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STEP 4:
PREPARE SUBFLOOR SURFACE
Clean and vacuum the floor thoroughly
and remove dust and debris from the
floor that may damage the heating
cable.
Ensure that the subfloor is secure and
stable. Carefully fill in all cracks to
prevent any potential damage to the
new tiles resulting from shifts in the
subfloor.
STEP 5: MEASURE THE RESISTANCE (THE FIRST TIME)
Use a digital ohm meter to measure the resistance of the cable and compare it to
the ohms specified on the sticker of the cable. Record the measured resistance on
the warranty card. Documenting the resistance at each stage of installation is
required for warranty purposes. Also, measure the resistance between the white,
black and shielding/ground wire. Both should read infinity.
Please refer to Section 5 Commissioning for instructions on how to measure the
resistance.
STEP 6: BEGIN LAYING THE CABLE
Place the cable so that the connection point and the temperature sensor are in their
intended positions and bring the power lead cable to the thermostat or connection
box.
Begin laying the heating cable according to the layout determined in Step 1.
WARNING: DO NOT CUT OR SHORTEN THE HEATING CABLE
Do not expose the cable to any mechanical stress. Avoid walking on the heating
cable.
Wear only shoes with soft soles.
Use cable strapping to secure the cable
to the subfloor. Attach the cable strapping with adhesive, nails, staples, or
double-sided tape. Please refer to Step 8 for instructions on how to use the cable
strapping.
ENSURE THAT THE SENSOR CONDUIT HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED
BEFORE PROCEEDING
(refer to Step 3).
It is highly recommended to take photographs of the installed cable
before
installing the flooring.
STEP 7: MEASURE THE RESISTANCE (THE SECOND TIME)
Refer to Step 5.
