Troubleshooting, 1 identify the problem – WarmlyYours TempZone Floor Heating Cable (Twin) User Manual

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8.1 Identify the Problem

If the system is not functioning properly, refer to the “Quick Reference Troubleshooting Guide” to determine the cause of

the problem.

Quick Reference Troubleshooting Guide

Ohm Reading

What It Indicates

What to Do Next

Zero

Open circuit or short

Obtain ShortStop fault finder*

from WarmlyYours to check

distance to break.

Lower than the acceptable range,

but some continuity is present

Ohmmeter batteries may be low

Replace batteries and take ohm

readings again.

Multiple electrical shorts

Obtain ShortStop fault finder*

from WarmlyYours. Take a reading

between each core wire and

ground to determine the location

of the short.

Within range (-5/+10%) of

specified value on UL label

No break

Check for an electrical short.

Higher than acceptable range

Possible short

Obtain ShortStop fault finder*

from WarmlyYours. Take a reading

between each core wire and

ground to determine the location

of the short.

Infinity

Ohmmeter or PowerMan™ may

be set to incorrect scale

Set ohmmeter or PowerMan™

to correct scale and test again.

(Correct scale settings:

0 to 200 Ω for cable;

0 to 20,000 Ω for sensor wire)

Possible short

Obtain ShortStop fault finder*

from WarmlyYours. Take a reading

between each core wire and

ground to determine the location

of the short.

Possible break

Contact WarmlyYours for

assistance.

*Note: A floor plan with the layout of the installation is required to determine the location of the short.

Troubleshooting

SECTION 8

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