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1. Using tile adhesive A flexible powder based tile adhesive that is suitable for undertile heating must be used Working on a small area at a time with a rubber backed trowel apply a layer of adhesive over the heat mat ensuring complete coverage of the wire with no air pockets and voids allow this layer to set apply a second layer of adhesive with a suitable notched trowel preferably plastic and apply the tiles Notched adhesive Covering layer of adhesive Heatwave mat IMPORTANT ENSURE THAT THE TILE ADHESIVE AND GROUT IS FULLY CURED AND DRY BEFORE TURNING ON THE HEATING SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME READ MANUFACTURERS GUIDELINES FOR DRYING TIMES Is there a guarantee There is a 10 year guarantee on the mat and 2 year on the thermostat To validate your warranty the necessary form must be filled in and sent to us which can be found in the Heat Mat or Thermostat box Can this heating system be used under laminate wooden floors Homelux Heatwave system has been specifically designed for under tile applications and is not recommended for under real wood laminate or carpet floor coverings Is it safe All electrical components in the Heatwave system have the CE mark This mark demonstrates that the product has been tested and conforms to the strict regulations and standards set out in European market for customer safety The mat also conforms to the IEE wiring regulations Can install it myself Yes the Hea2. e Loose wire can be fixed in place using Heatwave Glass Fibre Tape key thermostat junction box e The insulation board is not suitable for floor strengthening and structural reinforcing e Matting and Insulation Board should not be passed under permanent fixings e g bath toilet etc e Do not store objects on top of the matting during installation e g tiles e Remove old floor coverings Installation Checklist O Homelux Heatwave mat with supplied protective tube O Homelux Thermostat LCD or Manual O Temperature Sensor Cable supplied in Thermostat box O Homelux Heatwave Insulation Board O Homelux Heatwave Glass Fibre Tape 0 Multi meter O Residual Current Device RCD recommended 30 mA O Electrical trunking or conduit to house power lead O Electrical back box and junction box if required O Measuring tape and marker pen 0 Scissors 0 Gloves O Junction Box required if joining multiple heat mats remove amp reposition cut cut mesh mesh t joining multiple heating mats not sold as part of the Homelux Heatwave System This Box Contains 1x Heatwave Mat 1x Protective tube i Warranty Information g Other Homelux Heatwave Products Required Heatwave Glass lt gt Fibre Tape p A Heatwave Insulation Board Heatwave Thermostat LCD or Manual eeee Technical Data Heat Mat
3. Technical Data Please Note the above products are sold separately Mat 2m 3m 4m 5m Watts 300 450 600 750 Ohms 192 128 96 77 Amps 1 250 1 875 2 500 3 125 Voltage 240 240 240 240 Resistance tolerance 5 Conductor Insulation Teflon FEP Sheath Insulation Material Teflon Core conductor material Nickel Copper Alloy Metallic braid material Tinned Copper The Heatwave mat conforms to the IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671 Please see thermostat or board instructions for relative technical data Insulation Board Technical Data Specification Value Density 165kg m Thermal Conductivity 0 027 watt mK Compressive Strength 350 kN m7 Water Absorption 0 3 Flammability B1 Board Weight 1 3 Kg U Value 2 25 W m K
4. Step 1 Prepare amp Measure Step 3 Insulate amp Secure a Substrate Preparation Use a highly polymer modified flexible cementitious floor adhesive suitable for undertile heating systems when installing the insulation boards and the tiles Wooden subfloors All floor boards must be secure level and fixed firmly with screws If not level then use a self levelling compound or overlay with WBP plywood The Heatwave insulation boards are not a strengthening material and should only be used on a sound flat and rigid substrate Concrete subfloors s1 Sensor Protective Tube TTT aeann Insulation Board Jeman Adhesive T AS Concrete Floor The concrete floor should be level and completely cured if new The floor should be clean and dust free The floor should be structurally sound and free from damage Step 4 Lay Matting b Make a plan e Always round down your floor area e g for a floor area of 2 6m you will require 2m of heat mat to avoid surplus wire e Draw a plan of your room with measurements and all floor fitting objects e g cupboards bath etc Calculate the free floor space so you know which size mat or combination of mats you will need e Mark on your plan where your thermostat will go and therefore where your matting will start from and continue to draw a plan of how your matting will be laid e Electrical wiring regulations prohibit thermostats being installed in bathrooms if you are using
5. he mat down Working from the thermostat start to stick the matting down by removing the printed backing tape from the matting and firmly pressing down Secure the sensor with either tape or tile adhesive ensure that it does not cross any heating wires N Sections d e ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR WARRANTY d Connecting up By the Electrician Install the Heatwave thermostat as per the instructions in its box and run the power lead through the electrical protective casing conduit not supplied up the wall with the floor sensor to the thermostat e Testing the mat By the Electrician Test the mat and sensor with a multi meter check the readings with the data tables on the relevant instructions and write this data on the warranty application form Before tiling turn on the system and run for approx 10mins to ensure the wire heats evenly The wire is tough enough to withstand light foot traffic but plastic sheeting or cardboard should be overlaid if the mat will be exposed for any period of time to protect the wire from being damaged by foreign objects or being dislodged from the mesh Using self levelling compound A flexible tile adhesive suitable for under floor heating must be used This option gives you a smooth flat base to tile onto whilst protecting the wire when tiling Simply mix the compound and pour over the mat to a depth that covers the wire making sure there are no air bubbles or voids Allow to fully cure and then tile
6. ise efficiency and reduce warming times up to 50 more thermally efficient e Always round down your floor space area e g 2 6m of floor will require 2m of matting To avoid surplus matting e Never overlap the mat always ensure a 70mm spacing between the wires for optimum heat distribution e If there is a matting shortfall in your floor space then concentrate the heat mat in heavily trafficked areas e A Residual Current Device RCD should be used with this system must be bought separately e Floor must be clean and free from dust amp dirt e Never cut the red wire or join two or more mats together in series use a junction box e Only use scissors when cutting the mesh e The wire is tough but extra care must be taken when using sharp objects near the mat A plastic trowel is advisable e Check your system with a multi meter before tile installation e Ensure your tile adhesive is suitable for use with undertile heating e g highly polymer modified flexible e Your substrate and floor covering e g tile adhesive or screed must be completely dry before switching on your system for the first time e Wear gloves when handling the mat to avoid irritation to skin e Take care when tiling to ensure you do not dislodge or damage the wire from the mesh mat Adjusting the mat e Don t worry if your floor plan is not completely square the matting can be easily adapted and shaped but remember DO NOT cut the red wire
7. nstalled in a staggered pattern see picture 2 Substrate must be clean dry and free from dust before installing b Install amp Fix Boards must be installed with flexible powder based tile adhesive suitable for undertile heating Use a notched floor trowel to apply a bed of adhesive to your substrate Trowel in one direction to avoid air pockets Work a board at a time and firmly press down to ensure no air pockets When adhesive is completely dry apply Heatwave Glass Fibre tape to edges of board see picture 2 picture 1 picture 2 a Adjust the mat Using your markings on the floor and the mesh with scissors carefully cut the mesh at the necessary points DO NOT cut the red wire Ensure the wire is kept 70mm apart for optimum heat distribution Refer to the adjustment guide on the reverse for help on turning the mat N Se sensor f Sa protective tube thermostat b Prepare for the floor sensor Check the mark on the floor you made for the location of the sensor leave enough excess cable to reach the thermostat The sensor should be under the mat in the middle of two heating wires and 350mm into the heated area although not directly over heating pipes beneath the floor A small channel may be needed in the floor to accommodate the tube in heat mat box which protects the sensor Thread the floor sensor through the tube and tape over the end to stop any adhesive entering c Stick t
8. the system in a bathroom then install the thermostat on an internal wall outside the bathroom as close to matting power supply cables as possible Bathroom Example J do not install thermostat on please note an interior bathroom wall c Mark the floor and mat e Any floor preparation e g levelling reinforcing or laying of Heatwave Insulation Board recommended should be done prior to marking e Mark the floor where permanent objects and the thermostat are going Using your plan roll out the mat remember your gloves from your thermostat point without removing the printed backing tape and mark the points where the mesh will have to be cut for turning the mat or where the mesh may have to be removed from the red wire to be applied loose into narrow areas e Draw the planned route on the floor for any loose wire sections maintaining the 70mm spacing Loose wire can be fixed in place using Heatwave Glass Fibre Tape e Plan the location of the heat sensor Step 2 Heat Control e Select either LCD or Manual thermostat e Optimum efficiency e LCD can be programmed for convenience e Refer to thermostat instructions for fitting and technical information Step 5 Tile a Plan Measure amp Cut Measure the room to calculate number of boards To cut the boards simply score through the top layer with a utility knife and snap The boards should be i
9. twave mat is very easy to install but the route of the mat and position of the thermostat must be carefully planned before you start A fully qualified electrician is required to make the electrical connections to the thermostat Why can t I turn my heating on as soon as the tiles are down If you turn on the heating system before the tile adhesive or grout are fully cured and dry the moisture will be forced out too quickly and cracks may occur If you have a concrete substrate then this must also be completely dry before the heating mat is installed ee ta a a 7 LLIT sag OMe 5 7 SSsI37a7 S rs F OO a OT Tithe LPT TEA 5 a Pegs een EN n js uol SONILVAH JATILYIAAGNNAN ETO E HOMELUX UNDERTILE HEATING If you have any problems with Homelux Heatwave products please contact us Postal Address Homelux Heatwave Airfield Industrial Estate Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1HA UK Free Technical Helpline 0800 707 6361 E mail heatwave homeluxnenplas com For information on all our products visit our website www homelux co uk Installation advice All electrical wiring must be done by a fully qualified electrician and in accordance with the current IEE wiring regulations in order to validate product warranty e The Heatwave Insulation Board must be installed if you have a wooden substrate It is also recommended with concrete substrates to optim
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