Testing & Commissioning
Floor Construction Examples
Warranty Validation
To validate your 15 year online warranty registration you must perform the insulation
resistance test, the heating cable resistance test, and the sensor resistance test three times
during the installation process.
1. Before you lay the eRibbon.
2. After you have laid your eRibbon and before you cover your eRibbon.
3. After your finished floor has been laid.
This information must then be recorded on your commissioning record form (enclosed within box).
Insulation Resistance Test
This test is performed to measure the insulation
resistance between conductors and ensures the cable
insulation is not damaged. A low resistance reading
indicates a damaged cable and must be repaired or
replaced.
The insulation resistance tester should be connected
between the main conductor off the cold tails and
earth. The meter should record a high resistance value
e.g. above 100 Meg ohms.
Floor Construction Examples
The eRibbon allows direct installation of timber laminate, parquet or carpet above the heating mats with no danger of damaging the colour, texture or coating of these delicate
floor coverings.
Carpet
Install the eRibbon and place
your carpet and underlay
directly above mats.
Wood/Laminate
Install the eRibbon and place
your wooden/laminated floor
directly above the mats.
Duralay Heatflow
Underlay (optional)
eRibbon
eFoam underlay
Finished floor
screed
Timber floor
Concrete sub-base
Heating Cable Resistance Test
The test is carried out to prove continuity of the heating
element. A low resistance ohm meter should be used
(ie multimeter on ohm setting), connect your meter
onto the mains lead and confirm resistance value
matches that quoted on your specification label on the
eRibbon cold lead joint.
Floor Cable Resistance Test
See Heating Cable Resistance Test and repeat with floor
sensor cable.
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