Rointe ERKO foil, Instruction & Installation Manual

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If any of the wire has been detached from the foil mat (when the
mat is cut and turned) the wire MUST be covered by the aluminium
strips. The aluminium strips should also be used to bridge the gap
between the sections of the mat. Note: This is essential in order to
keep the earth circuit intact.
Secure the foils to the floor with tabs of duct tape. Since the joint
and the cold tail leads are slightly thicker than the rest of the foil,
you will need to create a slight groove in the insulation to ensure the
heating foil lays flat. Do not allow the power supply cable to cross or
come into contact with the heating foil. Once the heating foil have
been laid mark each coldtail lead coming from the same foil with a
numbered sticker. This will make it easier to identify each foil once
the floor covering is laid.
Step 4 - Install the thermostat floor sensor
Position the sensor approximately 300mm into the heated area
in-between the heating wires runs on the foil. Do not allow the
sensor tip to come into contact with any of the heating element
wires. Rointe recommend the use of conduit when installing the
floor sensor. The conduit will protect the sensor and will allow for
easier replacement should there be a problem after flooring has
been laid.
Run the sensor cable back to the thermostat. The sensor wire MUST
not cross over the foil heater wires. Test the floor sensor using a
multi-meter.
Step 5 - Install the floor
Before fitting the final floor covering test the heating foils to ensure
that they have not been damaged during installation.
You are now ready to lay the final floor finish. Do not drive nails or
screws into the floor or cut the floor panels on top of the heating foil.
If the floor is not being laid immediately, all heating foils must be
protected with cardboard to prevent damage. Immediately prior to
the floor being laid, test the heating foil to ensure it has not been
damaged.
Step 6 - Connect the thermostat
Once the flooring has been installed, connect the thermostat
ensuring that it is set to reach a maximum temperature of 27°C.
A thermostat with a floor sensor MUST be used in order to accurately
monitor the floor temperature and the required comfort level.
Always zone each room with a foil heating system with its own
thermostat controller. This allows each room to be controlled
individually saving you energy by only heating the zone when
required.
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