Warm floor “Teplolux”: operating instructions for thermostat – Setafi

Warm floor "Teplolux" allows you to warm up both small and large rooms in just a few hours. You can install such a coating yourself, but for this it is important to develop a clear diagram. The instructions below for the Teplolux heated floor and practical advice will help you understand this issue.

Connection diagram and preparation for installation

The instructions for the Teplolux thermostat provide for connection according to the diagram shown. A sensor that controls the temperature is connected to terminals 1 and 2. And terminals 5 and 6 are supplied with an alternating current of 220 V. In this case, the phase is supplied to terminal 6, and zero to terminal 5. For convenience, the phase is determined by an indicator. The output from the heating mat is connected to the thermostat device, as shown in the diagram.

The instructions for heated floors provide preliminary preparation for installation. The work is carried out in several stages:

1. First, check the electrical wiring and its technical characteristics. The instructions for “Teplolux” indicate that you first need to sum up all the power of the devices, and then add the power of the heated floor itself. If the value does not exceed the maximum permissible load, you can connect the floor to this network. For reference: if the wire is copper, the load on it is from 3.5 to 5.9 kW, and if it is aluminum - from 4.4 to 6.1 kW.
2. Before you understand how to turn off the Teplolux heated floor, you should check the permissible current strength on the fuses, that is, circuit breakers. All floor heating elements should be connected to a separate machine, with special wiring connected to it. When connecting a mat, an RCD with a rated current of no more than 30 mA is always used.
3. Next, the instructions for the Teplolux underfloor heating regulator describe the layout plan for the heated floor. First, the total heating area is determined. This can be any space, with the exception of furniture without legs or household appliances.
4. To repair a Teplolux heated floor, you need to properly prepare for installation. The next stage is cutting the mesh into several fragments. It is important to do this carefully so as not to touch the heating cable. The sequence of actions is described in the diagram.
5. Determine the location where the thermostat will be installed. It should be located in a room with moderate humidity, preferably 80-90 cm above the floor. At the same time, there must be free access to the device so that the necessary settings can be made at any time. This will also help you figure out how to turn off the Teplolux heated floor.
6. Draw a diagram according to which the mat will be laid out. Here it is important to observe all the parameters and separately mark the places where the temperature sensor and thermostat will be installed.
7. Moreover, the sensor is placed in a mounting tube, which is located deep in the floor. It should be located at a distance of 50 cm from the wall where the thermostat is located. Thanks to this, it is possible to ensure the correct connection of the Teplolux heated floor. Another important point is that the tube with the sensor is placed with the same interval between turns of the cable. Then the temperature can be measured with maximum accuracy.
8. The installation wires that go to the mat are connected to the thermostat device. Moreover, if a single-core mat is installed, then the thermostat is connected directly to 2 installation wires. The cable heating the circuit must be at a minimum distance of 10 cm from other devices with a heating function.
9. Next, the instructions for Teplolux floors describe the process of preparing the subfloor. If necessary, it must be cleaned, leveled and primed. If there are thermal expansion joints in the building, the heating circuit mats are positioned so that the cable does not pass through these joints in any way.

Installation of heated floors

The operating instructions for the Teplolux heated floor provide a detailed description of the installation of the circuit. You can do it yourself; you first need to prepare the following tools and means:

• a hammer drill or a drill with special attachments (it is necessary to perform a groove and make a hole for the socket);
• ruler or construction tape;
• level for assessing evenness;
• container for mixing the mixture;
• slotted screwdriver;
• a nozzle with which the solution is mixed.

Installation takes place in several stages. The operating instructions for the Teplolux heated floor and thermostat provide a detailed description of each step:

1. A place is being prepared in the wall where the thermostat will be installed.
2. Install the temperature sensor. It is placed inside the mounting tube, the end is closed with a plug. The pipe is placed in the place marked in the plan and secured with a mortar for gluing tiles. Place at a distance of 50 cm from the wall, as shown in the photo. In this case, it is important to make sure that the sensor moves normally in the internal space of the pipe.
3. Lay the heating mat. If the installation is carried out correctly, this will allow you to understand how to turn on the Teplolux heated floor. 2 installation wires from the heating mat are connected to the thermostat, as shown in the photo.
4. Next, the installation of the Teplolux heated floor involves the installation of a thermostat (mandatory when the network is turned off). The result should be a connection like this.
5. The resistance of the sensor and the heating mat are measured. The data obtained is compared with those presented in the instructions and recorded in the house plan.
6. Next, the instructions for using Teplolux underfloor heating describe the process of checking the functionality of the system. First you need to check the connection of the installation wires with each device (sensor, mats, thermostat). Turn on the voltage and thermostat and check whether the floor is heated. If everything is in order, disconnect the thermostat, and then the entire system from the network.
7. If the floor covering is made of ceramic tiles, stone or other materials with high thermal conductivity, the mat is filled with tile adhesive on top. The layer should be 6-8 mm thick, without air bubbles.
8. Lay the flooring using tile adhesive. Or you can lay the tiles directly on the covering layer, if so provided for in the plan.

Switching on and operating rules

The operating instructions for the Teplolux thermostat describe the process of turning on the system for the first time. To do this, you need to turn on the thermostat and set the desired temperature. You can change the level manually, but many models have a programming function that allows you to set settings for every day.

It is important to understand that the inclusion of a single-core mat is carried out only after the tile mixture has completely hardened. You can find out the specific time in the description (in the instructions or on the packaging). It may take several hours (sometimes up to 2 days) to warm up the house when you first turn it on. In the future, the process goes much faster.

When operating a heated floor, several important rules should be taken into account:

1. If it is necessary to carry out diagnostics and repairs (in case of breakdown), the floor and thermostat must be disconnected from the network.
2. On a ceramic or stone floor, which has high thermal conductivity, you should not place a covering or objects that impede heat dissipation.
3. The floor surface under which the contour runs must be protected from impacts and other mechanical influences.
4. If you expect to be away from the room for a long time (several hours or days), it is better to turn off the floor.
5. In the event of a malfunction, it is better to entrust diagnosis and repair to experienced specialists - independent attempts can lead to more serious consequences.

Thus, you can truly install heated floors yourself. It is necessary to draw up a connection diagram and think in advance about the location of the sensor and thermostat. In addition, it is worth considering that tiled or stone floors warm up quickly. In such cases, it is better to place a warm circuit under a free area, and if you place furniture on it, then only with legs.