Peel & Stick Radiant Heat for Tile Floors INSTALLATION and operation INSTRUCTIONS Cautions: THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE APPARATUS AND THE RISKS INVOLVED. THE INSTALLATION OF THIS HEATING PRODUCT SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND LOCAL AND NATIONAL CODES.
QuietWarmth® Peel & Stick Radiant Heat for Tile Floors Installation and Operation manual 2500 Old Hadar Road Norfolk, NE 68702 888-379-9695 • FAX 402-379-9737 INFO@quietwarmth.
PEEL & STICK Radiant Heat for TILE Floors INstallation and operation The QuietWarmth® Peel & Stick Radiant Heat system works just like the sun. When the thermostat calls for power, the heating element warms the floor’s surface by providing radiant heat, the same type of heat that warms you on a cool spring day. Although the air is cool, the radiant heat from the sun keeps you warm.
limited warranty QuietWarmth® warrants that, at the time of shipment to the customer who directly purchases the Product from QuietWarmth®, the product will be free of defects in workmanship and materials and will conform in all material respects to any written specification that QuietWarmth® provided to that customer before the purchase.
table of contents Section 1. Introduction Features......................................................................................................................................................1 How To Use This Manual.............................................................................................................................1 Before You Begin.........................................................................................................................................
safety information Throughout the manual you will see Cautions and Notes. These notices highlight conditions, procedures, or other information that require special attention to prevent damage to the mats, to your flooring, or possible injury. For a safe and functional installation of QuietWarmth® Peel & Stick Radiant Heat, read and follow these important safety precautions. Failure to comply with these items may result in injury or damage to the mats.
section 1. Introduction The QuietWarmth® Peel & Stick Radiant Heat mats are a unique floor heating system with anti-fracture membrane installed under thin-set installations of tile, stone, and marble. Completely unseen, QuietWarmth combines easy release liner installation with anti-fracture protection to provide warmth and comfort to tile, stone, and marble. QuietWarmth is a safe and efficient electric floor warming product for interior applications. It cannot be used for exterior snow melting applications.
1. Introduction Continued NEVER Do the Following: • Never bang a trowel on the mat or heating wire to remove excess mortar from it. • Never attempt to repair QuietWarmth® Peel & Stick Radiant Heat. If it is damaged, call 888-379-9695 for instructions before proceeding. • Never install in wet areas, such as showers. • Never install without the floor sensor. • Do not install the mats in any walls. • Never install mats under cabinets or other built-ins.
section 2. Designing the Installation To select the proper size heating mat(s) for your application, measure the area to be heated and determine the heating mat widths and lengths to fit the clear inside dimensions (wall to wall, etc). It is important to allow up to 5” of clearance around the perimeter of the room and from any baseboard heating or permanent fixtures to allow the mats to fit without touching adjacent vertical surfaces or overlapping.
2. Designing the Installation Continued Sketch the System Layout The fuse or circuit breaker used must be rated for a maximum of 20 amperes (no greater than 15 amp load). If a lower rated fuse or circuit breaker is used, it must be rated at least 25% greater than the heating system load attached to it. If an area requires 15 amps or more, additional branch circuits may be used, each having its own overcurrent protection.
section 3. Installation Preparing the Job Site 1. Ensure the job site is clean before working with the QuietWarmth® Peel & Stick Radiant Heat, free of any nails, screws and other sharp debris that could damage the mats. 2. Tile flooring installations must meet subfloor requirements set forth by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). CAUTION: CAUTION: Make sure that the jobsite is neat and clean before working with the mats.
3. Installation Continued What You Will Need • QuietWarmth® Peel & Stick Radiant Heat mats • Thermostat: An approved thermostat • GFCI Breaker (if not part of the thermostat) • Junction Boxes: Minimum of two boxes required for each room or area. One box (2x4 inch) required for thermostat, one box (4x4 inch) required for electrical connections.
3. Installation Continued Thermostat Junction Box Wall Stud Connection Junction Box Romex 12/2 Conduit Conduit to Thermostat Lead Wire Conduit To Bottom Plate Wall Stud Sensor Wire Conduit NOTE: Drill into Base Plate as needed to allow Lead and Sensor Wires to be run to Thermostat Leads From Elements Leads From Elements Sensor Wire Alternatively, you can use the notch method. Cut/chisel a notch in the bottom plate to allow clearance for Lead and Sensor Wires.
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3. Installation Continued Step 6. Install Thermostat Sensor * if thermostat comes with floor sensor A floor sensor comes with the recommended thermostat control. The sensor wire can be installed without a conduit or in a conduit separate from the electrical power leads if conduit is required by code. Open a second knockout in the bottom of the thermostat box. Feed the sensor (and conduit, if including) through the knock-out, down the wall cavity, through the opening in the bottom plate.
Cutting & Customizing Step 1 Step 2 Cut the mat to the required length It is important to only cut BETWEEEN the Black Stripes. Do NOT cut into them as this will cause the GFCI to trip. Step 3 Terminate the end with green insulating discs Cut back one black heat stripe from both ends of the panel making sure not to cut into black stripe. Fold one Kapton Insulating Disk, (Green dots supplied in kit) on the two silver bus bar endings on the panel on the opposite side from the thermostat location.
3. Installation Continued Step 3. Laying the Mats Connection leads from the mats are 15 feet long, and can be cut to desired length to connect at the junction box. The heating mats should be laid so the connection leads are running to the wall of the room where the thermostat/junction box is located. The following steps will guide in the installation of the mats: 1. With the release liner still on, position all the mats into place.
3. Installation Continued Step 4. Install the Thermostat Sensor As the mats are installed, locate the thermostat sensor probe. Sensor probe can be held in position with a small amount of tape. The sensor should extend approximately 6” to 12” from wall adjacent to the mat shown. Be careful not to locate the sensor near other heating sources such as a heating duct below the floor. Step 5.
section 4. Inspection and Testing A visual and electrical check must be performed on the heating mats prior to activation. NOTES: Record the resistance measurements of each mat after installation. These measurements should be compared to the readings recorded on the product label for each mat to confirm a successful installation. These measurements are required for warranty registration. If a mat fails the resistance check, it must be retested after any corrective actions.
4. Inspection/Testing Continued Test for Heating 1. Install control device and connect to electrical panel box. Install and wire the control device according to manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Wire the heating mat(s) to junction box, and wire the junction box to the thermostat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 3. Turn on the breaker and adjust the thermostat so that it is calling for heat. Refer to the installation sheets provided with the controls for proper setting.
4. Inspection/Testing Continued Tile, Stone, and Marble Installation When installing QuietWarmth® Peel & Stick Radiant Heat under tile, stone, or marble, we highly recommend Tile Counil of North America (TCNA) guidelines or ANSI specifications for minimum standards of installation. We recommend latex-modified or epoxy modified mortar and grout, instead of water-based multi-purpose materials. Use full coverage of thin set with no voids.
4. Inspection/Testing Continued Documentation The System Checklist and Warranty Registration form records vital information about your QuietWarmth® Peel & Stick Radiant Heat installation. Fill out all requested information on BOTH copies. One copy is returned to the manufacturer to register the installation, and the second copy is for the homeowner’s records. This manual must be attached to the service panel so that it is easily accessible to the homeowner and any repair technicians.
4. Inspection/Testing Continued Troubleshooting The heating elements used in the individual QuietWarmth® Peel & Stick Radiant Heat mats for under tile, stone or marble are laminated within the membrane. All Heating Element connections and terminations are crimped, insulated and well protected within the lamination making one of the most durable heating mat systems on the market. Problems with the system operation that are the result of a damaged or modified mat are not covered under warranty.
section 5. Operation How the System Works The radiant heat warms your floor, and provides clean, even heat throughout the room by uniformly warming the objects while providing thermal comfort for occupants. There is no need to directly over-heat the air. This is the opposite of how conventional forced hot air or baseboard heating systems work. In other types of heating systems, the large mass of air in a home is heated while the objects (and especially the outside walls) remain relatively cool.
5. Operation Continued Repair/Remodel Information Before performing any remodeling work near a heated floor, carefully read Sections 1 through 3 of this manual. These sections detail the clearances, procedures, and materials involved as well as the testing procedures required to ensure system safety.
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Peel & Stick Radiant Heat for Tile Floors 2500 Old Hadar Road Norfolk, NE 68702 888-379-9695 • FAX 402-379-9737 INFO@quietwarmth.