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5. Installation
5.1. Preparation
5.1.1. Mat positioning plan
Develop a plan for positioning the
tactile mats in the dangerous area.
5.1.2. Preparation of floor
For the installation of the tactile
mat the floor should be smooth,
dry and free of debris. The possi-
ble collection of fluids should be
prevented.
5.2. Installation of
tactile mats
5.2.1. Proper handling of
tactile mats
To carry a tactile mat grasp the
long edges. Place cable on the
mat during carrying. Large mats
should be handled by two people.
Store tactile mats flat. Do not
bend! Do not damage mats by
drilling, nailing or cutting.
5.2.2. Placing the tactile
mat(s)
Place the tactile mat(s) at their ap-
proximate final position leaving a
space of approximately 15 mm
between the tactile mats. Pay at-
tention to the cable locations.
If multiple tactile mats are to be
connected to safeguard larger
areas, a separate junction box for
the electrical connections shall be
used. Therefore route the cables
to one side of the tactile mats.
Make sure that the cables are not
stretched, kinked or pinched.
Fig. 4: Mounting example of the tactile mat
