Emerson EASYHEAT Warm Tiles Elite Mats Directives D'installation Et D'utilisation page 3

Thank you for choosing the EasyHeat® Warm Tiles® Elite (WTE) mat
system for floor warming. This product has been designed to gently
warm flooring materials such as marble, ceramic, glass and porcelain
tile, slate, granite and poured or dimensional stone, in addition to
laminate and engineered hardwood products. Warm Tiles greatly
enhances the comfort level of these beautiful flooring materials. Warm
Tiles floor warming systems utilize state-of-the-art heating cables,
hardware and electrical controls for an economical and long lasting
floor warming system. Warm Tiles systems are designed for use inside
residential and commercial buildings of standard North American
construction.
Heating Cable
Cold Lead
WTE Mat
SKILL LEVEL
It is recommended that WTE mat systems be installed by professional
electricians, or by skilled homeowners who have adequate knowledge
of flooring and electrical wiring, and in accordance with all applicable
national and local electrical and building codes and ordinances,
regulations and inspection procedures. Electrical inspection may be
required before, during and/or after system installation. Consult with
your local electrical inspection authority before beginning installation.
WARNINGS
Improper installation, operation or maintenance of this product may
result in injury or death from electric shock or fire. It may also result in
cable failure to warm the floor properly. Read and follow the instructions
and warnings in this manual. If you have questions, call toll-free
(800) 537-4732 in the United States or (800) 794-3766 in Canada for
assistance. Give this manual to anyone who will be using this system,
including future users and homeowners.
Do not energize rolled-up heating mat: the cable will overheat.
Do not modify the WTE mat. Do not remove the heating cable from
the mat: the cable will be exposed to damage.
Do not alter the length of the heating cable (inside the heating mat)
to suit a floor area larger or smaller than the recommended range for
that mat: the cable will overheat or not warm properly. Physical injury
or fire may result if altered. Only the cold lead may be cut to suit the
location of the electrical connection box.
Do not install heating mat under carpet, vinyl composition or
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linoleum type floors: the cable will overheat or may discolor flooring
material. Do not install heating mat under any type of nailed-down
wood flooring: floor nailing will irreparably damage the cable (inside
the mat) and may result in physical injury or risk of fire. Do not
use this system for other types of applications; contact EasyHeat
Technical Support for professional advice.
Electrical inspection may be required before, during and/or after
installation of the Warm Tiles system. Contact your local electrical
inspection authority for more information.
The entire heating mat must be embedded in a cement-based
mortar or the cable will overheat.
The circuit supplying the heating cable must have ground fault
protection; this is mandatory by electrical code for some applications
in many regions. Ground fault protection will detect minor damage
to the cable and disconnect the cable before the damage becomes
severe so that it can usually be repaired. Consult an electrical
inspector to determine the specific ground fault requirements for
your application prior to installation. If you are unsure that your circuit
has ground fault protection, consult an electrician. Per US National
Electrical Code – Installation in kitchen or bathroom requires that this
product be installed on a circuit protected by a separate Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
If the system is connected to a GFCI (or equivalent) which trips
during normal operation, and cannot be reset, there is likely a fault
in the heating cable. No attempt should be made to re-energize the
system. Under no circumstances should the GFCI be bypassed: this
may result in injury from electric shock. Contact EasyHeat Technical
Support for advice.
These instructions have been prepared for use with standard North
American building construction practices. If your building construction
differs, consult an appropriate electrical professional.
Do not use staples to affix cold lead, heating cables or thermostat
sensor wire, as this could puncture the heating cable and cause the
cable to overheat or result in injury from electric shock.
The heating cable portion of the WTE mat (cable inside fabric layers)
must not be installed in walls because the cable will overheat.
The installer must inspect and remove damaged or defective
heating mats before they are covered or concealed. Contact EasyHeat
Technical Support for professional advice.
The installer must mark the appropriate circuit breaker reference
label indicating which branch circuit supplies the circuits to the
electric WTE heating mat.
Do not use sharp tools or power tools to clean grout line; this may
damage the WTE mat.
Minimum installation temperature: 0°C (32°F)
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