Underfloor heating system

R12 - renovations and extensions

FACTS Advantages
Pre-grooved Clip rail Low building height
panel c/c 200 Product ID: 20133-12 Can be connected to all waterborne
Product ID: 20110-13400 Lenght: 2 m heat sources
14 x 400 x 1150 mm Material usage: Economically efficient
Turn panel 1,2 m/m2 at c/c 150
Easy to install
c/c 200 Delivery:
Product ID: 20114 32 m a bundle or individual
units
14 x 200 x 800 mm
Pipe pin
Filling panel
45 mm long pin,
Product ID: 20115 The aluminium plate has circle-shaped raised rims which
Product ID: 20133-45
14 x 185 x 1200 mm enhances the contact between the pipe and the plate and
65 mm long pin,
Compressive strenght of all Product ID: 20133-65 makes the heat transfer between the plate and the floor
the panels, EPS: 300 kPa
Delivery: 100 per bag covering very effective.

Floor coverings such as parquet or thin laminate flooring

System specification
This is a low temperature system which means that the hot
water in the system can have a lower temperature than in
other heating systems, such as radiators, and still provide
the same heat efficiency. The system can be connected to
all waterborne heating sources.
Our flexible underfloor heating pipes with low-friction
surface make the installation easy. Thermotechs under-
floor heating pipes comply with the current underfloor
heating regulations, DIN 4726.
can be laid on these panels. A chipboard or plasterboard
must be laid on top of the panels if using a PVC/vinyl floor
covering.
Ceramic tiles require a solid foundation. In dry rooms we
recommend using a dual crossed layer of plaster or cement
based panels, glued together, which are laid on the EPS pa-
nels prior to adhesive and tiles. Wet rooms, such as bath-
rooms, require a layer of screed to build the floor slope.
You can find more information in Thermotechs brochure
Floor constructions with underfloor heating.

R12 Floating R12 Casting

Suitable at renovations and extensions where a low buil-
ding height is required (14 mm). R12 for floating instal-
lations consists of polystyrene thermal insulation plates
for 12 mm underfloor heating pipes. The plates have very
good compressive strength which enables thin floor cove-
rings.
The system is cast in screed with a total building height of
30 mm. This system is suitable at renovations or extensi-
ons where concrete slabs or other suitable foundation is
already in place.

Thermotech Company Group

IG206-1312

Phone: +46 (0)620 68 33 30, www.thermotech.eu

Thermotech Scandinavia AB fulfils the ISO standards for
quality- and environment management.
Certifierad
ISO 9001
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General guidelines
The construction materials used in new-builds are generally very humid and have to be dried when the house is insu-
lated. The Relative Humidity (RH) should always be measured and compared to the current guidelines before instal-
ling an underfloor heating system. The relative humidity must not exceed 85% in any part of the floor when installing
vinyl / PVC floor coverings on concrete. If using wood or wood based materials the RH must not exceed 60%. Please
follow the general plumbing and heating guidelines as well as the floor suppliers instructions.

Practical guidelines Mounting guide R12 Floating

The pipes should be laid according to the blueprints. Do- Clean the surface where the floor panels are to be installed.
cument any alterations to avoid future complications. Roll It might be necessary to level out the surface. The maxi-
out the pipe, starting at the supply of the manifold. Ensure mum allowed irregularity is 3 mm per 2 m, and 1.5 mm
that the hottest water comes to the outer wall. per 1.5 m.

Always use a pipe cutter to cut the pipe to get straight cuts.
The underfloor heating pipes must never be lengthened
when installing the system. The pipes may only be cut
at the manifolds connection pieces in order to fit them
properly.
Study the drawing and plan in which order the loops must
be placed to the manifold. Start with the turning panels
furthest away in the room and continue with the straight
pre-grooved panels.

The loops must always be tested to detect any leaks before

casting or laying floor coverings. This procedure ensures
that no leakage or changes to the shape have occurred
whilst installing the system.

Perform the leak test in accordance with the current plum-

bing and heating guidelines. Use the protocol that comes
with the delivery to record the tests.

Pressurise the system with 3-4 bar for at least one hour.
The pressure may drop slightly to begin with but will
stabilise after a while. Document the position of the pipes
before they are covered.
Appropriate liquid must be used at a density test. Testing
with air or gas poses considerable risks for the personal
safety and requires that the person who will perform the
test are accredited.
The underfloor heating loops have to be bled of air. Always
install the manifold at the highest point of the system.
In order to give the floor a better stability and to make the
installation easier the floor panels overlap each other. It is
very simple to install the panels properly as the grooves
point toward each other.
The floor panels are laid floating without being fixed to
floors and walls. Bear in mind that the panels will expand
slightly when the underfloor heating pipes are pushed into
them, so leave a small expansion gap (~1 cm) around the
perimeter of the room.

At any risk of freezing, use antifreeze when filling the

system. Follow respective suppliers instructions for the
proper mix of antifreeze in the heat-bearing fluid. At
permanent anti-freeze, we recommend a mixture where
maximum 30% glycol is used. A higher mix may have
an effect on the performance of the system or damage its
components..

Install the pre-grooved floor panels in rows. If any seg-

ments are cut they are used for the next row. The joints of
the panels should be pushed in relation to each other to get
an irregular pattern.

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Cutting is easiest by using the prefabricated break lines
or by using an electronic jigsaw. Modifying the panels, to
add an extra groove for example, can easily be done with
a knife or with a hotwire tool. If a single grooved panel is
needed, split the 400 mm wide panel lengthways.
The aluminium plate can easily be split as it has been
provided with break lines. The polystyrene thermal insula-
tion is cut with a knife by the aluminium plates break
lines before snapping the plate. Check that there are no
sharp edges around the circle-shaped rims where the pipe
is to be installed. Sharp edges should be filed down and
smoothened with a round file.
The heat conducting aluminium plates should be pushed
into the grooves before the pipes. The plates might have to
be lifted when installing the underfloor heating pipe.
The underfloor heating is now ready to operate and the
desired floor covering can be laid in accordance with the
floor suppliers instructions.
* The above images shown in the Mounting guide R12 Floating section
only show principles of installation. The c/c-measurements of the products
shown in the images may differ.
Mounting guide R12 casting
In order to achieve a suitable heat distribution, the cove-
ring layer of screed should be at least 15 mm above the
crown of the pipe at c/c 150 mm (A). A thicker and more
durable covering layer may be required depending on
the existing foundation. The building height will then be
slightly higher.
The pipe clip rail is fastened to the foundation by using
glue, screws, nails or pipe pins. Apart from that the instal-
lation is similar to the one described in Slab-on-grade
concrete systems section.
Thermotech underfloor heating system
Ceramic tiles on floating floors in dry
rooms
In dry rooms, the ceramic tiles can be glued or fixed
directly on the floating floor panels. The ceramic tiles must
be at least 100 x 100 mm. Products from one of the recom-
mended suppliers should be used (see tables on next page).
Note! Follow the installation guide below carefully.
1. The foundation should be stable and in line with the re-
gulations of the construction industry (Byggkeramik-
rdet, Swedish Ceramic Tile Council, or equivalent).
The surface must be dry and cleaned, cleared from loose
particles and old scrap material.
2. Wipe the underfloor heating panels with methylated
spirit or similar cleaner to make sure that the primer
sticks well.
3. Prime the polystyrene thermal insulation panels and
aluminium plate thoroughly with a primer from one
of the recommended suppliers. There must not be any
direct contact between the adhesive and the aluminium
plate as the aluminium plates are sensitive to concrete
based adhesive. Dry in at least 2 hours or according to
the suppliers instructions.
4. Glue the underfloor heating panel to the foundation
using a recommended adhesive. Use a 6 mm notched
trowel to level out the adhesive with. Push the panel
down into the wet adhesive so that the entire underside
of the panel is covered.
Mount the underfloor heating pipe immediately after
you pushed the panel down into the adhesive (before
the adhesive has dried).
5. Let it dry until next day or assigned time.
6. When gluing the ceramic tiles to the panels the whole
surface must be covered with adhesive. Place the cera-
mic tiles and let the adhesive harden for the specified
time. When the adhesive has hardened, the joints are
filled with grout. Let the joints dry according to the
suppliers instructions to prevent cracking when the
underfloor heating is taken into operation.
Ceramic tiles on floating floors in wet
rooms
1. Follow the instructions for ceramic tiles on floatin
floors in dry rooms 1 5.
2. Use a levelling compound from one of the recommen-
ded suppliers and apply a minimum layer of at least 12
mm at the lowest point.
3. The waterproofing layer and tiles can be laid once the
levelling compound has dried. Please following the
suppliers instructions for wet rooms.
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Recommended products - ceramic tiles on Floating floors in dry rooms

Gluing the panel to the foundation
Supplier Glue/Adhesive Mixing Usage/m2 Drying time (hours)
Kiilto Kiilto Flytfix + Kiilto 5 litre Fixbinder to 20 3,5 - 4 kg/m2 with 24 hours
Fixbinder kg Cementitious Floor- 6 mm notched trowel
tiling Adhesive
Schnox Schnox FS According to package 1,3 kg/m2 with 2 hours
6 mm notched trowel
Casco Casco Boardfix According to package 1,3 kg/m2 with 2 hours
6 mm notched trowel

Primer
Supplier Primer Usage/m2 Drying time (hours)
Kiilto Kiilto Start Primer 1 litre/10 m 2
At least 2 hours
Schnox Schnox SHP 5 kg is enough to approx 33 m 2
1-3 hours
Casco SuperPrimer 1 litre is enough to approx 6 m2 1-3 hours

Gluing tiles to the panel

The ceramic tiles have to be at least 100 x 100 mm

Supplier Glue/Adhesive Mixing Usage/m2 Drying time (hours)

Kiilto Kiilto Flytfix or 4,5-5 litre of water to 3,5 - 4 kg/m2 with Sets after 5 hours.
Kiilto Superfix 20 kg Cementitious 6 mm notched trowel Takes 12 hours to dry
Floortiling Adhesive fully
Schnox Schnox TT S8 or According to package 2 kg/m2 with 6 mm Sets after 16 hours.
dubble glue with SEK notched trowel

Casco Floorflex Premium According to package 2,4 kg/m2 with 6 mm 24 hours

notched trowel

Recommended products - ceramic tiles on Floating floors in wet rooms

Levelling compound
Supplier Levelling compound Usage/m2 Drying time (hours)
Kiilto Kiilto Rot & Vrme-golvs- Rot & Vrmegolvsspackel: 1,7 Sets after 4 hours. Takes 1-5
spackel (underfloor heating kg/m2 and mm. dagys to dry fully depending
levelling compound)or Kiilto Fiberflex: 1,6 kg/m2 and mm. on the thickness of the layer.
Fiberflex At least 12 mm at the lowest 1-3 days depending on the
point. thickness of the layer.

Schnox TX or TXF 1,8 kg/m2 and mm. 1-3 days depending on the
Recommended thickness thickness of the layer.
at least 12 mm at the lowest
point.

Casco ThermoPlan 3652 1,8 kg/m2 and mm. 1-3 days depending on the
Recommended thickness thickness of the layer.
KombiPlan 3707 at least 12 mm at the lowest
point.

Always read the product specifications for each product before starting the work.
The product specifications can be found on www.kiilto.com, www.schonox.com and www.casco.com.

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R12 products Things to considering

The following values are applicable to all R12 products: When the underfloor heating installation is finished and
all the material has dried, the desired floor covering can be
Compressive strength, EPS: 300 kPa laid. You should always follow the floor suppliers instruc-
Density, EPS: approximately 40 kg/m tions and guidelines.
-value, EPS: 0.033 W/m C
Floor coverings such as parquet or laminate flooring can
be laid directly on the panels. A chipboard or plasterboard
Pre-grooved panel c/c 200 must be laid on top of the panels if using a PVC/vinyl floor
Product ID: 20110-13400 covering.
Dimensions (H x W x L):
14 x 400 x 1 150 mm
Ceramic tiles require a solid foundation. In dry rooms we
Break lines:
300/440/110/300 recommend using a dual crossed layer of plaster or cement
based panels, glued together, which are laid on the EPS pa-
nels prior to adhesive and tiles. Wet rooms, such as bath-
rooms, require a layer of screed to build the floor slope.

For detailed directions about R12 in wet rooms, we refer to

Turn panel c/c 200 Thermotechs brochure Floor constructions with under-
Product ID: 20114 floor heating.
Dimensions (H x W x L):
14 x 200 x 800 mm

Filling panel

Product ID: 20115
Dimensions (H x W x L):
14 x 199 x 1 198 mm
14 x 185 x 1 150 mm

Pipe clip rail 12 mm

Product ID: 20133-12
Dimensions (H x W x L):
15 x 30 x 2 000 mm

Pipe pin for fixing the clip rail

45 mm Product ID: 20133-45
65 mm Product ID: 20133-65

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Underlay
Depending on the floor covering and wear surface, different types of underlay has to be laid over the pre-grooved
EPS panels. Follow the floor suppliers instructions. Please visit www.thermotech.eu for guidelines and more
detailed advice on different types of underlay and how to install wood floors on top of the underfloor heating
(Thermotechs brochure Floor constructions with underfloor heating).

Examples:

R12 Floating floor R12 Casting

1
1

2a/b
3 4
2a/b
5 3
4a
5
4b

1. Vinyl flooring 1. Laminate/solid wood 1. Vinyl flooring 1. Laminate / solid

flooring 0-30 mm wood flooring
2. 12 mm chipboard (please view the suppli-
3. Concrete slab with
(installed in acor- welded wire mesh 10-30 mm
ers recommendations

We reserve the right to change products without notice. We refer you to www.thermotech.eu for the latest
dance with the 2a. Rag felt or foam
on density with EPS 4. Underfloor heating
suppliers guidelnes)
foundation) pipes 2b. Age-resistant plastic
3. Underfloor heating foil, min. 0.2 mm with
2. Rag felt or foam 5. Clip rail
pipes overlap

version of the installation instructions. No liability is accepted for any typographical errors.
3. Underfloor heating pipes 6. Polystyrene thermal
4a. R12 Floating 3. Concrete slab with
insulation
4a. R12 Floating welded wire mesh
4b. Age-resistant plastic

foil, min. 0.2 mm 4b. Age-resistant plastic 4. Underfloor heating
with overlap foil, min. 0.2 mm with pipes
overlap
5. Existing floor 5. Clip rail
5. Existing floor
6. Polystyrene thermal
insulation

1. Tile and adhesive (dry conditions) 1. Tile and adhesive

2a. If this is the existing foundation is stable you can 2a/2b. Waterproofing layer and/or primer.
glue the ceramic tiles directly on the plate (follow
3. Concrete slab with welded wire mesh
. the directions under Ceramic tiles on floating
floors in dry rooms. Otherwise glue the ceramic 4. Underfloor heating pipes
tiles according to point 2b.
5. Clip rail
2b. Dual layered plaster or cement-based panel
6. Polystyrene thermal insulation
(cross-layered and glued together) or fibre-rein-
forced screed.
3. Underfloor heating pipes
4. Floating floor 18
5. Existing floor

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