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Step 3 -
Layout Planning
•
For floor applications, ensure
that there is a minimum of
50 mm between any heating
cable removed from the mat
and that the cable is away
from the influence of other
heat sources, such as heating
and hot water pipes, lighting
fixtures or chimneys at all
times.
•
The heating cable must not
be cut, shortened, extended
or left in a void, it must be fully
installed within the layer of
tile adhesive.
•
When installing the StickMat
3D™
DO NOT
cross the
cable over another run, over
coldtails or the sensor probe.
This will cause overheating
and will damage the cable.
NOTE:
The heater should not be installed on irregular surfaces such
as on stairs.
Before you begin
•
Heating cables cannot be
installed across expansion
joints within the floor. Where
a heated floor is divided by
expansion joints, individual
cables should be used to
heat each area. The cold tail
may cross the expansion joint
within a 300 mm long conduit
as shown.
NOTE:
When installing the mat, maintain a spacing of 40 mm
between the heater and the perimeter of the room/wall or any
unheated areas.
A plan of the heater layout is required as part of the
control card so that any cutting or drilling after tiling
will not result in injury or damage to the heater.
