Steps 2 and 3 – Mark the floor for element position
Calculate in square metres the
actual size
of the area to be heated. Then, using the
sizing/calculation guide on pages 6 and 10,
establish the
actual element spacings.
Using a fibre tipped pen mark a start point
no further
than 1.50m from the power
supply. The start point should be positioned
as close as possible to the power supply.
Mark all the outer corners of the heated
area observing the perimeter distances and
join the corners up to form a marked out
perimeter.
Mark up the spacing intervals for the
element wire following the sizing guide plus
your actual calculation.
The spacing
interval between the element wires must
be at least 50mm apart. The maximum
spacing interval that is recommended is
100mm.
Spray the floor with the adhesive spray
along areas where the cable loops around,
or where the element will require taping in
place. The spray adhesive acts as a primer
for the tape and should only be used where
the element is to be taped to the floor.
Allow to cure for approximately 10 minutes.
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