Ouellet OWC-M - Manual (Page 3)

Table of contents
1. Concrete heating cable OWC-M Series .......................................................................................................... 4
1.1 General information .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Critical information ................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 Required clearances ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.2 Always .......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.3 Never ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Identification of components .................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.1 Installation without reinforced concrete metal structure .............................................................. 6
1.3.2 Installation with reinforced concrete metal structure ................................................................... 7
2. Technical information ........................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Surface and power specifications for OWC-M products ......................................................................... 8
2.2 Insulation tests ......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Cable resistance tests .............................................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Typical floor coverings .............................................................................................................................. 9
3. Heating options ............................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Floor control ........................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Ambient control with floor limit ............................................................................................................... 11
4. Installation guidelines ..................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Work coordination .................................................................................................................................. 12
4.2 Sub-floor preparation ............................................................................................................................. 13
4.3 Floor markings ........................................................................................................................................ 14
4.4 Power levels and measurement chart .................................................................................................... 14
4.5 Installation of concrete heating cables – OWC-M series ....................................................................... 15
4.5.1 Bypassing walls and obstacles .................................................................................................. 16
4.5.2 Installation of temperature sensor .............................................................................................. 18
4.5.3 Final steps while securing the installation .................................................................................. 18
4.6 Concreting .............................................................................................................................................. 19
4.7 Electrical connection .............................................................................................................................. 21
4.8 Putting into service ................................................................................................................................. 22
5. Control device .................................................................................................................................................. 23
5.1 Installation for floor control mode .......................................................................................................... 23
5.2 Installation for ambient control with floor limit mode ............................................................................. 23
5.3 List of control devices ............................................................................................................................ 23
6. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ................................................................................................................. 25
7. Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................... 27