Emerson EASYHEAT Warm Tiles Elite Mats Directives D'installation Et D'utilisation page 7

grout to cure according to manufacturer's guidelines.
Floating Laminate and Engineered Wood covering
For all Laminate and Engineered Wood applications, the total combined
R-values of all floor coverings over WTE mat must not exceed R 1.5.
L1. Install WTE mat as per I1 to I8. Ensure insulation and resistance
tests have been performed and recorded.
L2. If installing a floor-sensing thermostat, ensure floor-sensing
probe has been installed at this point. Please see floor-sensing
thermostat instructions for proper connection procedures.
L3. Apply self leveled thinset/mortar to a minimum ¼" thick coat over
WTE mat surface and supply leads OR using the flat side of the
trowel, apply a minimum ¼" thick coat of thinset/mortar over WTE
mat surface and supply leads. Ensure the thinset/mortar is level
and smooth. Allow self leveling or thinset/mortar to cure as per
manufacturer's guidelines.
L4. Install moisture barrier, if applicable, and underlay as per
manufacturer's instructions.
L5. Install laminate/engineered wood floor as per manufacturer's
instructions.
INSTALLING CONTROL/POWER CONNECTION
Installation of all control/wiring devices must be according to
manufacturer's instructions.
PREPARE FOR CONNECTIONS AS FOLLOWS:
C1. Ensure the supply branch circuit has been disconnected and
de-energized.
C2. Trim excess length of both supply branch circuit and cold lead
cables, as necessary, leaving a minimum of 6" projecting from the
electrical connection box.
C3. Prepare each cold lead conductor for splicing/termination:
Carefully remove black outer jacket. Avoid damage to the
underlying ground braid. Separate braid wires from cold lead;
tightly twist braid strands together. Strip 1/2" of cold lead
conductor insulation.
C4. Strip 1/2" of insulation from supply circuit conductors.
C5. Conduct a final test on the cable before connecting the
thermostat in accodrance with L1 and record readings in the Mat
Resistance Log.
C6. Proceed with control device connections following associated
installation instructions.
C6. Do not energize/test the system until the mortar/grout materials
have fully set — refer to the manufacturer's instructions for cure
time. This will ensure that the setting of the mortar/grout will not be
compromised by the heat from the cables.
NOTE: Your system installation may require an electrical inspection
at this time. Consult your local electrical and/or building inspection
authorities. When you are ready to energize your system, consult the
operating instructions with the specific heating controller.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Use a thermostat to set floor temperature.
• When first energized, the Warm Tiles system may take up to 3
hours to fully warm your floor, although the actual time may vary
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depending on the ambient conditions.
• Energy consumption will vary depending on user preferences
(warmer floors require more energy), but typically will be about
70% of installed capacity when the system is energized. For
example, if about 200 Watts (0.2 KW) are installed and operated
for about 80 hours per week (about half of the time), energy
consumption will be about 10 kWh per week (0.2 x 80 x 0.7).
• At 10 cents per kWh, the weekly energy cost would be about
$1.00. Note that the heat generated by the Warm Tiles system will
be, to some extent, redistributed in the home, thereby offsetting
the heat required from the primary space heating source.
• Energy consumption can be minimized by turning the system off
when floor heating is not required, but time must also be allotted
to re-warm the floor once the heating cycle is resumed. EasyHeat's
programmable "setback" thermostats can reduce this time to less
than one hour by decreasing the temperature set point during each
of the setback periods to a user specified value.
• Avoid placing thick mats or rugs on your heated floor, especially
in the area where the sensor of a floor thermostat is located; such
surface coverings impede the transfer of heat away from the cables
and will cause the floor area beneath them to be warmer than in
other areas. The use of bath mats and area rugs is acceptable,
provided they are no more than ¼" in thickness. Avoid mats with
rubber or vinyl type backing, as these may decompose in the
presence of heat resulting in floor staining.
• Avoid placing floor-level furniture — such as futons or mattresses
— onto the floor directly over heated areas. This will also impede
the transfer of heat away from the cables.
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