eMat Pro installation

Direct Underfloor Heating

Underfloor Mats

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Thermostats & Controls

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Installation

Follow the step by step instructions below to install your eMat Pro system.

Step 1
Draw a layout of your room including all obstacles e.g. toilet sink etc, then determine the required floor area to be heated. Decide a suitable position for the thermostat (start point) then sketch the proposed eMat layout to ensure the heated area is completely covered whilst using all of your eMat.

Note

Ensure your eMat Pro is correctly sized before you unpack the product. Call 01299 266 536 with any questions.

Step 2
Directly below the electrical connection point install a 10mm flexible tube (provided with each eMat Pro), it may be necessary to channel a groove to allow the flexible tube to remain flush with the existing floor. The floor sensing probe is installed into the flexible tube to monitor the floor temperature and may need to be replaced if the sensor fails, ensure the tube is installed to allow easy replacement of the sensor probe and positioned between two heating elements (see fig 3). The flexible tube in the floor should be sealed to prevent adhesive or self levelling compound entering the tube.

Note

The floor should now be prepared ready for the eMat Pro installation. All loose particles should be removed and the floor thoroughly cleaned and treated with any proprietary sealants as normally required for your finished floor. If your existing floor has a bitumen or asphalt surface it must either be removed or covered with a thin flexible self levelling compound, tile backer board or water resistant timber. If at this point you are installing insulated tile backing boards, do so in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 3
Remove the plastic outer cover from the eMat Pro and position at the start of your eMatting plan with the cold tail (power cable) at the electrical connection and positioned in to a low level electrical back box (see fig 3). Ensure the separate thermostat floor sensor cable is inserted in to the pre-installed 10mm flexible tube and returned to the low level electrical back box. The factory made cold tail joint must be positioned in the floor area.

Step 4
Once the eMat Pro cold tail (power cable) and thermostat floor sensor probe have been positioned (ensure the sensor probe is situated between two heating elements) you can now start to lay your eMat Pro.

Following your previously drawn eMat Pro layout ensure the eMat Pro is placed on the floor with the adhesive side down. Unroll your eMat Pro until you reach the end of your first run.

Steps 5, 6 and 7
When you have reached the end of the eMat Pro run carefully cut the grey backing mat in between two yellow cables (do not cut the yellow cable) and turn the eMat Pro to its new position. Ensuring the cable remains a minimum of 50mm apart.

Once the eMat Pro is turned and secured, continue this process until all of your eMat Pro is used. Then check the complete matting area is securely fixed to the floor.

Note

In some instances it may be necessary to remove the yellow cable from the grey backing mat. If required ensure the heating cables are laid at a minimum of 50mm apart and securely positioned on to your floor surface using the excess grey self adhesive mat. Ensure the cables are not laid in areas where fixed appliance may be positioned e.g. underneath sink basins or toilet pans.

Check the resistance of the eMat Pro to ensure damage has not occurred during the installation process.

Steps 8 and 9
The eMat Pro can now be covered with either a flexible tile adhesive or flexible self levelling compound.

Ensuring there are no air pockets, carefully spread the flexible tile adhesive or self levelling compound until all mat areas and heating cables are covered. You may tile directly over the eMat Pro carefully applying your flexible tile adhesive with a notched trowel ensuring each tile is securely fixed and all mat and cable areas are completely covered with flexible tile adhesive.

Note

After the finished floor covering has been laid perform the following tests:

» Insulation resistance test
» Heating cable resistance test
» Thermostat floor sensor resistance test

Record your findings in your warranty form.

Follow all the rules regarding tiling.

Fix tiles using correct adhesive. Click here to see our Recommended Installation and Adhesive Preparation Guide. Check with the tile manufacturer and the adhesive supplier regarding the most suitable adhesive for you particular project.