WarmlyYours 510-10-120 Installation Guide
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1. Ensure all cables have been channelled correctly into the underlayment and subfloor to avoid high spots under the wood laminate Do not install nails screws or staples in direct contact with the ENVIRON Il heating panels and power supply cable A staple left protruding can destroy the ENVIRON II heater cable Do not cut wood laminate planks on top of the Environ Il panels Fit your laminate boards as normal above the panels taking special care when working with sharp tools knives scissors saws etc in the vicinity of the panels and cables RESTRICTIONS ON FURNITURE PLACEMENT AND PRECAUTIONS IN USE Always remember that you have a thin electrical appliance installed directly below your wood laminate floor To prevent any damage to the Environ II panel the underlayment the wood laminate itself and anything above the wood laminate including yourself always strictly enforce the following restrictions and precautions Never pierce the wood laminate with sharp items such as knives pins tacks staples needles and the like Never drive nails or screws through the wood laminate to secure furniture in position or for any other reason Area rugs and oriental carpets may be placed on top of the wood laminate but they must not be thicker than 1 inch and such items MUST ONLY be placed above the position of the in floor sensor Never place any item with a footprint of 36 square inches ie 6 x 6 or more on the wood lamina2. Codes A carpet layer flooring contractor or a Do It Yourselfer can install the panels on the floor before the electrician connects them to a thermostat and an electrical circuit For USA installations All such connections MUST be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all local Codes For Canadian installations The installation shall be made according to the provisions of Section 12 and 62 of the Canadian Electric Code Part 1 which reads Rule 2 022 Renovation of Existing Installations The inspection department may require such changes as may be necessary to be made to existing installations where though hard usage wear and tear or as a result of alterations or extensions dangerous conditions have developed ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION System components from WarmlyYours 1 The customized installation Plan or layout 2 If multiple mats are to be connected to one control device they must be wired in parallel 3 Control with an in floor temperature sensor Double Check your Dimensions Check and verify that your plan has the correct room dimensions Your order consists of the exact amount of material required to complete your project If the measurements of your space have changed this will affect how much product is required and how it will be installed If you have any discrepancies or questions call WarmlyYours Customer service at 800 875 5285 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI or GFC
3. commissioned by the Carpet amp Rug Institute found that the total thickness of the carpet in inches multiplied by 2 6 gives a good indication of the R value of the carpet COMPATIBLE CARPET CUSHIONS Any type of carpet padding can be used as long as it has a density of 6 pounds per cubic foot Most good quality rebounded polyurethane rebound and prime polyurethane are 8 pounds per cubic foot or more WARNING RISK OF CARPET DISCOLORATION The major factors affecting discoloration of a carpet are the nature of the fibers the type of coloring process and it s application to fibers yarns or fabric the color range from pastels to dark colors the temperature level if the heat is trapped under a high level of insulation such as a futon mattress bean seat or a dog bed the length of time the carpet is exposed to higher temperature In our experience the Environ Il which is powered at approximately 10 watt sq feet does not cause carpet discoloration when installed under the conditions of this Installation Manual specifically the section Restrictions on Furniture Placement and Precautions However if excessive insulation is placed for long periods of time over a heated carpet area some carpets of lighter colors and lower quality will probably be the first to be subject to discoloration INSTALLING THE PANELS Once the carpet cushion has been fitted in the normal manner remove your Environ Il panel from the pa
4. heaters The heater will find its own position with the weight of the floor Stick tape over the heater as shown ensuring it adheres to both the heater and the underlay Cut away underlay beneath the power cord and corner Band tape over this comer of the pad After deciding the route that your power supply cables will take from the panel to the point of supply cut a 1 4 wide channel in the underlayment and or subfloor along this route and drop the power supply cables into this channel You may also need to remove a small section of underlayment from under the panel at the point where the power supply cord enters the panel to prevent a raised section under the laminate If the system is installed over concrete 1 4 underlayment will be needed for clearance of the 1 4 6mm round otherwise 5mm underlayment is required for the 9 64 x 13 32 4mm x 10mm power supply leads Heating panels shall be installed not closer than 200 mm 8 inches from heating supply ducts or any other heating appliances or other source of heat When installing two or more Environ II heating panels next to each other the distance between the last wire on the edge of a panel and the first wire on the edge of the next panel has to be minimum 3 inches The heating wires in adjacent panels cannot overlap and we recommend the use of duck tape to assure that they will not overlap over time INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT Thermostats with in floor sen
5. programmable thermostat control the Environ Il heaters The SmartStat come with a floor sensor that allows you to set your heater to the exact temperature you desire These sophisticated units also allow you to set the time for example one may chose to have a warm bedroom carpet first thing in the morning upon waking the carpet does not need to remain warm during the day but can be programmed to come on again for a few hours around bedtime Most wood laminate manufacturers specify that their floors should not be subjected to temperatures in excess of 84 degF The only reliable way to achieve this is to install a temperature sensor on top of or directly under the Environ II panel placed under the wood laminate Check with your laminate manufacturer or WarmlyYours to see what are their recommendations for installing electric radiant heat under their floors PROFESSIONAL ELECTRIC INSTALLATION Caution Only a qualified person who is familiar with the construction and operation of the apparatus and the hazards involved shall install this product The installation of electrical systems presents risks of fire and electrical shock which can result in personal injury Caution should always be taken to guard against each such risk Only a qualified electrician should connect Environ II panels to the thermostat and or to the electrical supply circuit All such connections MUST be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all local
6. the UL label see page 4 When checking ohms resistance make sure your hands do not touch the ohmmeter s probes or that will include your internal body resistance and render the measurement inaccurate Checking for ohm resistance between the two conductor wires assures you there is no break in the cold lead conductor and the heat resistance wire It does not assure you that there is no electrical short in the circuit If you have the flat 4mm x 10mm wire test between the black lead and the white or red or yellow wire Checking for electrical short In the construction of the Environ II heaters the ground is the foil sheet In some rare instances a sharp object can puncture the foil over a heat ing element and pierce through the insulation of the heater wire thereby allowing the electricity to flow to the ground through the foil sheet If this situation occurred it would immediately trip the GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter However to check if you have a short and you have the round lead measure the ohms resistance between 1 the black wire 1 and the yellow green ground wire and 2 between the black wire 2 and the yellow green ground wire If you have the flat 9 64 x 13 32 4mm x 10mm measure between the red or yellow or white wire and the ground wire and between the black wire and ground There should be no continuity between these wires and the ohms reading should be infinity not zero If your meter sh
7. to the control point allows sufficient cable length to reach the connection point for the electrician to make the connections Place Thermostat Warning Sticker to underside of thermostat s faceplate Stickers are supplied with the Environ II mats Note that the power supply cables of Environ Il panels are matched to the rated power of the panel If more than one panel is connected to a thermostat ensure that the circuit connecting the thermostat to the house power is correctly rated for the total amperage of the combined heaters For the total amperage of your installation look to your custom design layout or your price quote Overloaded power circuits may overheat and could start a fire NEVER JOIN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLES UNDER THE CARPET NO SERIAL CONNECTIONS OF ONE PANEL TO ANOTHER PANEL NO DAISY CHAINS A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN MUST CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CABLES TO THE THERMOSTAT AND CONNECT THE THERMOSTAT TO THE SUPPLY Before fitting the carpet test the panels to ensure they are working correctly A simple test is a visual inspection to make sure there is no visible damage to the heater and in particular to the cable component in the heater A simple electrical inspection can be done with an ohms meter to make sure the ohms resistance is what it should be see page 4 Ohms resistance can vary significantly depending on the ambient temperature and an allowance of 15 from the norm is acceptable Verify that the voltag
8. 8 of Expanded Polystyrene EPS with a density of 2lbs cu ft or more are recommended for installation under Environ Il heating panels If you recieved the white flat lead any underlayment 5mm or thicker is acceptable It is also acceptable to place a vapor barrier such as a plastic sheet under the underlayment Underlayment papers such as Red Bison are not compatible with Environ II panels 12 INSTALLING THE PANELS Once the underlayment has been fitted in the normal manner remove your Environ II panel from the packaging tube unroll it completely and place it in the required position on top of the underlayment When positioning the panel on the underlayment be aware of the following e Keep it at least 6 inches from any edge of the area that will be fitted with wood laminate to prevent damage to the panel when the wood laminate is being fitted e Ensure the power supply cables can reach the thermostat point to which they will be connected NEVER run the power supply cables under or over the panels To make your installation easier Environ Il panels may be laid either side up e When fitting more than one panel in a room the panels MUST NOT OVERLAP as overheating will result Smooth out the panel and adhere the heater to the underlay with adhesive tape as set out below Any adhesive tape will do Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 install the floor boards in any direction you choose directly above the Environ II
9. IMITED WARRANTY continued 7 The heater should be used strictly in accordance with the following a b Hard wire the unit into a 110 Volt properly sized circuit If a single thermostat controls several mats please make sure the thermostat s amperage and the circuit s amperage are appropriate for the total electrical load of the mats Should you feel no warmth on the carpet or laminate floor within 30 minutes verify that there is power coming to the control or thermostat Contact WarmlyYours com after verifying that there is power at the plug point Under no circumstances tamper with or attempt to repair the heater this will render the warranty null and void Use reasonable care in the operation of the heater Do not drop heavy articles on the carpet or pierce the carpet with sharp objects Turn off the heater when shampooing carpets or if any spillage occurs to eliminate undue shrinkage Do not turn on again until carpet underlay and heater are all dry To prevent possible overheating or discoloration of the carpet do not cover the heated carpet for long periods with articles like foam mattresses sleeper couches pillows etc All restrictions and instructions in this installation manual must be complied with If they are not complied with the warranty is void Environ Il is a trademark of WarmlyYours com Inc this Environ Il electric radiant floor heating panel is manufactured by Warmup Heating Systems Inc in South Africa an
10. ST be connected to the electrical system through a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter a GFCI The WarmlyYours Smart Stat incorporates a GFCI If you are not using the SmartStat ensure that the branch circuits that supply your panels are GFCl protected or if possible a dedicated GFCI is incorporated in each circuit supplying your panels This requirement is critical to the safe operation of your Environ II panel NOTHING ON TOP Environ Il panels must not be installed under cabinets or other fittings or furniture that will be permanently installed and attached to the floor Built in cabinets and other furniture with solid bases must not be placed over the panels More specific details are contained in the Restrictions on Furniture Placement sections later in this Installation Manual NO OTHER HEATERS UNDERNEATH Environ II panels must NOT be installed on top of other in floor radiant heating systems for example hydronic or in cement systems UNLESS the other system is permanently disconnected in such a way that it cannot be inadvertently switched on while the Environ Il panels are also in use Similarly Environ Il panels must also NOT be installed on floors where radiant ceiling heating panels are used in the room directly below where the Environ II panel is installed NEVER IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CEMENT Environ Il panels must not be installed in thinset cement or in direct contact with a cement or concrete subfloor or sl
11. VA WARMLYYOURS v RADIANT HEATING aa Installation Manual for your ENVIRON II Floor Heating System INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Environ II Electric Radiant Floor Heating Panel This manual contains IMPORTANT information regarding the safe use and installation of your Environ II panel so please read through the entire manual carefully before you install or use your panel BEFORE WE GO ANY FURTHER SOME REALLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION e Environ Il panels are designed for installation directly under carpet and wood laminate on top of the underlayment pad Floating engineered wood floors up to 3 8 thick are also acceptable e Environ Il panels are NOT designed for installation under ceramic tile natural stone or similar hard floor coverings and MUST NOT be installed under nailed hardwood flooring Other products are available to heat these types of floor contact WarmlyYours com Inc for more information e Certain types and thicknesses of underlayment pad carpet and wood laminate are NOT compatible with Environ Il panels see pages 9 13 and we DO IMPOSE SOME RESTRICTIONS on the TYPE AND PLACEMENT OF FURNITURE items on your heated floor see pages 7 9 12 15 To ensure your intended installation does not conflict in any way with these restrictions please read the relevant sections in this Installation Manual carefully before installing the panels We want your installation to be trouble free If y
12. ab There must always be an underlayment pad under Environ II panels SPECIAL LOCATIONS Environ II panels must ONLY be installed INDOORS and MUST NOT be installed in HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS or WET areas as defined in the National Electrical Code HOW THICK IS THE PANEL Environ II panels are less than 1 16 thick The power supply cord comes in 2 sizes 1 4 6mm diameter round or 9 64 x 13 32 4mm x 10mm flat A section of the carpet cushion or underlayment pad is removed during installation so that the power supply cord cannot be felt under the carpet or laminate floor Since the thickness of the panel is negligible no allowance needs to be made for it when calculating floor levels and height differences across thresholds When installing under laminate a channel may have to be chased into the subfloor to avoid any floor levelling problems TESTING Each and every Environ II panel is subjected to careful testing before it is shipped from the factory and is packed in a stout cardboard tube to protect it in transit However damage does sometimes occur in storage or transit and sometimes during installation We strongly recommend you test your panels After unpacking them but before you install them and After you have installed them but before you install the floor covering i e while the panels are still exposed and e After installation of the carpet or wood laminate but before the thermostats a
13. allows sufficient cable length to reach the connection point for the electrician to make the connections Place Thermostat Warning Sticker to underside of thermostat s faceplate Stickers are supplied with the Environ II mats Note that the power supply cables of Environ Il panels are matched to the rated power of the panel If more than one panel is connected to a thermostat ensure that the circuit connecting the thermostat to the house power is correctly rated for the total amperage of the combined heaters For the total amperage of your installation look to your custom design layout or your price quote Overloaded power circuits may overheat and could start a fire NEVER JOIN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLES UNDER THE CARPET NO SERIAL CONNECTIONS OF ONE PANEL TO ANOTHER PANEL NO DAISY CHAINS A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN MUST CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CABLES TO THE THERMOSTAT AND CONNECT THE THERMOSTAT TO THE SUPPLY Before fitting the wood laminate floor test the panels to ensure they are working correctly Ensure supplied panels are the same voltage indicated on the plan IMPORTANT POINTS FOR THE WOOD LAMINATE INSTALLER Please ensure that compatible underlayment and wood laminate products are being fitted Remember that you are laying wood laminate over a thin electrical heating element Extra care must be taken when working with sharp tools to avoid damage to the Environ II panel which could cause it to malfunction and fail
14. arranty express or implied No claims can be brought against the manufacturer or his agents for any consequential damages whatsoever The warranty covers the cost of repair or replacement at the discretion of the manufacturer of the heater only Any costs in respect of transport installation or labor shall be borne by the purchaser This warranty is further subject to the following conditions 1 The warranty of the heater is to be registered by completing and returning the attached Registration of Warranty form to WarmlyYours com Inc within thirty days of purchase Please keep your invoice as proof of date of purchase will be required in the event of a claim 2 The heater is to be installed between stretched carpet or laminate flooring and underlayment with the heater unrolled completely flat If using several heaters make sure they will not overlap each other 3 The heater is to be electrically grounded and protected by a GFI Ground Fault Interrupter 4 The installation is to comply with all national and local Electrical and Building Codes as well as any other applicable statutory requirements 5 The manufacturer hereby reserves his right to inspect the installation in situ at any reasonable time 6 The warranty is not automatically transferred with change of ownership but the manufacturer may on application transfer the warranty for the period remaining This transfer is solely at the discretion of the manufacturer 15 L
15. ckaging tube unroll it completely and place it in the required position on top of the carpet cushion When positioning the panel on the carpet cushion be aware of the following e Keep it at least 1 from any edge of the area to be carpeted to prevent the spikes of the power stretcher damaging the panel when the carpet is being fitted e Ensure the power supply cables can reach the thermostat point to which they will be connected e Wherever possible run the power supply cables parallel or at right angles to the walls and avoid high traffic areas e Wherever possible keep the corner where the power supply cable enters the panel away from high traffic areas e NEVER run the power supply cables under or over the panels e To make your installation easier Environ II panels may be laid either side up e When fitting more than one panel in a room the panels MUST NOT OVERLAP as overheating will result e VERIFY the panels recieved are the correct voltage Smooth out the panel and adhere the heater to the underlay with adhesive tape as set out below Any adhesive tape will do Step 2 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Cut away underlay beneath the power cord and corner Stick tape over the heater as shown ensuring it adheres to both the heater and the underlay Roll the carpet over the heater starting in the direction as shown The heater will find its own position with the weight of the carpet Band tape over this corner of th
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17. e of the panels matches the voltage specified on the plan IMPORTANT POINTS FOR THE CARPET FITTER Please ensure that compatible carpet cushion and carpet are being fitted Remember that you are laying carpet over a thin electrical heating element Extra care must be taken when working with sharp tools to avoid damage to the Environ II panel which could cause it to malfunction and fail Ensure all cables have been channelled correctly into the carpet cushion to avoid unsightly lumps or an uneven carpet surface Do not install nails screws or staples in direct contact with the ENVIRON II heating panels and power supply cable Astaple left protruding can destroy the ENVIRON II heater cable When making a join or seam in the carpet ensure that the seaming iron DOES NOT come into direct contact with the Environ II panel as it will damage the panel Wherever possible avoid joins in the carpet over panels Always use a good quality heat bond tape and use an ultra wide tape when joining heavy wool or similar carpets Fit your carpet as normal above the panels taking special care when working with sharp tools power stretcher knee kicker knives scissors etc in the vicinity of the panels and cables 10 RESTRICTIONS ON FURNITURE PLACEMENT AND PRECAUTIONS IN USE Always remember that you have a thin electrical appliance installed directly below your carpet To prevent any damage to the Environ II panel the carpet cushion
18. e pad After deciding the route that your power supply cables will take from the panel to the point of supply cut a 1 4 wide channel in the carpet cushion along this route and drop the power supply cables into this channel You may also need to remove a small section of carpet cushion from under the panel at the point where the power supply cord enters the panel to prevent an unsightly lump on the carpet surface and excessive wear on that part of the panel Heating panels shall be installed not closer than 200 mm 8 inches from heating supply ducts or any other heating appliances or other source of heat When installing two or more Environ Il heating panels next to each other the distance between the last wire on the edge of a panel and the first wire on the edge of the next panel has to be minimum 3 inches The heating wires in adjacent panels cannot overlap and we recommend the use of duck tape to assure that they will not overlap over time INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT If you are using a thermostat with a floor sensor tape the sensor to the top surface or the bottom surface of the Environ II heating panel centered between two heater wires at least 6 into the heated area Run the sensor cable off the heater and back to the thermostat in the same channel as the power supply cords The heater wires within the heater are identified as raised parallel lines either 2 or 3 apart The sensor wire can cross over the foil
19. heater wires The sensor probe must use a jacketed wire this wire needs to be rated 80 C minimum Connect the sensor wire to the designated screws on the terminal block on the front of the thermostat power base The wire must pass outside the electrical box and follow the wall down to the floor This is a low voltage wire and in most geographical areas it does not need to be housed ina conduit If you choose to place it in a conduit use a separate conduit than the conduit used for the 110 volt or 220 volt wires that power the heating element Secure the power supply cables and the thermostat sensor cable where applicable in the channel in the carpet cushion with adhesive tape to prevent them from riding up onto the top surface of the carpet cushion and thus causing unsightly lumps or ridges when the carpet is fitted Take the cables along the edge of the carpet cushion between the gripper and the carpet cushion to a point directly below where the thermostat will be fitted or below the socket outlet if no thermostat is being fitted Remove a small section about 1 4 to 1 2 wide of the gripper at a point on the floor below the thermostat and secure the cables to the floor with adhesive tape hot melt glue or cable clips taking care to ensure that the cables are not damaged by the nails of the gripper Ensure the positioning of your Environ II panel and the way you have routed the cables on the floor from the panel
20. ing installation and do not drop or place heavy articles on the panels Environ Il panels must not be used folded and care should be taken not to fold or crease the panels at any time during installation For this reason Environ II panels are not suitable for use on stairs Should you wish to move your panel at some later date please remember to roll it rather than folding it Environ Il panels MUST NEVER BE CUT OR TRIMMED TO FIT INTO A SPACE THAT IS TOO SMALL Prepare your subfloor as you normally would for a normal floating floor installation Ensure the subfloor is structurally sound and secure with no movement screw or nail down any loose areas before fitting the underlayment The subfloor should be clean and dry To prevent damage to the panels special attention must be paid to ensure that no nails screws tacks and the like are protruding from the subfloor before the underlayment pad is installed Nails or screws should not be installed close to the panels and power supply cables Permanent fixtures including built in furniture and the like must NEVER be installed on top of the panels Beware of automatic staple guns if you use one to secure the pad underlayment to the subfloor A badly installed staple that protrudes from the floor can pierce and destroy the Environ II cable and mat It is important to keep an accurate record of where the panels are installed to assist you and a future owner to easily locate the
21. l breaker indicating its capacity if not incorporated into the control device you are using This is a built in feature of the SmartStat Programmable Thermostat Digital Ohm Meter multi meter Test the foil mats before during and after the installation A digital meter is strongly recommended because of the precise measurements needed Electrical Housing Boxes Switch Plates All control devices except a Relay Contactor fit into a single gang box If a double gang box is used it will need to be fitted with a single gang mud ring We recommend a double gang box with a single gang mud ring as it provides more room to place all the wires Electrical Conduit Local electrical codes often require the power leads be installed inside a metal or plastic conduit when running behind the wall from the foil mat to the control device When using an in floor sensor if local code requires the low voltage wires be housed in conduit it must be a separate conduit from the conduits used to house the power leads high voltage Junction Box If multiple foil mats are used it can be easier to run the cold lead wires to a junction box first and then connect the junction box to the thermostat Duct Tape Tape is needed to hold the foil mats in place as the flooring is installed Any brand of Duct tape can be used Off Cuts of Cardboard or Carpet Scraps To protect the foil mats during the installation THE SAFETY OF THE GFCI Environ Il panels MU
22. l down any loose areas before fitting the underlayment The subfloor should be clean and dry To prevent damage to the panels special attention should be paid to ensure that no nails screws staple tacks and the like are protruding from the subfloor before the underlayment pad is installed Beware of automatic staple guns if you use one to secure the cushion underlayment to the subfloor A badly installed staple that protrudes from the floor can pierce and destroy the Environ II cable and mat Nails screws or staples should not be installed close to the panels and power supply cables Permanent fixtures including built in furniture and the like must NEVER be installed on top of the panels It is important to keep an accurate record of where the panels are installed to assist you and a future owner to easily locate them should you undertake remodelling work in the room at some future date Taking a few photographs during the installation process is a good idea COMPATIBLE CARPETS Most modern tufted and woven carpets are compatible with Environ II panels Polypropylene hessian or jute secondary backings are compatible but rubber or foam backed carpets are not compatible as they trap too much heat The carpet must be at least 1 4 thick but not more than 1 thick For the technically minded the R value of the carpet should not be greater than 3 A study by the Georgia Institute of Technology School of Textile Engineering
23. m should you undertake remodelling work in the room at some future date Taking a few photographs during the installation process is a good idea These installation instructions are NOT intended to replace or supersede the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer of the wood laminate but to supplement them BOTH sets of installation instructions should be complied with In the event of any apparent contradiction between the Environ Il instructions and the wood laminate instructions kindly contact WarmlyYours com Inc for clarity on how to proceed COMPATIBLE WOOD LAMINATES AND UNDERLAYMENTS Verify that your laminate is warranted for use with radiant heat Most modern 3 8 thick wood laminate floors are compatible with Environ II panels but floors that have metallic strips as part of their locking systems are NOT compatible as these metallic strips may damage the Environ Il panels Also laminates that have their pad already attached to the laminate are not compatible with the Environ II panels they are however compatible with the WarmlyYours Tempzone underfloor heating system Contact your laminate manufacturer and WarmlyYours com Inc to see if your laminate is compatible When installing over concrete with the 1 4 diameter round lead a 1 4 underlayment is mandatory Any underlayment available in 1 4 is acceptable in most cases Certain underlayments such as SilentStep Cerazorb Quietwalk cork or 1 4 to 3
24. ou are confronted with a problem you cannot solve please do not hesitate to pick up the phone and call us at 800 875 5285 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 GENERAL Understanding Your System Controlling Your System Professional Electrical Installation The Safety of GFCI Nothing On Top No Other Heaters Underneath Never In Direct Contact With Cement Special Locations Storage amp Installation Temperatures How Thick Is The Panel Testing Trouble Shooting SECTION 2 INSTALLATIONS UNDER CARPET Before You Start Compatible Carpets Compatible Carpet Cushions Installing The Panels Installing The Thermostat Important Points For The Carpet Fitter Restrictions On Furniture Placement and Precautions What To Expect From Your System SECTION 3 INSTALLATIONS UNDER WOOD LAMINATE Before You Start Compatible Laminates and Underlayments Installing The Panels Installing The Thermostat Important Points For The Wood Laminate Installer Restrictions On Furniture Placement and Precautions What To Expect From Your System WARRANTY INFORMATION SECTION 1 GENERAL UNDERSTANDING YOUR SYSTEM Environ Il panels are made of a pattern of a fixed resistance heating element sandwiched between two layers of aluminium foil laminate This heating element is connected to a power supply cable which exits the panel from one corner The power lead is a three core flexible cord which consists of three conductors hot neutral and gr
25. ound which are individually insulated and held together within a gray or white outer sheath to form a single cable Various size panels are available all prefabricated and tested in a carefully controlled factory environment Available sizes are Heater details Product Product Amperage Code Amperage Code perag 25 10 120 25 10 240 26 10 120 26 10 240 28 10 120 28 10 240 210 10 120 210 10 240 510 10 120 510 10 240 515 10 120 515 10 240 66 10 120 66 10 240 610 10 120 610 10 240 The aluminium foil that forms the outer casing of the panel provides several advantages Heat generated by the heating element wire within the panel rapidly spreads through the foil creating a large plate at an even temperature This also helps to prevent heat build up under chair and table legs as the natural tendency of the foil is to draw heat away from a hot spot e It is waterproof thus protecting all internal wiring and connections within the panel e It is rigid yet still sufficiently flexible to make for ease of installation e It does not ruck or buckle when carpet is pulled or stretched over it The heating element is of a very special design and uses materials carefully selected for an optimum balance of performance and safety e Flexibility e Tension and compression e Overheat protection CONTROLLING YOUR SYSTEM WarmlyYours recommends that the SmartStat
26. ows a particular number of ohms resistance between these wires your heating panel has an electrical short Take note of the ohms resistance number and call WarmlyYours at 1 800 875 5285 You will need to replace this heating panel before you continue the installation of the flooring material over the heaters SECTION 2 INSTALLATION UNDER CARPET BEFORE YOU START NEVER CUT OR TRIM Environ II panels to fit into a space that is too small BE AWARE of the risk of damaging the heating panels with sharp tools gripper rods stretchers or seaming irons during installation DO NOT drop or carelessly use tools with sharp edges or points on top of the panels DO NOT walk on the panels more than is absolutely necessary during installation DO NOT drop or place heavy articles on the panels DO NOT use folded Environ Il panels and care should be taken not to fold or crease the panels at any time during installation DO NOT use Environ II panels on stairs DO place Environ I panels directly on top of the carpet cushion The carpet cushion is also known as the pad the foam or the underlay DO place Environ II panels directly under the carpet ROLL your panel should you wish to move your it at some later stage Subfloor Preparation Prepare your subfloor as you normally would for a normal carpet installation Ensure the subfloor is structurally sound and secure with no movement screw or nai
27. psi on the carpet surface The psi of any piece of furniture may be determined by dividing its total weight in pounds by the total surface area of the parts in contact with the carpet in square inches eg a 150 pound sofa on which two 250 pound adults are sitting has a total weight of 650 pounds If it has 4 feet each 2 x 2 the total surface contact area is 4 x 2 x 2 16 square inches 650 pounds divided by 16 sq in 40 pounds per square inch Any bulky item of furniture on short legs e g a sofa or a bed must have a minimum of 2 inches clearance between the top surface of the carpet and the underside of the furniture to allow free movement of air through that space Do not allow bedclothes or drapes to restrict the airflow under a bed Specific items of furniture that should never be allowed onto the carpet surface e Pianos e Stands for hi fi speakers that have sharp points as feet e Bookcases e Closed bottom furniture 11 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION UNDER WOOD LAMINATE BEFORE YOU START Environ I panels must be fitted directly on top of the underlayment and directly under the wood laminate flooring The underlayment is also known as the pad or the foam To avoid damage to your panels during installation care must be taken so that tools with sharp edges or points are not dropped or used carelessly on top of the panels Do not walk on the panels more than is absolutely necessary dur
28. re connected A simple test is a visual inspection to make sure there is no visible damage to the heater and in particular to the cable component in the heater Asimple electrical inspection can be done with an ohms meter to make sure the ohms resistance is what it should be see page 4 Ohms resistance can vary significantly depending on the ambient temperature and an allowance of 15 from the norm is acceptable TROUBLE SHOOTING Checking Ohm resistance and circuit continuity CAUTION TURN OFF ELECTRICITY BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING SYSTEM If the system fails to heat make sure the GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter has not been tripped If it has find the fault and rectify Check for continuity and resistance level with an Ohmmeter Compare the reading with the resistance recorded on the UL label Make sure the breaker or fuse is delivering power to the system If the system fails to heat after these checks call your installer Be sure to tell the installer the Model Number of your system This will be found on the UL label generally stored for safe keeping or taped on the fuse or breaker box door Checking for breaks If you have the round lead the ohm resistance should be measured from the black wire 1 to the black wire 2 without touching the yellow green wire which is the ground connection These ohm resistance measurements should come within 15 plus or minus of the original measurement indicated by the factory on
29. sors must be used with all wood laminate installations as this is the only way to restrict the Environ Il panel from exceeding the temperature specified by the wood laminate manufacturers In choosing the location where to install the sensor choose an area that will be representative of the floor temperature across the installation avoid areas affected by a draft excessive sun exposure If your sensor is placed in an area covered by an area rug the temperature reported by the thermostat may be higher than the floor temperature in other areas Tape the sensor to the top or bottom surface of the panel in between two heater wires at least 6 into the heated area Run the sensor cable off the heater and back to the thermostat in the same channel as the power supply cords The heater wires within the heater are identified as raised parallel lines either 2 or 3 apart Secure the power supply cables and the thermostat sensor cable in the channel in the underlayment cushion with adhesive tape to prevent them from riding up onto the top surface of the underlayment and thus causing a ridge or lump under the laminate Take the cables along the edge of the underlayment between the edge of the wall and the underlayment to a point directly below where the thermostat will be fitted 13 Ensure the positioning of your Environ II panel and the way you have routed the cables on the floor from the panel to the control point
30. te if that item is thicker than 1 inch for example do not leave a mattress bean bag or dog bed on the wood laminate Any bulky item of furniture on short legs e g a sofa or a bed must have a minimum of 2 inches clearance between the top surface of the wood laminate and the underside of the furniture to allow free movement of air through that space Do not allow bedclothes or drapes to restrict the airflow under a bed 14 WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR SYSTEM The actual temperature rise you experience on your wood laminate surface is affected by many variables over which we have no control including e Size shape and aspect of the room south facing rooms tend to be naturally warmer than north facing etc Type of subfloor concrete floors below ground level in the basement absorb more heat than a suspended wooden floor in the attic e Type and thickness of underlayment some underlayments have a higher R value than others meaning they allow less heat to pass through to the subfloor below Remember that the wood laminate manufacturers impose a temperature limit on the underside of their products In our experience the laminate absorbs about 4 degF so the maximum temperature on top of the laminate will be 4 degrees less than the manufacturers limit LIMITED WARRANTY This Environ Il Heater is guaranteed for a period of 5 years from date of purchase against any fault caused by a manufacturing defect There is no other w
31. the carpet itself and anything above the carpet including yourself always strictly enforce the following restrictions and precautions NEVER pierce the carpet with sharp items such as knives pins tacks staples needles and the like NEVER drive nails or screws through the carpet to secure furniture in position or for any other reason NEVER drop heavy articles onto the carpet Area rugs and oriental carpets may be placed on top of the heated carpet but the total thickness of both carpets ie the wall to wall carpet plus the rug must never exceed 17 inches Never use chairs on castors directly on the carpet surface always use a plastic carpet protector that is no more than 12 inch thick and does not have spikes that are long enough to penetrate the backing of the carpet and come into contact with the heater Most commercial plastic carpet protector in the market will be acceptable Never place any furniture that has feet with a footprint of 1 4 square inch ie 7 x or less on the carpet irrespective of the weight of the furniture Never place any item with a footprint of 36 square inches ie 6 x 6 or more on the carpet if that item is thicker than 1 for example do not leave a mattress bean bag or dog bed on the carpet Furniture that has feet with a footprint between 4 square inch and 36 square inches must not exert a force greater than 100 pounds per square inch
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