Infloor Electric Cable Series 386 - Manual (Page 4)

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Table 1
As with any electrical product, care should be taken to guard against the
potential risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons. The following
cautions must be observed:
NEVER install Infloor Electric Cable under carpet, wood, vinyl, or other non-masonry flooring
without embedding it in thin-set, thick-set, or self-leveling mortar.
NEVER install Infloor Electric Cable in adhesives or glues intended for vinyl tile or other laminate
flooring, or in pre-mix mortars. It must be embedded in polymer modified, cement based mortar.
NEVER cut the heating wire. Doing so will cause dangerous overheating and will void the
warranty. The power lead may be cut shorter if necessary, but never remove completely from
the heating wire.
NEVER bang a trowel or other
tool on the heating cable.
NO!
ALWAYS completely embed the
factory splice and all heating
wire in mortar. NEVER bend the
splice or place any part of it in
the wall or through the floor.
ALWAYS!
ALWAYS!
ALWAYS test the wire before
and after installation.
NEVER bang a trowel or other tool on the heating wire. Be careful
not to nick, cut, or pinch the wire causing it to be damaged.
NEVER use nails, staples, or similar to fasten the heating wire to
the floor.
NEVER attempt to repair a damaged heating wire, splice, or power
lead using unauthorized parts. Use only factory authorized repair
parts and methods.
NEVER install Infloor Electric Cable in any walls, or over walls or
partitions that extend to the ceiling.
NEVER install wires under cabinets or other built-ins having no floor
clearance, or in small closets. Excessive heat will build up in these
confined spaces, and the wire can be damaged by fasteners (nails,
screws, etc.) used to install built-ins.
NEVER remove the nameplate label from the power leads. Make
sure it is viewable for inspection later.
NEVER extend the heating wire beyond the room or area in which
it originates.
NEVER allow a power lead or sensor wire to cross over or under
a heating cable. Damage could result.
ALWAYS completely embed the heating wire and factory splices
in the floor mortar.
ALWAYS maintain a minimum of 2.5" spacing between heating wires.
ALWAYS pay close attention to voltage and amperage requirements
of the breaker, the thermostat, and the Infloor Electric Cable. For
instance, do not supply 240 VAC power to 120 VAC Infloor Electric
Cable as damage will result.
NEVER splice one heating wire to another heating wire to make it longer. Multiple Infloor Electric
Cable power leads must be connected in parallel in a junction box or to the thermostat.
NEVER install one wire on top of another or overlap the heating wire on itself. This will cause
dangerous overheating.
NEVER forget to install the floor sensor included with the thermostat.