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Important Safeguards and Warnings
WARNING: Shock and fire hazard
If the cable system is damaged or not installed properly, fire or shock could occur
resulting in serious personal injury or damage to property. You must carefully follow
the warnings and instructions contained in this manual.
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The Elec-Trace™
thermostat must be used.
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It is important that this equipment is installed only by qualified electricians who
are familiar with the proper sizing, installation, construction and operation of
floor warming systems and the hazards involved. The installation must comply
with all national and local electrical codes. If you are unfamiliar with these
requirements, contact an electrician.
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The heating cable is designed for under floor heating purposes only. Be sure
that the floor is not penetrated by nails, screws, or similar devices that can
cause damage on first installation or during subsequent floor repairs in the
future.
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If the cable system is damaged, it must be replaced. Do not attempt to splice
or repair any part of the system.
Important information
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First-time installers should call the Elec-Trace™
toll free number at
1-866-994-4664.
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Read the installation manual before installing the product. Install this electrical
product only according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
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The installation of the product shall be in accordance the
Canadian Electrical
Code Part 1
or the
National Electrical Code
(US) where applicable.
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Perform the mandatory tests described in this guide and record results.
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This product must be installed only by a qualified installer.
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Heating cable must be at least 15 cm (6 in) away from any heat source.
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Install Elec-Trace™ above 5 degrees Celsius or 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The cable cannot be cut or overlapped
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Do not make any changes or alterations to the cable.
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Use only approved cable guides sold by Elec-Trace™
to secure the cable to
the sub-floor. Any substitution will void the warranty.
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A class A GFCI or
GFCI circuit breaker must be installed.
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Install cables to a minimum of 3 or 4 inches apart.
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Do not install product if the safety seal on the box has been broken.
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Do not install on or in walls.
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The cable set must not extend beyond the room or area in which it originates.
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All of the heating cable including the connection joint must be covered with
self-leveling motar or thinset motar. See motar manufacturers’
recommendations for product installation over heating cable.
