ECOFOIL Under Laminate Aluminium Foil Mats

ECOFOIL Under Laminate Aluminium Foil Mats provide electric radiant heat under laminates which are installed in wet environments like bathrooms and shower rooms. ECOFOIL Under Laminate Aluminium Foil Mats are made of a heating cable encased in an aluminium foil. The aluminium layer above the heating cable acts as a heat dispersion medium and earthing grid making the product suitable for use in wet areas like bathroom or shower rooms where ECOFILM carbon elements should not be used.

Features:

• Quick Installation – simply roll out the mat and fix to the floor
• Suitable for use under floating laminate and engineered hardwood floors
• Fully earthed aluminium foil offers electric radiant heat in wet areas
• Dry installation – no self leveling compound required
• Low build height – only 7mm when used in conjunction with ECOMAX Lite insulation

Specification:

• Advanced fluoropolymer heating cables encased in an aluminium foil
• Operating Voltage: (230V, 50Hz)
• Heat Output: (140W/m²)
• Mat Width: 500mm
• Cold Lead Length: 3m

Installation Instructions

Installation Advice

• All electrical wiring must be carried out by a fully qualified Electrician in accordance with the current IEE wiring regulations.
• The installation must be protected by a 30mA RCD for safe operation (not included).
• ECOFOIL Under Laminate Aluminium Foil Mats are intended for use with floating laminate or timber floor coverings. It should not be installed under tile or stone floors as it is unsuitable for use with cement adhesives or screed materials
• Install the side marked “this side up” facing the floor covering.
• Do not install insulation or sound attenuation materials between the foil heating mat and the floor covering.
• Do not use with laminates or wood floors that use a metal clip locking system.
• After fitting the mat, use the aluminium tape provided to cover the exposed wire and link the pieces of the mat.
• Plan your installation carefully. Always under estimate the amount of matting required as the mat cannot be cut or reduced in size and the cable should not be stripped from the foil heating mat except to execute turns in the layout pattern. This planning is especially important in irregular floor spaces with floor mounted obstructions to negotiate.
• The foil mat must not cross or overlap itself at any point.
• The foil mat should not be installed directly on top of timber or concrete subfloors. A suitable soft insulation material should be used to improve heating efficiency and heat up times.
• Do not use cellulose insulation.
• Do not install the mat directly under permanent fixtures (baths, toilets, fitted cabinets etc).
• The cold lead is 3m long. It can be cut/extended to suit the location of the mains power connection box.
• The thermostat floor limit sensor should be located centrally between 2 cable loops under the foil mat.
• During installation , you may need to cut and turn the mat to fit the room. It is imperitive that you never cut, twist or kink the encapsulated heating cable.
• Use scissors, to provide more control, when cutting the aluminium foil mat.
• Ensure floor is clean, dry and free from sharp objects before laying foil mat and insulation material.
• Avoid unnecessary foot traffic over unprotected matting.
• Check the continuity and resistance of the foil matting before, during and after installation.

Redwing Engineering are main distributors in Ireland for Flexel Underfloor Heating. You can find your Local Distributor here or you can Contact Us if you need any assistance.

Downloads:

• ECOFOIL Installation Guide