specific installation instructions

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STEP 3.19
Fill in with cable, adjusting spacing as necessary
to fill in as much of the area as possible.
Bench Seat
STEP 3.20
If covering a bench seat or step area (not in
a shower area), place a single run of cable
up the riser. Use CableStrap or attachment
membrane to secure the cable to the seat
Corner shower or vanity using CableStrap
STEP 3.16
For an angled area, such as a corner shower,
lay CableStrap at an angle and adjust tab
spacing to keep the wire spacing consistent.
Door entryway using CableStrap
STEP 3.18
For an entryway or other small area where
warmth is required, cut small sections of strap
to fit the ends of that area.
floor. Press the tabs down over the cables.
If a spray adhesive was not used, carefully
secure these short lengths of strap to the
floor without damaging the cable.
Installing Cables on Attachment
Membranes
STEP 3.14
Weave the cable back and forth across the
area at the desired spacing. Maintain slight
tension on the cable to ensure it does not pull
loose. If desired, use hot glue at intervals to
help ensure it stays secure. NEVER space the
cables less than approximately 2.5" apart.
STEP 3.17
Fill in the section with cable. Make sure that
the cables are spaced evenly and parallel to
one another.
3.6" (9.2 cm) spacing
3" (7.7 cm) spacing
2.4" (6.1 cm) spacing
2.5" spacing
3" spacing
3.5" spacing
Schluter
®
DITRA-HEAT
RPM Mat:
Install second cable
STEP 3.15
If a second cable is to be installed in the
area, all power leads must come back to
the control, or to a junction box and then to
the control. NEVER run power leads across
heating cables, under baseboard areas, or
other potentially damaging areas. Never join
two cables in series.
Other Installations
Because many different room shapes and floor
obstructions may be encountered in any given
installation, additional layouts are provided
below to assist in determining the best way to
complete installations in odd-shaped areas.