Cable - Underfloor heating Magnum - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Underfloor Heating Cable
Brand	Magnum
Model	Cable
Power Supply	230 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Maximum Thermostat Load	16 A
Power Ratings Available	300 W, 500 W, 700 W, 1000 W, 1250 W, 1700 W, 2100 W, 2600 W, 2900 W, 3300 W
Cable Lengths Available	17 m (300 W) – 194 m (3300 W)
Resistance per Model	300 W: 177 Ω, 500 W: 109 Ω, 700 W: 76 Ω, 1000 W: 53 Ω, 1250 W: 42 Ω, 1700 W: 31 Ω, 2100 W: 25 Ω, 2600 W: 20 Ω, 2900 W: 18 Ω, 3300 W: 16 Ω
Heating Application	Auxiliary or Primary heating
Compatible Floor Finishes	Tile, Marble, Slate, Wood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet (max tog 2.5)
Installation Surface	Foil finished insulation or existing concrete base
Wet Room Suitability	Yes (watertight, insulated)
Sensor Type	Floor sensor with flexible conduit
Thermostat Included	Magnum X-treme Control digital thermostat (may be separate in some countries)
Shortening of Heating Cable	Not allowed
Shortening of Connecting Wire	Allowed (min. 0.5 m left)
Resistance Check Required	Before and after installation (record on inspection card)
Guarantee	Subject to correct installation; conditions at www.magnumheating.com
Programming/Use	Refer to thermostat manual for slow start-up after drying time

Frequently Asked Questions - Cable Magnum

Can I cut the heating cable to length?

No, the heating cable cannot be shortened. The end seal must not be broken. If the cable is too long, you may space loops wider or place extra runs near windows/doors to absorb excess length.

What is the maximum carpet thickness allowed?

Carpet and underlay combined must have a tog rating of 2.5 or less. Always consult your flooring supplier before installing under carpet.

How long must I wait before turning on the heating after installation?

At least 21 days after installation to allow the screed or adhesive to fully cure. Use the slow-start function on the thermostat.

Can I install the heating cable under a bathtub or kitchen units?

No, the cable must be installed only in free floor areas where heat can dissipate unimpeded. Never place it under fixed objects.

Do I need a qualified electrician for installation?

Yes, all electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician in accordance with IEE regulations. The power supply must be disconnected during installation.

How do I check the cable resistance?

Use a multimeter to measure resistance between the two core wires (value per table in manual) and between each core wire and earth (should read infinite/0). Record readings on the inspection card provided.

Can the cable be used as the primary heating source?

Yes, if sufficient capacity is installed. The cable can serve as primary heating instead of a separate radiator. Ensure the wattage matches the room heat loss calculation.

What is the maximum current the thermostat can handle?

The Magnum X-treme Control thermostat has a maximum load of 16 Amperes. For larger systems, a contactor must be used.

Can I extend the connecting wire?

Yes, the connecting wire can be extended or shortened, but you must leave at least 0.5 meters of connecting wire from the splice to the thermostat.

What type of insulation should I use?

Use aluminium-covered insulation boards (e.g., Kingspan, Celotex) designed for underfloor heating. The cable must not touch the insulation directly – use a steel mesh and ensure no air bubbles in the screed.

USER MANUAL Cable Magnum

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2. Meetgegevens

Type	Amp. Ohm	Lengte
300 Watt	1,3 177 17 m
500 Watt	2,1 109 30 m
700 Watt	3,0 76 42 m
1000 Watt	4,3 53 59 m
1250 Watt	5,4 42 73 m
1700 Watt	7,4 31 100 m
2100 Watt	9,1 25 124 m
2600 Watt	11,3 20 153 m
2900 Watt	12,8 18 171 m
3300 Watt	14,3 16 194 m

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Congratulations on the purchase of this MAGNUM product. This MAGNUM Heating product is manufactured from high quality, durable materials. To guarantee that your product functions optimally there are a few points of attention which are described in the Installation Instructions. We can only offer you the full guarantee if the system is correctly installed in accordance with these Installation Instructions. Carefully read the instructions prior to installation, do not forget the yellow centre page when doing so, and ensure that you have the correct tools and materials. The electrical installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician in accordance with IEE Regulations. Please visit www.magnumheating.com to find your local supplier if you have any questions, require more information or support.

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1. Check

Check the contents of the box before starting. A complete set consists of:

- A heating cable with connecting wire

- A MAGNUM X-treme Control digital thermostat incl. floorsensor*

- A flexible sensor tube

- Roll of Alutape*

- Installation instructions

*To be ordered as separate item in some countries. Please visit www.magnumheating.com for details.

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2. Measurements

Type/Wattage Amp. Ohm Length

300 Watt 1,3 177 17m

500 Watt 2,1 109 30m

700 Watt 3,0 76 42m

1000 Watt 4,3 53 59m

1250 Watt 5,4 42 73m

1700 Watt 7,4 31 100m

2100 Watt 9,1 25 124m

2600 Watt 11,3 20 153m

2900 Watt 12,8 18 171m

3300 Watt 14,3 16 194m

3. Points of attention

The MAGNUM Cable is insulated and watertight and can be installed on Foil finished insulation (Kingspan or Celotex) or existing concrete bases. The construction of the cable also allows installation in wet spaces. The heating cable may never be

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installed under fixed objects like wall units, kitchen units, baths, or showers and must be able to give off its warmth unimpeded.

The power supply must be disconnected during installation. 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 IEE regulations. The electrical heating cable is patented worldwide and fully conforms to the European IEC 800 standards.

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.

If multiple cables 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 fitting more than one cable set and the combined area length exceeds 194 meters (3400 watts), a suitably rated Contactor will have to be fitted. The thermostat may only be installed by a qualified electrician.

Before installing the MAGNUM Cable, the resistance reading should be taken and noted down on the inspection card in the center of this manual. Keep this inspection card in the meter cupboard in a visible place this is part of your guarantee! (see point 8)

The sensor must always remain IN the sensor conduit. Fit cap to end of the sensor conduit. If the sensor ever needs to be replaced it can then easily be removed.

The MAGNUM Cable can be used under various floor finishes - Tile, Marble, Slate, Wood, Laminate, Vinyl and Carpet. (Tog rate of

carpet and underlay should not exceed 2.5). If using underneath a wooden floor or carpet please contact your flooring supplier.

4. Guarantee

Please visit www.magnumheating.com for your local guarantee conditions.

5. Necessary materials

Required for installation:

• Standard junction box (min 35mm deep, preferably 50mm) for the thermostat.
• Mounting material: Tie wraps, alu-tape, MAGNUM Spacerstrips or smooth Weld Mesh.
• Electrical conduit for the connecting cable for the thermostat.
• Flexible mortar or sand/cement screed (dependent on the mounting height).

6. Preparation

• Check that the cable length/wattage is correct for the area of free floor surface that must be heated.
• Check the available electrical connection and mains voltage in the space for installation.
• Test the cable with a multimeter and check with the test data in Section 2.
• 1 or 2 grooves must be cut/ground in the wall for electrical conduits, 1 for the power cable and 1 for the floor sensor. Do NOT run the power cable and sensor cable through the same pipe.
• Ensure that the base floor is clean and level.
• Always apply insulation to the base floor if possible. Uninsulated floors will have downward heatloss.
• Place expansion strips around the perimeter of the area (for coping with the contraction and expansion of the floor).

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7. Sensor

Ensure that the sensor is installed well clear (min. 50 cm) of central heating pipes, water pipes, drains and electrical wiring. The sensor must be installed in the middle of a cable loop for optimal temperature registration. Ensure that the heating cables do not make direct contact with the conduit in which the floor sensor is mounted.

8. Resistance readings

Before installing the Comfort Cable, 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.

9. Calculations for Heat Requirements

150+ Watts/m² for prime heating of normal rooms cable spacing 100 mm

100/125 Watt sq. m for comfort heating of normal rooms cable spacing 125/150 mm

Example: for a conservatory of 20 sq. m floor surface multiply the total floor surface with the above mentioned capacities (20 x 150 Watt = 3000 Watt) Choose set 3300 - 3300 watt. Cable can be sized (or checked) by measuring the linear length i.e. Heat required 150 watts/m². Room size 4mx3m =12m² Cable spacing = 100mm. Therefore 4mx30 = 120 linear mts. Use 2100 Watt set (124 linear mts).

If there is any excess cable left after installation, you can space a few runs at

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50mm at the window & door areas of the room to lose it in the floor.

NEVER SHORTERN THE CABLE.

10. Fitting the cable to the floor

Feed the cable end (marked with *****) through the electrical pipe to the back box for the thermostat. The word "splice" must stay visible. Splice must be covered by screed. Fix the spacer strips at 500 - 600 mm centres with masonry or Hilti nails. Attach the cable in a zigzag fashion with a distance between the cable as required. If reinforcing is used (Smooth Weld mesh at 100mm square) plastic tie wraps can be used for attaching the cable directly to the reinforcing. Extend the 2nd electrical pipe to about 50 cm from the wall and have it end in the middle of a cable loop. Pull the sensor cable to the back box and ensure that the sensor is in the conduit. Ensure the cap is placed on the end of the conduit so that replacing the sensor is always possible. Please contact your local Technical Department www.magnumheating.com if you require assistance on the spacing of the cable.

11A. Applying the mortar directly to a concrete subfloor

1. Lay the spacer strips at 500 -600mm centres. Attach the cable at the desired/ specified spacing.

2. Ensure a good bond and by brushing the subfloor with cement powder or PVC glue.

3. Then apply a thin layer of sand/cement screed (5/6:1) of 3.5 to 5.0 cm. Allow it to cure before the tiles can be laid or other types of floor coverings applied.

4. This method of application is also suitable for applying pourable liquid screeds in

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LEES GOED DOOR A.U.B.: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: BITTE SORGFÄLTIG LESEN:

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AUXILIARY OR PRIMARY HEATING The MAGNUM Mat/Cable is designed to function as

IMPORTANT POINTS OF ATTENTION FROM THE GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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 allways ensure to work carefully.

ENSURE THE MAT IS COMPLETELY 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

The heating cable CANNOT be cut. Please check

your local supplier via magnumheating.com if the

cable is damaged.

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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.

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AUXILIARY OR PRIMARY HEATING

Floor Heating installed in:

Resistance readings:

A: Between centre core wires

(within 10% margin!)

B: Between centre core wire #1 and the earth

(This should read "0")

C: Between centre core wire #2 and the earth

(This should read "0")

Initial Reading:

A:......Ohm

B:......Ohm

C:......Ohm

Mat/Cable Laid:

A:......Ohm

B:......Ohm

C:......Ohm

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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.

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.

The position of the thermostat is determined in accordance with current local regulations USE OF THE THERMOSTAT Check the thermostats manual for correct programming.

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. THEMOSTAT POSITION:

thicknesses of between 3 and at most 6 cm. 5. Protect the cables when bringing in the cement or grout by using duckboards. Never use wheelbarrows with unprotected footrests.

NB: For large spaces it is necessary to create or observe expansion joints in multiples of approx. 40/50 m2. The cables may not cross the expansion joints to avoid damaging the cables.

11B: Applied Directly on top of Insulation

When laying the Comfort cable onto the insulation the Comfort cable must be laid and secured onto a steel mesh. Do not install the cable directly onto the insulation. The cable is laid on to a smooth reinforcing mesh (approximately 100mm square), and secured with tie wraps. When using insulation, the top surface of the insulation must be aluminium covered and coated appropriately to resist reaction with screed. Kingspan and Celotex manufacture insulation boards for the sole purpose of underfloor heating. The Comfort cable must not come into contact with the insulation. Contact the insulation manufacturer for compatibility with cable floor heating systems and fitting instructions.

It is very important that the bedding is applied free of air bubbles. Air bubbles form insulating, non-conductive areas where the cable cannot release its heat and a danger of overheating arises which can cause damage to the cable.

To avoid this first of all wetter screed must initially be used to enclose the cable in the screed. Following this drier cement can be used for levelling the final bedding. In this case a pourable liquid screed is also a good option.

Protect the cables when bringing in the cement or grout by using duckboards. Never use wheelbarrows with unprotected footrests.

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Remember to take the resistance readings throughout this installation process and mark opposite.

12. Connecting 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. Remove the display frame by pushing a non sharp instrument (for example the point of a ballpoint pen) carefully in the square whole underneath the thermostat. The display frame and the cover frame can be removed.

PILOT	: Pilot Wire (Domotica)
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
EXT. SENSOR	: External sensor connections

EARTHING: We advice to make an external earth wire connection from the thermostat with the supplied terminal block.

Position the thermostat and install onto the back box (not supplied). Place the display frame back into position by pushing it softly.

To install and set up the thermostat, please use the manual that is included with the thermostat.

13. 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

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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.

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2. Messdaten

Typ			Amp.	Ohm	Länge
300 Watt	1,3	177	17 m
500 Watt	2,1	109	30 m
700 Watt	3,0	76	42 m
1000 Watt	4,3	53	59 m
1250 Watt	5,4	42	73 m
1700 Watt	7,4	31	100 m
2100 Watt	9,1	25	124 m
2600 Watt	11,3	20	153 m
2900 Watt	12,8	18	171 m
3300 Watt	14,3	16	194 m

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