Installation Manual
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1. Non compliance with usage of the product heating system and accessories as recommended by Manufacturer Heater failure due to damage caused during installation of the Summerstep system or flooring installation unless damage is caused directly by an employee of Manufacturer or a Manufacturer approved installer Improper installation of the floor covering All floor covering must be installed in conformance with the floor covering manufacturer s instructions and shall conform to all applicable trade practices local codes and Manufacturer s specifications Usage of inadequate or non specified materials with the Manufacturer s products Any and all defects deficiencies or failures resulting from improper handling of the product e g cuts made to the heater or the lead wires Any acts of nature or damage by causality accident or the elements including but not limited to damage as a result of floods fires winds lightning accidents corrosive atmospheres or other conditions Tampering with the Manufacturer product heating system e g removing altering or overloading the circuit breakers or over current protectors For the warranty to be valid the procedures set forth in this paragraph must be followed Claims for defective product s must be reported to Manufacturer within thirty 30 days from the date the product is determined to be defective Upon request and subsequent authorization granted by Manufacturer authorized returns must2. This page shows the electrical schematics for the Summerstep floor heating systems Fig 6 2 Fig 6 1 CAUTION ELECTRIC HEATING Affix Label by Breaker PRODUCTS INSTALLED IN THIS WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC AREA AVOID ACTIONS WHICH SHOCK ELECTRIC WIRING AND MAY RESULT IN MECHANICAL HEATING PANELS CONTAINED DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT BELOW THE FLOOR COVERING i DO NOT PENETRATE FLOOR summerstep SURFACE WITH NAILS SCREWS Radiant Floor Heating OR SIMILAR DEVICES Apply supplied labels to dedicated circuit breaker points of access to concealed areas and to the room control for the heating system Fig 6 2 AMBIENT FLOOR SENSOR __ __ SENSOR ee ee eS LEG A AAAA ada BK V VVV GND COM THERMOSTAT AMBIENT Systems 120 208 amp 240 VAC 16 This section of the manual offers many helpful examples of thermal resistance calculating scenarios that you can use to become familiar with the process Example 1 Tile flooring consisting of 1 4 of thin set with plastic lath plus 1 8 of thin set plus 1 4 thick tiles which are all placed over the heating mat R_total 0 2 x 0 2 x 1 8 0 9 x R 0 3 R Value This is a low thermal resistance ver sus R 3 0 the max allowable above the heating mat so the system will be very efficient Example 2 Same as Example 1 but you plan to use thick throw rugs in the room This changes things dramatically The throw rug has an R Val
3. 2 if the floor covering over the heater s is damaged lifted replaced repaired or covered with subsequent layers If Manufacturer is required by this warranty to inspect or repair products and it is determined that the defects were caused by any exclusions referenced above then purchaser will reimburse Manufacturer for all work at Manufacturer s inspection and repair rates then in effect THE WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WRITTEN OR ORAL STATUTORY OR EXPRESS OR IMPLIED RELATED TO THE PRODUCTS OR THEIR USE OR FAILURE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT OF A PATENT TRADEMARK OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT NONE OF WHICH SHALL APPLY TO MANUFACTURER S PRODUCTS HEREUNDER OR THEIR USE OR FAILURE AND ALL OF WHICH ARE DISCLAIMED BY MANUFACTURER THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES AND MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT ARE CAUSED BY THAT RELATE TO OR THAT ARISE OUT OF THE PRODUCTS OR THEIR USE OR FAILURE EVEN IF MANUFACTURER IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Products that are replaced by Manufacturer in accordance with the foregoing shall become the property of Manufacturer and at Manufacturer s written request shall be returned to Manufacturer by purchaser f o b point of shipment If no such request is made then purchaser shall be responsible to discard t
4. BENEATH Le GYPSUM BOARD OR i Ea IFT I e CEILING TILE IF APPLICABLE i Installation Details Based on your Choice of Floor Covering Example Application A main floor master bathroom is to be tiled Radiant floor heating is desired The following repre sents the steps you d need to take in such a scenario Please review section 7 if you are unfamiliar with calculating R values Step 1 Calculate the thermal resistance below the heating mat the surface is 3 4 of ply wood plus 3 4 of particle board R value 1 2 x 0 75 1 3 x 0 75 R 1 9 for the sub floor surface No vapor barriers are required so none will be used in this application In this case there is R 11 insulation below the subfloor and between the joists plus a layer of 5 8 thick sheet rock gypsum board that forms the ceiling in the room be low The total resistance is 1 9 11 0 9 x 5 8 R 13 5 below the heating mat This is less than R 21 so Summerstep radiant floor heating systems may be used Step 2 Calculate the thermal resistance above the heating mat the 1 2 thick tile and approximately 1 8 thick layer of thin set offer a thermal resistance of 0 9 x 1 2 0 2 x 1 8 R 0 5 No vapor SGGEB barrier is required by the tile manufacturer so none will be used in this application The over GOO coat chosen is the alternative version that allows selective stapling down of the heating mat Ce Cs Oe and the plastic lath The the
5. amp 5 3 below The other surface faces up and is marked with lines indicating where it is safe to drive staples if using the alterna tive overcoat technique on a wood subfloor surface It is suggested that you plan to run the plastic lath perpendicular to these lines thereby having safe fas tening points about every six inches along the edge of the lath EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN STAPLING ACCURATE LOCATION OF THE STAPLES IS REQUIRED Misplaced staples those that are not entirely with in one inch 25 mm of a line or one inch of the outside edge of the mat may damage the heater and the mat In the event of a misplaced staple stop immediately perform a round of resistance checks and then contact Summerstep for assistance Replace any damaged mat s Summerstep radiant floor heating systems are quite thin The thickest part of the system is always the non heating leads and where they attach to the heater If that thickness is an issue in your installation please consider carving the subfloor surface to allow clearance The far end of the heater would be the next thickest spot Another pocket in the subfloor surface may be desirable See Fig 5 1 for thicknesses Fig 5 1 mm Feature Location mat Thermostat Related thin floor temperature sensor fat floor temperature sensor sensor lead wire diameter Follow the instructions provided with any adhesives vinyl composite tile adhesive or thin set used in the installation It
6. 1 4 3 2mm to 6 4mm Overcoat MUST cover all heated and unheated areas of the subfloor Omit overcoat Alternative overcoat for use with wood subfloors Plastic lath can be stapled down at select locations and then coated with modified thin set 1 4 thick maximum In such cases Item 5 Adhesive layer can be omitted Overcoat USE ONLY PLASTIC TROWELS Summerstep a Required unless using the alternative overcoat with plastic lath as Item 3 Omit adhesive Use approved underlayment instead Required by Summerstep when installed on slab subfloors with a perm value less than or equal to one Vapor Barrier Usually N A on wood subfloors but include if required by flooring manufacturer Wood or concrete May use firmly adhered cork insulation Subfloor Surface 7 for improved system performance on concrete subfloors Subfloor ea Wood or concrete Adhesive L SAES Either VCT adhesive or modified thin set with admix Thickness less than 1 8 3 2mm Please use this table to determine the proper installation methods amp materials for your specific installation Fig 7 2 1 FLOORING 1 73 OVERCOAT T 4 SUMMERSTEP MAT WITH SSS ainewiresracincrems 5 ADHESIVE LAYER 6 VAPOR BARRIER N 7 SUBFLOOR SURFACE ai i ai g 8 SUBFLOOR ASSEMBLY i i a SUBFLOOR ASSEMBLY 2 _ Er P e INCLUDES JOISTS ADDED INSULATION arai sannan ac R 19 MAX AND ATTACHED MATERIAL _ MAX R19 _ INSULATION
7. US safety guidelines for electric floor heating appliances UL Subject 1683 These new guidelines are based on the thermal re sistance R Value of your chosen floor coverings Low R Value materials transfer heat more easily than those with High R Values When installed your Summerstep electric radiant floor heating mat will be thermally insulated by whatever is placed below it your subfloor and above it your floor ing High R Value floor coverings make the heating mat run at higher temperatures Low R Value floor coverings allow lower mat temperatures for the same radiant heating effect Summerstep mats are approved for ap plications where the subfloor does not exceed R 21 and the floor covering system does not exceed R 3 0 more on this in the Thermal Resistance Calculations sec tion DANGER Failure to adhere to the following installation instructions can result in danger to life and property including ELECTRICAL SHOCK INJU RY and or FIRE Guard against these dangers by following all instructions and guidelines Installation Support Available at 801 456 6000 Contents es eee PY a Order Details Before Installation 0 Visual amp ResistanceTesting Installation Installation Tips Important Guidelines Thermal Resistance Calcs Product Selection The first step when installing Sum
8. activate the warranty The actual installation methods and materials will depend largely on your specific floor covering and the thermal re sistance calculations from the previous section Once both of these variables are known proceed to the following table for installation details and methods Where to Begin First off determine your choice of floor covering and find the corresponding column in Fig 4 1 All installations will start at the bottom of the table at the subfloor Fig 4 1 and continue to progress up the chart to the floor covering For ex ample an installation on a concrete cement subfloor has the option of installing insulation but requires a vapor barrier Above this there is an option between a VCT adhesive or modified thin set to secure the mat s to the previous layers and so on up the chart Fig 4 1 Carpet and Pad or Other Item Description Flooring types used with rugs Tile and Grout or pads No Tile plus thin set Use Carpet and Pad glue down K p modified thin set with admix Laminate or Engineered Laminate or Flooring 1 padding no nails or staples if Overcoat Item 3 is Wood Engineered Wood stretch or glue down carpet Bae ead Usually N A Include ONLY if required by flooring manufacturer J Laminate or Engineered Floating type Laminate Wood glue down or Engineered Wood Consisting of either floor leveler with admix or modified thin set with admix Thickness range 1 8 to
9. be sent within sixty 60 days from having received the authorization Buyer shall send authorized returns to Manufacturer with a dated sales receipt A Manufacturer issued returned material authorization RMA number authorizing a product return must be acquired prior to sending any return If Manufacturer determines that the product or a part thereof was properly installed and then failed during normal use as a result of a manufacturing defect then Manufacturer will repair or replace the defective part of the product or issue a credit or refund of the purchase price of the defective part of the product at its sole discretion as described above Manufacturer shall not be responsible for any defect in products that are created after the products are shipped from Manufacturer including purchaser s method of handling or storage of the products or modifications to or adaptations of the products made by purchaser or others No employee agent or representative of Manufacturer has authority to modify the provisions of this warranty or to make any representation or warranty concerning the products Under no circumstances will Manufacturer be liable for labor or other charges related to the installation and use of the products This warranty does not cover labor or removal or reinstallation of the product and is null and void if 1 any product is installed improperly or in an improper environment overloaded misused abused or altered in any manner and
10. in a spot where the sun will not shine directly on it Also you should consider how easy it will be to run a new dedicated power supply line to the thermostat location Decide whether your application is better suited for 120VAC 208VAC or 240VAC Summerstep floor heating mats MUST be connected to a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI protected circuit Either the new dedicated breaker needs to be GFCI capable or else the control ther mostat must have that functionality All Summerstep supplied thermostats are GFCI equipped Step 6 Choose the appropriate mats from the Summerstep standard product listing Fig 8 2 or contact Summerstep to order a custom mat Two week turnaround from receipt of order to ship date is normal for the Summerstep custom depart ment For this example application a standard 30 x 84 2 5 x 7 foot mat may be used The leg extending to the doorway will not be heated A Quick Turn Custom QTC mat made for the maximum heated area could be ordered instead as an entire system or just the section that the standard mats will not heat First time installers should contact Summerstep Customer Care at 801 456 6000 or visit our website to view instructional videos Heed the General Thermal and Electrical Safety Guidelines listed below Details to Consider e Plan carefully where the thermostat will be located Summerstep heating mats ship standard with three 15 foot long 14AWG stranded wire non heating
11. you ll need and what tools you should avoid using Tools amp Materials Before installing Summerstep flooring you need to have the proper tools Here is a list of the tools and materials you may need Digital Ohm Meter multi meter Measuring Tape and Marker Electrical Housing Boxes Switch Plates Electrical Conduit Plastic Trowel Plastic Lath Thin set and or Floor Leveler VCT Adhesive Cardboard scraps to protect the mat s during installation Preparing the Subfloor Before installation subfloors must be prepared in accordance with appropriate specifications Tile and hardwood associations along with local building officials can offer excellent guidelines for sub floor preparation Make sure to clean and smooth the floor surface prior to installing the heating mats Remove features or debris that may puncture or scratch the heating mat You should also countersink and com pletely cover all fasteners in the subfloor that might contact the heating mat Cover the fasteners and smooth the subfloor with non electrically conductive fillers i e wood putty or thin set Fig 2 1 Summerstep Resistance Log ff www summerstep com rome eae Test the Mat s Mat Model No S16034610 Mat Serial No Factory Ship Date September 26 2014 Tels ea a Summerstep heating mats must be visually inspected and electri AC Voltage Rating 120 V
12. AC Curent Rating Amps RNS cally tested before during and after installation See Section 3 for Wattage Rating 1440 Watts Nominal Electrical Resistance 10 Ohms Q Movable Hectic Resistance Ronge 55 Oh A minimum 11 Os maimam further details During the inspection you also need to fill you the MPORTANT WARNING ON ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE DO NOT INSTALL IF BELOW 9 5 Ohms 0 Maximum Thermal Resistance Below Mat R21 Calculated Value Summerstep Resista nce Log see Fig 2 1 A copy of this form must Maximum Thermal Resistance Above Mat R 3 0 Calculated Value then be returned to Summerstep to validate the warranty and to Arrival Date ensure that the mats are undamaged If your visual inspection or Finish Date Job electrical resistance tests do not pass the requirements at any Room Mat No point of the installation process please contact Summerstep Cus Floor Covering Type tomer Care at Resistance Ohms Q Black to Greento Green to When White Black White Technician Date Unpacked __ 801 456 6000 or email customercare summerstep com E eae nee After leveler Before floor covering installation After floor covering installation Before applying power Licensed Electrician Name State Lic No l Fill out this sheet and leave YELLOW copy with owner as part of their specification service manual on their electrically heated floors a i ng O il a S The WHIT
13. CAUTION A GROUND FAULT PROTECTION DEVICE Conforms to UL Subject 1683 MUST BE USED WITH THIS HEATING DEVICE a e e essem 240 vac 150_ o 63 asa sorso since o ogogezss Summerstep Radiant Floor Heating Mat CAUTION Maximum R Value Above Mat R 3 0 Maximum R Value Below Mat R 21 lilo Pat SSow360601 02000 2o00xCSTNOO Rew A Date 0 14 WIRING Black Leg A Green Ground White Common 720VAC only Red Leg B if 208 or MOAGI summerstep S35 000009 wiw summerstep com 801 456 6000 SUMMEPFSTEP E mail intogfeummerstep com Record the resistance test readings in the table on the Summerstep Resistance Log included with every mat 7 Set the ohmmeter to its highest resistance measuring range MQ and connect the ohmmeter from the ground green wire to each of the other lead wires separately There should be a high electrical resistance from the ground green wire to either of the lead wires Both of these readings should be greater than 240 000 ohms 240kQ The higher the better a low reading indicates that the product was damaged Record these resistance test readings on the Summerstep Resistance Log see example below Electrical resistance testing is to be performed multiple times during the installation process The installation process should be stopped if any readings are out of the ranges specified on the resistance log Damage may have occurred if the readings are out of range Inspect th
14. E sheet must be returned to Summerstep to activate the warranty Summerstep recommends that the mats remain rolled in the shipping container until it is time to install them Exercise caution during the installation process take care not to fold crease drop or drag items on the unprotected mats You should also minimize traffic on the mats until they are protected by building materials Use ONLY plastic trowels when troweling on Summerstep mats Metal trowels have sharp corners that may damage the mat If using lath use only plastic lath with Summerstep mats Metal lath is notorious for its sharp edges and can easily inflict damage Never use power tools or sharp tools to clean grout lines as this could damage the mat and will void the war ranty Cardboard scraps can be used to cover and help protect the floor heating system during installation Dry Fit the Mat s Before you begin the installation dry fit the mat s to ensure proper sizing and to determine the proper placement Make sure to route all non heating leads wires around the heated areas the non heating leads cannot cross the heating mats because of possible damage to their electrical insulation Once you have determined the proper layout mark the location of the mat s and wires on the subfloor d Remember Summerstep heating mats must be visually inspected and electrically tested before during and after instal lation Additionally the
15. ION Name Address City State ZIP Code Phone Email INSTALLER INFORMATION Check here if homeowner installed O Installer Name Company Name Address City State ZIP Code Phone Email Fax HEATING SYSTEM INFORMATION Install Date Room Installed Under OTile OStone OLaminate OWood Other Imbedded In Subfloor Material Insulation Material Total Mats Installed Mat 1 Mat 2 Mat 3 Mat 4 Mat 5 Mat 6 Mat Size Model Serial Factory Measured Resistance On Tag Resistance Test Ohms Reading Before Installation Resistance Test Ohms Reading During Installation Before Floor Covering Resistance Test Ohms Reading After Installation VISUAL INSPECTION Inspected by Date Signature SUMMERSTEP SYSTEM WARRANTY REGISTRATION GreenHeat Flooring LLC dba Summerstep hereafter Manufacturer makes no warranties express or implied on products manufactured or distributed by it except the warranty against defect in material and workmanship as set forth herein Subject to the limits set forth below Manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser hereafter the purchaser of Summerstep heating systems and products hereafter products installed in the purchaser s residence business or other improvements hereafter the improvements that the products are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper use and servicing The warranty shall commence on the date of installation h
16. Installation Manual Summerstep Electric Radiant Floor Heating Systems eEfficient Patented Technology 1 16 Thickness eQuick Turnaround Custom eLifetime Warranty eTraining amp Support Made in the USA www summerstep com 801 456 6000 At Summerstep we work hard to bring you the best electric radiant heating products Our goal is to make it easy for our customers to enjoy the warmth comfort and luxury of radiant floor heating Our electric floor heating systems are the most techno logically advanced in the market incorporating graphite technology to offer efficient and even heat distribution Our systems are also among the thin nest and easiest to install We are so confident in our products that we offer an industry leading limited lifetime warranty so you can enjoy your warm floors without any worries This installation manual covers all of the general information you will need to install your Summer step Floor Heating System It is specifically de signed to cover the process of installing under tile or stone floor coverings For specific information on how to install this system under carpet vinyl lami nate or wood floors see the construction details chart Fig 6 1 or visit our website for further in formation Overview Summerstep electric radiant floor heating systems can be installed under carpet tile stone engineered wood or laminate floor coverings to provide unparalleled wa
17. SS13021610 SS13024010 120 VAC PN SS16003610 SS16004810 SS16006010 SS16007210 SS16008410 SS16009610 SS16010810 SS16012010 SS16014410 SS16016810 SS16019210 SS16021610 SS16024010 Amps 5 8 6 7 7 5 8 3 20 SS73003610 SS73004810 SS73006010 SS73007210 SS73008410 SS73009610 SS73010810 SS73012010 SS73014410 SS73016810 SS73019210 SS73021610 SS73024010 208 VAC PN SS76003610 SS76004810 SS76006010 SS76007210 SS76008410 SS76009610 SS76010810 SS76012010 SS76014410 SS76016810 SS76019210 SS76021610 SS76024010 Amps 3 4 3 8 4 3 4 8 SS23003610 SS23004810 SS23006010 SS23007210 SS23008410 SS23009610 SS23010810 SS23012010 SS23014410 SS23016810 SS23019210 SS23021610 SS23024010 240 VAC Amps PN SS26003610 SS26004810 SS26006010 SS26007210 SS26008410 SS26009610 SS26010810 SS26012010 SS26014410 SS26016810 SS26019210 SS26021610 SS26024010 Need a different length Example 19 could be a combination of a 9 and a 10 or 16 3 etc 120 VAC 208 VAC 240 VAC Amps Amps Amps 0 6 0 8 1 0 1 3 1 5 1 7 1 9 2 1 2 5 2 9 3 3 3 8 4 2 SUMMERSTEP SYSTEM WARRANTY REGISTRATION Thank you for purchasing your new Summerstep floor warming system To register your system simply complete detach and mail this warranty card within 30 days of date of purchase For your convenience you may also fax this card to 801 386 9044 or email to warranty summerstep com HOMEOWNER INFORMAT
18. Summerstep Resistance Log needs to be filled out and a copy returned to Summerstep to validate the warranty Visual Inspection When visually checking the heating system look for any signs of damage wear or scratching that might have occurred during shipping and or installation If any portion of the system appears damaged stop the installation and contact Summerstep Customer Care immediately Electrical Resistance Testing 1 6 Make sure that the product is disconnected from the power source Inspect the lead wires for signs of damage Do not use the product if it has damaged lead wires If the lead wires are not damaged please continue Set the digital multimeter to measure resistance ohms Q If using an ohmmeter set it to a low resistance range usually the 200 ohm setting Place one multimeter clip on the white wire if 120VAC or red wire if 208 or 240VAC and the other on the black wire Confirm the reading on the multimeter ohmmeter is within 10 5 of the factory resistance listed on the white tag that is attached to the cold lead of every heating mat see example below The white tag contains important information including thermal resistance values allowable below and above the particular mat the color code for the wiring serial number model number voltage watts amps ohms electrical resistance at 72 F manufacture date and any revision REFER TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT REMOVE THIS TAG
19. e panel for damage sites and contact Summerstep for possible remedies DO NOT continue the installation until the nonconformance is resolved SUMMERSTEP RESISTANCE LOG Summerstep Resistance Log f www summerstep com summers ten Summerstep Order No Input number here Mat Model No SS16034610 Mat Serial No Factory Ship Date September 26 2014 Tag Part Number Revision SSxxx60346101xxx0 2xxxxxCSTNOO Rev A Electrical Specifications 50 60 Hz SINGLE Phase AC Voltage Rating Current Rating Wattage Rating Nominal Electrical Resistance 10 Ohms Q Allowable Electrical Resistance Range 9 5 Ohms Q minimum to 11 1 Ohms Q maximum IMPORTANT WARNING ON ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE DO NOT INSTALL IF BELOW 9 5 Ohms Q Maximum Thermal Resistance Below Mat R21 Calculated Value E Maximum Thermal Resistance Above Mat Calculated Value z CAUTION Verify Thermal Resistance Values Below and Above Heating Mat s Before Installation Arrival Date Finish Date Job Room Mat No Floor Covering Type Resistance Ohms Q Black to Green to Green to Ooo dy S i e O Ooo Gueddownf Pp Atewe o d S Before floor covering installation o After floor covering installation Before applying power Licensed Electrician Name State Lic No Fill out this sheet and leave YELLOW copy with owner as part of their specification service manual on their electrically heated floors The WHITE sheet must be returned to Summerstep to
20. ereafter Start Date of the product in the improvements by an installer that is familiar with the construction and operation of the Summerstep system and that has been approved in writing by Manufacturer hereafter a Manufacturer approved installer and remains effective as long as the original purchaser owns the improvements In addition if the original purchaser sells the improvements before ten 10 years have elapsed after the Start Date Manufacturer will extend full coverage under this warranty to any new owner s of the improvements who purchase the improvements before the tenth 10th anniversary of the Start Date If any product parts are found to be defective in manufacture Manufacturer s sole obligation under its warranty shall be at its option either 1 to issue a credit for the purchase price of the part or 2 to repair or replace any article or part thereof which is proved to be other than as warranted For this warranty to be valid 1 a copy of the warranty card must be delivered to Manufacturer within thirty 30 days of the Start Date and any new purchaser buying the improvements before the tenth 10th anniversary of the Start Date must also give Manufacturer written notice of the warranty transfer within thirty 30 days after purchasing the improvements and 2 Manufacturer approved installers must install the products in the improvements Manufacturer shall not be responsible for any loss or damage that may arise due to
21. he replaced products Manufacturer s maximum liability under this warranty is limited to the replacement or repair or the original purchase price of the defective product or part thereof If a product is returned to Manufacturer and Manufacturer finds that no defect exists or that the user misused the product then Manufacturer will inform the purchaser If the purchaser chooses to have Manufacturer repair the defective part of the product if possible then the purchaser shall pay Manufacturer for reasonable labor and shipping charges Limitation of Liability MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS CLAIM EXPENSE OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY CONTRIBUTED TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF PURCHASER OR THIRD PARTIES WHETHER NEGLIGENT OR OTHERWISE IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY FOR ANY CAUSE OF ACTION WHATSOEVER THAT RELATES TO THE PRODUCTS EXCEED THE COST OF THE PRODUCT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY INDEMNITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER SUCH INDIRECT DAMAGES INCLUDING WITH OUT LIMITATION LOSS OF REVENUES PROFITS OR OPPORTUNITIES OR DAMAGE TO OTHER GOODS OR IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FLOORING WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT WARRANTY TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE
22. ing is less than the mini mum horizontal dimension of the cabinet to the nearest cabinet edge that is open to the room or area e Do not run mats under on in or over walls or ceilings e Heating wires are placed on the mats at the factory Do not pull them up or change the heater layout in anyway e If installing mats under carpet the mats must be completely isolated from the carpet and padding by a 1 8 1 4 thick layer of mortar thin set or Portland cement based floor leveler When planning a heated floor under carpeting efficiency and comfort can be significantly affected by your choice of carpet padding Typically urethane based pads are very good thermal insulators which makes them MUCH LESS DESIR ABLE than rubber based paddings in heated floor applications Please carefully consider your choice of carpet and pad ding Electrical Guidelines DANGER Guard against the risk of electrical shock during installation and use e Electrical connections MUST be made by a licensed electrician e Summerstep mats MUST be connected to a dedicated electrical circuit with a maximum circuit breaker rating of 15 amps Do not exceed a cur rent load of more than 12 amps on any set of Summerstep heating mats connected to one dedicated circuit e Do not connect the mats to a power source until they are completely installed and covered with building materials e Do not connect to a power source of higher voltage than that specified fo
23. is recommended that all adhesives and overcoats be allowed to completely cure per their manufacturer s instructions before applying power to the heating mats Plastic trowels are required when trowelling on Summerstep heating mats Use of metal trowels may re sult in damage to the mats 11 e Wood subfloors over damp crawl spaces can spell trouble The Summerstep mats may allow for mois ture accumulation within the wood Moisture control in crawl spaces should be implemented to avoid possible long term damage to the subfloor e Summerstep requires the use of a vapor barrier in the case of installation on slab subfloors The perm value must be 1 one or less Install the barrier between the slab and the heating mat s as shown in Fig 4 1 Fig 5 2 Fig 5 3 Top side marked for permissible stable locations amp lath running perpendicular to the marked staple lines Heater side faces subfloor when installed The following lists of guidelines are provided to help make the installation process of Summerstep heating systems much more effective and hassle free These guidelines are divided into three areas of concern General Guidelines Thermal Guidelines and Electrical Guidelines DANGER Guard against the risk of electric shock fire and e The installation of this heating product must be in accordance with all bodily injury during the installa instructions in this manual with local regulations and with applicable tion of
24. lane between the electrically live heating wires and the human occupied space e Exercise caution when stapling plastic lath through the heating mat into the wood subfloor surface as in the alternative overcoat method fig 4 1 ACCURATE PLACEMENT OF FASTENERS IS REQUIRED If the entire fastener is not within an inch 25 mm of the line or the edge of the mat damage to the heater may have occurred and the fastener may now be electrically live If this happens stop immedi ately make resistance measurements and contact Summerstep for assistance Route all non heating leads wires around the heated areas the non heating leads cannot cross the heating mats due to possible damage to their electrical insulation To prevent damage to the free non heating leads wires they must be installed in an approved conduit within the baseboard and wall Apply the supplied label reference right side of Fig 6 1 below to the electrical panel beside the dedicated circuit breaker to indicate that it is supplying power to Summerstep mat s Affix the supplied Concealed Area Warning label reference left side of Fig 6 1 below to adjacent points of access to concealed areas in which installed heating products are accessible Affix the supplied Radiant Floor Heating sticker reference left side bottom of Fig 6 1 below to the room control for the floor heating system 15 This page shows the supplied electrical labels Fig 6 1
25. leads connection wires Please refer to the electrical schematic or white cord tag for wiring color codes e Adedicated 15A breaker is required for each thermostat do not exceed a maximum of 12A on any given thermostat The non heating leads MUST be routed through an approved protective conduit along and within the wall Please recall that the non heating leads cannot be run over the heated area on the way to the thermostat 10 Install and wire the thermostat according to its instruction set and all applicable national and local codes A floor temperature sensor can be used with most thermostats Place it between 1 5 and 2 0 inches 38 51 mm in from the edge of the Summerstep mat it will be controlling It can be placed above the mat making allowance in the floor covering for its thickness or below the mat with a recess in the subfloor surface for the sensor and its wire If floor temperature sensor replacement would be difficult it may be worth considering placing a sec ond spare sensor at this time Do not exceed a thermostat setting of 86 F 30 C for the ambient temperature Do not exceed 104 F 40 C for the floor temperature setting Use care when selecting your thermostat so that its limits do not allow a user to exceed these maximum settings Summerstep radiant floor heating mats come from the factory with the heater installed on one side That surface is placed TOWARD the subfloor surface Please refer to figures 5 2
26. lled with heater wires facing out in an 8 x 8 box Minimum bend radius of 3 a 6 diame ter should be observed when handling the mats Do not fold or crease the mats Summer step recommends that the mats remain rolled in the shipping container until it is time to in stall them Minimize traffic on the mats until they are protected by building materials Inspect the mats for damage and perform electrical measurements as required by these instructions before installing floor coverings Remove and replace damaged mats before they are covered or concealed Summerstep mats are not recommended for use on wood subfloors over an uncon trolled damp crawl space Moisture levels in crawl spaces below Summerstep floor heating mats need to be controlled Relatively low moisture levels must be main tained to avoid the possibility of long term subfloor problems He gt 104 F Do not install Summerstep radiant floor heating systems on floors over other damp spaces Thermal Guidelines 86 F e Do not exceed a thermostat setting of 86 F 30 C for the ambient temperature Do not exceed 104 F 40 C for the floor tempera ture setting e Do not install any Summerstep mats on subfloors that exceed an insulation value of R 21 under the mats Summerstep mats can be used with insulation values up to R 3 0 above the heating mats DANGER Avoid practices that can result in localized overheat most carpet systems OR other c
27. merstep radiant floor heating is to check your order and documentation When you re ceive your Summerstep delivery verify that the contents of your order contain everything that is needed Checking Your Order amp Documentation Check and verify the contents of your order for all necessary ma terials and documentation Make certain you have the following 1 Products a Heating mat s as specified on quotation and Instal lation Plan b Control Device s c Sensor Relay Contactor Power Modules etc if required 2 Documentation a Packing Slip b This installation manual c Warranty Card Resistance Log d Wiring schematic for control device e Custom Installation Plan Mat Layout f Caution Labels Make sure to check the items you received against the packing list and quotation to ensure proper mat sizes and ther mostat type s Important Check again to verify that your installation plan has the correct dimensions Your order consists of the exact materials required to complete your specific project If the measurements of your space have changed it will affect the material quantities and sizes Once the mat s have been secured to the subfloor they cannot be returned If there have been any changes in the measurements of your space or you have any questions please call Summerstep at 801 456 6000 Before you start installing Summerstep radiant floor heating it s important to be aware of what tools
28. on 18 System Sketch amp Electrical Planning After you ve made certain you have all the tools and materials you need the next step is to create an image of the room s floor area Sketch a drawing of the space to be heated like the example in Fig 8 1 Determine the location of the thermostat Using the spacing and design guidelines specified earlier in this document determine the maximum pos sible heated area Choose the correct standard floor heating mats listed in Fig 8 2 or order custom mats as needed OR Submit drawings to Summerstep We will choose the appropriate mats from our standard product listing or we can de sign custom mats to cover an odd shaped room The usual turnaround for custom orders is two weeks from receipt of order to ship date See Fig 8 2 for standard size information ae ay PRE ZTN i Ailes LA BIMET ASB HEAR THER MD TAT i ptATsoAl Example floor plan sketch with measurements fixtures and thermostat location clearly marked 19 This page offers a chart with Summerstep s standard sizes Fig 8 2 Fig 8 2 Length Feet Inches 14 30 16 30 18 30 20 30 Feet Inches 14 16 18 20 Length Width Wattage Watts 350 400 450 500 Width Wattage Watts 700 800 900 1000 S Hour S0 11 kWh S Hour S0 11 kWh 13003610 SS13004810 SS13006010 SS13007210 SS13008410 SS13009610 SS13010810 SS13012010 SS13014410 SS13016810 SS13019210
29. overings incorporating chair mats ing of the radiant floor heating or area or throw rugs mats FIRE INJURY and or ELECTRICAL SHOCK may result from overheating 13 e Thermal insulation values above and below the heating mats must be known and the limits must be observed to avoid possible overheating issues e Maintain a minimum of 8 203 mm spacing from other heat sources i e heat vents hot water pipes baseboard heaters stoves fire places and the like All these must be at least 8 away from any Summerstep heating mat e Summerstep floor heating systems cannot be installed under any walls base boards counters toilets tubs or any other feature that increases the thermal resistance above the mat e Mats cannot be overlapped crossed cut shortened or modified They can abut each other at seams For example if two mats are required to cover the heated area while they cannot overlap each other they can be installed side by side without a gap between them e When planning mat layouts do not extend a mat out of the heated area controlled by the thermostat For example do not extend out into the hallway or heat closets or areas of the room that can be closed off from the thermostat e Tall partitions or furniture can also restrict airflow resulting in locally elevated temperatures which could potential ly lead to overheating e Do not install Summerstep floor heating mats over cabinets whose clearance from the ceil
30. r the Summerstep mats being installed 14 e Each room or area must be controlled by its own thermostat control If the thermostat does not have a built in Class A GFCI ground fault circuit interrupter 5 mA trip person nel protection then the circuit breaker supplying power to the system MUST be so equipped All Summerstep thermostats come equipped with a built in Class A GFCI so they may be used with standard circuit breakers e Ground Fault Protective Devices must meet the applicable requirements of CAN CSA C22 2 No 144 No 144 1 and or NFPA 70 National Electric Code NEC e Perform electrical resistance testing on each mat as specified on the Summerstep Re sistance Log supplied with each mat Do not apply power if any of the resistance readings are out of specification Contact Summerstep before proceeding with the installation if there is any damage to the mats as damaged com ponents must be replaced For heater resistance measurements an ohmmeter capable of reading from 6 to about 2300 Ohms 1 will be needed For electrical insulation resistance measure ments from heater to ground mega ohm capabilities will be required Mats have electrical resistance heating wires on one surface as show in the image below That surface is to be placed facing the subfloor The surface without the electrical resistance wires on it is to be placed facing up facing the floor covering surface This configuration places the ground p
31. re on top of the heated area may exceed the recommended R Values for floor coverings resulting in elevated temperatures and the risk of DAMAGE INJURY ELECTRICAL SHOCK and or FIRE 17 This page offers a helpful chart with representative R Values for common materials Fig 7 1 Fig 7 1 R Value per Inch Typical Thickness ft ft F h Btu inches Ceramic Tile 0 9 1 4 0 23 Thin Set Mortar 0 2 1 8 0 03 Floor Leveler 0 3 1 4 0 08 Vinyl Sheet Tile 1 6 1 8 0 20 Cork 2 3 3 8 0 86 Linoleum 1 6 1 8 0 20 Stone 0 8 1 Thinner is better for radiant heating Marble 0 5 1 2 0 25 Brick or Limestone 1 0 1 2 0 50 Carpet 2 2 4 4 Thinner is better for radiant heating Office Glue Down 2 4 3 8 0 90 Plush Acrylic 3 2 1 2 1 60 Carpet Wool 4 3 1 2 2 15 Carpet Pad 1 25 4 4 Thinner is better for radiant heating Solid Rubber 1 3 3 8 0 49 Bonded Urethane 4 3 3 8 1 61 Wood Flooring Engineered Wood 1 0 3 8 0 38 Eng Wood Pad 1 6 1 4 0 40 Elm Oak Walnut 0 9 3 4 0 68 Ash Maple 1 0 3 4 0 75 OSB oriented strand board 1 4 1 2 0 70 Plywood 1 2 3 4 0 90 Particle Board 1 3 1 2 0 65 Gypsum Board drywall 0 9 5 8 0 56 Towel Cotton 3 6 1 8 0 45 These values are representative please verify actual values with the manufacturer Material Typical R Value Representative R Values are given above It is important that you verify with the manufacturers of your flooring components what the ACTUAL R Values should be in your applicati
32. rmal resistance would be basically that of the less than or equal GS We to 1 4 thick layer of thin set 0 2 x 1 4 R 0 1 for the overcoat The total resistance above EA Ag the mat is the sum thus 0 5 0 1 R 0 6 Step 3 Supplemental floor coverings it is agreed among the users that they will NOT use throw rugs in this room at most a towel on the floor outside of the shower The thermal resistance of the towel is estimated as 3 6 x 1 8 R 0 5 So most of the floor will have R 0 6 thermal resistance while the portion covered with the towel will be 0 6 0 5 R 1 1 The area of the heating mat below the towel will run warmer than the rest of the mat but since the thermal resistance is less than R 3 0 it will be fine Step 4 Sketch the room s floor area as shown in Fig 8 1 Using the spacing and design guidelines specified in Section 8 of this document determine the maximum possible heated area As shown in the aforementioned sketch the heated area is at least 2 away from the walls the vanity the front of the toilet and the tub shower There is another heat source the baseboard heater so that spacing needs to be at least 8 The heated area does not extend beyond this room it does not extend under the wall tub or vanity and it was not extended into the nook where there will be a free standing cabinet Step 5 Determine a location for the thermostat one is indicated in the example sketch It is on an inside wall
33. rmth and comfort Different systems are available for different AC single phase voltages from 120VAC through 240VAC Summerstep offers standard product lines and the extremely popular Quick Turn Customs QTCs QTCs are guaranteed to ship within 10 business days after receipt of all necessary design information Summerstep floor heating systems are not compatible with nail down floor coverings The systems are for IN DOOR USE ONLY and not rated for wet locations Summerstep heating mats are to be installed above the subfloor they are not approved for use between the joists below the subfloor surface nor are they to be in stalled under or in decorative concrete Summerstep mats are not recommended for use on wood subfloors over an uncontrolled damp crawl space Moisture levels in crawl spaces below Summer step floor heating mats need to be controlled Relatively low moisture levels must be maintained to avoid the possibility of long term subfloor problems Do not in stall Summerstep radiant floor heating systems on floors over damp spaces When Summerstep electric radiant floor heating mats are installed below carpet the heating mats must be completely isolated from the carpet and pad by a layer of mortar 1 8 to 1 4 thick consisting of either thin set or Portland cement based floor leveler The Summerstep standard product line of radiant floor heating mats are nominally 10 watts per square foot and they conform to the latest
34. this equipment agency standards General Guidelines d HHHH e e This equipment must be installed only by qualified personnel who are familiar with the construction and operation of the system and the risks involved e The ambient air temperature must be above 65 F 18 C when the Summerstep 1 65 F radiant floor heating system is installed e Do not install or store Summerstep mats at ambient air temperatures above 120 F 49 C 12 Your adhesives mortars or floor covering systems may further restrict the ambient temperature range please see the manufacturers instructions if more information is needed Subfloors must be prepared in accordance with appropriate specifications Tile and hardwood associations along with local building officials can offer excellent guidelines for subfloor preparation e Clean and smooth the floor surface prior to installing the heating mats Remove features or debris that may puncture or scratch the heating mat e Countersink and completely cover all fasteners in the subfloor that might contact the heating mat Cover the fasteners and smooth the subfloor with non electrically conductive fillers i e wood putty or thin set Similarly provide elec trical insulation between any other features of the subfloor that might be electri cally conductive for example a junction box in the floor e Summerstep mats are best stored and shipped as received ro
35. ue of about R 1 6 all by itself Adding that to the R 0 3 of the tile flooring totals to R 1 9 the heat ing mat under the throw rug will run hotter than the rest of the floor but it is still less than the maximum allowable thermal resistance above the mat R 3 0 Example 3 DANGER Failure to follow the thermal resistance guidelines can result in danger to life and property including ELECTRICAL SHOCK INJURY and or FIRE Guard against this danger by fol lowing the thermal resistance guidelines WARNING Ifthe use of throw Engineered wood will be used and it will be floating opposed to glued rugs area rugs chair mats etc is planned calculate the new R Value and if it exceeds R 3 0 do not use Summerstep electric flooring radiant floor heating products Values up to and including R 21 down In this case the Summerstep radiant floor heating mat would be placed between the underlayment and the engineered wood so only the wood s R Value will be used For 3 8 thick Engineered Wood R 0 38 is about right Remember verify this fact with the manufacturer of YOUR NOTE All Summerstep mats are approved for use on subfloors with R WARNING Do not install Summerstep radiant floor heating products on floors exceeding R 21 BELOW the mat s WARNING Do not place futons beanbag chairs couches coffee tables or similar furniture with closed bottoms on ANY heated floors Placing closed bottom furnitu
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