Ensto EFHFM160.9 [7/36] Environmental aspects

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• The heating cable must not be passed through the thermal insulation, exception the cold lead.

• The heating cable must not cross a construction joint or be laid in an area where there is a danger of

the slab cracking or overheating.

• The heating cable must not be installed in areas where there is a danger of overheating. The distance

to a sauna stove, heat storing re place or other radiant must exceed 0,5m.

• The oor materials and structures must comply with the manufacturer’s instructions and approved

building methods.

• The thermostat sensor is installed in a protective tube. The sensor must be positioned between the

heating cables so that it does not touch the cable. The end of the sensor tube must be made watertight

using the cap provided.

GENERAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

• A fault current switch with a nominal operating current of max. 30 mA must be used in installations.

• A suitable thermostat must be used to control the heating.

• The oor heating installation must be provided with an all-pole, overvoltage class III separating device.

For example, Ensto’s oor heating thermostat switches meet this requirement. The separating device

may be collective or common for all heating groups. An operating switch located in the control circuit

can also serve as a separating device.

crete screed manufacturer’s instructions.

INSTALLATION PROTOCOL AND WARRANTY

• The Installation protocol on page 16 must be completed properly and carefully. The installation pro-

tocol and these installation instructions must be stored in a safe location so as to be available after

installation.

• Proper heating cable loop resistance (Rj) and insulation resistance (Re) measurements as well as ac-

cordingly completed installation protocol is required for validating Ensto Finland Oy’s warranty.

• In the installation of the Ensto heating cables into wet areas it is required that the water insulation that

is used can be partly corrected / defragmented in the event of a possible defect.

• The warranty period for Ensto FinnMat heating cable is 10 years from the date of purchase but no lon-