INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
INS506-201203-02
OWC-M Series
OWC-R Series
Heating cable for concrete
on mat
in reel
Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL INS506 201203 02 OWC M Series OWC R Series Heating cable for concrete on mat Heating cable for concrete in reel...
Page 2: ...where the equipment was installed Warranty terms The above mentioned warranties are subject to the following conditions i The buyer must provide the original purchase invoice for the defective equipme...
Page 3: ...l with reinforced concrete metal structure 14 7 5 Floor marking 15 7 6 First insulation and resistance test 15 7 7 Installation of the cold lead and electrical fault indicator 16 7 8 Installation of t...
Page 4: ...trical Code NFPA 70 Any other applicable local and or national code Where required by law this product must be installed by a qualified person To prevent any possibility of electrical shocks the power...
Page 5: ...or concrete in reel is made of a twin conductor heating cable combined to an 8 2 2 5 m cold lead The heating cable consists of a resistance heating element insulated with Fluoropolymer having high die...
Page 6: ...nsulation in contact with the heating cable must be able to withstand a temperature of at least 70 C 158 F On reinforcing bars or wire mesh Note The floor heating system can be installed under a showe...
Page 7: ...operation and cannot be reset there is likely a fault in the cable No attempt should be made to re energize the heating cable GFCI must not be bypassed in any circumstances Consult a qualified person...
Page 8: ...cautionary measures 2 After the installation of the heating cable 3 Before embedding the heating cable 4 After embedding the heating cable 5 After the final installation of flooring 6 Before connectin...
Page 9: ...this heating product Refer to installation instructions for recommended means of routing supply conductors N e v e r cut the heating c a b l e N e v e r s t a p l e t he heating cable t o t h e s u b...
Page 10: ...under the floor Typical floor covering Thermal resistance R RSI Vinyl tiles 0 20 0 035 Linoleum 0 22 0 039 Ceramic 0 25 0 044 Low pile carpet 1 0 0 123 Natural stone Granite limestone marble sandston...
Page 11: ...at least 90 C 194 F Concrete slab of 4 to 6 10 cm to 15 cm The rigid insulation in contact with the heating cable must be able to withstand a temperature of at least 70 C 158 F Installation of a concr...
Page 12: ...Determine thermostat or temperature control location Indicate all the dimensions of the space that requires heating Determine the electric cable cold lead location that will be connected to the heatin...
Page 13: ...r preparation IMPORTANT Concrete topping of 1 5 4 cm The subfloor material in contact with the heating cable must be able to withstand a temperature of at least 90 C 194 F Concrete slab of 4 to 6 10 c...
Page 14: ...rs Cable ducts for cold lead Clearance from drain and fixed obstacle Temperature sensor Clearance from exterior walls Spacing between mats strips 7 4 Identification of components 7 4 1 Installation of...
Page 15: ...6 6 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Thermostat Floor fasteners Cable ducts for cold lead Clearance from drain and fixed obstacle Clearance from exterior walls Spacing between mats strips Metallic struc...
Page 16: ...l with reinforced concrete metal structure 6 1 2 5 4 6 3 1 2 3 4 6 Thermostat Plastic tie wraps Cable ducts for cold lead Clearance from drain and fixed obstacle Metallic structure for reinforced conc...
Page 17: ...stationary elements drains walls obstacles etc These marks will outline the heating area to ensure the heating cable system is not placed too close or under these stationary elements image 1 Identify...
Page 18: ...nical support 7 8 Installation of the heating cable 7 8 1 Installation of the heating cable on mat Unroll the mat on the subfloor while adhering to the required clearances On high density rigid insula...
Page 19: ...heated by the heating cable it is recommended to cover the traffic area between these rooms to avoid cold spots To do so simply cut the mesh and remove the cable from the mesh over a certain length to...
Page 20: ...free of obstruction Feed the temperature sensor into the appropriate cable duct and locate it between two parallel heating cables Note It is recommended to install two 2 temperature sensors in case of...
Page 21: ...e and the temperature sensor images 10 and 11 A sufficient quantity of tie wraps is supplied with the kit to ensure the installation of one 1 fastener at every 6 15 cm of cable Once the installation i...
Page 22: ...ting cables Avoid using the same trajectory with the wheelbarrow This will allocate stresses throughout the entire installation 3 The heating cable system must be encased with a minimum of 1 5 4 cm or...
Page 23: ...5 of the present manual for the selection of the floor covering material Image 14 Image 15 4 Forth insulation and resistance test Once the concrete has been applied measure the cable s electrical res...
Page 24: ...this label is available at the opening of the product and give it to the customer This label must be kept on the electrical panel Electrical connection must be performed by a master electrician only a...
Page 25: ...ster thermostat and the required number of slave units according to the total power of the system For models of 3700W and more the installation requires a relay with low voltage thermostat We recommen...
Page 26: ...trol devices are receiving correct voltage Using a well calibrated multimeter with good batteries or preferably a digital multimeter the ohm resistance level of each heating cable should be checked an...
Page 27: ...n installation may have suffered from a high pressure point that broke the insulation between the core conductor and the metal sheath Such opening in the insulation layer can create an electrical shor...
Page 28: ...tion of floor covering 6 Before connecting the heating cable system Enter results in the measurement table found in the envelope Affix the measurement table to the electrical panel once completed Tabl...
