ELEKTRA MDSingle-side/MGDouble-side Powered Heating Mats Installation Manual

The document introduces the application scenarios, applicable floor types, installation instructions and other information of ELEKTRA electric heating mats.


ELEKTRA MDSingle-side/MGDouble-side Powered Heating Mats Installation Manual - cover page
Brand
ELEKTRA
Category
Heater
Document type
Installation Guide
Language
English
Pages
84
File format
PDF
File size
6.4 MB
Published
17 October, 2023
Updated
17 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
82032D28A5875CE74B5E3BF47BFD9672

About this manual

This manual provides installation instructions for ELEKTRA heating mats, which are designed primarily for rooms with tile or natural stone flooring but are also compatible with fitted carpets, vinyl, parquet, and laminate. The mats are available as pre-assembled units with widths of 500mm and lengths ranging from 1.0 to 24.0 meters, featuring either single-side or double-side power supply configurations.

What's inside

  • Application
  • Specification
  • Materials and tools required
  • Installation method
  • Safety precautions
  • Choosing the right heating mat
  • Electrical connection
  • Embedding in tile adhesive

Specifications

Width500mm
Length range1.0 to 24.0 m
Thickness (MG)3.0 mm
Thickness (MD)3.9 mm
Cold tail length4.0 m
Rated voltage230V/50Hz
Power rating (MG)100W/m and 160W/m
Power rating (MD)100W/m and 160W/m
Power rating (MD UK only)200W/m

Frequently asked questions

What floor coverings are compatible with ELEKTRA heating mats?

They are primarily intended for tile or natural stone floors but can also be used with fitted carpet, vinyl flooring, parquet, laminate, concrete, self-levelling compounds, and old ceramic tiles.

Can the heating mats be cut?

Yes, the mats can be cut to a desired shape and rotated, but the heating cables must never be cut; only the fibreglass mesh can be cut.

What is the minimum distance required between the heating mat and other heat sources?

The minimum distance between the heating mat and other heat sources, such as hot water pipes, should always exceed 25 mm.

What is the minimum ambient temperature for installation?

Installation should not be attempted if the ambient temperature drops below -5°C.

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