King Electric FCM Floor Mat - Manual (Page 7)

King Electrical Floor Heating Mat Installation Manual 7
STEP 2: Layout planning and product selection
King Electric heating mats are used to warm interior floors. It is not to be used for exterior applications such as snow
melting or roof and gutter applications. It is not to be used in walls or ceilings. Follow these steps in planning the
installation:
2.1 Draw the room dimensions on a piece of grid paper.
2.2 Draw in any fixed obstructions such as a shower, bath tub, vanity or counter. The cable is not to be installed under these
type of items. In addition, DO NOT run cables into closets or confined areas where heat could build-up.
2.3 Mark the locations of any toilets, heating vents or any other heating appliance. Note on the drawing that the heating
cable must be installed at a minimum distance of:
A. 6” from the center of the toilet drain.
B. 8” form heating vents or any other heating appliance.
2.4 Determine the heated area of the floor by subtracting the permanent fixtures. For example: Figure 1.5 the room is
10ft x 10ft equaling 100 square feet. (ft ). The area of each permanent fixture is as
follows:
A. Vanity = 10ft 2
B. Toilet = 3ft 2
C. Shower = 9ft 2
D. Total heated area: 100ft - 22ft =78 ft
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ft
Shower=9ft 2
Toilet=3ft 2
10 ft
Vanity= 10ft 2
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