CM1004 FLOOR - 2003-09-16.qxd 9/17/2003 2:59 PM Page 2 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION THE INSTALLATION OF THIS HEATING PRODUCT SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND THE REGULATIONS OF THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. The installation of this heating product shall be in accordance with Article 424, Part J, of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
CM1004 FLOOR - 2003-09-16.qxd 9/17/2003 2:59 PM Page 3 PART 1 - DESIGN CRITERIA 1 The Calorique Warm Floors System is made up of 4 major components: the heating panels, the wiring, the control device and the building structure. These components work together to create a system that will provide comfortable, trouble-free heat. The selection and installation of each component is very important to the system’s overall safe operation.
CM1004 FLOOR - 2003-09-16.qxd 9/17/2003 2 2:59 PM Page 4 CONTROL DEVICE OPTIONS All wiring, fuses and/or circuit breakers must conform to National Electrical Code. NOTE A thermostat or appropriate control must be provided for each room in which Warm Floors is being used as a primary heat source. DESIGN CRITERIA The fuse or circuit breaker used must be rated for a maximum of 20 amperes (no greater than 16 amp load).
CM1004 FLOOR - 2003-09-16.qxd 9/17/2003 2:59 PM Page 5 3 Insulation — The only types of insulation permitted with the Calorique Warm Floors System are: · Unfaced fiberglass batt insulation · Rigid insulation panels DESIGN CLEARANCES When designing the heating system, care must be taken to ensure that proper clearance is maintained from electrical fixtures, cabinetry, partition walls and other permanent features.
CM1004 FLOOR - 2003-09-16.qxd 4 9/17/2003 2:59 PM Page 6 HEATING PANELS A typical Calorique heating panel set. DESIGN CRITERIA Calorique’s Warm Floors System is available in three standard widths and two standard voltages. Match the joist spacing and voltage available to the appropriate heating panel(s) in the following table: Joist Spacing Watts / Panel 12 inch / 300 mm 8 max. length: 16 inch / 400 mm 10 max. length: 24 inch / 600 mm 17 max.
CM1004 FLOOR - 2003-09-16.qxd 9/17/2003 2:59 PM Page 7 PART 2 - JOB-SITE PREPARATION 5 PREPARATION Before work can proceed, all plumbing and electrical wiring that will not be accessible after installation of the heating system must be completed. This may require coordinating with the electrical and/or plumbing contractor(s). Make sure that the jobsite is neat and clean before working with the Calorique radiant heating panel sets. Nails, screws and other sharp debris can damage the panels.
CM1004 FLOOR - 2003-09-16.qxd 6 9/17/2003 2:59 PM Page 8 COMPONENTS - continued •System Warning Labels CW1007 CW1009 CW1011 JOB-SITE PREPARATION Dielectric Tape Ohm-Meter or Multi-Meter •Instruction Manual •Check List & CM1004 CL2002 Information Card •Operating Manual CM1006 These labels are an integral part of this heating system and must be installed for the warranty to be in force. See page 14 for details on affixing these labels.
CM1004 FLOOR - 2003-09-16.qxd 9/17/2003 2:59 PM Page 9 7 TOOLS Name •Combination Crimping Tool Staple Gun Assorted Hand Tools Knife and/or Scissors Part Number Description FCT-104 Used to attach electrical connectors to the heating panels and wires to the connectors. Manufactured by Harbin Sanzing Calorique Heating Company, Ltd. Standard automatic stapler. Used to attach Calorique panels to ceiling joists. Recommended staple length: 5/16 or 3/8 inch / 8 or 9.5 mm.
CM1004 FLOOR - 2003-09-16.qxd 9/17/2003 8 3. Do not pierce the panels within 3/8 inch / 10 mm of the bus bar or heating portion of the panel. 2:59 PM Page 10 Insulate the other end of each bus bar. Place a length of electrical tape over the exposed end of each bus bar opposite the electrical connector. Electrical Tape The heating panels must run smooth and flat between the joists. There must be no wrinkles in the heating panels.
CM1004 FLOOR - 2003-09-16.qxd 9/17/2003 2:59 PM Page 11 NOTE Aligning heating elements in this way provides a 2 inch / 50 mm air gap above the heating panels. This air gap is required for the proper operation of the Warm Floors System. 3. 9 Fold the heating panel so that it runs level between the two joists and nail or staple the other side into position. Fold heater up to opposite joist 4. Repeat for each heating panel set, then continue to the next section, Wire the Heating Panel Sets.
CM1004 FLOOR - 2003-09-16.qxd 9/17/2003 10 2:59 PM Page 12 Floor Heating Panels and Ceiling Heating Panels Installed in the Same Joist Space See the Calorique Ceiling Heating System installation manual for complete details on the installation and testing of that system. NOTE INTENDED FOR INSTALLATION IN A COMMON JOIST SPACE WITH COMPLEMENTARY CEILING HEATING PRODUCT RATED 17 WATTS PER SQUARE FOOT MAXIMUM.
CM1004 FLOOR - 2003-09-16.qxd 9/17/2003 2:59 PM Page 13 11 WIRE THE HEATING PANEL SETS Wire the heating panels in parallel according to the following figures. Repeat the steps for each electrical connector. Route and secure wires between the heating panels, from the heating panels to the thermostat box and from the thermostat box to the electrical panel using standard wiring practices that conform to all of the requirements of all applicable electrical and building codes.
CM1004 FLOOR - 2003-09-16.qxd 9/17/2003 12 4. 2:59 PM Page 14 Insulate the connector by snapping an insulator in place over it. If any connectors must be replaced, ensure that the heating panel has not been damaged by removing the original connector. If it has, then the entire panel set must be replaced. Any connectors which are removed must be replaced. A connector may only be crimped once. Connector Insulator 5. Repeat for all of the heating panel sets.
CM1004 FLOOR - 2003-09-16.qxd Reading 9/17/2003 Indication 2:59 PM Page 15 13 Action Between high & Good low resistance limits System is connected properly. No action is necessary. Higher than Open Circuit high resistance limit Check all electrical connectors and recrimp or replace any that are attached improperly. Zero (0) Check the path that the wiring is taking and make sure that no wires are attached to both bus bars of a single panel.
CM1004 FLOOR - 2003-09-16.qxd 9/17/2003 14 5. 2:59 PM Page 16 Attach system labels in the locations noted below: CW1007: Affix to the electrical panel box. In the space provided, record the numbers of all circuits to which floor heating panels are attached. The system labels are an integral part of the heating system and must be attached as noted here. Failure to attach system labels is in violation of the warranty and may result in revocation of the warranty.
