ZUBR DC Twin Conductor Heating Cable Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- ZUBR
Table of Contents
DC Twin Conductor Heating Cable
Specifications
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Cable type: Twin-conductor shielded
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Cable diameter: 4mm
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Specific power: 1 W
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Length of the connecting conductor: 3m
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Nominal supply voltage: 220V
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Maximum temperature: Dependent on specific
heating cable section -
Peak temperature: Dependent on specific
heating cable section -
Water protection class: Not specified
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Insulation voltage test: 2kV
Product Information
The ZUBR DC Cable twin-conductor heating cable comes with a
25-year warranty due to high-quality materials and modern
technologies. The warranty requires the buyer’s and seller’s
signatures for validation.
The cable section consists of a heating cable and a cold end
sealed together through a coupling. It features two heating
conductors for even temperature distribution, double-layer
insulation for protection, and a screen made of galvanized copper
wires, aluminum, and PET foil.
Product Usage Instructions
Preparation for Installation
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Necessary materials and tools: Refer to
section 6.1 of the manual for a detailed list. -
Preparation of the floor surface: Follow the
instructions in section 6.2 to ensure a suitable base for
installation. -
Preparation of the hole for the thermostat: As
outlined in section 6.3, prepare the necessary space for the
thermostat.
Installation
1. Read the manual carefully before starting the installation
process.
2. Ensure that laminate and vinyl laminate have appropriate
certificates for use with electric underfloor heating.
3. Identify suitable spaces for laying the ZUBR heating cable,
including residential and non-residential premises.
4. Install the cable following manufacturer recommendations to
maintain warranty obligations.
Security Requirements
Adhere to all installation and security requirements to avoid
voiding the warranty. Follow ZUBR recommendations for adopting the
heating cable properly.
FAQ
Q: What happens if I violate the security requirements during
installation?
A: In case of any violation of the security requirements, the
manufacturer reserves the right to withdraw its warranty
obligations. It is crucial to follow all guidelines provided in the
manual to ensure proper installation and use of the heating
cable.
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE FOR THE HEATING CABLE
THE LENGTH OF THE HEATING CABLE · M POWER · W RESISTANCE · OHM DATE, SIGNATURE, FULL NAME OF THE SELLER
SELLER
THE ADDRESS OF THE HEATING CABLE INSTALLATION DATE, SIGNATURE, FULL NAME OF THE BUYER
BUYER
TWIN-CONDUCTOR HEATING CABLE ZUBR DC CABLE
Due to the use of high-quality materials and modern technologies, the warranty period for the ZUBR DC Cable twin conductor mat is 25 years. These warranty obligations are valid if the terms of the warranty obligations are observed. A mandatory condition of the guarantee is the presence of the signature of the buyer and the seller.
INSTRUCTION
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Content
1. Purpose ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 2. Characteristics of the
heating cable ……………………………………………………………….. 4 3. Installation and security
requirements …………………………………………………………….. 6 4. Selection of heating cable
………………………………………………………………………….. 7 5. Planning the layout of the heating cable
………………………………………………………….. 9
6. Preparation for installation
6.1. Necessary materials and tools ……………………………………………………………… 11 6.2.
Preparation of the floor surface ……………………………………………………………. 11 6.3. Preparation
of the hole for the thermostat ………………………………………………… 11
7. Installation
7.1. Thermal insulation ……………………………………………………………………………. 12 7.2. Laying the
heating cable …………………………………………………………………….. 13 7.3. Installation of a
thermostat and a temperature sensor ………………………………….. 13 7.4. Screed
………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 8. Activation and operation of the
system ………………………………………………………….. 15 9. Scheme of laying a warm floor
…………………………………………………………………….15 10. Terms of warranty
………………………………………………………………………………… 17 Resistance measurement protocol
…………………………………………………………………… 18
Thank you for choosing the ZUBR heating cable. Please read this document
carefully before beginning installation.
1. Purpose
ZUBR DC Cable twin-conductor heating cable is designed for installation at the
construction stage, when the screed is not yet done. The specific power of the
ZUBR cable is 17 W/m, which ensures perfect comfort nd even distribution of
heat over the entire surface of the floor. The ZUBR cable can be laid with
different steps and accordingly provide different specific power per m². For
main heating we recommend choosing a power in the range of 170200 W/m², for
an additional one — 120160 W/m². Finishing coatings to which the heating
cable is suitable:
ceramic tile, porcelain stoneware, natural stone; laminate, provided that the
maximum power of the floor is up to 160 W/m², and the temperature underfloor
heating not higher than 27 °C; vinyl laminate, provided that the maximum power
of the floor is up to 140 W/m²,and the temperature of the warm floor is not
higher than 27 °C.
Laminate and vinyl laminate must have appropriate certificates and
manufacturer’s marks that inform about the purpose of the product for use with
electric underfloor heating.
Spaces where the ZUBR heating cable can be laid: residential premises:
bathroom, kitchen, balcony, loggia, hallway in apartments and houses; non-
residential premises: garages, warehouses, sauna, swimming pool, greenhouses,
etc.
2. Characteristics of the ZUBR heating cable
Each ZUBR cable section consists of a heating cable and a cold end, which are
hermetically sealed connected through a coupling. Inside the coupling, the two
heating cores and the screen are clearly fixed on their own places thanks to a
special dielectric insulator.
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1. Technical characteristics of the ZUBR heating cable
Cable type Cable diameter Specific power
Length of the connecting conductor
Nominal supply voltage Maximum temperature Peak temperature Water protection
class Insulation voltage test
twin-conductor shielded
5 mm 17 W/m 2,5 m Can be extended up to 30 m with copper conductor 3×1,5mm 230
V ~ 50 Hz 80 ° 95 ° IP X7 2 500 V alternating current
Other technical characteristics of your specific heating cable section are indicated on the packaging (rated power, length of each individual heating cable section and area range, for which this section is suitable).
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4 3
1 Two heating conductors. The presence of two heating conductors allows for
even distribution of temperature and ensures long-term operation of the warm
floor.
Double layer FEP (fluoroethylene propylene) and HDPE (high-density
polyethylene) insulation. 2 The double-layer insulation on each conductor
provides reliable protection for the cable during
installation, especially when bending. The separate insulation of each heating
conductor allows for free movement inside the wire, ensuring the durability of
the structure.
Screen (two galvanized copper wires + aluminum and PET foil) 3 The outer shell
is made of PVC with a thickness of 1 mm 4 The strictly uniform thickness of
the outer shell ensures the absence of thin places throughout
cable length for uniform heating.
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3. Installation and security requirements
In case of violation of any of the listed requirements, the manufacturer
withdraws its warranty obligations. The heating cable must be adopted in
accordance with ZUBR recommendations.
Necessarily · Fill in the scheme of laying a warm floor on p. 16; · Fill out
the Resistance Measurement Protocol on p. 18; · The heating cable must be
connected by a qualified electrician in accordance with all requirements of
DBN and PUE; · The heating cable must be grounded in accordance with the
current rules of PUE and DBN; · A thermostat must be connected to control the
warm floor; · To protect a person from damage by electric current leakage is
mandatory · install the PZV (protective shutdown device); · To protect against
a short circuit in front of the thermostat in the electrical panel an
automatic switch is installed; · To protect against voltage drops, use
appropriate automation.
Forbidden · Shorten, lengthen, subject to mechanical tension and stretching of
the heating element part of the heating section; · Turn on the heating
sections folded into a bay; · Damage the integrity of the connecting coupling
and insulation of the heating cable; · Drive nails, dowels, screws into the
surface of the warm floor; · Use a damaged heating cable; · Use the heating
cable at ambient temperature below -5 °C; · Connect the cable to the
electrical network, the voltage of which does not correspond to the nominal
one value of 230 V ~ 50 Hz; · Perform work with the power supply turned on; ·
Cover the warm floor with thick carpets and other insulating materials, put
furniture on it without legs and without an air gap under them.
Recommended Mark the heating cable in the switchboard with warning signs
inscriptions or symbols.
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4. Selection of the cable section
Calculation of cable power
The section of the heating cable is usually selected according to the formula:
Cable power [W] = «free» area [m²] x specific power [W/m²], where
1. «Free» area is the area of the heated floor free of stationary devices and
furniture. Calculate the area, excluding places occupied by furniture,
plumbing, refrigerator, laundry car, shower cabin, bathtub, toilet, etc.
2. Desired specific power per m². Based on the purpose of the warm floor, the
specific power for additional heating is usually determined is chosen in the
range of 120160 W/m², for the main heating — 170200 W/m². We also recommend
taking into account:
· heat loss of the room (large panoramic windows, uninsulated rooms below or
above yours premises);
· purpose of the premises: residential, non-residential (for non-residential
premises, specific power, as a rule, is chosen lower);
· type of floor covering. For example, for laminate, the maximum permissible
power is 160 W/m², for a vinyl floor — 140 W/m². More details in the table. 2
Table 2. Recommendations for the selection of specific power
Floor material coverage Tile, stone Laminate for underfloor heating
Vinyl laminate for underfloor heating
Additional heating
120160 W/m²
Maximum permissible power 160 W/m² A mandatory condition is temperature
underfloor heating 27 °C or lower
Maximum permissible power 140 W/m² A mandatory condition is temperature
underfloor heating 27 °C or lower
Main heating 170200 W/m²
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Calculation of the stacking step
The ZUBR heating cable can be mounted using mounting tape with a laying step
in multiples of 2.5 cm, for example 7.5 cm, 10 cm, 12.5 cm or 15 cm. At the
same time, you can combine different steps laying to ensure the desired
specific capacity of the warm floor. The maximum step between the turns of the
cable should not exceed 20 cm, so that unheated zones or «heat zebras» do not
form.
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To calculate the laying step, use the formula:
(«free» area [m²])
Laying step [cm] =
x 100
(cable length [m])
Below in the table you can get information about the length of the ZUBR cable
section you have chosen. For ZUBR heating cable:
· at a step of 7.5 cm, we get a power of 228 W/m², which corresponds to the
main heating; · at a step of 10 cm, we get a power of 170 W/m², which
corresponds to the main heating; · at a step of 12.5 cm, we get a power of 136
W/m², which corresponds to additional heating; · at a step of 15 cm, we get a
power of 113 W/m2, which is suitable for floor heating.
Table 3. Assortment of ZUBR heating cable
Power, W 140
Length, m 8
Installation area, m2
136 W/m2 step 12,5 cm 170 W/m2 step 10 cm 228 W/m2 step 7,5 cm
1,0
0,8
0,6
170
10
1,3
210
12,5
1,6
1,0
0,8
1,3
0,9
270
16
2,0
345
20
2,5
440
25,5
3,2
565
32
4,0
620
37
4,6
1,6
1,2
2,0
1,5
2,6
1,9
3,2
2,4
3,7
2,8
720
42
5,3
890
52
6,5
970
56
7,0
1 070
63
7,9
4,2
3,2
5,2
3,9
5,6
4,2
6,3
4,7
1 210
71
8,9
1 340
79
9,9
7,1
5,3
7,9
5,9
1 500
89
11,1
1 670
97
12,1
2 010
117
14,6
2 550
149
18,6
8,9
6,7
9,7
7,3
11,7
8,8
14,9
11,2
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Calculation examples
Example 1 The total area of the bathroom is 8 m², the «free» area is 6 m². We
lay the main thing heating for the room — 170 W/m². We calculate the required
power of the heating cable:
6 m² x 170 W = 1020 W or 1,020 Kw We select the cable closest in power from
the ZUBR DC Cable assortment Table 2 — 1,070 kW, 63 m long. We calculate the
laying step:
6 m2 x 100 = 9,5 cm
63 m Since the laying step must be a multiple of 2,5 cm, the obtained value is
rounded up to 10 cm. That is, in this case, the cable is laid in steps of 10
cm per 6,3 m².
Example 2 The total area of the bathroom is 8 m², the «free» area is 6 m². We
lay the main thing heating for the room — 200 W/m². We calculate the required
power of the heating cable:
6 m² x 200 W = 1200 W or 1,2 kW We select the cable closest in power from the
ZUBR DC Cable assortment Table 2 — 1,21 kW, 71 m long. We calculate the laying
step:
6 m2 100 = 8,5 cm 71 m The obtained value is not a multiple of 2,5 cm, so in
this case it is necessary to alternate turns with different laying steps of
7,5 cm and 10 cm.
5. Planning the layout scheme for the heating cable
Before installing the heating cable, it is important to carefully plan its
placement, following the basic installation rules:
lay the cable evenly in a snake, without intersections and at the same
distance, which is equal to laying step; cable turns should not go under
sanitary ware, furniture without legs, household appliances with small whether
there is no air gap under it; the cable must be laid out in such a way that it
does not cross the heating and hot pipes water supply, temperature and damping
seams. If necessary, the heating zone should be divided into several and use
separate sections of the heating cable for each zone.
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Fig.1 Butt for laying the heating cable
1 Laying length 7,5 cm, 10 cm, 12,5 cm, 15 cm. 2 Stand between the cable and
the heating pads and pipes, the scorching area should be at least 3 2025 cm.
Thermostat is a non-viscous, invisible storage system with a warm base for
support comfortable temperature. Place it in a place inaccessible to the fall
of the breeze at a height of 1,41,5 m above the level of the substrate. To
save energy, use it victoriously Smart Wi-Fi thermostat, for example terneo
sx. 4 The temperature sensor is located in the installation pipe between the
cable turns and at a distance of 0,40,5 m in front of the heating zone. 5 The
mounting stitch allows you to see a consistent cable laying length that is a
multiple of 2,5 cm. The stitches are fastened to the base using additional
flowers and dowels. Stand between the stitches 0,51 m. 6 Cable coupling:
connection and end. 7 The distance from the cable to the walls and other
garden structures must be at least 5 cm.
Fold the laying diagram
Based on all the rules and recommendations, create a laying plan for your warm
sublays and fix the placement of all elements on side 16. The laying scheme is
bound the washing machine for the Viconnian distiller of their guaranteed
crops. You’ll need it in an hour the next day’s work and the search for
possible harm.
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6. Preparation for installation
6.1. Necessary materials and tools A mounting tube Designed for the
installation and protection of the temperature sensor of the thermostat. The
end of the tube must be closed with a plug or insulating tape to prevent any
solution from entering it. A mounting tape To calculate the required length of
the mounting tape, the «free» area must be multiplied by 2. For example, 5 m²
of «free» area requires 10 m of mounting tape.
Tools – screwdriver, pliers, nippers, assembly knife, scissors, tape measure;
– perforator, hammer; – multimeter (ohmmeter); – megohmmeter.
6.2 Surface preparation
The base of the floor where the cable will be laid must be free of debris,
dust, dirt, and sharp objects.
The floor surface should be horizontal. This is necessary so that when pouring
the screed height was the same, and the heating was uniform. If the floor
surface is not horizontal, level it with the help of leveling construction
mixtures. It is recommended to prime the floor surface, then adhesion to the
next layer will be better.
6.3 Preparation of the hole for the thermostat Make a hole in the wall for the
mounting box for the thermostat and make a vertical one groove to the floor.
Bring the «cold» ends of the heating cable to the mounting box, the connecting
wire of the sensor and connect them to the thermostat. Before installation:
· check that the ambient temperature is within acceptable limits for cable
installation 6…36 °; · measure the resistance of the section of the cable
coiled in the bay. Compare it with the nominal
resistance indicated on the cable tag, the resistance error can be within -5 /
+10%; · enter the actual resistance in the Measurement Report on page 18.
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7. Installation
7.1 Thermal insulation
Installation of the insulation is mandatory for premises located on the first
floor, above the garage, basement, unheated room, arches, etc. In other cases,
thermal insulation can be mounted as desired, but its presence allows:
· increase the efficiency of underfloor heating; · reduce heat loss of the
room; · save electricity. Place thermal insulation with a thickness of 20 mm
or more on a flat and prepared floor surface. The thicker the layer of thermal
insulation, the less heat loss will be in the room.
Variants of heat-insulating material for underfloor heating: 1. Styrofoam with
a density of at least 20 kg/m3; 2. Extruded polystyrene foam.
If it is not possible to place thermal insulation with a height of more than
20 mm, as a last resort use foamed polyethylene with a thickness of 57 mm.
It is not recommended to use thermal insulation materials with a metal
coating, such as aluminum foil.
To avoid pressing the heating cable into the surface of the thermal
insulation, use one in two ways: 1. first fill it with a thin fireproof screed
(710 mm) and then mount the cable, using mounting tape; 2. lay a metal mesh
on the thermal insulation and then mount the cable using clamps.
Waterproofing. Placement of waterproofing is mandatory for rooms with high
humidity.
Fig. 2. The principle of laying the heating cable
Floor covering
Cement screed (3-5 cm)
Heating cable Fire protection screed (7-10 mm) Thermal insulation (from 20 mm)
Waterproofing (for premises with high humidity) Basis
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7.2 Laying the heating cable
Attach the mounting tape to the floor surface using nails or construction
dowels 6 mm. The distance between the strips of mounting tape should be 0,51
m.
Bring the «cold» end of the cable to the location of the thermostat and secure
it using mounting tape.
Lay out the cable according to your layout scheme and fix it with the help of
a mounting bracket ribbons The bends of the cable loops should be smooth,
without breaks and strong tension. Radius the bend of the cable should be at
least 3,75 cm.
Measure the resistance again and add to the Protocol on p. 18.
Forbidden · Step on or cover the mounted cable to avoid mechanical damage; ·
Plug in the cable in the bay without unwinding it, even for a short time; ·
Use the heating cable in places exposed to large mechanical forces loads or
shocks.
7.3 Installation of the thermostat and temperature sensor
1 Make a strobe 1,41,5 m high in the wall and place the temperature sensor in it in the assembly room tubes.
2 Bends of the tube should not interfere free
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movement of the sensor in case of replacement.
3 Fasten the sensor in the mounting tube by using mounting tape.
4 The sensor is installed at an equal distance between heating cable loops. For correct measure the temperature of the floor sensor into the heating zone by 0,40,5 m.
5 Seal the end of the tube for preventing the solution
from getting on the sensor. Make sure the sensor
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is at the end tubes.
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4
When pouring the screed, lift the end of the tube, so that the temperature sensor is located as possible
closer to the floor surface. If the thickness of the screed
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smaller than the diameter of the tube, make under the
tube groove.
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Shorten or lengthen the connecting wires of the sensor as necessary. Made with
a separate cable no more than 20 m.
Connect the 230 V power supply to the thermostat, taking into account that the
wiring is standard (copper wire) withstands the following load currents:
– 1,5 mm2 — 10 ; – 2,5 mm2 — 16 ; – 4,0 mm2 — 25
7.4 Screed
The heating cable is poured with a cement-sand solution 35 cm thick or
concrete with a fine fraction of crushed stone (no more than 10 mm). We
recommend adding to the solution softener. You can also use construction
mixtures, adhesives or self-leveling solutions It is unacceptable to use light
concrete as a filling.
It is extremely important that the solution has a sufficiently liquid
consistency that the cable is completely poured and air cavities did not form
around it, which can later cause local overheating of the cable.
To exclude cracking of the screed during operation, it is additionally
possible use a reinforcing mesh and a damping tape, which is placed on the
perimeter of the room between the wall and the floor.
Forbidden · Use a heating cable without a tie; · Destroy the screed; · Turn on
the warm floor until the screed is completely hardened.
Measure the resistance again (no need to wait for the screed to fully cure!)
to check integrity cable and insulation. Add to the Protocol on p. 18.
Lay the finishing coating for the floor.
8. Turning on and operating the system
Connect the thermostat to the heating cable:
The shield of the heating cable (yellow-green wire) must be connected to the
ground. Two heating rooms connect the wires (blue and brown wires) to the
thermostat. If you need to connect two or more heating sections to the
thermostat, connect them wires of all sections and wires from the thermostat
in a separate junction box. In this case, be sure to note that the total power
of all heating sections should not exceed the maximum permissible power of the
thermostat. Connecting several sections of the cable to the
thermostat/contactor are carried out in parallel.
You can turn on the warm floor only after the screed has completely hardened.
For cement and sand screeds need 28 days for complete hardening according to
the DBN, for building mixtures the term complete hardening is indicated on the
package. Check the electrical connection and turn on the thermostat at 26-28
°C, first heating may take 5-50 hours. We ask you to be patient and give the
system quality time the first time warm the room After reaching the set
temperature, set the desired comfortable temperature the temperature Do not
cover the warm floor with thick carpets and carpets on a rubber base this
may cause the cable to overheat.
Recommendations for choosing a comfortable temperature in case of use warm
floor as the main heating
In order to save electricity costs, we recommend that in the cold season of
the year to maintain a minimum floor temperature throughout the day. Constant
maintenance of the minimum temperature, even when no one is in the room, will
be more effective than turning it off underfloor heating with subsequent
heating of the system from scratch.
9. Layout scheme of the underfloor heating
Draw the layout diagram: indicate the distance from the heating cable to the
walls, furniture, sanitary equipment, the location of the thermostat and
sensor, connecting and end coupling, «cold» end and direction of laying the
cable, mark the stacking step and power.
This scheme will be useful to you during the next construction works and the
search for possible ones malfunctions.
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Scheme of laying a warm floor
NOTICE: The correct drawing of this drawing during the installation of the
underfloor heating system is mandatory for the fulfillment of warranty
obligations.
heating cable
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mounting tube sensor
connecting and end clutch
sensor temperature
thermostat
10. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS
1. If during the warranty period a defect appears in the product due to its
imperfection design, violation of manufacturing technology or low-quality
materials, the manufacturer guarantees performing a free warranty repair of a
defective product (or its part) if the buyer complies with the recommendations
and requirements set forth in the Installation Instructions and exploitation.
2. The warranty does not apply to products installed and operated in
violation of the Instructions for installation and operation, regardless of
the cause of the defect.
3. The warranty does not apply to products with malfunctions that occurred as
a result of significant violations of the technical requirements stipulated in
the Installation and Operation Instructions, in vol including the instability
of electrical network parameters.
4. The warranty does not cover products that have been damaged due to
accidents or negligence handling and storage, as well as for those reasons
that arose during the transportation of the product. The risk of accidental
breakage or damage to the product passes to the buyer from the moment his
confirmation of its acceptance.
5. If during the warranty period any part(s) of the product will be replaced
by a part(s), which are not recommended for use or the quality characteristics
of which do not meet the requirement for of the product, and also, if the
product was repaired by a person not authorized to do so, the seller has the
right to immediately terminate the warranty without additional notice to the
buyer.
6. This warranty gives the buyer the sole exclusive right to repair
(replacement) before the manufacturer the product, its parts (n) and no other
rights, including the full responsibility of the buyer in case of accidental
or unavoidable damage.
7. Examination of the defective product and the heating system as a whole to
identify them compliance with the requirements of the installation and
operating instructions is made by the manufacturer followed by drawing up an
act on the causes of the identified defect. Seller’s decision for the results
of the examination are final.
8. Warranty repair of the product is performed by the service center or a
person authorized by it. 9. We recommend entrusting the repair of the heating
system only to organizations that are engaged
in the field of its activity by carrying out such works. 10. For all product
warranty issues, please contact your local dealer.
Manufacturer: ELEKTRA WLODZIMIERZ NYC WITOLD NYC SPÓLKA JAWNA, 05-850, Poland,
Ozharuv Mazowiecki, 4 K. Kaminskoho str. Service center on the territory of
Ukraine: 04136, Ukraine, Kyiv, 1-3 Pivnichno-Syretska str., tel. +38 (044)
228-73-46, www.ds-electronics.com.ua
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RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT PROTOCOL
The resistance measurement is performed 3 times to ensure the integrity of the
heating cable. The resistance error can be within -5 / +10 %. NOTICE:
Completion of this protocol is mandatory for the fulfillment of warranty
obligations.
Length of the ZUBR DC heating cable, in meters
BEFORE INSTALLING THE CABLE date of measurement resistance of the heating
core, Ohm
signature, and full name of the person who did the measurement
AFTER INSTALLING THE CABLE date of measurement resistance of the heating core,
Ohm resistance between the heating core and the screen, Ohm
signature, and full name of the person who did the measurement
AFTER THE SCREED IS POURED date of measurement resistance of the heating core,
Ohm resistance between the heating core and the screen, Ohm
signature, and full name of the person who did the measurement
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