WarmlyYours Environ II Floor Heating System User 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” ﬂ 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 ﬂ oor coverings;

and MUST NOT be installed under nailed hardwood ﬂ ooring. Other products are available to heat these types of ﬂ 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 ﬂ oor (see pages 7,9,12,15). To ensure your intended installation does not conﬂ ict 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.

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

SECTION 1: GENERAL

UNDERSTANDING YOUR SYSTEM:

Environ II panels are made of a pattern of a ﬁ 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 ﬂ 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

Width

Feet

Length

Feet

Area Sq.

Feet

Power

Watts

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

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;

• It is rigid, yet still sufﬁ ciently ﬂ 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

CONTROLLING YOUR SYSTEM:

WarmlyYours recommends that the SmartStat programmable thermostat control the Environ II heaters. The SmartStat come with a ﬂ oor sensor that allows you to set your heater to the exact temperature you desire. These sophisticated units also allow you to set the time – for example one may chose to have a warm bedroom carpet ﬁ 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 ﬂ oors should not be subjected to temperatures in excess of 84 degF. 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 ﬂ oors.

PROFESSIONAL ELECTRIC INSTALLATION:

Caution: Only a qualiﬁ ed 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 ﬁ re and electrical shock which can result in personal injury. Caution should always be taken to guard against each such risk. Only a qualiﬁ ed 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, ﬂ ooring contractor or a Do-It-Yourselfer can install the panels on the ﬂ 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-ﬂ 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 SmartStat Programmable Thermostat.

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 ﬁ t into a single gang box. If a double gang box is used it will need to be ﬁ 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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