Thin-Set or
Thin-Pour Applications
If installing floor covering over either
a thin-set or thin-pour material of
sufficient depth, place the sensor
directly into either the thin-set material
or the thin-pour material. Ensure the
sensor is located in such a position
that the attached wire is able to
reach a suitable junction location.
Avoid splices within the thin-set or
thin-pour to ensure trouble-free
operation. Locate the sensor midway
between the heating elements to
ensure a proper temperature reading.
Thin Floor Coverings
[less than 3⁄8" (10 mm)]
If installing a thin floor covering
directly to the subfloor, cut a groove
1⁄8" (4 mm) wide by 1⁄16" (2 mm) deep
into the surface of the subfloor to
accommodate the wire for the sensor.
Ensure the sensor is located in such
a position that the attached wire is
able to reach a suitable junction
location. Avoid splices under the
floor covering to ensure trouble-free
operation. Cut a groove 3⁄16" (5 mm)
wide by 3⁄16" (5 mm) deep by 13⁄4"
(45 mm) long to accommodate the
sensor. Locate the sensor midway
between the heating elements to
ensure a proper temperature reading.
Thick Floor Coverings
(greater than 3⁄8" (10 mm))
If installing a thick floor covering
directly to the subfloor, cut a groove
1⁄8" (4 mm) wide by 1⁄16" (2 mm) deep
into the back of the flooring material to
accommodate the wire for the sensor.
Ensure the sensor is located in such a
position that the attached wire is able
to reach a suitable junction location.
Avoid splices under the floor covering
to ensure trouble-free operation.
Cut a groove 3⁄16" (5 mm) wide by
3⁄16" (5 mm) deep by 13⁄4" (45 mm)
long to accommodate the sensor.
Locate the sensor midway between
the heating elements to ensure a
proper temperature reading.
If it is not practical to cut a groove
in the surface covering, follow
the installation method for thin
floor coverings.
Retrofit Floor Sensor
Installations
Tile Floor Coverings
If installing a Floor Sensor (A3040079)
into an existing tile floor with
sufficiently large grout lines, the sensor
and wire can be placed in one of the
grout lines between the tiles. Select a
low-traffic area of the floor that is
midway between the heating elements
for the sensor location. Ensure the
sensor is located in such a position
that the attached wire is able to reach
to a suitable junction location. Avoid
splices under the floor covering to
ensure trouble-free operation.
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