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Note that the power supply cables of Environ II
panels are matched to
the rated power of the panel. If more than one panel is connected to
a thermostat, ensure that the circuit connecting the thermostat to the
house power is correctly rated for the total amperage of the combined
heaters.
For the total amperage of your installation, look to your custom design
layout or your price quote. Overloaded power circuits may overheat and
could start a fi re!
Before fi tting the wood laminate fl oor, test the panels to ensure they are
working correctly. Ensure supplied panels are the same voltage indicated
on the plan.
IMPORTANT POINTS FOR THE WOOD LAMINATE INSTALLER:
Please ensure that compatible underlayment and wood laminate products
are being fi tted.
Remember that you are laying wood laminate over a thin electrical
heating element. Extra care must be taken when working with sharp
tools to avoid damage to the Environ II panel, which could cause it to
malfunction and fail.
Ensure all cables have been channelled correctly into the underlayment
and subfl oor to avoid high spots under the wood laminate.
Fit your laminate boards as normal above the panels, taking special
care when working with sharp tools (knives, scissors, saws etc) in the
vicinity of the panels and cables.
RESTRICTIONS ON FURNITURE PLACEMENT AND PRECAUTIONS
IN USE:
Always remember that you have a thin electrical appliance installed
directly below your wood laminate fl oor!
To prevent any damage to the Environ II panel, the underlayment, the
wood laminate itself and anything above the wood laminate (including
yourself!), always strictly enforce the following restrictions and precautions:
• Never pierce the wood laminate with sharp items such as knives,
pins, tacks, staples, needles and the like;
• Never drive nails or screws through the wood laminate to secure
furniture in position or for any other reason;
• Area rugs and oriental carpets may be placed on top of the wood
laminate; but they must not be thicker than 1-inch, and such items
MUST ONLY be placed above the position of the in-fl oor sensor;
• Never place any item with a “footprint” of 36-square inches (ie 6” x
6”) or more on the wood laminate, if that item is thicker than 1-inch
(for example, do not leave a mattress, bean bag or dog bed on the
wood laminate);
• Any bulky item of furniture on short legs (e.g. a sofa or a bed) must
have a minimum of 2-inches clearance between the top surface of
the wood laminate and the underside of the furniture to allow free
movement of air through that space. Do not allow bedclothes or
drapes to restrict the airfl ow under a bed.
NEVER JOIN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLES UNDER THE
CARPET. NO SERIAL CONNECTIONS OF ONE PANEL TO
ANOTHER PANEL. NO DAISY-CHAINS!
A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN MUST CONNECT THE POWER
SUPPLY CABLES TO THE THERMOSTAT, AND CONNECT THE
THERMOSTAT TO THE SUPPLY.
Ensure the positioning of your Environ II panel (and the way you have
routed the cables on the fl oor from the panel to the control point) allows
suffi cient cable length to reach the connection point for the electrician
to make the connections.
Place Thermostat Warning Sticker to underside of thermostat’s faceplate.
Stickers are supplied with the Environ II mats.
Do not install nails, screws or staples in direct contact with the
ENVIRON II heating panels and power supply cable. A staple left
protruding can destroy the ENVIRON II heater cable.
Do not cut wood laminate planks on top of the Environ II panels.
