FloorWarm 72137 Use and Care Manual
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1. LIMITATIONS Punctures cuts or modifications to the heating mats may result in risk of electrical concerns and will Void the Warranty Do not apply mats to floors where hydrostatic or moisture vapor rate emissions exist above 4lbs per 1 000 sq in 24 hours per the Calcium Chloride test method Install tile using latex modified thin set at a maximum thickness of 3 8 after the tile is embedded Do not allow any solvent based products caulking sealers sealants including silicone to come in contact with QEP products 6000 Primer is water based Protect from Freezing2. Ree Ce meee Your feet will love you for it Roam your house in bare feet and feel the wonderful warmth of Floor Warm Far infrared heat created by Floor Warm will make you feel like you are basking in the sun Imagine your feet feeling this good luxurious comfort every time you walk across the floor You ll never get tired of how good it feels Your tile will love you for it In addition to providing comforting warmth Floor Warm also protects your flooring invest ment by preventing horizontal substrate move ment such as shrinkage cracks in the concrete slab from cracking the finished tile Floor Warm can protect against in plane movement of up to 3 8 without cracking the tile or harming the electrical components of the system Time and Cost Saving Installation No need for self leveling installation and thin set like comparable products Save on time and material Install flooring the same day Floor Warm is installed The self adhering properties of Floor Warm heating elements eliminate the thin set or self leveling installation step typically associ ated with other systems This not only saves you time and material costs it actually allows for tile flooring installation to begin the same day Ultra Thin Profile Less than 1 8 thick Other systems add up to 3 8 of thin set The installed 40 mil profile of Floor Warm is less than 1 8 thick versus the installed thick ness of standard looped wire sys
3. ated Please note that the heating elements cannot be cut or notched to fit around any obstructions or penetrations such as door openings or floor registers Bathrooms In front of vanity toilet shower whole floor Please remember to keep the Peel amp Heat at least 4 6 away from the walls and 4 from wax ring Do not install inside the shower Measure the area that you want to cover ie for vanity 48 base use a 2 or 3 wide x 3 or 5 long Peel amp Heat kit Kitchen In front of cabinets stove sink food prep Entry Way Door entry area If your installation requires additional radiant heated areas add individual mats as needed do not include additional thermostats as you will only need one for this room and daisy chain parallel wire or run wiring leads back to the junction box For installations over wooden sub floors Check floor for deflec tion if it flexes when walked on the addition of another layer of plywood may be required to provide sufficient rigidity to support tile For further information on wood sub floor design criteria for tile installations refer to the International Residential Code Installing Your Floor Warm System POSITIONING OF THERMOSTAT Location of the thermostat should be approximately 60 120 cm above the floor on an inside wall near the center of the room to allow the connection leads to reach A 3 deep box is recommended for the thermostat Installations with mult
4. elease paper to expose a portion of the adhesive surface Press this exposed section of the mat onto the primed surface and then roll the other end back to the point where the release paper was removed Begin pulling the release paper off and hand smooth the mat into position as it unrolls to achieve a positive bond while avoiding trapping air bubbles For adjacent mats follow the same procedure starting with alignment of side by side mats in a butt joint fashion Do not over lap mats The pictures show an installation that unrolls the leads last As soon as the mat is in place tape the thermostat sensor along side mat or in butt joint of multiple mats Ensure the sensor is set down so it is level with the mat and not on top of it Now run the lead wires from the mats along the base of the wall to the junction box using duct tape to hold them in position If the wires are to be dropped down through the floor drill small holes through the floor and drop the wires through these holes should be plugged with a non solvent based sealant to ensure the integrity of the floor Now that the mats are installed repeat STEP 3 and per form resistance test reading again and record the information Also provide a visual check to look for any signs of damage to the Programmable thermostat with built in GFCI mat or connection leads that may have occurred during installation If damage is found contact QEP for advice and or re E zum placem
5. ent assistance at 866 435 8665 The project is now ready for tile installa tion using a latex modified thin set with a maximum thickness of 3 8 after the tile is embedded It is recommended to use a plastic notched trowel to help pre vent damage to the heating mat surface Take care during the toweling process to not nick or cut into the mat DO NOT TURN ON THE SYSTEM FOR 28 DAYS ALLOWING THE THIN SET AND GROUT TO MATURE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS All Electrical Connections should be per formed by a licensed electrician Drill or saw a hole at the bottom plate and feed power leads and thermostat sensor to junction box make proper connections and connect to thermostat Visually inspect the system and connec tions prior to activation and repair or re place components as may be required ELECTRICAL TEST After any remedies have been performed for open or short circuits the system must be retested Apply caution stickers provided with kit in appropriate locations Important re minder when installing tile you MUST allow 28 days for the thin set mortar and grout to cure before operating the Floor Warm system This allows these materi als to cure properly before applying the heat After the tile installation has been installed for a minimum of 28 days turn on the power to the system and set the programmable Thermostat to desired temperature and time schedule by following instructions provided in Thermostat box LIMITATIONS
6. iple heating mats will require a junction box to gang the connections together If a junction box is required it should be located directly beneath the thermostat 12 18 above the floor Thermostat Requirements Thermostat included with kit comes complete with a GFCI ground fault circuit interrupter that meets the Electrical Code s Thermostats are rated at 1 800 watts 120 volts or 3 600 watts 240 volts IMPORTANT NOTE Thermostat requires a dedicated 20 amp breaker Floor Warm Kits Includes one mat 7 day programmable Thermostat that can be programmed to turn on amp off up to 4 times per day amp Primer 8 0z bottle of primer covers approximatley 25 sg ft Description Floor Warm Mat Only Cartons No Thermostat or Primer add to kits to create multi mat installations pm ye Erz AE AS TEA Floor Warm Roll On Primer 8 oz INSPECTION AND TESTING OF HEATING MATS NOTE Verification that the heating mats were received in operable con dition is important prior to installation When the heating mats are re moved from the shipping box test the resistance using an Ohm meter and record the information If the resistance reading varies greatly from the recorded readings on each element do not install the mat and call QEP at 866 435 8665 for replacement assistance Floor Warm 2 x 3 Kit DIE Floor Warm 3 x 3 Kit A Floor Warm 3 x 5 Kit Quantity CostEach Quantity Ordered or Total Cost Q
7. tems that can range up to 3 8 or more of thin set This is important for helping to minimize height differ ences at transition areas of varying floor coverings on your project 7 FloorWarm PLANNING YOUR PROJECT WORKBOOK SS This overview workbook will help you design measure order and install your Floor Warm project It s good to start with a sketch Be sure to measure and sketch cabinets toilets kitchen islands or any other areas that won t be heated Then you can start to de cide what width s length s and mat s you ll need Don t forget to make use of multiple mats in your design if you have a large area that needs heat This kitchen example and the bathroom examples below will help you visualize some different layout possibilites Floor Warm mat ready ae Designing for a Floor Warm floor Do not put Floor Warm under fF cabinets or appliances Leave the mat at least 4 away from the toilet wax ring and 4 6 away from walls Do install up to the toe kick in front of kitchen or bath cabinets and in front of a toilet and or shower and tub so toes will stay warm Remember multiple mats of the same voltage can be wired to gether to fill larger areas How to Order Floor Warm Based on your sketch and design select the appropriate kit mat s from the tables on the following page Accurate dimensions are required for the proper kit mat size selection or for custom mats to be ordered and fabric
8. uantity Ordered or Total Cost Connection leads from the heating mats are 12 long and can be cut to desired length to connect at the junction box Run the leads right at the base of the wall do not run leads over heating mats or over each other under the tile flooring Use of conduit and or nail protection is recommended for leads within the wall cavity Note If the wires are dropped into the basement the junction box can be located beneath the floor DO NOT CUT NAIL THROUGH OR ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THE HEATING MATS IN ANY WAY Ad J rj IN NYU f LUi Clear the floor of all debris nails etc so the floor is smooth clean and dry Roll on QEP 6000 Primer allow 20 30 minutes to dry Roll or brush on a coat of QEP 6000 primer diluted 2 parts clean water to 1 part concentrate and allow to dry to a tacky finish 30 minutes minimum Please note that application of the Primer is a requirement of the Warranty It is im portant to take care in the placement of the heating mats once the adhesive side of the heating mat comes in contact with the primed surface it will provide a tena cious bond INSTALLING THE MATS With the release paper still on position the mat into place making sure the leads are within reach of the junction box and that there are no obstructions or floor penetrations in the way When mat is in proper position roll the end with the connections back far enough to trim off approximately 12 30cm of the r
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