BVF Heating Solutions 150 Series H-MAT Built-In Heating Mat User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- BVF Heating Solutions
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BVF Heating Solutions 150 Series H-MAT Built-In Heating Mat
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Safety notice: Danger! Electric shock and electrical fire risk!
- Improper installation of the BVF H-MAT system may cause electric shock or electronic fire-related personal and material injury. For your own safety, read the attached information carefully!
- Use a double sensor thermostat suitable for the control of electric floor heating exclusively.
- Have your system installed by an electrician acquainted with the proper sizing, installation, implementation, and operation of the system, obtaining adequate knowledge of the specifications of floor heating systems. Installation must be carried out only in compliance with local legal requirements. If you are not certain regarding relevant regulations, assign a professional with the installation.
- BVF H-MAT is to be used for floor heating purposes only. Remove all remained sharp objects, nailheads, and any contamination from the floor which may damage the system during installation or future rebuilding.
- BVF H-MAT heating mat is not to be installed/placed when damaged. Home improvement and repair of the damaged system are strictly prohibited.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction to the Installation and User Manual
The present Installation and User Manual presents the details of BFV H-MAT
floor heating system application: Process of layout design, choosing the ideal
size heating mat, as well as the installation. A detailed study of the
information material prior to installation is highly advised.
For more information contact the distributor.
Security requirements
The safety and proper operation of the floor heating system are coherent with
thorough planning, implementation, and control. Improper use and installation
of the product may cause damage to the heating mat and its parts, or may cause
danger of fire and accident. Make sure to proceed with the provided
information in the User Manual in order to ensure the reliable operation of
the BVF H-MAT system.
Safety notice: BVF H-MAT heating mat is not to be placed on insulating
materials, nor can be in direct contact with heat insulation. In case you are
not certain regarding the quality or heat insulation
capacity of the placing material, contact our professional colleagues prior to
implementation. Application of a layer order different from the general
(Figure 1) may result in losing warranty rights.
Resistance reading
Read the resistance between the brown and blue terminals, then compare it with
the data shown in the table. A maximally allowed variance shall be between
-10% and +10%. The resistance value between grounding and brown/blue terminals
ideally is an infinite value. Should you notice a different value, contact the
distributor of the product. For more information on resistance, reading sees
Chapter 5.
Important information: During installation, make sure to check resistance 4 times. During installation, read and record resistance values by work phases. Firstly, following the removal of product packaging, then the following placement as well. Thirdly, follow the layout of the tile adhesive or floor leveling compound. Lastly, for the fourth time, when finishing covering. The 4 values shall match. Should the values not match, contact the distributor of the product!
years extended warranty
Product Distributor undertakes 10 years warranty for BVF H-MAT heating mats in
relation to material and construction errors originated during production.
Warranty shall be enforceable exclusively upon a properly filled-out and
submitted Warranty card, and alongside the professional installation.
BVF H-MAT SYSTEM
BVF H-MAT technical specification
| Cable type: | Double insulation heating cable / grounded, shaded |
|---|---|
| Grid voltage: | 230V |
| Capacity: | 150W/m2±10% ;100W/m2±10% |
| Distance between cables: | 80 mm, 112 mm |
| Cable diameter: | 3.6 mm |
| Heating wire insulation: | Fluoropolymer |
| Outer cover insulation: | PVC |
| Operation temperature: | + 30 °C – +50 °C |
| Min. installation temperature: | + 5 °C |
| Connecting cable: | Three cables; Length: 2.5 m |
Typical areas of use and installation of BVF H-MAT
An example of a concrete floor
- Cover
- Tile adhesive/floor leveling compound
- BVF H-MAT heating mat
- Concrete
- Floor insulation
- Foundation
Other construction methods: in the case of direct cover heating the use of a
floor leveling compound is advised for the following cover types: wood strip
flooring, laminated parquet, PVC, synthetic resin, and fitted floor carpet.
Safety notice
In case of implementation of materials by other construction methods (see
above), ask for the professional opinion of the distributor or contact our
expert colleagues.
Important information
- Read the instructions prior to installing the BVF H-MAT system.
- Make sure to read the resistance of the product 4 times during installation (Section 1.3).
- This product is intended for indoor floor heating purposes only.
- Place the product using tile adhesive, self-levering floor compound, or the same quality material.
- The minimal temperature for the installation shall be +5°C.
- The length of the heating cable should not be shortened by cutting, cables should not cross each other and should not go directly next to each other (min. 5 cm distance)!
- The use of a sized cross-section copper cable is advised during connection.
DESIGNING FLOOR HEATING AND CHOOSING THE PRODUCT
Pre-installation planning
-
Assess the surface to be heated
Define the surface to be heated by leaving out the territory covered with fixed sanitary devices (shower, toilet, bathtub, kitchen cupboard, etc.) Calculate the size of the surface to be heated.
For example, the bathroom shown in Figure 2 is 8.75 m2. When deducting the area covered by the shower, toilet, and sink, the remaining area is only 6.45 m2. Choose the 6 m2 size heating mat with the competent capacity. -
Check grid voltage and available capacity
The system operates using 230 V grid voltage. Check the available capacity, and request an extension from the provider if necessary. -
Design the system
Plan the optimal placement of the heating mat with full coverage. When defining the place of the thermostat, take note of the 2.5-meter-long connection cable of the heating mat required to reach the thermostat, as well as of the signal transmitter of the thermostat on the floor to be an adequate distance. It is advised to lead/install the connection cable of the heating mat from the place of the thermostat. See Figure 3.
Important information
To ensure even heat distribution, keep cable distance as set by default during
installation.
By increasing cable distance, cooler floor areas may be created.
calculation of the heating surface
typical connection scheme
Choosing the right product
Make sure that the size of BVF H-MAT heating mat matches the size of the
surface to be heated. as well as the planned capacity. With reference to
Figure 2. when the surface to be heated is 6.45 m2. choose the 6m2 size
product.
BVF H-MAT electric heating mat in 150 W/m2 capacity
| Type | Heating surface | Width | Length | Capacity | Amps | Ohm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BVF H-MAT/150-75-0.5 | 0.5 m2 | 50 cm | 1 m | 75 W | 0.3 | 705.3 |
| BVF H-MAT/150-150-1.0 | 1.0 m2 | 50 cm | 2 m | 150 W | 0.7 | 352.7 |
| BVF H-MAT/150-225-1.5 | 1.5 m2 | 50 cm | 3 m | 225 W | 1.0 | 235.1 |
| BVF H-MAT/150-300-2.0 | 2.0 m2 | 50 cm | 4 m | 300 W | 1.3 | 176.3 |
| BVF H-MAT/150-375-2.5 | 2.5 m2 | 50 cm | 5 m | 375 W | 1.6 | 141.1 |
| BVF H-MAT/150-450-3.0 | 3.0 m2 | 50 cm | 6 m | 450 W | 2.0 | 117.6 |
| BVF H-MAT/150-525-3.5 | 3.5 m2 | 50 cm | 7 m | 525 W | 2.3 | 100.8 |
| BVF H-MAT /150-600-4.0 | 4.0 m2 | 50 cm | 8 m | 600 W | 2.6 | 88.2 |
| BVF H-MAT /150-675-4.5 | 4.5 m2 | 50 cm | 9 m | 675 W | 2.9 | 78.4 |
| BVF H-MAT /150-750-5.0 | 5.0 m2 | 50 cm | 10 m | 750 W | 3.3 | 70.5 |
| BVF H-MAT /150-900-6.0 | 6.0 m2 | 50 cm | 12 m | 900 W | 3.9 | 58.8 |
| BVF H-MAT /150-1050-7.0 | 7.0 m2 | 50 cm | 14 m | 1050 W | 4.6 | 50.4 |
| BVF H-MAT/150-1200-8.0 | 8.0 m2 | 50 cm | 16 m | 1200 W | 5.2 | 44.1 |
| BVF H-MAT/150-1350-9.0 | 9.0 m2 | 50 cm | 18 m | 1350 W | 5.9 | 39.2 |
| BVF H-MAT/150-1500-10.0 | 10.0 m2 | 50 cm | 20 m | 1500 W | 6.5 | 35.3 |
| BVF H-MAT /150-1800-12.0 | 12.0 m2 | 50 cm | 24 m | 1800 W | 7.8 | 29.4 |
BVF H-MAT electric heating mat in 100 W/m2 capacity
| Type | Heating surface | Width | Length | Capacity | Amps | Ohm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BVF H-MAT/100-100-1.0 | 1.0 m2 | 50 cm | 2 m | 100 W | 0.4 | 529.0 |
| BVF H-MAT/100-200-2.0 | 2.0 m2 | 50 cm | 4 m | 200 W | 0.9 | 264.5 |
| BVF H-MAT/100-300-3.0 | 3.0 m2 | 50 cm | 6 m | 300 W | 1.3 | 176.3 |
| BVF H-MAT /100-400-4.0 | 4.0 m2 | 50 cm | 8 m | 400 W | 1.7 | 132.3 |
| BVF H-MAT /100-500-5.0 | 5.0 m2 | 50 cm | 10 m | 500 W | 2.2 | 105.8 |
| BVF H-MAT /100-600-6.0 | 6.0 m2 | 50 cm | 12 m | 600 W | 2.6 | 88.2 |
| BVF H-MAT /100-700-7.0 | 7.0 m2 | 50 cm | 14 m | 700 W | 3.0 | 75.6 |
| BVF H-MAT/100-800-8.0 | 8.0 m2 | 50 cm | 16 m | 800 W | 3.5 | 66.1 |
| BVF H-MAT/100-900-9.0 | 9.0 m2 | 50 cm | 18 m | 900 W | 3.9 | 58.8 |
| BVF H-MAT/100-1000-10.0 | 10.0 m2 | 50 cm | 20 m | 1000 W | 4.3 | 52.9 |
| BVF H-MAT /100-1200-12.0 | 12.0 m2 | 50 cm | 24 m | 1200 W | 5.2 | 44.1 |
INSTALLATION
Important information: Tools needed for the installation
You will need the following tools for the installation and check-up of the
heating system:
- Scissors
- Tile cutter
- Cable stripping tool
- Measuring tape
- Screwdriver
- Electric measuring device/multimeter
Make a drawing of the layout
Make a drawing or sketch indicating the planned layout. Indicate every area
covered by fixed sanitary and other devices (shower, toilet, etc.) Calculate
the size of the surface to be heated. Write down all the needed size data for
the surface to be heated, and define the place of the thermostat and the floor
sensor.
Copy the drawing onto the floor
Draw the outlines of the planned system on the floor. Leave out the places of devices to be placed as fixed later. Roll out and place the first couple of meters of the heating mat. The starting point of the cable should not be more than 2.5 meters away from the thermostat.
Important information
Make sure that the connection point (connection cable – heating cable) of the
BVF H-MAT cable is placed in a conduit. Placement of heating cable in the
conduit pipe is prohibited! Only the connection cable shall be put through the
conduit pipe.
Make sure to place the floor sensor of the thermostat exactly in between two
heating mats (on a heated surface), at a distance of at least 65 cm from the
wall, in a conduit pipe, to enable replacement if necessary.
Installation of the sensor
Place the thermostat’s floor sensor lead in a conduit pipe. It is advised to
use a conduit pipe to enable easy replacement in the unlikely case of
malfunction. The thermostat’s floor sensor and conduit pipe shall be led to
the wall module box of the thermostat. The conduit pipe shall be partly
encased in the floor.
Important information
Make sure to place the floor sensor of the thermostat between two heating
cables, at an equal distance. Secure the end of the conduit pipe using
adhesive tape to prevent floor leveling compound or tile adhesive from getting
to the sensor. Secure the conduit pipe as well to avoid floating. When placing
the sensor directly into the tile adhesive, fix it to the floor as shown in
Figure 3.
Preparation of the subfloor
Clean or vacuum the subfloor removing all kinds of contamination which may
damage the cable. The pre-installation manual presents the method of
preparation in detail.
Check the flatness of the floor. Fill in any gaps or uneven parts to prevent
cable damage.
Read system resistance (1st time)
By using an electric measuring device, carry out a resistance reading (between
the blue and brown terminals) and compare the data with the values shown in
the table (Section 3.2). Record the date on the Warranty Card. Recorded
resistance values may be required during later eventual warranty issues. Then,
read the resistance between the blue, brown, and the grounding, which should
show an open circuit reading. For more information on resistance, reading see
Chapter 5.
Placement of the heating mat
NEVER CUT OR SHORTEN THE HEATING MAT!
The bottom side of the heating mat contains adhesive, which shall secure the
mat on the floor during placement. Begin the placement in a way that the
connection cable and the sensor are put in their places when starting the
placement. Lead the connection cable and sensor cable to the thermostat’s
connection point.
Install the heating mat evenly on the previously marked places. Prior to
applying the adhesive, you can replace the mat before final fixing. When
reaching the wall, cut the net, and turn the heating mat in the needed
direction.
Make sure that BVF H-MAT is directly fixed to the floor on the entire surface.
Avoid stepping on the placed heating mat. If it is inevitable, use smooth
bottom shoes. Should you experience heating cable floating, apply a thick
adhesive or glue tape on direct points.
When reaching different obstacles (shower, toilet, etc.) carefully remove the
heating cable from the net and lead the cable around the obstacle. In some
cases, partial or full removal of the net may be necessary. Remember that
cutting the cable is prohibited! Use adhesive or tight glue tape to fix the
removed cable on the floor.
Important information
It is advised to take a photo of the system prior to covering it.
Read system resistance (2nd time) in accordance with Section 5.
Covering
Prior to covering check the fixing of the thermostat’s floor sensor (as in
Section 3.).
When placing the ceramic cover, apply a thin layer of tile adhesive and
proceed according to the producer’s instructions. The tile adhesive shall
fully cover the heating cables.
Important information
Do not activate the heating system before the full dry-out of tile adhesive. This shall take a minimum of 2 weeks.
Read system resistance (3rd time) in accordance with Section 5.
Placing the cover
Place the cover in accordance with the instructions provided by the producer.
Connection of the thermostat and electricity
Assign an electrician to carry out the electricity and thermostat connection.
Following connection, read the resistance for the last time, and record the
values on the Warranty Card. See Section 13.
Note: Mark the circuit-breaker of the heating system on the switchboard.
Read system resistance (4th, last time) in accordance with Section 5.
Documentation
Fill out the Warranty card for both the heating mat and the thermostat right after installation. Failing to do so may result in losing warranty rights. For detailed Warranty terms and conditions see the product’s warranty card.
Important information
Keep the Warranty card for any later warranty issues.
14. Activation of the BVF H-MAT heating mat
After the expiry of the dry-out time, the system is ready for use. Turn it on
and set the desired temperature on the thermostat according to the user
manual. Step-by-step heating-up of the system is advised, particularly when
heating up for the first time.
5 CHECK-UP
Important information
To ensure the validity of the 10-year extended warranty period, carry out the
following resistance readings and record the values on the Warranty card of
the product. Do not lose the warranty card.
A check-up of insulation and resistance reading is required four times during
the installation.
(See Section 4.5)
Reading insulation resistance
By reading insulation resistance you can make sure that the cable’s electric
insulation is not damaged.
- Connect the grounding connection to the black lead of the measuring device and connect the other two to the red cable simultaneously.
- The measuring device shall read “open” or in-finite value. In case of different values turn to the distributor of the product.
- Record the read data on the product’s warranty card.
Reading heating mat resistance
- Select range 200-2.000 ohm on the device.
- Connect the device’s leads to the brown and blue connections.
- Compare the read values with the data given in the table. A maximally allowed variance shall be between -10% and +10%. Should you notice a different value, contact the distributor of the product.
- Record the read data on the product’s warranty card.
Important information
Carry out the resistance reading of the NTC floor sensor of the thermostat
prior to both placing and covering. In the case of BVF brand thermostats: ~10
kΩ 25°C.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Nature of trouble | Possible reasons | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The floor is not heating-up | Lack of voltage Electric circuit-breaker turns | |
| down Thermostat is not operating | Too many consumers are connected to the same |
power circuit. BVF H-MAT may, in certain cases require a separate power
circuit. Check the values in the table. Check the thermostat according to the
instructions in its user manual.
Floor is continuously
heating
| Improper thermostat
setting
| Check the thermostat according to the instructions of its
user manual
The floor is not heated- up to the required
temperature
| Improper thermostat setting / Floor limit| Check the thermostat according to the instructions in its user manual
HEATED FLOOR/COVER
- Ensure the electric floor heating’s steady heat radiation, and avoid placing sizeable objects/furniture without legs on the floor.
- Avoid covering the floor with materials having high thermal insulating qualities (thick rug, mattress, under-bed bin, thermal proof materials, etc.) during operation.
- Protect floor covering from moisture, and long-term wetting.
CONTROL
- Calibrate the thermostat using a room thermometer, since default settings of any type may be different than the actual temperature. (For details see the User Manual of the actual thermostat)
- In case of individual heating, place the sensor operating mode of the thermostat to double (floor+room) position, where the thermostat shows the air temperature based on data provided by the built-in sensor, and the floor sensor sets the limit temperature of the floor (heat sink) in the value of the set temperature.
- Set the disabled temperature of the floor sensor to 29-31°C. (For details see the User Manual of the actual thermostat)
- If the system is equipped with a programmable thermostat, for the most efficient operation the use of programming functions is advised.
- BVF H-MAT floor heating system is NOT a heating storage or partly heating storage system, thus shorter heating-up times shall be taken into consideration when starting and programming heating cycles. Heating up, depending on the floor’s original temperature and thickness (thermal storage capacity/thermal inertia) may take a longer time.
- During the heating season, for the best results, avoid turning off the heating system, when out of use set the air temperature back by 3-4°C the maximum, thus preventing the overcooling of walls and other devices. In case the heated premises are to be out of use for a longer period, the use of the anti-freeze program option is advised for conservation purposes.
Disclaimer
The present installation and user manual had been prepared with the best
knowledge of the distributor at the time of publishing. The distributor shall
not be held responsible for printing mistakes on the online or printed version
of its publications and has the right to make amendments to the technical
specifications of the products without prior notice.
BVF Heating Solutions is a registered brand of BVF Heating Solutions Ltd. All
rights reserved.
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