INSTALLING THE HEATTRAK WALKWAY MAT
• Do not install the mat on a rough dirt or gravel surface. The HeatTrak Mat should be installed on flat
or inclined surfaces only. Align the mat so the power cord is close to the electrical outlet.
• If installing more than one mat, DO NOT OVERLAP MORE THAN 1 INCH OF ANY PART OF THE MATS.
(Overlapping more than 1 inch may cause overheating and could cause the mats to melt).
• The top and bottom surfaces of the mat are exactly the same and will heat the same. So feel free to
flip the mat around or upside down in order to get the power cord close to the electrical outlet.
• Roll the mat out and adjust it to fit exactly as you want it.
• The HeatTrak Walkway mat should not be used on stairs. For snow and ice removal on stairs, use the
HeatTrak Stair Mats. For more information on the stair mats, visit our website at www.HeatTrak.com.
• Use only the 3/8” inner diameter grommets for attachment. Do not drive any form of nails, screws,
fasteners, or other objects through the rubber surface of the mat.
• The mat can be installed at air temperatures down to –20°F.
NOTE: At cold temperatures, the mat is less flexible and may not lay perfectly flat.
Lay the mat out as flat as possible and turn it on. As it heats up, the mat will flatten.
For best performance, make sure to turn the mats on at least 30 minutes before
the snow starts to fall. This way the mats will be nice and warm and ready to start
melting as soon as the first flakes fall. However, if you turn the mats on after the
snow has fallen, it could take up to a few hours for the mat to melt through all the
accumulated snow.
INSTALLING THE HEATTRAK STAIR MATS
DO NOT CONNECT THE POWER UNIT TO THE OUTLET UNTIL ALL THE MATS ARE PROPERLY CONNECTED
TO EACH OTHER AND NOT STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER.
First, lay the HeatTrak Stair Mats on consecutive steps, orienting the mats so the cable connectors are on
the side closest to the outlet. Just like the walkway mats, the top and bottom surfaces of the stair mats
are exactly the same and will heat the same. So, feel free to flip the mats around or upside down in order
to get the cable connectors on the side you want them.
Next, connect multiple mats together by connecting the male connector of mat “A” to the female
connector of mat “B”. To do this, align the male and female connectors and firmly push the cables
together so they are flush with each other. If the male and female ends feel like they do not connect
together, flip the female end of the cord over and the plugs should go together.
Every series of stair mats requires a Power Unit to bring electricity to the mats (Part No. HR-PA for 120V
or HR-PB for 240V). Remove the light tester (transparent cork) from the end of the Power Unit and insert
into the female connector of your last stair mat to seal the connector from moisture. After all the mats
are connected properly, and the light tester is securely inserted into the last stair mat, connect the Power
Unit to the first mat using the same method used for connecting the connector cables. Be sure all cables
are as far to the side of the steps as possible so they do not present a tripping hazard.
Plug the Power Unit into a properly grounded outlet. You’ll see the mats are on when both the Power
Unit and the light tester are illuminated. If the Power Unit does not illuminate, refer to the section below
about testing the Power Unit. If the light tester does not illuminate, check all the connections of the stair
mats to make sure the connectors are flush with each other.
SECURING THE MAT
The mat was designed with a series of 3/8” inner diameter grommets along each edge to make securing
the mat both simple and effective. Securing the mat minimizes tripping and keeps it from moving. To
secure the mat you must use these grommets. Use a screw that is suitable for the grommet opening and
surface under the mat (i.e. cement screws for cement, wood screws for wood, etc.)
