Install Instructions

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Quik Trak Over an Existing Concrete Slab
How — First, install a layer of
5
⁄8" or
3
⁄4" plywood subfloor
over the concrete slab. Glue or
power-nail the plywood directly
to the concrete if a vapor barrier
is not required. If a vapor barrier
is required, then power-nail the
plywood to the concrete slab.
Lay Quik Trak panels over the
plywood subfloor. Make sure
to stagger the seams of the
Quik Trak.
Secure the panels to the subfloor
with 1" screws or 1" staples. To
start, secure the middle of the
panel with a screw or staple. Work
from the middle to the ends,
alternating from side to side.
After laying the panels, vacuum
the debris from the panel grooves.
Next, apply a thin,
1
⁄8" bead of
100% silicone sealant throughout
the entire length of the groove.
The sealant acts as an adhesive
agent and promotes good heat
transfer from the tubing to
the panel.
Install the tubing by stepping the
tubing into the panel grooves.
If you’re not wearing hard-sole
shoes, you may need to use a
rubber hammer to snap the tubing
into the groove.
Where — This application is
used in residential construction
over existing concrete slabs. The
plywood base together with the
Quik Trak panel only adds 1
1
⁄8"
to 1
1
⁄4" in floor height. It is the
ideal solution when retrofitting
or remodeling a basement.
What to look for — A high water
table will adversely affect the
performance of this application.
If there is moisture present that
cannot be eliminated from the
area, do not use this application.
Note: In a basement or
walkout application, it is very
important to install perimeter
and edge insulation for proper
design performance.
In all Quik Trak applications, the
maximum loop length for
5
⁄16"
Wirsbo hePEX tubing is 250 ft.,
including leader lengths. Flow
rates for all Quik Trak installations
are calculated to a 20°F (11.1°C)
temperature differential.