LATICRETE STRATA_HEAT 0802-0017-2, Installation Manual

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Before installing, draw an installation plan showing the placement of the
fixings guides, heating cables, floor sensor, and junction box or boxes.
It is important to mark the location of the cold lead joint on the plans. The
cold lead is the non-heating portion of the cable that will run in the wall to
connect the system to the thermostat. The heating cable shall not extend
beyond the room or area in which it originates.
Marking the heating cable layout on floor plan makes it easier to trace back
the heating cable for trouble shooting purpose. Keep such a layout filed
after installation.
Before installing the heating cables, refer to the spacing guide below to
ensure you have the correct number and size of heaters for the area you wish to heat.
Installing the STRATA_HEAT
™
Spacing Strips
When using 12" (305 mm) STRATA_HEAT™ Spacing Strips to secure the cable to the subfloor, use the following provisions to ensure
proper spacing of the cable. The fixing guides included in the kit are 12" (305 mm) long with 1" (25 mm) spacing guides.
The perimeter STRATA_HEAT Spacing Strips should be installed a minimum of 3
inches (76 mm) away from the wall in the opposite direction to the cable runs
(Additional stabilizing guides could be laid 40 inches / 102 cm apart across
the floor). The STRATA_HEAT Spacing Strips can be secured to the floor using
hot glue, nails, screws or strong double-sided tape
It may be necessary to cut the guides into smaller sections to accommodate
irregular shaped rooms. The strips can be secured to the floor using hot glue,
nails or screws.
Once you have fitted the STRATA_HEAT Spacing Strips, the STRATA_HEAT Wire
may be laid out.
Spacing Guide
For precise calculation of spacing between loops (OCS), we recommend you
use the following calculation using the cable lengths given on page 4. For
additional clarification please call our technical support line: Technical Service
at 203-393-0010 Ext 235.
OCS (On Center Spacing) = Area (sq ft) × 12 or Area (m
2
) × 129.2
Length
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION