Installation
Important information
The installation of this product must be carried out exactly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The connection to electricity must be made by a qualified electrician. A RCD with breaker are necessary in the circuit for protection against faulty current or short circuit. After the installation, a highly visible sticker must mark the heated area: No drilling! No piercing! Electric floor or ceiling heating!
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The heating film must not be installed below 0 ° C.
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Check whether all materials, including laminate, vapor barrier and thermal insulation fit the underfloor heating.
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Do not twist the heating film, unduly cut it, kink or damage it in any way.
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No sofas or chairs without feet can be place on the heated floor.
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To avoid damage to the flooring due to excessive heat, the heat output of the heating film must be restricted with a thermostat to a safe level according specifications to floor material.
Required tools and materials
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A set of Calorique® (the heating film and accessories for each strip);
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Thermostat with sensor;
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Scissors, pliers;
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Universal test instrument;
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Tape;
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Electrical cable with a diameter of at least 1mm2
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Heat resistant polyethylene film having a density of at least 140g/m2 or 200µ;
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Heat insulating material (polyethylene foam);
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Plywood (with the installation of foil under laminate, hardwood, carpet, linoleum);
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Gypsum fiber boards (with the installation of film under tiles);
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Stapler.
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Underfloor heating assembly
Laminate, parquet board, wooden board
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Flat subfloor without sharp protruding parts such as screws, etc.;
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Thermal insulation layer of foam material at least 3mm thick;
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Heating Film Calorique®;
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Moisture barrier of polyethylene film;
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Protective screening; aluminum foil (optional);
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Laminate, parquet board, wooden board.
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Carpet, linoleum, parquet
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Flat subfloor without sharp protruding parts such as screws, etc.;
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Thermal insulation layer of foam material at least 3mm thick;
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Heating Film Calorique®;
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Moisture barrier of polyethylene film;
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Protective screening; aluminum foil (optional);
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Plywood, gypsum fiber boards, chipboards evened out for the final layer;
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Carpet, linoleum, parquet.
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Note: If no furniture will be placed on the heated surface, the floor covering can be laid directly without the plywood layer.
Tiles
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Flat subfloor without sharp protruding parts such as screws, etc.;
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Thermal insulation layer of foam material at least 3mm thick;
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Heating Film Calorique®;
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Moisture barrier of polyethylene film;
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Protective screening; aluminum foil (optional);
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Plywood, gypsum fiber boards, chipboards evened out for the final layer;
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Tile adhesive, tiles.
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