120v & 240v CAPFM Heating Mat Installation guide - Warmup

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Contents Before you start 2 Do’s and Don’ts 3 About CAPFM Heating Mat 4 Electrical considerations 5 Wiring diagrams 6 Subfloor preparations 7 Preliminary steps 8 Installation steps 9-12 Notes 13 Warranty / Terms and Conditions 14 Warranty registration form 15 Before you start Warmup Heating Mats are made of ultra thin heating cables taped to a fibreglass mesh with 3” centers and a 20” width. The mats are designed to provide a consistent heat output of 14 W/square foot. These mats are ideal for large, regularly-shaped rooms and make installation much quicker then loose wire systems. For smaller rooms of irregular shape, we recommend that you use our Warmup Loose Wire system for better results. Warmup Heating Mats are ideal for use under tile, stone and porcelain. They can even be installed beneath wooden or vinyl floor finishes provided that the mats are covered with a smooth cementitious compound. Double check your measurements and ensure you have the right heating mat sizes for the area you need to heat. Bear in mind that the heating element should not be installed under appliances or permanent fixtures and fittings such as refrigerators, washer-dryer, cabinets, tubs, vanity units etc... The Warmup floor heating mat must be connected to a dedicated circuit so as to prevent overloading. The required amperage of the circuit (used to supply the system) is determined from the data on the product label. The Warmup thermostat has a maximum resistive load of 15 amps. It also includes a built-in GFCI. If you want to control loads exceeding 15A using a single thermostat you will need to use Warmup’s master / relay thermostat configuration. For further information, please refer to the Warmup’s floor heating thermostat installation manual. TOOLS & MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF CAPFM • Warmup recommended floor heating thermostat and floor probe, sold separately • Expanded electrical connection box • Appropriate multimeter • Various tools: measuring tape, marker, calculator, screwdriver, wood or concrete chisel to groove the sub-floor etc... Warmup Heating Mats are CSA-approved electrical appliances and must be installed in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada or National Electrical Code in the USA. Installation should be entrusted to a qualified electrical professional where required by law. If you require assistance at any stage, please call our helpline at 1-888-5-WARMUP. Warmup Inc., the manufacturer of CAPFM, accepts no liability, expressed or implied, for any loss or consequential damage suffered as a result of installations which in any way contravene the instructions that follow. 2
Do’s and Dont’s DO : • use a qualified installer. • check the heating cable resistances with a multimeter and ensure that it matches the resistances shown in the table on page 4. • carefully read this installation manual before commencing installation. • ensure the floor surface is smooth, clean and dry. • protect the heating mats with cardboard or hardboard between installation and tiling. • use thin set mortars and grouts (polymer or latex modified), suitable for use with under floor heating (this will be specified in the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions). • take particular care when tiling not to dislodge or damage the heating cable. Ensure that each tile is firmly bedded in tile adhesive, with no air gaps or voids beneath. • make sure all electrical work is done by qualified persons in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, part 1 in Canada or the National Electrical Code in the USA, especially Article 424, Part V of the NEC ANSIINFPA 70. • remember to attach the rating labels included within this manual to the circuit breaker and thermostatic controls. • sketch a diagram (or take pictures) of the heating cable layout, which should be kept with the manual for future reference. DON’T : • attempt to connect the heaters to any power source prior to completion of installation. • install near combustible surfaces (at least 30.4 cm or 12” clearance). • install the heating mats if the temperature is less than 5°C (41 °F). • place insulative materials on top of the heating system (e.g. items such as a bean bags or deep area rugs). The maximum tog allowable is 2.5. • install the heating mats under any built-in items (i.e. tubs, vanity units, bookshelves, walls or partitions), or under any zero-clearance furniture or appliances. • allow traffic over the installed heating mat(s) before tiling. • shorten or cut the heating element at any time. • store tiles, sharp or heavy objects on the installation area. • commence tiling before testing the resistances of the Warmup Heating Mat System. • switch on the installed heating system until tile adhesive has fully cured (1 - 3 weeks minimum, check the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions for drying and curing times). • install the heating cable on stairways, up walls or in closets. • attempt to repair the heating cable if it is damaged. You should call the technical helpline for further instructions: 1-888-5-WARMUP 3
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Page 7 and 8: Subfloor Preparations Prior to heat
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