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The world's best-selling floor heating brand™
Installation Manual:
Underfloor
Heating Mat
- type PVC
TECHNICAL HELPLINE
0845 345 2288
IMPORTANT
Read this manual before attempting to
install the heater.
Incorrect installation could damage the
heater and will invalidate your warranty.
Complete and submit your warranty form
online at www.warmup.co.uk
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- Page 1 ® ® The world’s best-selling floor heating brand™ Installation Manual: Underfloor Heating Mat - type PVC TECHNICAL HELPLINE 0845 345 2288 IMPORTANT Read this manual before attempting to install the heater. Incorrect installation could damage the heater and will invalidate your warranty.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Please ensure that you have the Safety - electrical considerations correct heater(s) for the area you wish to heat. Subfloor preparation Warmup plc, the manufacturer of the Warmup Undertile Heating System, About the mat accepts no liability, expressed or implied,... -
Page 3: Do's And Don'ts
Ideal for quick installations in regular-shaped rooms, these mats can be laid straight onto Plywood or concrete bases. They can provide primary heating in well insulated areas and secondary heating in other circumstances. Warmup always recommend overboarding concrete/wooden bases with insulation boards (10mm standard) to improve performance. -
Page 4: What You Need For Installation
Note: Delicate floor finishes such as wood or vinyl have a maximum floor surface temperature of 27°C. This temperature must NOT be exceeded. Please contact Warmup for further advice if you wish to install the underfloor heating mat under any floor finishes other than ceramic, quarry or natural stone tiles. -
Page 5: Subfloor Preparation
WBP plywood (18mm) or an Insulated tile backer board (Warmup® Insulation Boards). • A rigid base is essential - Fixing WBP plywood or Warmup® Insulation Board to joists will not provide a suitable floor finish for accepting tiles. -
Page 6: Testing The Mat
If you do not get the expected results or at any time you believe there may be problem, please contact Warmup’s Technical Team on 0845 345 2288 for guidance. Floor Sensor Ensure that the floor sensor is tested before the final floor finish has been laid. -
Page 7: How You Can Modify The Mat
How you can modify the mat In order to fit your mat into a specific area, it may be necessary to cut and turn the mat (examples below). NEVER cut the heating element. When cutting and flipping the mat take care not to cut or damage the heating cable. cut &... - Page 8 If you are installing multiple mats in one room they should be connected in parallel. Step 4 - After installation test Perform the same test as in step 2. If at this stage you do not get the expected reading or you are getting an open circuit contact Warmup on 0845 345 2288.
- Page 9 The power lead will go into the electrical trunking/conduit up to the thermostat. It is possible to extend the power lead using twin and earth cable. Note: Instructions for fitting the Warmup® thermostat are included in the thermostat box. Step 7 - Tile & grout the floor Ensure you use tile adhesives and grouts suitable for use with underfloor heating systems (they must contain a flexible additive).
- Page 10 This card must be situated close to the consumer unit in a visible place. Note: Draw a Plan showing the layout of the heater. Warmup Plc 702 Tudor Estate Abbey Road London NW10 7UW T: 0845 345 2288 F: 0845 345 2299 www.warmup.co.uk...
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Page 11: Warranty
Please note: (i) Repaired heaters carry a 5 year warranty only. Under no circumstances is Warmup responsible for the repair or replacement of any tiles / floor covering which may be removed or damaged in order to affect the repair. - Page 12 NW10 7UW Web: www.warmup.co.uk Email: uk@warmup.com Tel: 0845 345 2288 Fax: 0845 345 2299 V2.0 03/15 The WARMUP word and associated logos are trade marks. © Warmup Plc. 2014 – Regd. TM Nos. 1257724, 4409934, 4409926, 5265707. E & OE.