Installation & Assembly

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How The System Works
You can feel the heat of a campre even though you are
not directly above it. Radiant energy transfer is caused
by a warm surface (the campre) giving up its heat to a
cooler surface (your body). This radiant energy travels
through space without heating the space itself. It only
turns into heat when it contacts a cooler surface. By
transferring this heat to all of the objects in the room, the
heat slowly moves to warm the air which starts to rise.
Proper Heat Dissipation
All radiant heating systems rely on a “Heat Bank”. The
heat moves from the source (Heating Element) into the
Heat Bank (thin-set) and spreads out and warms the
oor without creating an excessively hot spot. In the
WarmlyYours Floor Heating System the thin-set and/or
self-levelling cement acts as the Heat Bank. It is important
to follow the installation guidelines to create a proper
Heat Bank. For best results, we recommend a 1”- 1.5”
maximum distance between the heating cable and the top
of the tile. Wire Distances deeper than that will take longer
to heat and may not heat to expectations or satisfaction.
Insulation – Proper Heat
Retention
When WarmlyYours oor heating systems are installed on
a concrete slab, we strongly recommend adding a layer
of insulation to the slab prior to installing the radiant oor
heating system.
While WarmlyYours systems provide up to 25%
more heating power per square foot than the nearest
competitor, the slab will always act as a “heat sink.”
Some of the heat that would otherwise be transferred to
the ooring surface will remain in the slab, causing the
oor’s surface temperature to be considerably lower. This
is true with any oor heating system.
When installed on top of a concrete slab without
insulation, it is generally accepted that a radiant oor
heating system will take the chill away from the oor and
provide a small amount of warmth.
Adding insulation on top of the slab and beneath any
oor heating system will allow a greater percentage of the
heat generated to transfer to the ooring surface. This
leads to greater efciency and therefore faster warm up
times, higher expected surface temperatures and lower
energy usage. The oor will have the capacity to warm
to a comfortable temperature, and in some cases can be
employed as the primary heat source for that room.
Securing The Roll(s)
Once the roll(s) is tted into the space, it needs to be
secured to the suboor to prevent movement during the
installation of the oor covering. The options for securing
the roll(s) are discussed in detail on Page 5. Regardless
of the method you choose, it is vital that the integrity of
the Heating Element be maintained. Staples should never
cross, pierce or nick the Heating Element. Minimum 2 in.
spacing between adjacent heating devices.
Protecting The Heating Element
It is vital that proper care be taken to insure that the
Heating Element is not damaged during the installation
of the system or by the oor covering. A thorough
preparation and detailed inspection of the suboor
will assure that any and all objects that may damage
the Heating Element are removed prior to installation.
Heavy gauge cardboard or carpet scraps should be
used to protect the system from trafc during the ooring
installation.
Never Cut The Heating Element
The key to the system is the uninterrupted ow of
electricity through the Heating Element.
nSpiration Series Control
Thermostat Options
Option 1: nSpire Touch WiFi
This programmable model features touchscreen
operation, an easy-to-use Install Wizard, and easy access
to a detailed log of its energy use. Its WiFi capability
also means that a user can operate their heating system
remotely. It can even provide the user with weather
reports, which could make leaving your house dif cult on
some winter mornings.
Option 2: nSpire Touch
Like the nSpire Touch WiFi, this programmable model
also features touchscreen operation, an easyto- use
Install Wizard, and easy access to a detailed log of its
energy use. In addition to its modern design, the nSpire
Touch provides the user with the ability to easily program
their radiant heating system to match their needs.
Option 2: nHance
This programmable model is button-operated and
represents a blend of style and usability. By giving the
user control over the programming, this model excels
at providing optimal comfort with minimal energy
consumption.
Option 2: nTrust
This non-programmable model is button-operated and is
perfect for anyone who wants a thermostat that is both
easy to install and easy to look at. It’s sleek, minimalist
appearance blends well with almost any design theme
and operating it couldn’t be simpler.
Understanding The System