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 specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 specications 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 specications
Installation must be carried out in accordance with national regulation and wiring rules for installation.
Type Specications
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 suboor constructions
ECdry Name Description
ECdry 55 ECdry Element, 1-5 m²
ECtemp Touch Max. 35°C
For concrete suboor 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
3
2
6
4
5
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 specications" 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 inexible
• 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.
10
20
30
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 suboors 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.
Danfoss A/S
Electric Heating Systems
Ulvehavevej 61
7100 Vejle
Denmark
Phone: +45 7488 8500
Fax: +45 7488 8501
http://electricheating.danfoss.com
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