Ouellet OTR Manuale Utente

INSTALLATION GUIDEFloor Heating SystemTherma CableSeptember 2012 Edition

103. Types of Heating and Floor Covering The Therma Cable floor heating system can be used for two purposes maximizing comfort.Used as a secondary heat

11IMPORTANT!Do not install a radiant floor heating system on a noninsulated or poorly insulated subfloor, or over a crawl space.The efficiency of this ty

124. Installation Instructions4.1 Planning WorkMaterials provided by Ouellet Canada Inc. – Therma Cable heating cable kit – Installation strappings –

13We can help optimize your work plan.Fax it to us at 1 800 662-7801. Clearly indicate all dimensions.A minimum of one horizontal and one vertical dim

14while the other will remain available as a replacement if the first one present a malfunction. Each floor temperature sensors must be centered between

15Tape, hot glue gun, staplerRemove the product from the box and verify the electrical and insulation resistance of the heating cable.Therma Cable str

16buffer zone to spend the remaining cable. Never shorten the heating cable.The heating cable must not be shortened, neither cut. – Avoid walking on t

174.5 Installing the Temperature SensorHot glue gun, hammer, wood chisel or concrete chiselchannel temperature sensor Fig. 4.5 a – To minimize floor he

184.6 Applying Self-Levelling CementFig. 4.6Measure the cable’s electrical and insulation resistance and record the readings on line 3) Before embeddi

19Final viewSelf-levelling cement cement glue floor covering 4.7 Connecting the SystemIMPORTANT!The system must be connected by a master electrician.

204.8 Measuring Resistance and Measures’ table – The master electrician who installed and connected the Therma Cable system must complete the measures

215. Temperature Regulation5. IMPORTANT!The Therma Cable system must be controlled by a temperature control system.If Therma Cable is to be used for fl

226. FAQ 6.1 Floor Heating SystemQ.1: Can I cut the Therma Cable heating cable to shorten it?A.1: NEVER. If the Therma Cable is too long, spread it

236.2 InstallationQ.7: Can I install one Therma Cable system on top of another?A.7: NEVER. The system will overheat. Heating power must not exceed 1

24Q.16: Is the use of self-levelling cement mandatory when installing ceramic tile?A.16: If the room is small, an experienced tiler can do a good jo

257. Expert Tips: Installation and Floor Covering7.1 Installation Tips – For multilayer wood flooring (engineered floor) or linoleum, it is recommended

268. Warranty8.1 Warranty StatementSubject to the legal warranties relating to quality and durability of goods provided for by the Consumer Protection

3Table of Content1. Therma Cable Floor Heating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

41.1 General InformationIMPORTANT!The installation must meet the following building codes, as applicable: – Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1) – Ame

5ComponentsFig. 1.1Technique for interlocking the plastic strappingsFig. 1.2

61.2 Always – Read this guide in full before installing the product; – Install the Therma Cable system with a regulating device; – Use copper wires on

72. Technical informationFig. 1.32.1 Surface Area and Power Output of Therma Cable ProductsProduct #120VPower LengthSurfaceAmperageResistanceWatts m f

82.2 Insulation TestMeasure Therma Cable’s insulation resistance at each step using a megohmeter (Fig. 2.2) and record readings on the measures’ tabl

92.3 Resistance TestMeasure the resistance of the Therma Cable heating cable at each step using a multimeter (Fig. 2.3) and record readings on the mea