Elec-trace Cable Heating Floor System Manuale utente

Installation Manual

Cable Heating Floor System

P.O. BOX 333 St-Bruno, Québec, Canada

J3V 5G8

www.elec-trace.com info@elec-trace.com

1-866-994-4664

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important safeguards and warnings 1

1 General information 2

1.1 Use of the manual 2

1.2 Safety guidelines 2

1.3 Remember to measure resistance 2

1.4 25-year limited warranty 3

2 Elec-Trace cable system 3

2.1 Cable specifications 3

2.2 Thermostat specifications 3

2.3 Typical installations and applications 4

3 Floor heating design and product selection 6

3.1 Design the installation 6

3.2 Confirm your product selection 8

4 Installation 9

5 Commissioning 14

5.1 Insulation resistance test 14

5.2 Heating cable resistance test 14

5.3 Sensor resistance test 15

6 Troubleshooting 15

LIMITED 25-YEAR WARRANTY 16

Important Safeguards and Warnings

WARNING: Shock and fire hazard

If the cable system is damaged or not installed properly, fire or shock could occur

resulting in serious personal injury or damage to property. You must carefully follow

the warnings and instructions contained in this manual.

•The Elec-Trace™

thermostat must be used.

•It is important that this equipment is installed only by qualified electricians who

are familiar with the proper sizing, installation, construction and operation of

floor warming systems and the hazards involved. The installation must comply

with all national and local electrical codes. If you are unfamiliar with these

requirements, contact an electrician.

•The heating cable is designed for under floor heating purposes only. Be sure

that the floor is not penetrated by nails, screws, or similar devices that can

cause damage on first installation or during subsequent floor repairs in the

future.

•If the cable system is damaged, it must be replaced. Do not attempt to splice

or repair any part of the system.

Important information

•First-time installers should call the Elec-Trace™

toll free number at

1-866-994-4664.

•Read the installation manual before installing the product. Install this electrical

product only according to manufacturer’s guidelines.

•The installation of the product shall be in accordance the Canadian Electrical

Code Part 1 or the National Electrical Code (US) where applicable.

•Perform the mandatory tests described in this guide and record results.

•This product must be installed only by a qualified installer.

•Heating cable must be at least 15 cm (6 in) away from any heat source.

•Install Elec-Trace™ above 5 degrees Celsius or 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

•The cable cannot be cut or overlapped

•Do not make any changes or alterations to the cable.

•Use only approved cable guides sold by Elec-Trace™

to secure the cable to

the sub-floor. Any substitution will void the warranty.

•A class A GFCI or GFCI circuit breaker must be installed.

•Install cables to a minimum of 3 or 4 inches apart.

•Do not install product if the safety seal on the box has been broken.

•Do not install on or in walls.

•The cable set must not extend beyond the room or area in which it originates.

•All of the heating cable including the connection joint must be covered with

self-leveling motar or thinset motar. See motar manufacturers’

recommendations for product installation over heating cable.

1 General Information

1.1 Use of the Manual

This manual describes the Elec-Trace™ floor heating system — how to design the

room, select the product, and install the system. It is important to thoroughly review

this manual and the Elec-Trace™ Thermostat Installation and Operation Manual

prior to installation.

1.2 Safety Guidelines

The safety and reliability of any floor heating system depends on proper design,

installation and testing. Incorrect installation or mishandling of the product can

cause damage to the heating cable, system components and property, and can

create a risk of fire or shock. The guidelines and instructions contained in this guide

are important. Follow them carefully to minimize these risks and to ensure that the

cable system performs reliably.

Pay special attention to the following:

•Instructions marked IMPORTANT

•Safety warnings identified as WARNING

1.3 Remember to Measure Resistance

The resistance should be measured between the two conductors: white and black

or red and black. Compare this resistance reading to the resistance specified on the

product tag. The value should be within ±10%. If you get a different reading, contact

Elec-Trace™ at 1-866-994-4664.

Also, measure the resistance between the white, black or red and shielding/ground

wire. Both should read infinity. If you get a different reading, contact Elec-Trace © at

1-866-994-4664. Please refer to Section 5 Commissioning for instructions on how

to measure the resistance.

IMPORTANT: Measure the resistance four times during the

Installation

Remember to always measure, verify and record the actual resistance throughout

the installation process (out of the box, after installation, after thinset motar or

self-leveler application, and after installation of final floor covering)

1.4 25-year Limited Warranty

For a period of 25 years, to the original owner and/or purchaser, Elec-Trace™

warrants that the heating cable will be free from defects in material, design and

workmanship. The extended warranty is only valid if the warranty certificate has

been properly completed and mailed, and the installation is in accordance with the

installation instructions.

2 Elec-Trace™ Cable System

2.1 Cable Specifications

2.2 Thermostat specifications

Cable construction: twin conductor

Rated voltage: 120V, 240V

Output: 3W/ft (9.84W/m) ±10%

Heating element size: 40 ft to 800 ft (12.2 to 243.8 m)

Bending radius: 1 in (25.4 mm)

Cable diameter: 1/8 to 1/6 in (3.2 to 4.2 mm)

Conductor insulation: fluoropolymer (Hytrel®)

Outer insulation: fluoropolymer or TPE or nylon

Max. ambient temp.: 85°F (30°C)

Min. installation temp.: 40°F (5°C)

Cold lead: 2-wire 16 AWG plus ground braid; 10 ft (3 m) length

Functions: On/off control, digital display, 7-day programmable

Supply voltage: 120/240 V ±15%, 50/60 Hz

Maximum switching current: 15 amps with GFIC

Temperature control range: 40 to 104°F (5 to 40°C)

Ambient range: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

Floor temperature sensor: 2-wire, 10-ft lead wire

2.3 Typical Installations and Applications

DIRECTLY ON PLYWOOD:

Figure 1

DIRECTLY ON CONCRETE:

Figure 2

ALTERNATIVE METHOD:

Self-leveling motar is recommended for large surfaces and the following floor

materials: engineered wood, laminate wood and some flexible materials (vinyl,

linoleum and carpets).

WARNING

Consult the manufacturer for information on special installation requirements for

wood, laminate, carpet, vinyl or linoleum flooring.

IMPORTANT

•Read the instructions carefully before installing the cable system.

•Remember to measure the resistance four times.

•Do not install the cable in walls or ceilings.

•The cable must be embedded in mortar, thinset, concrete or similar material.

•The minimum installation temperature is 40°F (5°C).

•The heating cable cannot be cut to length, crossed over itself, or installed too

closely together.

•It is recommended to use copper wire only.

•Remember to check that the supply voltage matches the voltage of the cable.

•Remember to place the labels as written in these instructions.

•For indoor installation only.

•Metal structures or materials used for the support of or on which the cable is

installed must be grounded in accordance with CSA Standard C22.1, Section

10 and the NEC.

Please consult the factory for any other questions or advice.

3 Floor Heating Design and Product Selection

3.1 Design the Installation

STEP 1: MEASURE THE HEATED AREA

Determine the heated area of the floor where there are no permanent fixtures or

furniture such as showers, toilets, vanities, or cabinets. Measure the heated area of

the floor.

For example, in Figure 3, the area of the bathroom is 96 ft

. When you subtract the

area of the vanity, shower and toilet, the total heated area is only 74 ft

STEP 2: DETERMINE THE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE

The available supply voltages include 120V or 240V.

STEP 3: PLAN THE DESIGN

Determine the optimum floor heating cable layout for your heated area to ensure

adequate coverage. Select a spot for the thermostat in the wall above the heated

area where it can be reached by the 10-ft cold lead on the cable and the 15-ft floor

temperature sensor. Please refer to Figure 4.

IMPORTANT

The predetermined cable spacing must be maintained to ensure proper floor

heating. Do not change the cable heating spacing when you layout the cable or the

floor may have cold spots.

Figure 4: Typical cold lead and floor sensor location

3.2 Confirm Your Product Selection

Table 2: 120V Product Selection

Type Voltage Ohms Watts Amps

Thickness

(mm)

Length

(ft)

12 watts/sq ft

3 inches apart.

9 watts/sq ft

4 inches apart.

CET - 120V - 10 120V 120 120 1 3,422 40

12 to 16 Sq/Ft

15 to 22 Sq/Ft

CET - 120V - 15 120V 80 180 1,5 3,482 60

17 to 22 Sq/Ft

23 to 29 Sq/Ft

CET - 120V - 20 120V 60 240 2 3,448 80

23 to 27 Sq/Ft

30 to 36 Sq/Ft

CET - 120V - 25 120V 48 300 2,5 3,502 100

28 to 32 Sq/Ft

37 to 43 Sq/Ft

CET - 120V - 30 120V 40 360 3 3,482 120

33 to 38 Sq/Ft

44 to 50 Sq/Ft

CET - 120V - 35 120V 34 420 3,5 3,604 140

39 to 43 Sq/Ft

51 to 57 Sq/Ft

CET - 120V - 40 120V 30 480 4 3,518 160

44 to 48 Sq/Ft

58 to 64 Sq/Ft

CET - 120V - 45 120V 26 540 4,5 3,594 180

49 to 54 Sq/Ft

65 to 71 Sq/Ft

CET - 120V - 50 120V 24 600 5 3,48 200

55 to 64 Sq/Ft

72 to 85 Sq/Ft

CET - 120V - 60 120V 20 720 6 3,6 240

65 to 75 Sq/Ft

86 to 99 Sq/Ft

CET - 120V - 70 120V 17 840 7 3,74 280

76 to 85 Sq/Ft

100 to 112 Sq/Ft

CET - 120V - 80 120V 15 960 8 3,86 320

86 to 95 Sq/Ft

113 to 126 Sq/Ft

CET - 120V - 90 120V 13 1080 9 4 360

96 to 105 Sq/Ft

127 to 140 Sq/Ft

CET - 120V- 100 120V 12 1200 10 4,12 400

106 to 116 Sq/Ft

141 to 154 Sq/Ft

CET - 120V - 110 120V 11 1320 11 4,48 440

117 to 126 Sq/Ft

155 to 167 Sq/Ft

CET - 120V - 120 120V 10 1440 12 4,66 480

127 to 147 Sq/Ft

168 to 194 Sq/Ft

Table 1: 240V Product Selection

Type Voltage Ohms Watts Amps

Thickness

(mm)

Length

(ft)

12 watts/sq ft

3 inches apart

9 watts/sq ft

4 inches apart

CET - 240V - 15 240V 360 180 0,5 3,480 60

17 to 22 Sq/Ft 23 to 29 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 20 240V 240 240 13,482 80

23 to 27 Sq/Ft 30 to 36 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 30 240V 180 360 1,5 3,482 120

33 to 38 Sq/Ft 44 to 50 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 35 240V 140 420 1.75 3,4 140

39 to 43 Sq/Ft 51 to 57 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 40 240V 120 480 2 3,448 160

49 to 54 Sq/Ft 65 to 71 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 50 240V 100 600 2,5 3,502 200

55 to 64 Sq/Ft 72 to 85 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 60 240V 80 720 3 3,48 240

65 to 75 Sq/Ft 86 to 99 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 70 240V 70 840 3,5 3,604 280

76 to 85 Sq/Ft 100 to 112 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 80 240V 60 960 4 3,518 320

86 to 95 Sq/Ft 113 to 126 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 90 240V 54 1080 4,5 3,594 360

96 to 105 Sq/Ft 127 to 140 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 100 240V 48 1200 5 3,48 400

106 to 116 Sq/Ft

141 to 154 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 110 240V 44 1320 5,5 3,5 440

117 to 126 Sq/Ft

155 to 167 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 120 240V 40 1440 6 3,6 480

127 to 147 Sq/Ft

168 to 194 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 140 240V 35 1680 7 3,74 560

148 to 167 Sq/Ft

195 to 222 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 160 240V 30 1920 8 3,86 640

168 to 182 Sq/Ft

223 to 249 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 180 240V 27 2160 9 4 720

184 to 208 Sq/Ft

250 to 276 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 200 240V 24 2400 10 4,12 800

209 to 229 Sq/Ft

277 to 322 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 220 240V 22 2640 11 4,48 880

230 to 249 Sq/Ft

323 to 349 Sq/Ft

CET - 240V - 240 240V 20 2880 12 4,66 960

250 to 267 Sq/Ft

332 to 350 Sq/Ft

Indice

Manuali Sistema di riscaldamento popolari di altre marche

aerauliqa

aerauliqa QR350ABP Manuale utente

WatchGas

WatchGas ATEX BEACON Manuale utente

Viessmann

Viessmann Vitoligno 300-H Istruzioni operative

Lampoassa

Lampoassa 203GT Manuale utente

MSA

MSA SOA-1022 Manuale utente

nilan

nilan Compact P Manuale utente

ITR

ITR OASIS NE-S Manuale utente

Carrier

Carrier 48LJD Dimensioni e guida di installazione

aldes

aldes EVEREST XV Manuale utente

Kober

Kober C22SPV23MEF Manuale utente

Oxygen

Oxygen X-Air V400 Manuale utente

Carrier

Carrier FB4CNF Manuale utente

Kroll

Kroll HM200 Manuale

Kroll

Kroll HM200 Manuale

NuAire

NuAire XBOXER XBC Series Manuale utente

Trane

Trane VR104GD-U Series Manuale utente

Vents

Vents VUT V mini Manuale utente

Viessmann

Viessmann Divicon Manuale utente

elec-trace Cable Heating Floor System Manuale utente

Manuali Sistema di riscaldamento popolari di altre marche