T yp es of h ea tin g an d fl oo rc ov er in g – Ouellet OTM User Manual

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The Thermat floor heating system can be used for two purposes maximizing
comfort.

Used as a secondary heat source (floor warming), it can help keep floor tempera-
ture comfortable year round. Used as a primary room heat source (radiant floor
heating), it provides uniform, comfortable, and enveloping warmth. For the latter
use, it is important to follow the specific recommendations outlined below.

In light of environmental factors beyond Ouellet Canada Inc.’s control—including
thermal insulation, heated area, floor covering emissivity, heat loss, and more—
we cannot guarantee that the Thermat system will provide a completely uniform
surface temperature in all cases, no matter how careful the installation.
Consequently, Ouellet Canada Inc. cannot be held liable for any discomfort (e.g.,
a cold area on the floor) caused by site-specific deficiencies. Ouellet Canada Inc.’s
liability is limited to the performance of its products.

3.1 Floor warming

This type of heating is designed to enhance comfort and/or supplement the
room’s main heat source. It helps keep the floor at a pleasant temperature at all
times.

Installing this type of system is very easy: simply unroll the adhesive Thermat floor
heating system directly on the floor, embed the heating cable in cement or an
equivalent binder (cement glue, ceramic glue, self-levelling cement) and install
the floor covering. Use the floor coverings listed in Section 3.3 and connect the
Thermat system to an appropriate thermos tat, described in Section 5.

3.2 Radiant Floor Heating

Thermat can be used as the room’s primary heat source. It can heat a room using
the Thermat system only. Proceed as follows:
- Connect the system to an ambient temperature regulator;
- Calculate heat loss to ensure the system has enough power to heat the room;
- Sufficient insulation under the subfloor is very important. This insulation is to

be sure that the heat will rise into the room to be heated;

- Make sure to have a floor covering that meets the specifications listed in

table 3.3.

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