Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.2 Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2 Installation step by step . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Calculating C-C distance . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.2 Planning the installation . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.3 Preparing the installation area. . . . . . . .6
3 Installing elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Installing heating elements. . . . . . . . . .7
3.2 Sensor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.1 Snow melting on ground areas . . . . . . .8
5 Optional settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1 Introduction
In this installation manual, the word “element” refers
to both heating cables and heating mats.
If the words “heating cable” or “heating mat” are
used, the instruction in question applies only to this
type of element.
The intended uses of the heating elements covered
by this installation manual are shown in the following.
For other applications please contact your local sales
oce.
1.1 Safety Instructions
Never cut or shorten the heating element
• Cutting the heating element will void the
warranty.
• Cold leads can be shortened to suit requirements.
Elements must always be installed according to
local building regulations and wiring rules as well
as the guidelines in this installation manual.
• Any other installation may hamper element
functionality or constitute a safety risk, and will
void the warranty.
Elements must always be connected by an
authorised electrician using a xed connection.
• De-energize all power circuits before installation and service.
• Each heating element screen must be earthed
in accordance with local electricity regulations
and connected to a residual current device
(RCD).
• RCD trip rating is max. 30 mA.
• Heating elements must be connected via a
switch providing all pole disconnection.
• The element must be equipped with a correctly
sized fuse or circuit breaker according to local
regulations.