed to be cut in order to facilitate installation around objects and corners, it is important to note : The heating ribbon cannot be cut.
  • Page 5 Specifications Warmset Mats must be controlled by a floor-sensing thermostat. Thermostat Voltage 120/240 VAC Power 120 W/m (11.1 W/ft Max circuit load 15 A Max circuit overload protection 20 A breaker Mat length 1 – 40 m (3 – 131 ft) Mat width 0.5 m (20 in)

  • Page 6: Mesh Mat

    Mesh Mat Fiberglass mesh Heating ribbon Double sided tape Factory splice Power lead Factory end...
  • Page 7 Floor B. Latex Portland Cement / Flooring Glue C. Self Leveling compound D. Probe E. Warmset F. Primer Coating for Self Leveling Compound G. Plywood Floor Tile & Stone (no self leveling compound) with Plywood subfloor A. Tile & Stone B.

  • Page 8: Attention

    Never install Warmset mat under carpet, wood, vinyl, or other non-masonry flooring without embedding it in self-leveling mortar, thin-set or thick-set. > Never install Warmset mat in adhesives or glues intended for vinyl tile or other laminate flooring, or in pre-mix mortars. It must be embedded in polymer-modified, cement-based mortar.
  • Page 9 Attention! Always Always install a Class “A” GFCI or EGFPD circuit breaker with each Warmset < mat installation. Note: All Warmset thermostats come equipped with a built- in Class “A” GFCI or EGFPD. Always use caution when working with tools around Warmset mats. Be <...

  • Page 10: Before Beginning

    Determine the total area to be covered by the Warmset mat by subtracting the area covered by these built-ins from the total area of the room.
  • Page 11 Make sure an appropriate subfloor material has been installed in accordance with the floor covering, construction requirements, and all local building codes and regulations. Warmset mat systems can be installed over a variety of subfloors. Make sure that your chosen subfloor is compatible with cement adhesives.
  • Page 12 Unpack and inspect all components of the planned Warmset mat system. Check thoroughly for any visible damage. Verify that everything is the correct type and size as ordered.

  • Page 13: Installation Preparations

    Record these values in the system information table. If resistances are < measured slightly below the rated value, it might be due to low air tem- perature or meter calibration. Contact Warmset if in doubt. The system should also be checked for short circuits. Measure the white (or Insulation red for 240 VAC) lead to ground (green and yellow), and black lead to ground.

  • Page 14: Electrical Rough-In

    > It is recommended to install Warmset mats on new, dedicated breakers; how- ever it is possible to tap into an existing breaker if there is adequate capacity available. Remember to leave excess current available for high-draw applianc- es.

  • Page 15: Mat Installation

    Warmset mat systems. Clean the subfloor as thoroughly as you can. All Warmset mats have a width 20”. Depending on the layout and shape of your room, creative placement of the heating mats may be required.
  • Page 16 04 Mat Installation Cut the mesh on the dotted line Be careful to not damage the heating element...
  • Page 17 Mat Installation Once the mesh has been cut, the element can be unfolded to the desired angle. The mats can be cut for several angles, allowing the system to work around almost any obstacles.
  • Page 18 04 Mat Installation Unroll the Warmset mat to cover the space. It is important to check the layout by test-fitting the entire system. Confirm that there are no folds or large ripples. (UL 1683, 65.3c – That the heating product shall not extend beyond the room or area in which it originates.)
  • Page 19 Mat Installation UL 1683, 65.3h – Mark the appropriate circuit breaker referencing which branch circuit supplies the Warmset heating system. When using multiple mats, the mats should be connected in parallel. If multiple mats are being installed, label the leads as they enter the junction box. Connect these mats to the line going from the junction box to the electrical box.

  • Page 20: Thermostat Installation

    05 Thermostat Installation Note Stop and read all manuals included with thermostat. Connect your thermostat to the electrical box installed in part 3.2. > Connect the lines coming from the mats or junction box to the load ter- minals on the thermostat, and the line coming from the circuit breaker to the power terminals.
  • Page 21 Electrical Conduit Sensor Wire Mat Cold Lead Sensor Installed in Floor (equal distance between two heating wires and > 1 foot from the wall) Warmset Mat Thin-set, thick- set, thin-slab or self-leveling mortar bed. Tile, Stone or Laminate Floor Covering...

  • Page 22: Floor Coverings

    06 Floor Coverings > Make a final inspection of the installed Warmset mat system. Check that all wiring is well connected. Confirm that all documentation is complete, including the recommended photos. Most floor covering material can be installed over a Warmset heating system.
  • Page 23 Self-leveling tile, engineered wood, vinyl, laminate, or carpet floor coverings. Attach the Mortar Warmset mat to the subfloor or slab, and then pour minimum 3/8” self-levelling Applications mortar according to manufacturer’s specifications. Install floor covering after the mortar has cured according to manufacturer’s specifications.

  • Page 24: System Start-Up

    07 System Start-Up > Do not turn your system on immediately. The system can be operated only after the mortar or self-leveling underlayment has completely cured. > This waiting period is essential to ensure that the mortar or self-leveling underlayment is properly set. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions to verify the curing time for the product you are using (generally 28 days).
  • Page 25 System Start-Up Warmset mats bear a 25 year limited warranty. Please refer to the warranty Limited Warranty card included with this document for complete details. Complete and return the warranty card in order to preserve system waranty. Ensure to record resistance and insulation verrification test results, and all...
  • Page 26 Note If you experience any problems with the installation of your Warmset system, please refer to this section. If the system was not originally installed by a licensed electrician, consultation with one is recommended. If problems persist, please contact Warmset Ltd.
  • Page 27 Troubleshooting Potential cause Solution Problem Controls Thermostat Check the manual for your thermostat. Double-check behaving programmed that you followed all programing instrucitons. incorrectly unexpectedly Floor sensor Probable issue if the thermostat is displaying “HI” or a faulty, or high and even value, such as 50°C (or 100°F). Double- installed check floor sensor wiring.
  • Page 28 System information Mat 1 Mat 2 Mat 3 Mat 4 Mat model number Mat serial number Rated mat voltage Rated mat resistance If the installed system contains more than 4 mats, the following data and measurements should be recorded for the additional mats. This page can be photocopied, or additional information tables can be sketched.
  • Page 29 System information Mat 1 Mat 2 Mat 3 Mat 4 Before beginning installation / Resistance measurements White (240 Vac: Red) to black White (240 Vac: Red) to Ground Black to Ground Once the mat is in place / Resistance measurements White (240 Vac: Red) to black White (240 Vac:...
  • Page 30 15 amp maximum on a single load compared to most wired heat- ing products on the market. Warmset by Penrod offers relays in both 5 mA (for all areas-including wet) and 15 mA (for non wet areas) should the user want to use multiple mats or for larger projects while still using one thermostat.
  • Page 31 Mat Data Sheet Rated Voltage 240 VAC / Power Class 11.1 W/ft2 (120 W/m2) Length Length Output Current Resistance Resistance Product # (FT) (MT) (mA) (Ω) Range (Ω) Code 516.1 491.6 - 573.5 WS-240-10 345.3 328.9 - 383.7 WS-240-15 258.1 245.8 - 286.7 WS-240-20 206.9...
  • Page 32 The Penrod Company Virginia Beach, Virginia www.thepenrodcompany.com Warmset Floor Heating Systems Toll Free: 1-800-537-3497 technical@thepenrodcompany.com Warmset Ltd. Cambridge, Ontario © 2013 Warmset Ltd. All rights reserved.

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