Installation Instructions

ELECTRIC SHOCK/FIRE HAZARD
READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION. FAILURE
TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN CABLE FAILURE, IMPROPER SYSTEM OPERATION, PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY
OR DEATH. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY.
1. Electrical inspection may be required before, during and/or after installation of the Warm Tiles system. Contact your local electrical
inspection authority for more information BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
2. Do not energize coiled heating cable – the cable will overheat.
3. Heating Cable must not touch, cross or overlap itself at any point and cable must not be closer than 1½" to adjacent cable. This could
cause the cable to overheat.
4. Donotinstallheatingcableunderanytypeofnailed-downorstapledooring.Floornailsandstaplescandamagethecableresultingin
exposed live electrical parts and/or result in the cable overheating.
5. DonotdrillorotherwisecutintooorsthathaveWarmTilescables–thiscouldresultincontactwithliveelectricalpartsorcould
damage the cable causing it to overheat.
6. Do not use the Warm Tiles system for other types of applications, such as snow melting or roof de-icing – the cable is not rated for
these types of applications. Contact EasyHeat for professional advice for recommendations on other products for these applications.
7. Donotalterthelengthoftheheatingcabletosuitaoorarealargerorsmallerthantherecommendedrangeforthatcable.Onlythe
Cold Lead (black cable connected to the heating cable) may be cut to suit hook-up in the Electrical Connection Box (ECB). To facilitate
productidenticationandinspection,ensurethataminimum150mm(6”)ofcoldleadwiththefactoryidenticationtagisretained
within the junction box.
8. The entire heating cable, the Cold Lead Splice and Tail Splice must be embedded in a cement-based underlayment. The heating cable
could overheat if not entirely embedded in cement-based underlayment. Never coil unused cable and place in a wall cavity – the cable
will overheat.
9. Use caution when trowelling mortar/cement over heating cables – trowels can become sharp and may cut heating cable which could
damage the ground braid, electrical insulation and/or expose live heating element.
10.Cablesmustbeatleast0.25”belowoorsurface;ifcablesareexposed,theycouldbedamagedwhichwouldexposelivepartsand/or
cause the cable to overheat.
11.Wheninstallingcableinoorsthatareroutinelyexpectedtobewet,suchastileshowers,awaterproongmembranemustbeinstalled
ABOVE the cables to keep them dry. The cables are not rated for wet locations, and water could seep into the cable.
12.Itisrecommendedthatthecircuitsupplyingtheheatingcablehavegroundfaultprotection;thisismandatorybyelectricalcodefor
someapplicationsinmanyregions.Incaseswheretheoorisroutinelyexpectedtobewet,suchastiledshowers,aGroundFaultCircuit
Interrupter (GFCI), or equivalent, must be installed. Additionally, per US National Electrical Code, installation in some rooms, such as
bathrooms and kitchens, may require that this product be installed on a circuit protected by a separate Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI).Consultyourlocalelectricaland/orbuildingauthoritiestodeterminethespecicgroundfaultrequirementsforyourapplication
prior to installation. If you are unsure that your circuit has ground fault protection, consult an electrician.
13. If the system is connected to a ground fault protection circuit that trips during normal operation, and cannot be reset, there is likely
a fault in the heating cable. No attempt should be made to re-energize the system. Under no circumstances should the ground fault
protection be bypassed – contact EasyHeat for advice.
14.Donotbendtheheatingcableatrightangles–thiscoulddamagetheelectricalinsulation;minimumbendingradiusis¾."
15.Donotusestaplestoafxcoldlead,heatingcablesorthermostatsensorwire,asthiscouldpuncturetheheatingcableresultingin
short circuit or exposed live electrical parts. Use only the cable strapping provided with the system, and only staple according to the
instructions.
16.Donotplacemorethansixconsecutive/adjacentrunsofheatingcableat1½"spacing;doingsowillcausetheoorareatooverheat.
17. Only connect cables to the rated voltage – do not use higher voltages as the increased current will cause cable to overheat.
18. Ensure that all electrical control devices, such as thermostats, are properly rated for the heating cable load. Do not overload these
devices as they will overheat or otherwise fail.
19. Ensure that copper grounding braid material is directly connected to electrical ground – do not cut the ground braid. If the ground braid
is not connected to ground, the heating cable will not be grounded and may not provide the required protection against short circuits
or electrical shocks.
20.These instructions have been prepared for use with standard North American building construction practices. If your building
construction differs, consult an appropriate electrical professional.
WARNING!