True Comfort cable chauffant Guide D'installation page 11

Wet environment installation
The True Comfort cable can be installed in a wet
environment such as a European style shower floor or
sauna with a ceramic or natural stone floor.* However,
additional precautions must be observed.
• The thermostat must be located at least 1 m (3 ft
3 in) away from the wet zone.
• The shower must have its own cable.
• Route the cold lead without damaging the
membrane.
* Applications must be validated with local and/or
national electrical codes.
Floor probe installation
Insert the thermostat probe in the membrane or on the
subfloor according to the type of installation. The probe
should be centered between two heating cables.
For an installation in a membrane, insert the probe wire
between studs between two cable runs and curve the
end of the probe at 90 degrees between two studs so
it is centered between the two heating cables
Place the probe inside the heated zone, at a distance
of 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 ft) from the perimeter. Do not
cross the probe wire over the heating cable. The probe
should be placed in a neutral location, far from any
other heating or cooling sources.
Pull the probe wire using the fish cord previously installed
or using fish tape, outside the conduit and electrical
box. Verify its integrity with an appropriate multimeter
(refer to the thermostat installation guide for more
details).
Securing the cold lead and the probe to the
connection box
To make it easier to pass the cold lead through to the
connection box, wrap the label around it. Tape the
label with electrical tape to maintain it in place. The
cable identification label must remain on the cable.
Removing it will void the cable's limited warranty.
Pull the cold lead in the conduit using fish tape, if
required. If necessary, cut any excess of the cold
lead while keeping the product's identification label.
To do so, remove the black sheath all the way to the
desired spot without damaging the conductors, slide
the identification label over the conductor and cut the
excess wire. Install a protective plate if required at the
bottom lathe of the wall
Cable verification
Once the cable installation is completed, once again
verify the cable's integrity as explained in the section
"Cable Verification". Record the results on the limited
warranty card. Should the cable have been damaged
during installation, do not install the flooring. Contact
True Comfort Customer Service at 1 877-800-TRUE (8783).
System protection
Between the installation of the cable and the laying
of the flooring, protect the cable with cardboard or
similar soft material and restrict access to the area if
the cable is being installed using gauges.
It is recommended to take photographs of the cable
installation before installing the flooring. These pictures
will prove that your installation meets all the standards
and written instructions and will be a useful reminder
should you have to renovate
Floor covering installation
Once the cable has been installed and tested,
proceed to the application of the mortar or self-leveling
underlayment and the installation of the floor covering.
Please refer to the manufacturer's recommendations
in regards to the use of their product with floor heating
systems.
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