WarmlyYours 51010240A Installation Manual
Installation Manual for your ENVIRON II Floor Heating System
INTRODUCTION:
Thank you for purchasing the Environ II Electric Radiant Floor Heating Panel.
This manual contains IMPORTANT information regarding the safe use and installation of your Environ II panel, so please
read through the entire manual carefully before you install or use your panel.
BEFORE WE GO ANY FURTHER - SOME REALLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• Environ II panels are designed for installation directly under carpet and wood laminate, on top of the underlayment
pad. “Floating - engineered wood” oors up to 3/8” thick are also acceptable.
• Environ II panels are NOT designed for installation under ceramic tile, natural stone or similar hard oor coverings;
and MUST NOT be installed under nailed hardwood ooring. Other products are available to heat these types of
oor – contact WarmlyYours.com, Inc. for more information.
• Certain types and thicknesses of underlayment pad, carpet and wood laminate are NOT compatible with Environ
II panels (see pages 9,13); and we DO IMPOSE SOME RESTRICTIONS on the TYPE AND PLACEMENT OF
FURNITURE items on your heated oor (see pages 7,9,12,15). To ensure your intended installation does not
conict in any way with these restrictions, please read the relevant sections in this Installation Manual carefully
before installing the panels.
We want your installation to be trouble-free. If you are confronted with a problem you cannot solve, please do not hesitate
to pick up the phone and call us at (800) 875-5285.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
SECTION 1: GENERAL
Understanding Your System
Controlling Your System
Professional Electrical Installation
The Safety of GFCI
Nothing On Top
No Other Heaters Underneath
Never In Direct Contact With Cement
Special Locations
Storage & Installation Temperatures
How Thick Is The Panel?
Testing
Trouble Shooting
SECTION 2: INSTALLATIONS UNDER CARPET
Before You Start
Compatible Carpets
Compatible Carpet Cushions
Installing The Panels
Installing The Thermostat
Important Points For The Carpet Fitter
Restrictions On Furniture Placement and Precautions
What To Expect From Your System
SECTION 3: INSTALLATIONS UNDER WOOD LAMINATE
Before You Start
Compatible Laminates and Underlayments
Installing The Panels
Installing The Thermostat
Important Points For The Wood Laminate Installer
Restrictions On Furniture Placement and Precautions
What To Expect From Your System
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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SECTION 1: GENERAL
25-10-120 2 5 10 120.0 120.0 1.00 120
26-10-120 2 6 12 151.4 95.1 1.26 120
28-10-120 2 8 16 207.0 69.6 1.72 120
210-10-120 2 10 20 241.2 59.7 2.01 120
510-10-120 5 10 50 583.9 24.7 4.87 120
515-10-120 5 15 75 827.7 17.4 6.90 120
66-10-120 6 6 36 456.6 31.5 3.80 120
610-10-120 6 10 60 723.6 20.9 6.03 120
Product
Code
Width
Feet
Length
Feet
Area Sq.
Feet
Power
Watts
Ohms Amperage Volts
UNDERSTANDING YOUR SYSTEM:
Environ II panels are made of a pattern of a xed-resistance heating element, “sandwiched” between two layers of aluminium foil laminate.
This heating element is connected to a power supply cable, which exits the panel from one corner. The power lead is a three-core exible cord, which
consists of three conductors (hot, neutral and ground) which are individually insulated and held together within a gray or white, outer “sheath” to form
a single cable.
Various size panels are available, all prefabricated and tested in a carefully controlled factory environment.
Available sizes are:
Heater details
Product
Code
25-10-120 2 5 10 120.0 120.0 1.00 120
26-10-120 2 6 12 151.4 95.1 1.26 120
28-10-120 2 8 16 207.0 69.6 1.72 120
210-10-120 2 10 20 241.2 59.7 2.01 120
510-10-120 5 10 50 583.9 24.7 4.87 120
515-10-120 5 15 75 827.7 17.4 6.90 120
66-10-120 6 6 36 456.6 31.5 3.80 120
610-10-120 6 10 60 723.6 20.9 6.03 120
The aluminium foil that forms the outer casing of the panel provides several advantages:
• Heat generated by the heating element wire within the panel rapidly spreads through the foil, creating a large “plate” at an even temperature.
This also helps to prevent heat build up under chair and table legs, as the natural tendency of the foil is to draw heat away from a hot spot;
• It is waterproof, thus protecting all internal wiring and connections within the panel;
Width
Feet
Length
Area Sq.
Feet
Feet
Power
Watts
• It is rigid, yet still sufciently exible to make for ease of installation;
• It does not “ruck” or buckle when carpet is pulled or stretched over it.
The heating element is of a very special design, and uses materials carefully selected for an optimum balance of performance and safety.
• Flexibility
• Tension and compression
• Overheat protection
Ohms Amperage Volts
Product
Code
25-10-240 2 5 10 120.0 480.0 0.50 240
26-10-240 2 6 12 151.5 380.2 0.63 240
28-10-240 2 8 16 207.3 277.8 0.86 240
210-10-240 2 10 20 241.3 238.7 1.01 240
510-10-240 5 10 50 584.3 98.6 2.43 240
515-10-240 5 15 75 872.5 66.0 3.64 240
66-10-240 6 6 36 456.9 126.1 1.90 240
610-10-240 6 10 60 670.5 85.9 3.14 240
Width
Feet
Length
Feet
Area Sq.
Feet
Power
Watts
Ohms Amperage Volts
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CONTROLLING YOUR SYSTEM:
To control the Environ II heaters, WarmlyYours
recommends any of the thermostats from our nSpiration
Series. These thermostats come with a oor sensor that
allows you to set your heater to the exact temperature
you desire. The programmable models (nSpire Touch
WiFi, nSpire Touch, and nHance) even allow you to set
a schedule for the heating system— for example one
may chose to have a warm bedroom carpet rst thing
in the morning upon waking, the carpet does not need
to remain warm during the day, but can be programmed
to come on again for a few hours around bedtime!
Most wood laminate manufacturers specify that their oors should not be
subjected to temperatures in excess of 84 degrees Fahrenheit. The only
reliable way to achieve this is to install a temperature sensor on top of, or
directly under the Environ II panel, placed under the wood laminate. Check
with your laminate manufacturer or WarmlyYours to see what are their
recommendations for installing electric radiant heat under their oors.
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRIC INSTALLATION:
Caution: Only a qualied person who is familiar with the construction and
operation of the apparatus and the hazards involved shall install this product.
The installation of electrical systems presents risks of re and electrical shock
which can result in personal injury. Caution should always be taken to guard
against each such risk. Only a qualied electrician should connect Environ
II panels to the thermostat and / or to the electrical supply circuit. All such
connections MUST be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all
local Codes. A carpet layer, ooring contractor or a Do-It-Yourselfer can install
the panels on the oor, before the electrician connects them to a thermostat
and an electrical circuit.
For USA installations: All such connections MUST be in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and all local Codes.
For Canadian installations: The installation shall be made according to the
provisions of Section 12 and 62 of the Canadian Electric Code Part 1 which
reads:
“Rule 2-022 Renovation of Existing Installations: The inspection
department may require such changes as may be necessary to be
made to existing installations where, though hard usage, wear and tear,
or as a result of alterations or extensions, dangerous conditions have
developed.”
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION:
System components from WarmlyYours
1. The customized installation Plan (or layout)
2. If multiple mats are to be connected to one control device
they must be wired in parallel
3. Control with an in-oor temperature sensor.
Double Check your Dimensions
Check and verify that your plan has the correct room dimensions. Your
order consists of the exact amount of material required to complete your
project. If the measurements of your space have changed, this will affect
how much product is required and how it will be installed. If you have
any discrepancies or questions call WarmlyYours Customer service at
800 875 5285.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
GFCI or ‘GFCI-breaker’ indicating its capacity if not incorporated into the
control device you are using. This is a built-in feature of the NSpiration
Series control.
Digital Ohm Meter (multi-meter)
Test the foil mats before, during and after the installation. A digital meter
is strongly recommended because of the precise measurements needed.
Electrical Housing Boxes/Switch Plates
All control devices except a Relay Contactor t into a single gang box.
If a double gang box is used it will need to be tted with a single gang
mud ring. We recommend a double gang box with a single gang mud
ring as it provides more room to place all the wires.
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