COPAL FLOOR HEATING CABLE INSTALLATION
Verify the net measure of the room. For example:in the bathroom, take the complete square footage(meters); reduce the square footage of the bath,toilet,vanity,etc.You will get the net measure.Check on the COPAL CHART HEATING CABLE if the square footage is equivalent or less than the calculated net measure.For large areas to be heated, you can use a combination of two cables as long as the surface square footage as shown on the chart does not exceed the net square footage.
Wood floor installation requires a wire stapler t-25 which is specially made for attaching wire. Fix the cable in regular 2 or 3 inch spaces. see sketch #1
Concrete floor installation require pre-punched strapping for easy and fast installation. Screw or glue directly on concrete every 3 feet. Use the spacer hook to hold the cable in place.
Adhesive application.
Apply the adhesive with a dented scraper (3/8 or 1/2 inches)the same direction the cable travels.
It is recommended that you determine the drying time of the adhesive from the manufacturer's instructions before powering up the cable(s).
Connection
The tension and current strength must agree with the requirementof cable. Always commit the electrical connection to a qualified personnel. The CO cable are approved CSA C22.2 NO 130.2
Verification :
The COPAL heating cable is made with the best quality materials and
has been strictly inspected and tested before shipping.
Install COPAL heating cables with the same caution appropriate for
« electrical » and « heating » products..
It is essential that a megger test is performed before and after the
placing of the cable, to ensure that the cable in functioning normally.
The heating cable MUST NOT be cut or damaged in any way, prior,
during or after installation. The cold lead can be cut any length. The
identification label must remain in junction box.
Types
of floor coverings
Ceramic
Natural Stones
Vinyl
Floating Floor
Linoleum
Parquetry
Engineered wood
Laminated floor P.S.
A thin-set self levelling compound must be use over the heating cable prior to installing the thin foam and
the laminated floor.
Installation
Surfaces
Plywood
Smooth Concrete
Prestressed concrete panels
Ceramic
Sand mix
Advantages
Comfortable floor.
Reduction of humidity.
Needs no concrete.
Easy to install.
Independant control.
Approved CSA C22.2 No l30.2
PRECAUTIONS :
Never install outdoors.
Never install under a shower without membrane over the heating cable.
Leave at least 8 inches space in front of all active heating ducts.
Never install furniture that can block the air circulation.
25 YEARS WARRANTY:
COPAL Canada Ltd warrants the heating
cable to the original buyer against any manufacturing and /or labor
defect for a 25 years period. Please refer to warranty terms and
conditions.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us
COPAL welcomes new distributor outside QUEBEC !
COPAL CANADA LTEE
65 Daoust
ST-EUSTACHE
Phone 450-473-2330
Fax 450-473-6441
Toll free (Canada & Usa) 1-866-243-2330
Monday to Friday 7H30 am. to 4H00 pm.
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