Reznor EFMA Unit Installation Manual - Manual (Page 17)

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4.4 Installing the EFMA Floor Heating System
Tape, spray adhesive, stapler
Remove the product from the box and verify the electrical and insulation
resistance of the heating cable.
heating cable
junction
channel
cold lead
Fig. 4.4 a
• Unroll the mat, adhesive side down (Fig. 4.4 a);
• Ensure that the cold lead is long enough to be connected to the thermostat or
junction box;
• To minimize floor height, chisel a 10 mm X 10 mm X 250 mm ( 3 /
8
” X 3 /
8
” X10”)
channel in the subfloor to receive the cold lead/heating cable (black) junction.
The junction has an extra insulation sheath and a slightly larger diameter than the
heating cable;
• Continue to unroll the EFMA system on the floor, working around the stationary
elements marked out beforehand (see Section 4.4.1);
• As needed, reposition EFMA: its adhesive allows it to be positioned more than
once.
• You may use hot glue or tape to fasten the EFMA to the subfloor;