Installation guide

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NEVER:
 NEVER fold or wrinkle the heating mats.
 NEVER overlap heating on top of each other.
 NEVER place heavy or sharp tools, or other potentially damaging objects on
top of the heating mats.
 NEVER install or use this product under walls or partitions.
 NEVER install electrical cables or pipes in the floor together with the heating system.
 NEVER use insulation layer which contains cellulose.
 NEVER connect any other electrical appliance on the same circuit
 NEVER install mats when the room temperature is below 0ºC (32ºF).
 NEVER install mats within 2 inches of any other heat conductor in the apartment or in
the building.
 NEVER install mats within 2 inches of one another, 4 inches of any wall, or 6 inches of a
fireplace, chimney or hot water pipes.
 NEVER install heating mats under wooden floor if the wooden floor is thicker than 3/4
inch.
 NEVER use any type of insulation material on top of the heating mats.
 NEVER install under carpet with thermal resistance greater than R-5
 NEVER step unnecessarily on the heating mats even when they are not connected to
the electricity.
Planning the Installation:
Before installation, draw an installation plan. Remember to include in your plan: the placement
of the mats, the floor sensor, the placement of the thermostat and junction box or boxes (See
example on page 16).
The heating mats should cover at least 75%-80% of the floor area of your room to be used as a
primary heat source; FloorHeat™ heating mats are available in several convenient sizes.
Choose the combination of heating mats that best enables you to cover the recommended area
of your room. Plan to use the larger heating mats as much as possible and to use smaller mats
only as gap fillers. The more coverage the less time needed to heat the area (but never under
walls, heavy cabinets, closets, or fixtures such as toilets, sinks or tubs).
Mats are to be embedded in at least 3/8” thin set or self-leveling mortar.