Do and don’ts
DO
carefully read this installation manual before commencing installation.
DO
ensure the floor surface is clean and dry before proceeding.
DO
plan the wire layout and stick to recommended wire spacing and perimeters.
DO
Space the element evenly over the floor.
DO
Plan post-tiling drilling (eg for fixing sanitary ware, door stops) so as not to damage the wiring.
DO
maintain a gap between heating wire runs of at least 50mm at all times.
DO
make sure that ALL the element wire is positioned under the tiles in the installation.
DO
Protect the element with cardboard or hardboard between installation and tiling.
DO
use tile adhesives and grouts suitable for use with underfloor heating. (Check with Warmtech)
DO
check that the heater is working immediately before commencing tiling.
DO
take particular care when tiling not to dislodge or damage the heater element.
DO
Ensure that each tile is solidly bedded in the adhesive, with no gaps or voids.
DO
If in doubt about the suitability of the sub-floor to be heated, check with your local tile shop,
tiler or call the Warmtech technical helpline.
DON’T
cut or attempt to shorten the element wire at any time.
DON’T
commence installation on a concrete floor that has not fully cured.
DON’T
allow traffic over the installed heater before tiling.
DON’T
remove the heating element from the spool other than during installation.
DON’T
allow the heating wires to cross over or touch each other at any point.
DON’T
store tiles, sharp or heavy objects on any of the wiring whilst tiling.
DON’T
commence tiling before testing the Warmtech Heating System using the cable alarm.
DON’T
switch on the installed heating system until tile adhesive has fully dried – 7 days minimum.
DON’T
install the heating wire on stairways or up the walls.
Warning
Once the heating wire has been installed avoid all traffic over the wire until the floor has been covered by
sand and cement. Do not install the heating wire until the floor is ready to be tiled.
Immediately prior to tiling, test the heating wires as specified on page 13 to check it has not been damaged.
If you are in any doubt, call the Warmtech helpline on 1300 138 126.
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