Schluter-DITRA-HEAT-E-HK are twisted pair heating cables designed to integrate with the DITRA-HEAT uncoupling membrane in interior heated floors. Important tips on selecting Schluter-DITRA-HEAT heating cables: Do not buy heating cables to cover the entire tiled surface: that will be too much! Very important: NEVER CUT OR MODIFY the heating cable. This would change its resistance and could damage it and cause overheating. The cable can also be arranged alternately at intervals of three, then two studs, in certain areas or for the entire floor. This practice can be used to increase the heating power (e.g.: on uninsulated subfloors or concrete below ground level) or to use a longer cable in a given area (e.g.: when the layout three studs apart does not allow the minimum spacing to be respected from walls, partitions, etc.) An arrangement four studs apart is not recommended, as it could result in an uneven temperature. Minimum distance from walls, partitions and fixed cabinets: 2" (50 mm). Minimum distance from heat sources (electric baseboards, fireplaces, forced air heating systems, etc.): 8" (200 mm). Minimum distance from waste drains and forced air ducts: 4" (100 mm). Minimum distance from center line of toilet drains: 7" (180 mm). NEVER run heating cables under vanities with no air gap underneath, bath platforms and freestanding bathtubs with no air gap underneath, or in kitchen cabinets and islands and other fixtures, not more than in small storage or clothing closets where the floor covering can continue. Excessive heat will build up in such enclosed spaces, which could cause overheating. NEVER pass the heating cable under or through a wall, partition or through a floor. NEVER install the connector (black plastic piece to join the cold wire and the gray heating cable) in a wall, as this could cause overheating, system failure or damage. The connector must be completely recessed under the floor covering, as explained in the heating cable installation instructions. It is helpful to provide a buffer zone because you cannot predict exactly where the heating cable will end. The buffer zone is a section where heating is not essential and which is not intended to accommodate cables, e.g. ex. behind a toilet or near a door opening. This area allows you to hide the excess heating cable. Heating cables can also be laid 6" (150 mm) from walls to create the buffer zone. Testing of the heating cable must be carried out while it is still in its coil, as well as at two other subsequent stages during the heating cable. installation, to ensure the quality of the cable and for warranty purposes A megohmmeter is required to carry out the insulation resistance test of the heating cables. It is strongly recommended to carry out the insulation resistance test. Please consult an electrician qualified before ordering DITRA-HEAT heating cables to choose the cables of the voltage corresponding to your installation.
- The cables are inserted into the membrane, without attachment
- It is not necessary to cover the cables with a self-leveling material, which greatly speeds up installation
- Arise without return to the thermostat
- Produce virtually zero electromagnetic fields
- 120 V and 240 V cables of different lengths available
- Provides electric floor warming for use under tile, stone or other resilient floor coverings (e.g. LVT)
