How to install and connect your MTC electronic thermostat
Created Jan 21 2006 by M, W
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MTC 2991 Microline electronic thermostat for radiant
electric floor heating. |
The copy of the istallation manual is availabe for
download and printing:
Installing
Electronic Manual Thermostat w/Floor Sensor
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ONLY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PICTURES WILL APPLY TO YOUR
PARTICULAR INSTALLATION, depending on what is being
installed: |
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Connection of Elektra MG in-floor radiant heating mat with 2
connecting cords, 120V only: |
When more than one mat is connected - connect color coded wires
of the mats together and then to the thermostat like shown above.
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Connection of Elektra MD in-floor radiant heating mat
with 1 connecting cord, 120V only: |
When more than one mat is connected - connect color coded wires
of the mats together and then to the thermostat like shown above.
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Don't forget floor temperature
sensor! |
The sensor can be installed directly in the mud but it is
better (but harder) to install it in the conduit - allowing easy replacement
when sometimes in the future new thermostat models become
available. 1.5"-3" away from the heating coil is best.
Floor temperature sensing thermostat will be cycling the
electricity flow to power the in-floor mat ON and OFF to keep the
floor at the preset temperature, thererfore saving energy especially when
compared with electrical appliances continuously drawing power. In the
typical settings for the programmable thermostat with the adaptive-learning
function, an average ON time is only 3-4 hrs for every 24 hrs of
usage.
Radiant electric floor heating being low Wattage and
low temperature heating is considered VERY ENERGY EFFICIENT
WHEN
INSTALLING THE MAT(S):
MAINTAIN
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN HEATING COILS!
This
is NOT OK:
1"
IS THE ABSOLUTE MININUM. 2"-3" IS BEST.
Please
remember: Electricity can be deadly and wiring done incorrectly can kill and
start deadly and destructive fires even when "just replacing one small
receptacle".
YOU
ARE DEALING WITH LINE VOLTAGE, not low voltage!
NEVER
EVER attempt to work or even touch the inside of the electrical components
without being 100% sure that the power is
disconnected!
If
you are not an electrcian and if you have the slightest doubt about your wiring
ability, please contact a licensed electrician and/or repairman before
doing any diagnosis, repairs or installations. The products shown here
are deemed SAFE and sound by various testing authorities but the wiring
process can only be SAFE when done with safety precautions. Please
read manuals and/or ask pros when not sure. Most of the simple
installations shown here can be done by yourself or you can have someone
qualified do it for you and THEN have the electrician check it and connect it to
power.
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