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installer’s tips DO □ Check resistance before, during and after installation. (use digital OHM meter) □ Use heatmat monitor throughout installation. □ Screw and thin set down cement backer board or CosyBoard as per manufacturer’s specifications – visit www.icocanada.com for more information about recommended insulated CosyBoard. □ Apply reinforcing joint tape at seams. (or follow manufacturer’s recommendations) □ Ensure floor surface is dust free.
005 Saskatchewan Drive | Regina, SK | S4T 1H5 TRADING GROUP INC. toll-free 877 757 8930 | tel 306 757 8930 fax 877 757 8940 | email info@icocanada.com www.icocanada.com contents & quick guide INSTALLERS TIPS......................................................................... 2 CONTENTS....................................................................................... 3 ELECTRICAL ROUGH-IN........................................................... 4 SUBFLOOR PREPARATION.........................
cosyfloor mat system installation guide 1. ELECTRICAL ROUGH-IN watchpoint The installation must be performed in accordance with all National and Local Building & Electrical Codes and any local amendments. Turn off the electrical supply to avoid risk of electric shock. 1. 2. Install a suitable power supply to a single gang box at the desired location for thermostat.
3. SIZING GUIDE 1. 2. 3. Measure floor area to be heated & determine square footage of heatmat needed. Order the correct size. Do not install heatmat under any fixed furniture. (eg: vanity units) Be sure to leave area close to toilet flange free of heating cables (6” radius). Pay close attention to heating high traffic areas (in front of shower, tub, toilet room, vanity) and leave areas close to walls, & behind doors unheated if needed. 4. LAYOUT DRAWING 1.
. HEATMAT INSTALLATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Check that you have received heatmat, fixing strips, tape, heatmat monitor, thermostat and floor sensor. Using pull wire provided in conduit, feed the black cable leads up into the electrical junction box. Leave all cable tags on cable lead and ensure they remain in electrical junction box. Connect provided heatmat moniter to cable lead ends. Chisel a channel in subfloor to recess the cold lead and heating cable splice.
9. FLOOR FINISH 1. 2. 3. 4. Cover floor and heatmat with thinset mortar or self-leveling concrete compound in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Keep foot traffic & general construction to a minimum until tile flooring is installed. Install new flooring using caution: don’t drop flooring material, trowel, or scrape floor. Ensure other personell are aware of the in floor heating system.
CUSTOMER HANDOVER Once the installation is complete, provide homeowner with the CosyFloor Installation Guide Envelope containing: 1. This Installation Guide 2. Thermostat Programming Instructions 3. Copy of Completed Warranty Form 4. Layout Drawing TROUBLESHOOTING Thermostat does not switch on 1. Ensure thermostat is switched to the “ON” position. 2. Check there is power to the thermostat, and the circuit breaker is switched on. 3.
