MAGNUM 40041320 Small Heating Mat Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
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MAGNUM 40041320 Small Heating Mat
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: MAGNUM Mat
- Registration Number : 40041320
- Warranty: Lifetime warranty on the electrical operation of the heating mat, 2 years on the thermostat and floor sensor
Installation Manual
Our products are manufactured with high-quality and durable materials. To ensure optimal performance of your product, please follow the installation instructions provided. Only with proper installation can we provide you with full warranty coverage. Prior to installation, carefully read these instructions and ensure you have the correct tools and materials. The installation of the electrical system should be performed by a certified installer.
For more information and other products, please visit our website: www.magnumheating.nl
Product Usage Instructions
Check Contents
Verify the contents of the packaging. A complete set includes:
- Only included in the MAGNUM Mat set.
- Registration Number: 40041320
Measurement Data
Attention Points
- Prior to installation, ensure that the surface area of the heating mat matches the floor area to be heated and that there is sufficient current capacity (Amp.) available.
- Exercise caution with sharp objects that may damage the heating cable during processing and other work.
- Inspect the mat before and after each work process (refer to point 7) and record the measured values on the yellow card (center page). Keep this card in your meter cupboard, as it is part of your warranty.
- The connecting cable can be extended or shortened, but there must always be a minimum of 0.5 meters of connecting wire remaining. The heating cable, attached to the yellow fiberglass mesh, should not be interrupted.
- Do not lay the mats on top of each other, and never let the heating cables cross each other!
- The invisible transition from the resistance cable (heating part of the cable) to the power cable (cold connection part of the cable) is indicated by a red/blue marking.
- If the floor covering is not of sufficient strength and thickness, please consult our support line and inquire about our other products.
Lifetime Warranty
MAGNUM Mat is a maintenance-free underfloor heating system with a lifetime warranty on the electrical operation of the heating mat and a 2-year warranty on the thermostat and floor sensor.
- Please read the terms and conditions and register at magnumheating.nl
Required Materials
Preparations
Determine the location for the thermostat and install a standard electrical flush-mounted box with a minimum depth of 50mm. Preferably at a height of 1.40m for ease of operation. Cut the necessary slots and install the flush- mounted box, electrical conduit, and floor sensor conduit. Create a groove (2cm deep) in the floor for the floor sensor conduit. Mount the floor sensor conduit so that the sensor can be easily inserted or removed.
FAQ
Q: What is the warranty coverage for the MAGNUM Mat?
A: The MAGNUM Mat comes with a lifetime warranty on the electrical operation of the heating mat and a 2-year warranty on the thermostat and floor sensor. Please read the terms and conditions and register at magnumheating.nl
Q: Can the connecting cable be extended or shortened?
A : Yes, the connecting cable can be extended or shortened. However, there must always be a minimum of 0.5 meters of connecting wire remaining.
Q: Can I lay the mats on top of each other?
A: No, the mats should not be laid on top of each other. Additionally, ensure that the heating cables do not cross each other.
Our products are manufactured with high-quality and durable materials. To
guarantee that your product works optimally, there are a few points of
attention that are described in these installation instructions. We can only
give you the full guarantee when installed correctly. Please read these
instructions carefully before installation and make sure you use the right
tools and materials. The electrical installation should be carried out by a
recognised installer.
For more information and other products, please visit our website:
www.magnumheating.com © MAGNUM Heating B.V.
2024 No rights can be derived from these instructions.Check the contents of
the box before starting. A complete set consists of:
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- MAGNUM Mat with connecting wire
- Inspection card
- MAGNUM Remote Control WiFi thermostat incl. floorsensor*
- Flexible sensor tube
- Installation instructions
- To be ordered as separate item in some countries. Please visit magnumheating.com for details.
Measurements
Type Watt Size Amp. Ohm
0.75 m² /113 W /0,25x3m /0,6/ 468
1 m² /150 /W /0,5x2m /0,7 /353
1.25 m²/ 188 W/ 0,25x5m/ 0,8 /281
1,5 m² /225 W /0,5x3m /1,0 /235
1.75 m² /263 W /0,25x7m /1,1/ 201
2 m² 300/ W 0/,5x4m/ 1,3/ 176
2.25 m² /338 W /0,25x9m/ 1,5/ 157
2,5 m² /375 W/ 0,5x5m/ 1,6/ 141
3 m² /450 W/ 0,5x6m /2,0 /117
3,5 m²/ 525 W/ 0,5x7m/ 2,3/ 100
4 m² /600 W/ 0,5x8m/ 2,6 /88
4,5 m²/ 675 W/ 0,5x9m/ 2,9 /78
5 m² /750 W/ 0,5x10m /3,3 /71
6 m² /900 W/ 0,5x12m /3,9 /59
7 m² /1050 W/ 0,5x14m/ 4,6 /50
8 m² /1200 W/ 0,5x16m /5,2 /44
9 m² /1350 W/ 0,5x18m /5,9 /39
10 m² /1500 W/ 0,5x20m/ 6,5 /35
12 m² /1500 W/ 0,5x24m /6,5 /35
15 m² /1875 W /0,5x30m /8,2 /28
20 m² /2500 W/ 0,5x40m /10,8/ 21
25 m² /3125 W/ 0,5x50m /13,6/ 17REG
Points of attention
The MAGNUM Mat electrical floor heater consists of a heating cable that is
equally distributed and connected to a glass fibre net with an inter-loop
distance of approximately 7cm. The MAGNUM Mat is fully earthed.
Check before hand if the heating mat is the right size for the floor area to
be heated and that there is sufficient electrical capacity (Amps.) available.
The mat may not be positioned over expansion joints. Each mat is tested at the
factory and has a unique inspection card. Every mat is tested at 4000 volt.
Before installing the mat, the resistance reading should be taken and noted
down on the inspection card in the center of this manual. (See point 7).
The connector cable can be extended or shortened, there must always be at least 0.5 meter of connecting wire left. The heating cable, attached to the yellow glass fibre net, cannot be cut. The mats cannot be laid over each other and the heating cables may never cross each other! The cable junction is the transition of the resistance cable (heating section of the mat) to the power cable (cold connection) is just within the heating mat and is marked.
A distance from the wall of 10 to 20 cm should generally be adhered to. The MAGNUM Mat may never be installed under fixed objects like wall units, kitchen units, baths, or showers and must be able to give off its warmth unimpeded. The MAGNUM Mat may only be incorporated into the free floor areas. As bathrooms consist mostly of a small free floor area the mat can only be installed as supplementary heating. Please contact your local supplier for information about use as main heating.
All installations must be wired through a suitably rated MCB or RCCD when
applicable. All installations in wet areas must be wired through a dedicated
RCCD in line with the thermostat. All connections must be made by an approved
electrician in accordance with current local regulations.
The MAGNUM Mat is 3 to 4 mm thick and must be incorporated in a flexible
adhesive or casting mortar suitable for floor heating. Check the manufacturers
data.
The MAGNUM Mat has 1 connecting cable 3.5 meters in length (Twin Conductor) and has an end seal (loop) at the end of the mat. The end seal CANNOT be broken. The connector cable can be shortened, there must always be at least 0.5 meter of connecting wire left. The power supply must never be connected during installation.
If multiple mats are installed in a space, they must be wired in parallel and a suitably rated junction box may be incorporated so that only one power cable runs to the thermostat. Maximum capacity of the thermostat is 16 Amperes. If combined area exceeds 23m², a Contactor will have to be fitted. The thermostat may only be installed by a qualified electrician.
The sensorcable can be extended or shortened.The sensor must be installed in the middle of a cable loop for optimal temperature registration. Ensure that the sensor is installed well clear (min. 50 cm) of (hidden) radiator and water pipes, drains and electrical wiring. The sensor must always remain IN the sensor tube. Fit cap to end of the sensor tube. If the sensor ever needs to be replaced it can then easily be removed.
The MAGNUM Mat is primarily designed for installation on concrete floors. If laying on a wooden floor, all floors must be sheeted with a cement faced board which is compatible with heated floor systems. Or sheet the floor with 15 mm WBP or Marine plywood, fix with screws at 200mm centres and then skim with 2-3 mm of flexible tile adhesive and allow to dry, then proceed as installation for concrete base.
Guarantee
- Please visit magnumheating.com for your local guarantee conditions.
Necessary materials
- A MAGNUM Mat System.
- Flexible tile adhesive or Self levelling compound and flexible grout suitable for floor heating.
- Flexible cement and cement gun for expansion joints along the walls.
- 2m flexible electrical conduit (16mm).
- Plastic adhesive comb with 6mm teeth.
- Electrical back box (min. 35mm deep, preferably 50mm).
- Earthed power connection.
- A multimeter to test the mat after each installation activity.
Preparations
Determine where the thermostat must be placed, place a standard electrical back box with a minimum depth of 35mm, preferably at a height of 1.40 m for ease of operation. Grind/cut the necessary grooves and mount the junction box and electrical conduit. 2 conduits have to be installed; One for the sensor and the other for the power cable from mat. Do not run the power cable and sensor cable through the same conduit. Cut a groove in the floor for the floor sensor pipe (2 cm deep). The floor sensor tube must be mounted in such a way that the sensor can easily be inserted or removed.
TAKE CARE : Never place the sensor in the vicinity of a (hidden) radiator pipe! Never install it passing under a heating cable! Ensure that the surface where the mat is worked on is flat, clean, and free of dust and grease. In larger spaces, expansion joints along the wall may have to be used
Resistance readings
Before installing the MAGNUM Mat, the resistance reading should be taken and noted down on the inspection card in the center of this manual. The reading should be taken during the installation and on final completion. These readings should be as per the technical information (Point 2). Take measurements both between the resistance wires and between the resistance wire and the earth cladding. Keep this inspection card in the meter cupboard in a visible place! This forms part of your guarantee.
Installation Instructions
Feed the cable end (marked with white label) through one electrical conduit to the flush-mounting box of the thermostat. The label must remain visible and be incorporated into the floor mass later! For Self levelling compound: (Point 10): Unroll the MAGNUM Mat with the heating cable facing upwards using double sided adhesive tape. Determine how the matting must be laid. The glass fibre netting can be cut between the cable loops and folded over. Avoid damaging the cable! When installing in tile cement: (Point 11) Unroll the MAGNUM Mat with the heating cable down so that only the glass fibre netting is visible. There are many possible variations when installing.
Measuring out the mat
Allow for a distance from the wall of 20 to 30 cm when rolling out the matting in larger areas. This does not apply to glazed walls where extra heating is required. If the MAGNUM Mat is to long, the mat can be cut into a long length and laid round the periphery of the mat. The loose cables must be looped at least 5 cm from each other. They may not touch or cross each other. Retest the mat when it has been laid.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
IMPORTANT POINTS OF ATTENTION FROM THE GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION
UNDERNEATH THE FLOORING A 230 VOLT HEATING SYSTEM IS INSTALLED! NEVER DRILL OR SCREW INTO THE FLOOR! SEE SCHEDULE/PICTURE FOR THE POSITION OF THE HEATING SYSTEM.
Floor Heating was installed in ……………..
- Serial number of the heating cable (As stated on the label of the connection cable) ……………………………………………………….
resistance reading
- Between centre core wires (within 10% marge!) ………………………………………………….
- Between centre core wire #1 and the earth (Should read “infinite”)
- Between centre core wire #2 and the earth (Should read “infinite”)
- Initial reading
- Mat/Cable Laid on floor
- After completion
Schedule or pictures of the installation
- Installer………………………..
- Date………………………..
- Signature………………………..
Keep this in a visible place in the meter cupboard.
PREVENT DAMAGING
Ensure that the surface where the heating cable is worked on is flat, clean, and free of dust and grease. Prevent the use of sharp tools, walking over the heating cables and always ensure to work carefully.
ENSURE THE MAT IS COMPLETELY INSTALLED
The MAGNUM Mat/Cable may never be installed under fixed objects like wall units, kitchen units, baths, or showers and must be able to give off its warmth unimpeded. The MAGNUM Mat/Cable may only be incorporated into the free floor areas.
MCB OR RCCD REQUIRED
All installations must be wired through a suitably rated MCB or RCCD when applicable.
NEVER CUT THE HEATING CABLE! AND NEVER SHORTEN THE HEATING CABLE/MAT!
The heating cable CANNOT be cut. Please check your local supplier via magnumheating.com if the cable is damaged.
FLOOR SENSOR:
Ensure that the sensor is installed well clear (min. 50 cm) of central heating pipes, water pipes, drains and electrical wiring. Install the sensor as closely as possible in the middle of 2 loops. Ensure that the heating cables do not make direct contact with the conduit in which the floor sensor is mounted.
AUXILIARY OR PRIMERY HEATING
The MAGNUM Mat/Cable is designed to function as an auxiliary heating source, however, by installing more capacity than it is no longer necessary to install a separate radiator and the MAGNUM Mat/Cable can serve as the main source of heating. This allows more space for fixtures or furniture. The capacity must match the heating requirements /calculations for the space in question. Please check your local supplier via magnumheating.com for advice.
SHORTENING/EXTENDING THE CONNECTING CABLE:
The connector cable can be extended or shortened, there must always be at least 0.5 meter of connecting wire left. The heating cable cannot be shortened! The end seal cannot be broken.
THERMOSTAT POSITION:
The position of the thermostat is determent in accordance with current local regulations
USE OF THE THERMOSTAT
Check the thermostats manual for correct programming.
ALLOW THE FLOOR SUFFICIENT DRYING TIME:
Consult the supplier/manufacturer regarding the applicable drying time for the product. For sand/cement screed floors a drying time of 1 week per applied cm with a minimum of 30 days is generally observed. Consult the supplier/manufacturer regarding the applicable drying time for your situation.
Self -Levelling method
Feed the cable end (marked with white label) through one electrical conduit to the flush-mounting box of the thermostat. The label must remain visible and be incorporated into the floor mass later!
- Position the mat as described in Point 9. Attach the mat to the floor with adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape.
- Test the MAGNUM Mat again with a multimeter and write down the readings on the inspection card. Take measurements both between the resistance wires and between the resistance wire and the earth cladding.
- First read the instructions of the selflevelling mortar, check that the product is suitable for floor heating and follow the instructions of the manufacturer to the letter. We recommend that the Mat not be installed deeper than 2 cm into the floor.
- The self-levelling effect must usually be assisted somewhat using a squeegee. Observe the drying time before applying the floor covering.
- Take the resistance readings of the mat again.
- Then apply a solid layer of flexible tile adhesive taking care to avoid air bubbles and use a plastic tile cement comb to avoid damaging the MAGNUM Mat. (DO NOT SPOT TILE!). Press down the tile with a light sliding motion.
TAKE CARE : Do not apply more than 1 self-levelling layer. Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Tile cement method
- Feed the cable end (marked with white label) through one electrical conduit to the flush-mounting box of the thermostat. The label must remain visible and be incorporated into the floor mass later!
- Apply a first layer of Flexible tile adhesive 0,4 cm to 0,6 cm thick and approx. 55 cm wide.
- Roll the mat out over the tile cement with the cable facing downwards.
- Softly push the mat down with a wooden spatula or gloves and spread the tile cement that oozes through the mat.
- Smooth it over and allow it to dry.
- Take the resistance readings of the mat again.
- Then apply a second solid layer of flexible tile adhesive taking care to avoid air bubbles and use a plastic tile cement comb to avoid damaging the mat. (DO NOT SPOT TILE!).
- Press down the tile with a light sliding motion.
Other possibilities
You can also use the section that you have left over in the wall or the step
to the bath. You can include it in the plaster layer or apply it with tile
cement. This creates a cuddle wall or comfortable seat.
TIP: By installing more capacity than it is no longer necessary to
install a separate radiator and the MAGNUM Mat can serve as the main source of
heating. This allows more space for fixtures or furniture. The capacity must
match the heating requirements / calculations for the space in question.
Connecting the thermostat
To install and set up the thermostat, please use the manual that is included with the thermostat.
Installation needs to be done by a qualified electrician in accordance with all current wiring and building regulations. Before installation or re- installation of the thermostat always isolate the power to the thermostat. Check if the power is off.
HEATING (N) Heating Cable connection (N) N Power connection (Neutral) L Power connection (Live) HEATING (L) Heating Cable connection (L) FLOOR SENSOR Floor sensor connections
- When connecting the power supply cable of the Mat, the sequence N or L is not important.
EARTHING : We advice to make an external earth wire connection from the thermostat with the supplied terminal block.
Using the system for the first time
Depending on the drying time specified for the Flexible adhesive or self- levelling compound, however not sooner than 21 days after installation due to the natural expulsion of moisture from the floor. Turning on the system sooner can damage the floor. Please use the “Slow start-up” mode on your thermostat.
Contact
- MAGNUM Heating B.V.
- Stevinweg 8 4691SM Tholen
- T +31(0)166-609 300
- E info@magnumheating.nl
- W magnumheating.nl
References
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