WarmlyYours TCT240-OT-M-235 Installation guide

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Model: TCT240-OT-M-235

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Type: Installation guide

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TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable

Installation Instructions

1 ProductInformationandSpecications ................................................................................................ 1

2 Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................... 2

3 PlanningtheInstallation ....................................................................................................................... 4

4 ElectricalConsiderations ....................................................................................................................... 6

5 InstallationandOperation .................................................................................................................... 9

6 Testing ................................................................................................................................................... 19

7 OperatingTips ....................................................................................................................................... 21

8 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 22

9 Addenda ................................................................................................................................................ 26

10 Warranty Information ............................................................................................................................ 30

Table of Contents

1.1 Product Specications and Details

Radiantoorheatingsystemsareuniquelydesignedforuseasprimaryorsupplementalheatsourcesinresidentialor

lightcommercialapplicationsforuseundertile,stone,hardwood,engineeredhardwood,carpet(verifyinstallationisin

compliancewithlocalelectricalcode),andlaminateooring.

TheTempZone™FloorHeatingCableiscomposedofatwin-conductorcableandacoldleadof15feetforconnectiontoa

powersource.Theheatingcabledelivers3.7watts/linearfoot.Wattagepersquarefootdependsontheinstallation.Referto

the“ProductSelectionGuide--120V”or“ProductSelectionGuide--240V”insection9foradditionalinformation.

TheTempZone™heatingcableconsistsofacopperalloyresistance-heatingelementinsulatedwithauoropolymerhaving

highdielectricstrengthandtheabilitytowithstandhightemperaturestoensuresafety.Thecoreissurroundedbyacopper

metalscreening,whichprovidesadditionalmechanicalstrengthandagroundpath.Afoilshieldsurroundsthecopper

groundtovirtuallyeliminateEMF.Anouteruoropolymerjacketstrengthensthecableandprotectsagainstcorrosion.

1.2 Selection of TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable

TheTempZone™FloorHeatingCableisavailableineither120Vor240Vandarangeoflengthstomeettherequirements

ofeachinstallation.Todeterminetheappropriateproductforyourinstallation,refertothe“InstallationandSpacing

Recommendations”chartbelow,andthenconsulteitherthe“ProductSelectionGuide--120V”or“ProductSelectionGuide--

240V”insection9.

WarmlyYoursTempZone™FloorHeatingCablecanbeinstalledat3-or4-inchintervalstomeettheneedsofany

installation.Todeterminewhichspacingworksbestforyourinstallation,considerthefollowing:

Installation and Spacing Recommendations

3-inch Spacing 4-inch Spacing

Wattage

(dependsoncablelength)

15watts/sq.ft. 11watts/sq.ft.

Heating Type Primaryorsupplemental Supplemental

SuboorType Concreteandwood Wood(andothernon-concretesurfaces)

Flooring Type Tile,stone,laminate,carpet* Hardwood,engineeredwood,laminate,carpet*

WetAreas Bathrooms,showers N/A

Climate Colderandwarmerclimates Warmerclimates

Recommendeduses

Olderhomeswhereinsulationmaynot

be optimal

Newhomeswithoptimalinsulationvalues

Coverage

120V:upto120sq.ft.

240V:upto240sq.ft.

120V:upto160sq.ft.

240V:upto325sq.ft.

* Note: Cable must be embedded in a 3/8 inch layer of self-leveling underlayment.

Product Information and Specications

SECTION 1

2.1 General Precautions Before Installation of the TempZone™

Floor Heating Cable

2.1.1 TempZone™FloorHeatingCablemustNOTtouch,crossover,oroverlapitselfatanypoint.

Thiscouldcausethecabletooverheat.UseTempZone™CableFixingStripstoavoidbunchingorcrossoverofthecable.

2.1.2 DoNOTcuttheTempZone™FloorHeatingCable.Alteringthecablelengthmayresultinoverheatinganddamagetothe

cable.Ensurethatyouorderthecorrectcablelengthforyourinstallation.

2.1.3 TakeprecautionstoavoiddamagetotheTempZone™cableduringinstallation.Donotdropsharpobjectsorcarelessly

steponthecable.Donotbangthetrowelontheheatingcablewhileapplyingmortar.

2.1.4 Ifyouarereplacingaoorwithanexistingoorheatingsystem,completelyremoveoldmatsand/orcablebefore

installingnewtheTempZone™FloorHeatingCable.

2.1.5 TempZone™oorheatingcablesshouldbeseparatedfromotherheatsources.PertheNationalElectricCode,section

424.39,heatingelementsofcablesmustbeseparatedatleast200mm(8in)fromtheedgeofoutletboxesandjunction

boxesthataretobeusedformountingsurfaceluminaires.Aclearanceofnotlessthan50mm(2in)shallbeprovided

fromrecessedluminairesandtheirtrims,ventilationopeningsandothersuchopeningsinroomsurfaces.Noheating

cableshallbecoveredbyanysurface-mountedequipment.

2.1.6 DonotinstallTempZone™FloorHeatingCablewhentheambienttemperatureisbelow5ºF(-15ºC).

2.1.7 Ifusingathermalinsulationunderlaymentbetweentheself-levelingunderlayment-encasedcableandthenaloor

covering(verifyinstallationisincompliancewithlocalelectricalcode),useaproductwithatypicalR-valueof0.027

orless.

2.1.8 WarmlyYoursrecommendsusingCeraZorb®underlaymentwheninstallingcableoveraconcreteoororslabtoallowa

greaterpercentageofheatgeneratedtotransfertotheooringsurface.

2.1.9 ThebendingradiusoftheTempZone™FloorHeatingCableduringinstallationshouldnotbelessthan25mm(1in).

2.1.10Thecoldleadis15feetlong.WarmlyYoursrecommendsallowing12inchesofcoldleadwiretoextendfromthe

thermostatboxtofacilitateeasierthermostatconnection.Anyexcesscoldleadmaybetrimmed.Pleasefollowallnational

andlocalelectriccodes.

2.1.11 CentertheoorthermostatsensorbetweentwoadjacentrunsofTempZone™FloorHeatingCable.Donotlocateoor

thermostatsensorcloserthan1inchtothecableorallowittooverlapanyothercable.

2.1.12 Carpetandlaminatemanufacturersmayrecommendamaximumlimitforthetemperaturesettingonthethermostatof

86ºF(30ºC).

2.1.13 DonotinstalltheTempZone™FloorHeatingCableunderpermanentxtures(e.g.cabinets,bathtubs).

2.1.14 Allowforasufcientdryingorcuringperiodofthesuboorandnishedoorcoveringbeforeandafterinstallingthe

TempZone™FloorHeatingCable.DoNOToperateoorheatuntilthethinsetorself-levelingunderlayment(SLU)has

completely cured.

2.1.15Pleasenotethethicknessofthefactoryspliceandcoldleadandplanaccordingly.

2.1.16Whenusingself-levelingunderlayment(SLU),WarmlyYoursrecommendsprimingtheoorbeforeattachingtheCable

FixingStripsandsecuringthecable.Doingsowillensurethattheprimercoversthesuboorcompletely.Wheneverusing

SLU,ALWAYSfollowtheinstallationrecommendationssetforthbytheSLU’smanufacturer.Itisveryimportanttoadhere

theheatingcablesecurelytothesuboor,otherwisetheheatingcablemayoattothetopoftheSLU.

Before You Begin

SECTION 2

Before You Begin

SECTION 2

2.2 Important Electrical Precautions Before Installation

IMPORTANT: Where required, all electrical connections should be performed by a licensed, certied electrician in

accordance with local and national electrical code requirements.

2.2.1TempZone™FloorHeatingCablehasanearth-groundingbraid(metalsheath).Theearth-groundingbraidshouldbeproperly

grounded.Thecorewiresshouldbeconnectedtothemainpowersupply.

2.2.2Verifythatcablevoltagematchesthevoltageofcircuit.

2.2.3ChecktheohmsresistanceoftheTempZone™FloorHeatingCablebefore,during,andafterinstallation.Resistancevalue

shouldmatchthevaluegivenonthelabelattachedtothecable.Atoleranceof-5/+10%at20ºC(68ºF)isallowed.

2.2.4Localelectricalcodesmayrequirethelow-voltagesensorwiretobeinstalledinconduit.Ifthisisrequired,donotinstallthe

low-voltagesensorleadintheconduitcontainingthecoldleads.Provideaseparateconduitforthelow-voltagesensorwire.

2.2.5WarmlyYoursstronglyrecommendsconnectingtheCircuitCheck™devicetowarnofaccidentaldamagetotheTempZone™

FloorHeatingCableorleadwiresduringinstallation.

2.2.6TempZone™FloorHeatingCableshouldbeconnectedtoaListedClass–AGroundFaultCircuitInterrupter(GFCI).Ifusingone

ofourprogrammableornonprogrammableListedthermostatsthatincludeabuilt-inGFCI,thenaseparateClass–AGFCIisnot

required.

2.2.7IftheGFCIistrippedduringnormaloperationandcannotbereset,theremaybeafaultinthecable.DoNOTattemptto

re-energizetheTempZone™FloorHeatingCable.DoNOTbypasstheGFCIunderanycircumstances.Contactaqualied

electricianorWarmlyYoursforassistance.

2.2.8Indicatewhichbranchcircuitsorcircuitbreakerssupplythepowertotheoorheatingcableinaconvenientlocation

(e.g.tapedtothecircuitbreakerbox)forreferencebytheelectricalinspectororhomeowner.RetaintheULlabelsforeach

TempZone™FloorHeatingCable.LeaveoneULlabelattachedtotheoorheatingcable.

2.2.9UseonlyListedconduit,ttings,andothercomponents.

2.2.10TempZone™FloorHeatingCableshallnotextendbeyondtheroomorareainwhichitoriginates.

2.2.11TheTempZone™FloorHeatingCableshouldonlybeinstalledbyqualiedpersonnelwhoarefamiliarwiththeconstruction

andoperationoftheTempZone™FloorHeatingCableandtherisksinvolved.

2.2.12TheinstallationoftheTempZone™FloorHeatingCableshallbeinaccordancewithallmanufacturer’sinstructionsandlocal

andnationalcodes.

2.2.13InCanada,theinstallationshallbemadeaccordingtotheprovisionsofsection62oftheCanadianElectricalCode,Part1.

2.2.14Whenusedinwetlocations,theinstallationshallbeinaccordancewiththeNationalElectricalCode(NEC),NFPA-70and

CAN/CSA-C22.1,CanadianElectricalCode(CEC),PartI.FinalapprovaloftheinstallationistobedeterminedbytheAuthority

HavingJurisdiction(AHJ).TheULListingforthisproductdoesnotcoveruseinwetlocationsintheUnitedStates.Installations

shallbeinaccordancewiththeNationalElectricCode,NFPA70andanyotherapplicablejurisdictionalcodesandnal

acceptanceistobemadebytheAuthorityHavingJurisdiction(AHJ).

WARNING : Risk of electric shock and re. Damage to supply conductor insulation may occur if conductors are

routed less than 2 in. (51 mm) from this heating product. Refer to installation instructions for recommended

means of routing supply conductors.

Planning the Installation

SECTION 3

3.1 Selection of Floor Covering material

TheoorcoveringmaterialsusedwiththisproductmustnotexceedathermalinsulationR-valueof1.

Examples of Common R-values for Floor Covering Materials*

Floor Covering Material Thickness (inches) R-value

Carpet 3/8 1.0

Tile(ceramic,mosaic) 1/4 0.15

Laminate 3/8 0.675

Plywood ½ 0.63

Naturalstone(granite,

limestone,marble,sandstone)

1 0.38 to 0.114

Wood 3/4 0.80maximum

*These values are provided for general reference purposes only. Consult the oor covering manufacturer for product-specic

information.

3.2 Thermal Insulation

TheinsulationlevelsoftheoorwillaffectboththeperformanceandoperatingcostsoftheTempZone™oorheating

system.Thermalinsulationreectstheheatupwardsintotheoortileinsteadofallowingheattopenetrateintothe

suboor,keepingtheoorwarmerforalongertime.

Whenthecableisinstalledonaconcreteslab,werecommendaddingalayerofinsulationtotheslabpriortoinstallingthe

TempZone™FloorHeatingCable.Addinginsulationontopoftheconcreteslabandbeneathanyoorheatingsystemwill

allowagreaterpercentageofheatgeneratedtotransfertotheooringsurface.WarmlyYoursrecommendsusing5mm

thickCeraZorb®syntheticcorkunderlayment.

3.3 Calculation of Length of Cable Required

Todeterminetheappropriatecablelengthfortheinstallation,measuretheareatobeheatedandcalculatetheareain

squarefeet.Donotincludetheareacoveredbyxedobjects,suchasappliances,bathtubs,cabinets,etc.Refertothe

“InstallationandSpacingRecommendations”chartinsection1.2todeterminetherecommendedwattdensitypersquare

footforthetypeofinstallation.Referto“ProductSelectionGuide--120V”or“ProductSelectionGuide--240V”insection9to

selectappropriatecablelength.

Planning the Installation

SECTION 3

3.4 Calculation of On-Center Spacing (OC)

InordertottheTempZone™FloorHeatingCableproperlyinthedesignatedspace,itisnecessarytodeterminethe

spacingbetweenthecables.Thisiscalledon-centerspacingorOC.Refertoeitherthe“ProductSelectionGuide--120V”or

“ProductSelectionGuide--240V”insection9todetermineappropriatespacingfortheinstallation.

Combinecablelengthsifmorethanoneisneededfortheinstallation.OncetheOCspacinghasbeencalculatedandthe

correctlengthofcablefortheareatobeheatedisobtained,installationoftheoorheatingcablecanbegin.Theformula

assumesthat3-inchspacingwillbeusedbetweentheheatingcableandwallsorxedobjects,andfullOCspacing

betweencableruns.Tomakecableplacementeasier,makeameasuringtemplateoutofcardboardinthewidthoftheOC

spacinglessthethicknessofthecable.Placethetemplatealongtothecablerunjustcompletedtodeterminewherethe

nextrunofcableshouldbepositioned.

IMPORTANT: To avoid overheating, OC spacing should not be less than 3 inches and area loading should not

exceed 15 watts/square foot.

IMPORTANT: Do not order more cable than necessary as cable cannot be shortened.

3.7W Cable vs 3W Cable Wattage Yields

Current

3 W Cable

New

3.7 W Cable

Membrane Type

(number of studs)

Watts/linear ft 3 3.7

Watts/ft2at2.5” 14.4 17.76* Prodeso(2)

Watts/ft2at3” 12 14.8 CableFixingStrip(3)

Watts/ft2at3.5” 10.3 12.7 DITRA-HEAT(2)

Watts/ft2at3.75” 9.6 11.84 Prodeso(3)

Watts/ft2at4” 8.7 11.1 CableFixingStrip(4)

Watts/ft2at4.75” 7.6 9.3 DITRA-HEAT(3)

Watts/ft2at5” 7.2 8.9 CableFixingStrip(5)&Prodeso(4)

Wire diameter variable 4.37

DITRA-HEAT:1.75”

Prodesospacing:1.25”

Strips:1”

*Notrecommendedasitexceedsthe15wattpersquarefootlimitsetbytheNationalElectricCode.

Electrical Considerations

SECTION 4

4.1 Floor Sensors and Temperature Control

Floor Sensor (not required for all systems)

SystemsusingaSmartstat™ProgrammableThermostatorEasystat™Thermostatmayrequirealow-voltageoorsensor.

Carpetorlaminateooringmanufacturersmayrequiretheuseofalow-voltagesensorwiththeiroorcovering.Checkwith

themanufacturerforspecicrecommendations.

Thissensorisembeddedintheoorandmonitorstheoortemperature.Checktheohmsreadingofthesensorwirebefore

andafterinstallationtomakesureithasnotchanged.Mostsensorwireshaveanohmsreadingof8,000to20,000Ω,

andyourohmmetermusthavea20kΩsettingforthismeasurement.Theoorsensorshouldbecenteredinbetweentwo

resistancewires,leavingapproximately1.5inchesoneithersideandextendingabout6inchesintotheheatedarea.Avoid

placingthesensorinanareaaffectedbyadraft,aradiatororotherheatsource,orthesun.

Asecond,backupsensormaybeinstalledandcanbepurchasedseparately.

Thesensorcableshouldberoutedtothethermostatandinstalledonthewallatasuitableoperatingheight.

Donotallowanyothercabletooverlapthesensorcable.Whenheatinglaminateandcarpetedoors(U.S.only),the

maximumtemperaturesettinglimitonthermostatshouldnotexceedtheooringmanufacturer’srecommendations.

RouteTempZone™FloorHeatingCableleadwirestoajunctionboxortothethermostat.Neverconnecttheoorheating

cabletoothercables.Thethermostatandthecableleadwiresmustbeconnectedinparallel--notinseries.

Type of Wire Color

120V YellowandBlack

240V RedandBlack

FloorSensor Black

Electrical Considerations

SECTION 4

4.2 Electrical Requirements for the System

Whererequired,allelectricalworkfortheoorheatingcableinstallationmustbedonebyaqualied,licensedelectrician

inaccordancewithlocalbuildingandelectricalcodesandtheNationalElectricalCode(NEC),especiallyArticle424,Part

IXoftheNEC,ANSI/NFPA70andSection62oftheCanadianElectricalCode(CEC),PartI,aswellasanyotherapplicable

statutoryrequirements.

WarmlyYoursrecommendsthefollowingcontrolsandaccessoriesfortheTempZone™FloorHeatingCable:

•SmartStat™ProgrammableThermostatorEasyStat™Thermostat.BothoftheseunitsfeatureaListedClass-AGFCI

andaoorsensortoregulatetheactualtemperatureoftheoor

•Non-GFCIcircuitbreaker

Inmostinstallations,aClass-AGFCIisrequiredbynationalandlocalcodesforprotectionagainstgroundleakagecurrents.

AClass-AGFCIisincludedwiththeSmartstat™andEasystat™thermostats.IfnotusingaWarmlyYoursthermostat,a

Class-AGFCIthermostatorcircuitbreakermaybeneeded.

TheTempZone™FloorHeatingCableshouldbeconnectedtoanon-GFCIcircuitbreakerforcompletedisconnectiononall

poleswithminimum0.12inchdisconnectiondistance.

Thethermostatshouldbeinstalledinadouble-gangboxwithasingle-gangmudringushwiththewallataheightof

approximately5feetoreyelevelforeasyaccessandoperation.TheoorsensorcableandtheTempZone™FloorHeating

CablecoldleadsshallberoutedtothethermostatinseparateULListedconduitsifconduitisrequiredbylocalandnational

electriccodes.

Iftheoorheatingcableloadexceedsthe15-ampthermostatpowerrating,consultWarmlyYoursforinformationon

alternativesolutionsusingmasterthermostatsandpowermodules.

Electrical Considerations

SECTION 4

4.3 Wiring Diagram

Note: All electrical work must be done by a qualied, licensed electrician in accordance with local building and

electrical codes, and the National Electrical Code (NEC), especially Article 424, Part IX of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70 and

Section 62 of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I, as well as any other applicable statutory requirements.

Exampleoftypicalwiringdiagramfor120Vor240VinstallationsisgiveninFigure1.Refertotheinstructionsthatcame

withyourspecicthermostat.

Figure 1. Wiring Diagram for 120V or 240V WarmlyYours TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable Installation

HOT

FROM POWER SOURCE 120V or 240V

HOT (240V) or

NEUTRAL (120V)

HOUSE GROUND

Red (240V) or

Yellow (120V) Wires

Double-Gang Box

with a Single-Gang

Mud Ring

Red

Black

Red

Copper

Ground

Black

Black Lead

THERMOSTAT

Load

L2 (N)

L1 (L)

BRAIDED GROUND SHEATH

COLD LEAD

BLACK WIRE

RED 240V

YELLOW 120V

Installation and Operation

SECTION 5

5.1 Recommended Equipment and Items for Installation

The following equipment and items are recommended for installation of the WarmlyYours TempZone™

Floor Heating Cable :

•Ohmmeter(ormultimeter)

•CircuitCheck™

•Hotgluegun(ifusinghotgluetosecuretheCableFixingStrips)

•Industrial-gradehotglue(ifusinghotgluetosecuretheCableFixingStrips)

•Chiselorroutertocreateagrooveforthespliceinthesuboor

• Hammer

•Screwdriver

•Protectivewallplate

• Duct tape or high temperature tape

•Staples,nails,adhesiveor1⁄2inchscrewstoattachtheCableFixingStripstothesuboor

•Class-AGroundFaultCircuitInterrupter(ifnotusingaWarmlyYoursthermostat)

•Double-gangelectricalboxwithasingle-gangmudring/deviceplateforeachthermostatorpowermodule

•Listedelectricalconduit(tobeprovidedbyinstaller)

•Permanentmarker

•Tapemeasure

•Utilityscissors

Hot glue gun

SmartPlan™

Tape

Tape measure

Ohmmeter

Electrical box

Circuit Check™

Screwdriver

Utility knife

Marker

Scissors

Hammer

Installation and Operation

SECTION 5

5.2 Pre-Installation Preparation

5.2.1Documenttheplan.FollowaSmartPlan™obtainedfromWarmlyYoursorprepareaoorplanofthearea

tobeheated.Usingaoorplan,withtheTempZone™FloorHeatingCablelayoutmarked,makesiteasyto

tracetheheatingcableroutingfortroubleshootingifnecessary.

5.2.2SelecttheappropriateTempZone™FloorHeatingCable,ensuringitisthecorrectlengthandvoltage.

5.2.3Identifyasuitablelocationforinstallingthethermostatandlow-voltagesensorifused.

5.2.4Markthelayoutoftheoorheatingcableontheoorplan.Takingphotographsoftheareamayalsobe

helpful.

5.2.5InspecttheTempZone™FloorHeatingCablevisuallyandensurethatitisnotdamaged.Checkvoltage,

wattage,andresistancevaluesonthelabel.

5.2.6Propersurfacepreparationofoorisextremelyimportant.Makeabsolutelysurethattherearenoobjectson

theoorthatmightdamagetheTempZone™FloorHeatingCable.Sweeptheoortoensureitiscompletely

clearofdebris,includingnails,sharpmetallicobjects,wood,constructiondebris,anddamagedordefective

cables.

5.2.7Ifapplicable,installCeraZorb®ontheconcretesuboor.Followthemanufacturer’sinstructionswhen

installingtheCeraZorb®insulatingunderlayment.

5.2.8CheckresistanceofTempZone™FloorHeatingCablewithanohmmeteruponremovingitfromthepackage.

Theresistancevalueoftheheatingcableshouldmatchthevalueonthelabelattachedtothecablewitha

toleranceof-5/+10%allowedat20ºC(68ºF).Recordtheresistancevalueonthewarrantycardinsection10.

IMPORTANT:The electrical resistance of the cable must be checked before you begin

and monitored throughout the installation process to ensure there has been no damage

causing shorts or breaks. WarmlyYours recommends at least three readings be taken:

1. Before starting installation

2. After securing the cable in place on the suboor

3. After installing the ooring surface on top of the cable

5.2.9Usinganohmmeter,checktheinsulationresistanceofthecablebetweenthecorewiresandtotheground

wire.Itshouldalwaysreadinnity.

5.2.10UseaCircuitCheck™deviceduringcableinstallation.Thesedeviceswillprovideanaudiblealarmifthewire

isdamagedorcutduringinstallation.Acontinuitycheckerisnotacceptableforthesetests

IMPORTANT: Beware of Using a Continuity Checker!

Forcablesthathaveover200Ωresistance,somecontinuitycheckersdonotsendenoughcurrenttoget

completelythroughthewireandemitthenoiseorlightthatafrmspropercontinuity.Pleaseuseadigital

ohmmeter.

Three(3)ohmreadingsshouldbetakenforeachWarmlyYoursTempZone™FloorHeatingCableateach

stageoftheinstallationandrecordedinthetableonthewarrantycardinsection10.RefertoFigure2for

instructionsabouthowtoattachtheohmmeterorPowerMan™totakeeachtypeofreading.

1.CoretoCore:Thisisthereadingbetweenthetwoinnerconductorsontheleadwires.

2.CoretoGround,Yellow/RedLead:Thisisthereadingbetweentheinnercoreandtheouterground

sheathontheleadwire.Thisreadingshouldbeinnity.

3.CoretoGround,BlackLead:Thisisthereadingbetweentheinnercoreandtheoutergroundsheath

ontheleadwireatthenishpointofthecable.Thisreadingshouldbeinnity.

Figure 2.

Attachment points

for ohm readings

Ground Braid

Ground Wire

Yellow

or Red

Ground

Yellow

or Red

Black

Core to Core

Yellow

or Red

Ground

Yellow

or Red

Black

Core to Sheath

Yellow

or Red

Ground

Yellow

or Red

Black

Core to Sheath

Yellow

or Red

Ground

Yellow

or Red

Black

Core to Core

Yellow

or Red

Ground

Yellow

or Red

Black

Core to Sheath

Yellow

or Red

Ground

Yellow

or Red

Black

Core to Sheath

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SHEATH

CORE

Black Inner Lead

Yellow (120V)

or Red (240V)

Inner Lead

Copper

Ground Sheath

ON OFF

BLACK

GREEN

RED

Wire Construction

Circuit Check Installation

10061

Rev 1/11

BRAIDED GROUND SHEATH

COLD LEAD

BLACK WIRE

RED 240V

YELLOW 120V

Installation and Operation

SECTION 5

5.3 Circuit Check™ Instructions

5.3.1 Install TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable

InstalltheoorheatingcableinaccordancewiththedesignlayoutandinstructionsprovidedbyWarmlyYours.

5.3.2 Test the Circuit Check™

Beforeconnectinganywires,installthebatteriesinthedeviceandturnitonandofftotestthealarm.Afterconrmingthat

thealarmisingoodworkingorder,connectthewiresasfollows:

•Connectblackinnerconductorcorewiretotheblackterminal

•Connectsecondinnerconductorcorewiretotheredterminal

Therearetwowaysofdoingthenextstep:

1.Splitthegroundsheathintwo.Connectonehalfofthegroundsheathtothegreenterminal,turnontheCircuit

Check™,andtouchtheotherhalfofthegroundsheathtooneoftheinnerconductorwires.

2.Installtheentiregroundintothegreenterminal.Turnonunitanduseapaperclipasabridgebetweentheground

wireandeitheroneoftheinnerconductors.

Eithermethodshouldactivatethealarm.IftheCircuitCheck™doesnotpassallthesetests,pleasecallWarmlyYours24/7

InstallationSupportat(800)875-5285forassistance.

5.3.3 Activate the Circuit Check™ and Proceed to Install Flooring

5.3.4 If the Circuit Check™ Alarm Sounds, Stop!

Ifthealarmsounds,thereisashortinthecircuitorbreakinthesystem.Refertothetroubleshootingguideinsection8of

thisinstallationmanualorcall24/7InstallationSupportat(800)875-5285.

WarmlyYourscanshipasplicekittorepairtheshort.Alternatively,thewiremayberepairedbyanelectrician.Pleasesee

thewirerepairdocuments“InstructionsforTwinConductorTempZone™Repair”atwww.warmlyyours.com/publications/TZ-

TWIN-REPAIR-30027-B/downloadand“TempZone™Cut&TurnTwinConductorSolderMethodWireRepair”at

www.warmlyyours.com/publications/TZ-TWIN-SOLDER-REPAIR-30028-A/downloadorcallus24/7at(800)875-5285.

Figure 5. How to connect the Circuit Check™ for installation

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5.4 Installation of TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable

5.4.1 Install TempZone™ Cable Fixing Strips

InstallCableFixingStripsinadirectionperpendiculartothedirectionthecablewillrun.CableFixingStripsshouldbe

installedatleast3inchesfromthewallperimeter.WarmlyYoursrecommendssecuringthecabletotheoorevery20

inchesusingtapeorhotgluetokeepthecableinpositionuntiltheself-levelingunderlaymentisapplied.Whenworking

aroundcabinetsorvanities,installtheCableFixingStripsatadistancethatwillallowthecabletobeinstalled1-1/2inches

awayfromthecabinetorvanitybase.

EachrowofCableFixingStripsshouldbepositionedattheappropriateintervalstoensurethedesiredOCspacing

(3or4inches)fortheinstallation.

SecuretheCableFixingStripstotheoor.Thereareseveralacceptablemethodsfordoingso.

For plywood, cement board, or similar surfaces:

•SecureCableFixingStripwithgalvanizednailsorscrews.

For concrete or similar surfaces:

•Concretenailsarerecommendedforbestresults.

•Double-sidedtape,hotglue,orastrongsprayadhesivemaybeusediftheooristhoroughlycleanedandtheCable

FixingStripsarecleanedtoremoveanyoils.

•Ifsprayadhesiveisused,besuretocarefullyfollowallofthemanufacturer’sinstructions.WarmlyYoursrecommends

applyingthesprayadhesivetoboththebackoftheCableFixingStripandtheoor.

Nail

Screw

Figure 6. Securing the Cable Fixing Strips

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5.4.2 Install the TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable

1.Begininstallingtheheatingcablefromthethermostatorjunctionbox.Followthepatternmarkedontheoorplan(if

supplied).Pleasenotethethicknessofthefactoryspliceandcoldleadandplanaccordingly.

2.Unwindthecablefromthespool.SecureitusingtheTempZone™CableFixingStrips.Avoidbunchingthecableor

crossingoverotherpartsofthecable.

3.TheTempZone™FloorHeatingCableshouldbeinstalledinauniformly-spacedserpentinepattern.Refertoeither

“ProductSelectionGuide--120V”or“ProductSelectionGuide--240V”insection9forspacinginformation.

4.Takenoteofthecable’shalfwaypointmarkingindicatedonthecable.Thismarkshouldmatchthehalfwaypoint

indicatedonthecustomSmartPlan™suppliedwiththeorder(optional).

5.Routethepowerleadsfromtheoortothethermostatbox.Ifusingmultipleheatingcables,routethepowerleadsfrom

theoortoajunctionboxorthermostatboxinthewall.

NOTE: Leads should be protected at the point they leave the oor. Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal

conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, electrical metallic tubing, or other means approved by local electrical codes

should be used.

6.Forinstallationsincludingathermostat,thelow-voltageoorsensorshouldbeplaced

inbetweentheloopscreatedbythecableandheldinplacewithasmallamountof

thinsetorhotglue.SeeFigure7.

Thesensorwirecannotcrossanyheatingcableorleadwire.Itmustextendatleast6

inchesintotheheatedarea.Thesensoranditswireshouldbecovereddirectlywith

thinsetorself-levelingunderlayment.

Thecoldleadwiresshouldbeplacedabovethesuboor,alongthesideoftheheated

areaatleast2inchesfromtheheatingwire.Securethecoldleadwireswithasuitable

tapeorhotgluebeforethethinsetorself-levelingunderlaymentisappliedoverthe

cables.

7.Useanohmmetercheckthecontinuity,insulationresistance,andresistancevaluesagainafterthecablehasbeen

installed.Comparethesepost-installationvalueswithpre-installationvaluestoensuretheyareconsistent.Recordpost-

installationvaluesonthewarrantycardinsection10.

AttachCircuitCheck™tocoldleadsatthistime.

Figure 7. Placement of the

oor temperature sensor

8.Applythinsetorself-levelingcompoundovertheheatingcableandsuboor.Acrylic,latex,orpolymer-modiedthinset

cementmaybeused.Ensurethatthematerialyouselectiscompatiblewiththeooringmaterial.Contacttheadhesive

manufacturerformoreinformationandcuringtimes.

Ensurethattherearenoairgapsduringapplicationofthinsetorself-levelingunderlayment(SLU).Makesurethe

heatingcable,factorysplices,andlow-voltagethermostatsensor(ifused)arecompletelyembeddedinthethinsetor

SLU.IfSLUisused,besuretouseanyprimerrequiredbythemanufacturer.

Asingle-ordouble-layermethodmaybeusedoveranysuboor(plywood,cementslab,concretebackerboard,or

mudbed).Thesemethodsaresuitableforanystoneortileoorcovering.Forcarpet(U.S.only),vinylorlaminateoor

coverings,WarmlyYoursrecommendscoveringtheoorheatingsystemwith3/8inchofself-levelingunderlayment

(totaldepth,whetherthesingle-ordouble-layerapplicationmethodisused)tocreateasmoothsurfaceforinstalling

thesetypesofooring.Followtheinstructionsappropriatetothetypeofoorcoveringtobeused.

CAUTION: Careless use of the trowel can damage the heating cable. Never drop or bang a trowel directly

on the cable.

5.4.3 Instructions for Installation in Wet Locations

1.InstallationshallbeinaccordancewiththeNationalElectricalCode,NFPA-70andCAN/CSA-C22.1,CanadianElectrical

code(CEC),Part1andthatnalacceptanceistobemadeintheeldbytheAuthorityHavingJurisdiction(AHJ).

2.WarmlyYoursrecommendsusingaseparateheatingcableforshowerareas.Note:TheULListingforthisproductdoes

notcoveruseinwetlocationsintheUnitedStates.InstallationsshallbeinaccordancewiththeNationalElectricCode,

NFPA70andanyotherapplicablejurisdictionalcodesandnalacceptanceistobemadebytheAuthorityHaving

Jurisdiction(AHJ).

3.Ifinsulationboardisbeingusedoveraslab,usesuitableglueorcement-basedadhesive,orthinsetmortartoadhereit

totheslab.Ifinstallinginawetlocation,ensuretheslopeofthemortarbedismaintainedsothatitdirectswatertothe

drainpipe.

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1.Weavethecablebackandforthacrosstheareaatthedesired

spacing.Maintainslighttensiononthecabletoensureitdoes

notpullloose.Ifdesired,usehotglueatintervalstohelp

ensureitstayssecure.NEVERspacethecableslessthan3”apart.

2.Markwherethefactorysplicewillbeplaced.Cutthemattingor

membraneandinsertsplice.Itmaybenecessarytosecurethe

splicetotheoorwithhotglue,adhesiveorthinset.

3.Embedtheheatingcablebetweenstuds,ataspacingof3

studs.Closerspacingmayresultinoverheatinganddamageto

buildingstructures.Awiderspacingmaynotprovidesufcient

powertowarmtheoor.

4.Cablemustbeturnedorau-shaped“jog”createdatevery10ft

(3m)ofcablerun.

5.Alwaysremembertoinstallthethermostatsensor(ifapplicable)

6”intoanopenloopoftheheatingwire.Cutintomembraneas

shown.

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3” Spacing

RPM Mats

3.5” Spacing

Schluter Ditra-Heat (3.5”)

or Prodeso Mats (3.75”) Spacing

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5.4.4 Instructions for Installation Under Tile and Stone Flooring

Option 1: Single-layer method for tile and stone

Applyalayerof3/8inchlatex-modiedthinsetcementorself-levelingunderlayment(SLU)overtheheatingcable.Laythe

tileorstonedirectlyintothatlayerofthinsetcement.

Option 2: Double-layer method for tile and stone

Embedtheheatingcableinaskimcoatoflatex-modiedthinsetorself-levelingunderlayment,completelycoveringthe

heatingelementandthesensorwire.Applyasecondlayerofthinsetandlaytilesasusual.Therecommendeddepthfor

bothlayersofthinsetorSLUis3/8inch.

Thesingle-layermethodisusedmostbyexperiencedinstallersinsmallapplicationswitheasyaccess.WarmlyYoursdoes

NOTrecommendthesingle-layermethodforinstallingmosaicsortilesofdifferentsizesorifyouhavenotinstalledan

electricradiantheatingsystemundertileorstonebefore.

WaitingPeriod:Regardlessofmethodused,installationofoorheatingcableundertileorstonerequires2to28days

forthelatex-modiedthinsetorself-levelingunderlaymenttocure.Followmanufacturerrecommendationsforcuretimes

applicabletoyourinstallation.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT turn on the WarmlyYours TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable system until after the

thinset or self-leveling underlayment (SLU) has fully cured. Doing so will result in damage to the system

and cause the thinset or SLU to become brittle. Failure of the thinset or SLU may cause damage to the

embedded cable. This type of damage is not covered by the WarmlyYours warranty.

5.4.5 Instructions for Installation Under Carpet, Vinyl, or Laminated Flooring

BeforeapplyingSLU,ensurethatthecableisrmlysecuredtothesuboortopreventitfromoatingtothetopof

theself-levelingunderlayment.AttachtheCircuitCheck™atthistime.Covercablewith3/8inchlayerofself-leveling

underlayment.

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5.4.6 Instructions for Installation Under Hardwood Flooring

Note : Although TempZone™ Floor Heating Cable is approved for direct contact with combustible material,

WarmlyYours strongly recommends that the cable be embedded in thinset, self-leveling underlayment, cement-

based adhesive glue, or tile adhesive under wood ooring surfaces.

STEP 1: Install wood sleepers

Usingnails,adhesive,orotheracceptablemeansofattachment,installwoodsleepers

(stripsofwood1to2incheswideand3/8to1/2inchhigh)atintervals19inches

apart,ordistancespeciedbytheooringmanufacturer,perpendiculartotheplanned

directionofhardwoodboards.

Theplywoodsuboormustleaveappropriatespacingandgapsforanyplannedruns

ofcabletootherheatedareas.Thesleepersarexedinsuchamannerthattheycreate

arequiredgapbetweentwosleepersinwhichthewarmingsystemcanbeinstalled.

STEP 2: Install the oor warming system

InstallCableFixingStripsasdescribedinsection5.5.1.UsingtheCableFixingStripsto

securethecable,installtheoorwarmingsystemintothegapcreatedbythesleepers.

Carefullyreturnthepowerleadstothepowersupplyalongsidethewarmingsystem

andwoodsleepers.AttachPowerMan™andCircuitCheck™tothecoldleadsatthis

time.Refertosection5.3forPowerMan™instructionsandsection5.4forCircuit

Check™instructions.

STEP 3: Cover the oor warming system with self-leveling compound

Afterthewarmingsystemhasbeenputinplace,itshouldbecoveredwithself-leveling

compounduptotheheightofthesleepers.Donotcoverthesleepers.Thetopsofthe

sleepersshouldremainuncoveredandvisible.

STEP 4: Install hardwood ooring

Allowtheappropriatetimefortheself-levelingcompoundtocompletelydryandcure.

Afterthecompoundhasdriedandcured,installthehardwoodooring.Thehardwood

oorcanbeinstalledbynailingittothewoodsleepers.Becarefulnottoplacenailsor

staplesnearthesystem’sheatingcableorpowerlead.

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WarmlyYours TCT240-OT-M-235 Installation guide

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