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Carbon Film  
Installation Instructions 

Page 5 

 

Check the resistance of each element using a suitable 
electrical testing device.  
A basic multi-meter will be sufficient to test the elements 
at this stage.  
You can purchase a suitable test device from your un-
derfloor heating supplier or most DIY stores stock similar 
products.  

DO NOT 

continue without first testing each element.   

The desired resistance readings for each element are 
listed on the enclosed room test data sheet. A sample of 
the data sheet is shown in fig. 6. The reading should be 
within the Design Resistance Reading Range e.g a 
reading of 223

Ω 

for the range circled in the example fig 

6 is acceptable. 

Note.  The cold cables are double  
Insulated, a coloured outer and a clear inner. 
 

Carbon Film Installation 

Under Wood/Laminate Flooring 

Only 

LIGHT FOOTWARE

 should be worn . Avoid foot traffic on the heating elements and cold tail joints.

 

Un-pack the heating elements for the room and check that you have all the elements detailed on the enclosed drawing & 
room test data sheet. 

Step 4

 

Fig. 6 

Step 5

 

Step 6

 

Position the rolled up elements along the edge of the room Fig.7, as per the drawing supplied. When you are satisfied with 
the position of the elements (ensuring that they will not overlap), roll out the heating elements  Fig.8. The elements can be 
laid either way up, however we recommend they are installed copper face down to aid recessing the cold tail connections 
into the insulation underlay. 
 
Adjust positioning to obtain the best floor coverage and lightly fix into position with self adhesive cloth tape (duct tape) to 
avoid movement. 

Fig. 7 

Fig. 8 

Summary of Contents for Carbon Film

Page 1: ...Page 3 Pre Installation Electrical Provision Page 4 Insulation Underlay Installation Page 5 Carbon Film Installation Under Wood Laminate Flooring Page 8 Notes Trouble shooting Carbon Film Installation...

Page 2: ...ue to their moisture content solid and kiln dried wood floor coverings should be laid but not fixed to allow acclimatisa tion with the heating system energised before final fixing Allowances should be...

Page 3: ...e heating is installed Make the electrical provision as per the diagram Fig 3 The circuit must incorporate a 30mA RCD protection For installations below 13Amp A fused spur or combined spur RCD is reco...

Page 4: ...anley knife or similar Step 2 Leave a gap of approximately 50mm at one edge of the room along where the cold cables are to be run so as to allow them to sit flush under the floor covering when it is l...

Page 5: ...d a coloured outer and a clear inner Carbon Film Installation Under Wood Laminate Flooring Only LIGHT FOOTWARE should be worn Avoid foot traffic on the heating elements and cold tail joints Un pack th...

Page 6: ...Step 7 Step 8 Fig 9 Step 9 Once the cold tails are in position a resistance test needs to be per formed on each individual element for a second time The desired resistance readings for each element ar...

Page 7: ...s being laid a 100micron sheet clear will be provided When fitting Heat Pak over a carbon heating sys tem a 200micron sheet coloured blue has to be used The joints of the sheeting have to overlap by a...

Page 8: ...ectrical contractor in respect of the individual heating circuit ratings relative to the thermostat rating circuit breakers interconnecting cable sizing and switched contactors where the load of the h...

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