Warmup DWS300 Installation manual - Installation Step 2

Manual is about: Undertile Heating Loose Wire System

Summary of DWS300

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    Technical helpline 0845 345 2288 important read this manual before attempting to install your undertile heater. Incorrect installation could damage the heater and will invalidate your warranty. By filling in your guarantee information online at warmup.Com by filling in your guarantee information onl...

  • Page 2: Installation Step 1

    3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 19 do’s and don’ts heater information making electric provision subfloor preparation wiring configuration installing multiple heaters installation step 1 installation step 2 installation step 3 installation step 4 installation step 5 guarantees sizing guide table if the...

  • Page 3: Warning

    Do carefully read this installation manual before commencing installation. Do ensure the floor surface is smooth, clean and dry before priming the floor with warmup ® primer. Do ensure good ventilation during application and drying of the primer. Do lay the wires whilst the primer is still “tacky” t...

  • Page 4: Heater Information

    The heaters consist of a fixed length of heating wire terminated at one end by a sealed joint and the other end by a 3m power supply cable (cold tail). The cores and earth braid are spliced in a waterproof joint assembly to the supply conductors and the earth conductor of the cold tail. Heater infor...

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    Install the rcd the electrician must install a dedicated rcd or use an existing rcd. The electrician may wish to use a combination ‘double pole switched’ fused-spur/rcd. No more than 4.8kw of heating may be connected to each 30 milliamp rcd. For larger loads, use multiple rcd’s. Note: it is possible...

  • Page 6: Technical Notes

    To fully utilise the long-term durability of ceramic tiling, whether heated or not, it is important that the design, construction and preparation of the subfloor is carried out correctly. It is essential that the subfloor be sufficiently rigid to support the ultimate weight that it will have to bear...

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    Preparation of timber or concrete subfloor using wbp plywood ensure adequate underfloor ventilation. Securely fix existing floorboards and if necessary, pre-level with a latex/cement self-levelling compound to give a flush fit for the subsequently applied wbp plywood. Refer to bs 5385: part 3, claus...

  • Page 8: Wiring Configurations

    Whilst the installation instructions only make provision for the wiring to be installed in a set configuration, there are many instances where departure from this configuration may be desirable. Below are a few drawings illustrating the versatility of the warmup ® undertile heating system . In each ...

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    When installing two or more heaters, begin by reading the sizing guide at the back of this booklet to ensure that you have the proper number and size of heaters for the area you wish to heat. The sizing guide will also tell you the perimeter and heating wire spacing required for your particular room...

  • Page 10: Installation Step 1

    Paint the subfloor with warmup ® primer. Note: it is not necessary to use the primer if you are installing the heaters on an insulated tile backer board. If the heater is being fitted to a wooden floor, the floor should be boarded over with tile backer board or plywood as specified in the technical ...

  • Page 11: Installation Step 2

    Installation step 2 mark the heater position on the floor. Calculate in square metres the size of the area to be heated. Then, using the sizing guide on the back of the manual, read off the wire spacing and perimeter distances to correctly fit your heating wire into the space available. Using a fibr...

  • Page 12: Installation Step 3

    Installation step 3 lay out heating wire and secure with fixing tape. Once the floor has been marked up, the heating wire can be laid out. Gently pull the power supply cable from the box. Do not remove the spool from the box as this will cause the heating wire to twist. After 3 metres of cable have ...

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    This is quite acceptable providing that: the heating wires are spaced at least 50mm apart at all times. The heating wires never cross. Once the heating wire layout has been completed, the entire length of the heating wire should be taped to the floor. Ensure the greatest possible adhesion, with the ...

  • Page 14: Installation Step 4

    Installation step 4 install the warmup ® thermostat and floor probe. Instructions for the fitting of the warmup thermostat can be found inside the thermostat box. The power cable consists of conductors coloured brown (live), blue (neutral) and green/yellow (earth). These should be connected in accor...

  • Page 15: Installation Step 5

    Installation step 5 tile and grout the tile adhesive and grout must include an additive for flexibility and be suitable for use with underfloor heating. Refer to the tile adhesive manufacturer’s instructions for usage. 2 part flexible adhesive is best. Check that the heating wire is fully taped and ...

  • Page 16: Notes

    Notes 16.

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    Name addr e ss p os t code telephone number e-mail ins tal ler name da te o f pur chase b a tch no . Serial no . Ple ase sta te which room the he a ter(s) is ins tal led: i h e re b y c o n fir m th a t i h a v e re a d a n d u n d e rs ta n d th e c o n te n ts o f t h e in st a lla tio n m a n u a...

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    The warmup word and associated logos are trade marks. © warmup plc. 2007 – regd. Tm nos. 1257724, 4409934, 4409926,.

  • Page 20: Sizing Guide

    V0708 sizing guide if your area is above 25m2 please contact the warmup technical helpline on 0845 345 2288 for assistance note: all spacing has been based on square areas for calculation purposes. Therefore, actual spacing will vary according to the shape of the area to be heated. The standard peri...

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    Heater location:____________________________ total wattage:______________________________ warmup plc 702 tudor estate, abbey road, london nw10 7uw. T: 0845 345 2288 f: 0845 345 2299 w: www.Warmup.Co.Uk.