Schluter Ditra Heat Cables (DITRA-HEAT_E-HK) are twisted pair heating cables designed for integration with Schluter DITRA-HEAT uncoupling membrane in interior floor warming applications and feature:
Cables snap into the membrane; clips and fasteners are not required
No self-levelers required to encapsulate the cables; installation time significantly reduced
No return to thermostat required
Produces virtually zero electromagnetic fields
120 V and 240 V options available in a variety of lengths
Important Ordering Information for Ditra Heat Cables:
Do not purchase a heating cable the same size as the area to be tiled; this will be too much heating cable!
Very important: Never CUT the heating cable. This would change the cable resistance and could lead to a fire.
Install the heating cable at a spacing of 3 studs (3-1/2″ – 9 cm).
Minimum spacing from walls or fixtures (e.g., cabinets) is 3″ (75 mm).
Minimum spacing from other heat sources (baseboard heaters, fireplaces, forced air heating ducts, etc.) is 8″ (200 mm)
Minimum spacing from any plumbing drain is 6″ (150 mm).
The heating cable section of the cable must be entirely installed under the floor covering. In order to prevent a fire hazard, do not install it anywhere else (e.g., in a wall).
Never install heating cable under vanities, bathtub platforms, kitchen cabinets and islands or any other fixtures. Excessive heat could build up in these confined spaces and may cause a fire.
It is helpful to plan the location of a buffer zone, as it is not possible to predict where the heating cable will end. The buffer zone is an area where heating is not essential, typically behind a toilet or adjacent to a door opening. This area allows for placement of excess heating cable.
Heating cable testing is required while the heating cable is on the spool and at two subsequent steps during installation to ensure cable quality and for warranty purposes. A megohmmeter is required for the insulation resistance testing of the heating cables.
Schluter DITRA-HEAT-E-HK 240V Floor Warming Cable Specifications:
SKU
S DHE HK 240
Non-Returnable
No
Manufacturer
Schluter
Warranty
Limited 10 Year Warranty
Voltage
240
Weight (lbs.)
3.00 – 19.82
Dimensions (L x W x H)
13″ x 12″ x 4″
