User manual CALORIQUE RETROFIT STAIR TREADS

[. . . ] In countries other than the USA, follow the dictates of the local electrical and building code. · The electrical source must conform to the heating units' requirements (voltage and circuit amperage capacity) and overcurrent protection device must incorporate a GFCI. · Connection of heating units should be performed by a licensed electrician. [. . . ] In all preparation and installation steps indicating use of the expansion shields and supplied 1/4" stainless steel screws, replace with the anchor manufacturer's instructions. · Construction Adhesive. This adhesive must be water and heat resistant. Exterior grade silicone used to waterproof the junction box cover plate. Supplied by CalorIQue, automatically turns the system on and off based on the temperature and presence of precipitation. Provides specifications for all stair treads included with the system. Provide information about the system that may be required during future remodeling or repairs. This card must be filled out and returned to CalorIQue to ensure proper registration of the warrantee. Typical system wiring layout. Power Distribution Panel Control Box Sensors Stair Treads Preparation · If necessary, level worn or damaged steps with quick setting leveling compound. · Install and supply power to a junction box located conveniently for connection to the CalorIQue Heated Stair Treads. Make sure that power is turned off at the distribution panel before installing this system. · Install control system according to the separate instructions. · Using an accurate ohm meter, test each stair tread to ensure that it is within the limits shown on the inside cover of the tread's junction box cover. Junction Box Style B Installation · Drill Holes to Accept Expansion Shields Using the stair treads as a template, mark and drill holes for the expansion shields. Holes must be TIP: Since the exact hole locations may differ from stair tread to stair tread, label each stair and tread and use the appropriate tread to mark the hole locations. Wall or Railing Junction Box Style A Place stair treads based on their junction box type, and the type of railing or edge work. · Insert the Expansion Shields into the Holes. Repeat the following for each stair tread: · Apply construction adhesive to the underside of the stair tread. Railing Junction Box Style A To Previous Tread Line Ground Line · Replace the stair tread and secure in place using the supplied stainless steel screws. Using the supplied tap connectors, wire the stair treads together. Using the following figure as a guide, route conduit into the junction box on each tread and splice the three legs of electrical power together using the supplied waterproof connectors. Tap wires between each tread using the connectors within the attached junction box. To Element (internal) To Next Tread · Secure Conduit in Place. [. . . ] Operation above this temperature may overheat the elements and present a shock hazard. CalorIQue, Ltd. 2380 Cranberry Highway West Wareham, MA 02576 USA +1 508. 291. 4224 voice +1 800. 922. 9276 +1 508. 291. 2299 fax www. calorique. com info@calorique. com · When using the CalorIQue snow sensor, the stair treads will heat up automatically when needed. No user intervention should be required. [. . . ]