Danfoss ECdry Touch Kit Operating instructions

Brand: Danfoss

Model: ECdry Touch Kit

Type: Operating instructions

Danfoss ECdry Touch Kit is an electronic intelligent timer thermostat, designed for indoor applications in dry rooms only. It consists of a foam/carpet heating element with heating elements inside, and can be used under wooden floors such as parquet and laminate. The ECdry Touch Kit has a maximum current of 10 A, and its output for ECdry 55 is 55 W/m², while its output for ECdry 100 is 100 W/m². It has been tested on flooring materials with insulation values from 0,05 to 0,18 m² K/W.

Danfoss ECdry Touch Kit

Electronic Intelligent Timer Thermostat

Installation Guide

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2

1.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.2 Technical specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

1.3 Symbols explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

1.4 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

1.5 Top oor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2 Product overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5

2.1 The ECdry Mats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.2 The ECdry Touch Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.3 The ECdry Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2.4 Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

3 Designing the layout � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6

4 Installing the ECdry elements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8

4.1 Preparing the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

4.2 Connecting the ECdry elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

4.3 Installing the ECtemp Touch thermostat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

4.4 Cutting the ECdry oor heating element to size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

4.5 Installing the Floor Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

4.6 Installing the ECdry Supply Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

4.7 Filling up the remaining space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

5 Checking the ECdry oor heating system� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11

6 Warning label � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11

1 Introduction

1�1 General information

The ECdry oor heating system is for indoor ap-

plications in dry rooms only.

The ECdry oor heating system consists of a foam

/ carpet heating element with heating elements

inside.

The ECdry oor heating system can be used un-

der wooden oors such as parquet and laminate.

Please check the specications with your supplier

of these products.

For best performance of the oor heating system,

keep the insulation value from the ECdry heating

unit to oor surface as low as possible.

The ECdry heating system has been tested on

ooring materials with insulation values from

0,05 to 0,18 m² K/W.

Please read the directions and the safety precau-

tions before you start the installation process.

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1�2 Technical specications

Installation must be carried out in accordance with national regulation and wiring rules for installation.

Type Specications

Height 8 mm

Mains voltage 230 V (50 Hz)

Maximum current per ECdry System 10 A

IP rating for ECdry Element IP X7

Output for ECdry 55 55 W/m²

Output for ECdry 100 100 W/m²

Sound reduction value 17 dB

Insulation value  8 W/m²K

ECdry 55

Floor area Element length Heated surface Total output Current

1 m² 1 m 0.4 m² 22 Watt 0.10 A

2 m² 2 m 1.4 m² 77 Watt 0.33 A

3 m² 3 m 2.4 m² 132 Watt 0.57 A

4 m² 4 m 3.4 m² 187 Watt 0.81 A

5 m² 5 m 4.4 m² 242 Watt 1.05 A

Maximum heated surface is 42 m²

ECdry 100

Floor area Element length Heated surface Total output Current

1 m² 1 m 0.4 m² 40 Watt 0.17 A

2 m² 2 m 1.4 m² 140 Watt 0.61 A

3 m² 3 m 2.4 m² 240 Watt 1.04 A

4 m² 4 m 3.4 m² 340 Watt 1.48 A

5 m² 5 m 4.4 m² 440 Watt 1.91 A

Maximum heated surface is 23 m²

ECdry complies with EN/IEC 60335-1 and EN/IEC 60335-2-96

1�3 Symbols explanation

This side up

Heating element must only be installed on top of wooden or concrete oor construc-

tions, never imbedded in concrete (ECdry 100 never on wooden oor construction)

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Direct oor heating

The ECdry element may be cut here to t the actual room, as there are no electrical parts

in this area

The ECdry element cannot be cut here as there are electrical parts in this area

For indoor use only

Read the installation manual before installation

Double insulated

1�4 Safety precautions

• This appliance can be used by children

aged from 8 years and above and persons

with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities or lack of experience and knowl-

edge, if they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance

in a safe way and understand the hazards

involved, by a person responsible for their

safety

• The ECdry oor heating system is to be

supplied through a residual current device

having a rated residual operating current

not exceeding 30 mA.

• An all pole saftey switch to disconnect the

system must be incorporated in the xed

wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.

• All the ECdry elements must have the same

area output - either 55 W/m or 100 W/m

when controlled with the same thermostat.

• The ECdry heating element must not be

installed at ambient temperatures below 5°C.

• When storing the ECdry oor heating ele-

ment keep it rolled as from factory or laying

at on the ground.

• Do not install or use the oor heating sys-

tem if one or more components have been

damaged.

• Only use original parts of the ECdry oor

heating system. The warranty for the entire

system and for the separate parts becomes

null and void if parts from other manufac-

tures have been used.

• The ECdry must always be used in combi-

nation with a ECtemp Touch thermostat

installed by an authorized installer.

• Do not buckle the supply cord and the ex-

tension cords; do not have them run across

hot and/or sharp objects.

• Unroll the extension cords entirely to pre-

vent the cords from overheating.

• Do not pull the cord or the oor heating ele-

ment to undo a plug-in connection. Always

use the connection tool.

• The printed side of the heating element

must be visible when placing the element

showing the symbol: THIS SIDE UP

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1�5 Top oor

The nal oor covering (laminate or parquet) can

be laid when the ECdry heating system has been

tested.

The maximum thermal resistance between the

ECdry element and the room should be 0,18 m²

K/W as shown in the table below.

Thermal

resistance

[m²K/W]

Examples of Flooring Details

Approximate

setting for 25°C oor

temperature

0.05 8 mm HDF based laminate > 800 kg/m 28°C

0.10 14 mm beech parquet 650 - 800 kg/m 31°C

0.13 22 mm solid oak plank > 800 kg/m 32°C

0.18 22 mm solid r planks 450 - 650 kg/m 35°C

2 Product overview

2�1 The ECdry Mats

• The ECdry Element

• The ECdry End stop

• The ECdry Protection Cap

For wooden suboor constructions

ECdry Name Description

ECdry 55 ECdry Element, 1-5 m²

ECtemp Touch Max. 35°C

For concrete suboor constructions

ECdry Name Description

ECdry 55 ECdry Element, 1-5 m²

ECtemp Touch Max. 35°C

Or:

ECdry 100 ECdry Element, 1-5 m²

ECtemp Touch Max. 35°C

2�2 The ECdry Touch Kit

• The ECtemp Touch thermostat

• The ECtemp Installation Guide

• The ECdry Supply cord

• The ECdry Connection Tool

• Aluminium tape to fasten the oor sensor

to the oor.

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2�3 The ECdry Accessories

• The ECdry FM (Filler Material)

• The ECdry X (Extension Cord)

• The ECdry Protection Cap

• The ECdry Tape

2�4 Functional overview

1. ECdry Heating element

2. ECdry FM

3. Sensor

4. Aluminium tape

(covering the sensor groove)

5. ECdry Supply cord

6. ECtemp Touch thermostat

3 Designing the layout

Draw a oor plan of the room and determine the

most logical location for the control system and

the position of the oor heating elements.

Consider the placement of the thermostat to get

the most convenient access and make sure the

necessary power supply is available.

The output cord from the control system will go

into the right side of the heating element, so you

should start laying the rst heat element on the

right side of the oor and work towards the left

side.

Avoid hot spots by ensuring that the heat from

the oor heating is homogeneously released to

the area you wish to heat and that there is free

space (ventilation) under the furniture.

ECdry Touch Kit has to be separated from other

heat sources such as chimneys. Instead ECdry

Filler Material should be used.

Remember to keep at least 8 cm of free space

between the skirting / wall and the rst heating

element for the plug-in connection between the

oor heating element and the control system.

Use the ECdry Filler Material to ll this space

afterwards.

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All ECdry Touch Kit oor heating elements are

one meter wide and the standard length ranges

from one to ve meters.

Reduce the length of the elements to the re-

quired size as shown in the table. Refer to "Techni-

cal specications" on page 3

Example 1: When the area is 5 m wide and 6 m long,

you will need 5 × 5 m ECdry oor heating elements,

plus 5 m of ECdry Filler Material.

Example 2: When the area is 3.75 m wide and 7.10

m long, you will need 6 × 4 m ECdry oor heating el-

ements. Cut the 4 m long elements down to 3.75 m.

You will also need 0.38 m (buy 1 m) of ECdry Filler

Material.

Example 3: When placing the elements after each

other you should always cut away the cold end (25

cm) of the element to avoid cold zones.

A ECdry oor heating extension cord is available

as an accessory either, 0.25 m, 1 m or 2 m.

Use the cord only in the event that you are un-

able to make a direct connection between two

adjacent oor heating elements.

Make sure not to install ECdry heating element

under permanent or built-in cupboards, beds, re

places / ovens, etc.

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4 Installing the ECdry elements

4�1 Preparing the base

Before you start installing the product, please

ensure that the oor is:

• Permanently inexible

• Dry

• Flat and regular

• Dust- and fat-free

• Free from any sharp objects

Use a powerful vacuum cleaner to remove all

dust from the oor.

4�2 Connecting the ECdry elements

All elements are equipped with an end stop to

insulate the connector and protect the connec-

tion against moisture.

Remove the end stops with the special tool, just

before making the connection with the next

heating elements.

If all end stops are taken out at once, remember

to leave the end stop in the last element.

Join the plug-in connection of the second ele-

ment into the plug-in connection of the rst

element by hand before using the connector tool

to tighten the elements.

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Check that the plug-in connection ts correctly

and permanently. Continue with the subsequent

elements in the same manner.

Make sure that all plug-in connections t straight

and without any mechanical stress.

Discontinue the oor heating installation process

in the event of damage to one or more compo-

nents.

Incorrect installation may cause problems and /

or defects to the oor heating elements.

Please take precautions not to drop sharp objects

on the heating elements.

Make sure that the end stop in the last element is

in place before the oor covering is laid.

Keep the end stops if you intend to remove /

reposition your oor heating system later.

To separate two elements ip the connection tool

and loosen the plug-in connections.

4�3 Installing the ECtemp Touch thermostat

For information on how to install the ECtemp

Touch thermostat, please refer to the separate

ECtemp Touch installation guide.

4�4 Cutting the ECdry oor heating element to size

Each end of the ECdry heating element consists

of 25 cm. without electrical parts inside.

The ECdry heating element may only be cut

at the ends where there are no electrical parts

inside as marked on the product below.

Markings and symbols have been printed on the

ECdry heating elements.

To cut the element to size: Carefully measure

the piece you wish to cut o and simply cut with

a sharp knife.

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4�5 Installing the Floor Sensor

The ECtemp Touch thermostat should be in-

stalled in accordance with the installation guide

supplied with the ECdry Touch Kit.

To place the sensor in the right spot, remove the

cut-away area in the ECdry heating element and

place the sensor down into the groove.

4�6 Installing the ECdry Supply Cord

Cut a piece of material from the ECdry Filler

Material to make room for the ECdry Supply Cord

between the ECtemp Touch thermostat and the

ECdry element.

Make sure not to fold and / or squeeze the cord

between the thermostat and the oor heating

element but make room for the cord in the ECdry

Filler Material. Minimum bending diameter is 5

cm.

The cord must only be placed in the ECdry Filler

Material and not over / in the heating element.

The ECdry Filler Material shall be cut so it enve-

lopes the cord. The ECdry Supply Cord and the

ECdry Extension Cord can withstand maximum

10 A.

4�7 Filling up the remaining space

At this point all connections between the ele-

ments should be aligned and connected and as

much of the oor as possible should be covered

with ECdry Touch Kit elements.

The space without ECdry heating elements

should be covered with the ECdry Filler Material

to ensure an even and homogenous oor surface.

A ruler (to cut along) and a wooden plate (be-

hind) can be used when cutting the ECdry Filler

Material to avoid cutting into the electrical parts

of the ECdry element and ensuring a straight cut.

To be certain that the distribution of the oor

heating elements in your room is correct, we sug-

gest you make everything t before you secure

the elements permanently.

It is most important to make sure that all plug-in

connections are perfectly aligned to allow the

ow of electricity from one element to the next.

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Lay down the oor heating elements plus any

ECdry Filler Material as shown in the lay-out.

Once you have correctly positioned all oor

heating elements and you have cut the ECdry

Filler Material to size, you can proceed with the

permanent installation as explained in the follow-

ing steps.

5 Checking the ECdry oor heating system

Check that all work has been carried out in ac-

cordance with directions before testing the ECdry

oor heating system.

Set the oor limiter temperature at max. 35°C

for concrete suboors and 30°C for wooden sub-

oors, please refer to the ECtemp Touch installa-

tion guide. After a short while you will notice the

ECdry oor heating elements are warming up.

If the oor heating elements are not warming up

to the same temperature, the plug-in connections

should be checked once again. Remember to

switch o the ECdry system before checking.

6 Warning label

The warning label that is included in the ECdry

Touch Kit must be lled out and placed in the

distribution board.

For future reference it is important to ll in, which

room and how many ECdry elements that have

been installed, by whom and the installation

date.

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Electric Heating Systems

Ulvehavevej 61

7100 Vejle

Denmark

Phone: +45 7488 8500

Fax: +45 7488 8501

http://electricheating.danfoss.com

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