EFM - Electric Floor Mat Cutsheet.pdf

This is a user guide for HeatTrak residential snow and ice melting mats, providing installation and operational instructions for customers.

The guide covers installation procedures including proper mat placement with the textured side facing up, clearing the area of debris and sharp objects, and positioning cables away from walkways to prevent tripping hazards. For multi-mat systems, the document explains connection procedures using watertight connector cables, with a maximum recommended load of 13 amps per Power Unit (model HR-P), though the units safely handle up to 15 amps. The guide emphasizes determining total amperage by summing individual mat specifications found on connector labels. It provides two examples: connecting three 20"x60" walkway mats (2.5 amps each) with five 10"x30" stair mats (0.7 amps each) totals 11 amps; connecting eighteen 10"x30" stair mats totals 12.6 amps. The document includes instructions for using a detachable Light Tester to verify proper electrical flow through connected mats and troubleshooting procedures for identifying disconnected mats. Additional sections address cable extenders (model HR-EXT20), securing mats using 3/8" diameter grommet holes with appropriate fasteners or 3M VHB 4941 tape, testing the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) safety device, and important warnings regarding electrical safety, proper grounding, outdoor outlet requirements, sealed concrete protection, and storage. A specifications table lists all mat models with corresponding amperage and weight ratings for full-size walkway mats, half-size mats, stair mats, entrance mats, and driveway mats ranging from 0.7 to 11.7 amps.