NVent NUHEAT Cable

nVent NUHEAT CableThe highest performing heating cable systemwith maximum on-site flexibility

THE COMFORTYOU DESERVEnVent NUHEAT Cable is an easy-to-install electric floorheating system that combines installation versatility withadvanced new technology.Offering the ultimate in installation flexibility, Cable isperfect where on-site adjustments are required. Coupledwith newly redesigned cable guides and a low-profilecold lead, adding heated floors to your renovation or newconstruction project has never been easier.Visit nVent.com/NUHEAT to find a distributor near you.CABLE INSTALLATION1INSTALL CABLE2APPLY SELF-LEVELER3TROWEL THINSET AND INSTALL TILEA professional tile setter installs the nVent NUHEAT Cable onto the subfloor.A certified electrician connects the system to your household wiring.

NVENT NUHEAT CABLE FAST FACTS Heats tile, stone, laminate, engineered wood, or luxury vinylfloors Zero EMF (electromagnetic field) cable design Over 30 kit sizes; largest 120 V covers 120 ft2 and largest240 V covers 240 ft2 Available in 120 V and 240 V Spacing options for 12 or 15 W/ft2 Thin cold lead and connection joint Completely redesigned, easy-to-use cable guides Heats shower floors, shower benches & steam rooms Halfway marker on heating cable for easy layout planning Industry leading 25-Year Total Care warranty The nVent NUHEAT Cable can be installed directly into thenVent NUHEAT Membrane in areas where an uncouplingfeature is desiredFAQsQ: CAN NVENT NUHEAT CABLE REPLACE MY ELECTRICBASEBOARD HEATERS?A: Yes, nVent NUHEAT Cable produces 12 W/ft2 for a heatoutput of 41 BTUs /ft2 (or 15 W/ft2 for a heat output of51 BTUs)―easily heating most rooms.Q: C AN I USE NVENT NUHEAT CABLE TO REPLACE MYHOT-WATER RADIATOR?A: Yes, nVent NUHEAT Cable is a viable alternative to waterradiators. Invisible and maintenance-free, nVent NUHEATCable is a perfect heating option for renovations oradditions.Q: WILL NVENT NUHEAT CABLE HEAT THE WHOLE ROOM ORJUST THE FLOOR?A: The whole room! nVent NUHEAT Cable transforms the entirefloor area into the room’s heat source—guaranteeing even,consistent heat.HEAT COVERAGE COMPARISONNUHEAT41-51BTUs per ft2BASEBOARD HEATER34BTUs per ft2OPERATING COST EXAMPLE Bathroom0101* *01 *5.5 hr.50 0.18Kitchen7.5 hr.150 0.75Living Room7.5 hr.200 1.01* Average winter operating cost. Based on US Energy Information Administration2017 national average of 0.1289 per kWh and modern insulation standards.

nVent NUHEAT Membrane is a tile underlayment thatcan be installed over the entire subfloor for uncoupling,crack isolation, waterproofing, and floor heatingpurposes. It can eliminate the need for a second layerof plywood or concrete backer board in most tileinstallations.Membrane pillars have been designed to embed nVentNUHEAT Cable for an easy installation method and toguarantee even heat distribution.Visit nVent.com/NUHEAT to find a distributor near you.NVENT NUHEAT MEMBRANE INSTALLATION1APPLY THINSET TO SUBFLOOR2ROLL MEMBRANE ONTO THE SUBFLOOR3SNAP THE CABLE INTO THE MEMBRANE4TROWEL THINSET AND INSTALL TILEA professional tile setter installs the nVent NUHEAT Cable onto the subfloor.A certified electrician connects the system to your household wiring.

NVENT NUHEAT MEMBRANE FAST FACTS Provides crack isolation and waterproofing Replaces plywood and cement board as tile underlayment A ccepts use of modified and unmodified thinsets for tilesetting Industry leading 25-Year Total Care WarrantyROBINSON FLOOR TEST RATINGThe nVent NUHEAT Membrane product receives an ‘ExtraHeavy’ rating in the Robinson Floor Test (ASTM NCA-773-14OSB/Plywood12” x 12”Porcelain Tile19.2” O.CExtraHeavyTCNA-772-14Concrete12” x 12”Porcelain TileN/AExtraHeavyUNCOUPLING FAQSQ: W HAT IS THE PURPOSE OF AN UNCOUPLINGMEMBRANE?A: A n uncoupling membrane is installed in between thesubfloor below and the tile layer above. It prevents stressesin the subfloor from transmitting to the tile and grout layerand potentially causing them to crack.Q: D O I NEED TO USE AN UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE FORALL TILE INSTALLATIONS?A: N o – depending on the condition and construction of thesubfloor, an uncoupling membrane may not be needed.Uncoupling membranes are only needed if movement orcracking of the substrate is expected. Discuss with your tileprofessional to determine if your installation would benefitfrom using an uncoupling membrane.WARRANTYGAIN THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS to offer 25-YearTotal Care Warranty* for your floor heating installations.By signing up today you’re on your way to distinguishingyourself through expert certification.* Total Care Warranty is an upgrade of our product warranty and is offered exclusivelyat no additional cost for all installations completed by nVent NUHEAT Certified PROinstallers. To learn more on how to become a nVent NUHEAT Certified PRO installervisit nVent.com/NUHEATFor more information, please call: 1.800.778.WARM(9276) oremail: CertifiedPROteam@nvent.com

STEP 1 - Select the membrane product to cover the floor areaCatalog NumberDescriptionDimensionsNUMEM161nVent NUHEAT Membrane Large Roll (161 ft2)3’3” x 49.5 ftNUMEM054nVent NUHEAT Membrane Small Roll (54 ft2)3’3” x 16.5 ftNUMEM250nVent NUHEAT Membrane Sheet(10.6 ft2) - Box of 25 sheets3’3” x 3’3”PRBPE1505Waterproofing Seam Tape6” x 16 ftPRBPE1530Waterproofing Seam Tape6” x 98 ftSTEP 2 - Select the nVent NUHEAT Cable kit to cover the desiredheated floor areaCABLE (120 V)Square Foot Coveragew/ Cable Guidesw/ Membrane3”3”/2”/3”Spacing* 2 W/ft215 W/ft210 W/ft2 12 W/ft2 15 lNo.LengthAmps 78N1C0953771109012910988N1C11042310.8 129912010014512298N1C12047412.2 1461nVent NUHEAT Cable offers flexible spacing for varying Watt density, allowinginstallers flexibility on the job site. Square foot coverages above are estimatesbased on a square area with unheated border of 2” and actual coverage will varydepending on the number of turns in the cable path (more turns result in slightlyless coverage).NVENT NUHEAT CABLE GUIDE NOTES:*3-inch spacing in Cable Guides produces 12 W/ft 2 (standard output)** A lternating 3-inch / 2-inch spacing in Cable Guides produces 15 W/ft 2(high output), which is best for installations on a concrete slab or whenheat loss is a concern.NVENT NUHEAT MEMBRANE NOTES:† 3 pillar spacing in nVent NUHEAT Membrane produces 10 W/ft 2 (low output),which is not typically recommended but possible for low-use areas when trying tostretch coverage.† 2 pillar spacing in nVent NUHEAT Membrane produces 15 W/ft 2 (high output),which is best for installations on a concrete slab or when heat loss is a concern.‡ Alternating 2-3-2 pillar spacing in nVent NUHEAT Membrane produces 12 W/ft 2(standard output).

STEP 2 continuedCABLE (240 V)Square Foot Coveragew/ Cable Guidesw/ Membrane3”3”/2”/3”Spacing* 2 W/ft215 W/ft210 W/ft2 12 W/ft2 15 842ModelNo.LengthAmps 910.8 2589240200293246198N2C24095312.1 2905NVENT NUHEAT MEMBRANE SPECIFICATIONSMaterialPolypropylene plastic heat-welded to anon-woven polypropylene fabricThickness0.22 in (5.5 mm)Width39 in (991 mm)Weight0.172 lb/ft2 (0.84 kg/m2)Storage ConditionsStore in a cool and dry place avoidingdirect sunlight and heat sourcesNVENT NUHEAT CABLE SPECIFICATIONSOperating voltage120 V, 208 V, and 240 VPower output10-15 W/ft2 (depending on wire spacing)Minimum bending radius0.5 in (12 mm)Maximum continuousexposure temperature194 F (90 C)Minimum installationtemperature50 F (10 C)Heating cable2-wire, grounded, twisted pair with PVCouter jacketCold lead2-wire, 16-18 AWG plus ground braid;10 ft (3 m) length

THERMOSTATS WiFi-enabled 3.5 in Color touchscreen Energy usage monitor 7-day programmability Dual-voltage (120 V & 240 V)nVent NUHEAT HomeProgrammableFloor Heating Thermostat 3.5 in Color touchscreen Energy usage monitor 7-day programmability Dual-voltage (120 V & 240 V)nVent NUHEAT ElementNon-ProgrammableFloor Heating Thermostat Manual temperature control Dual-voltage (120 V & 240 V)All thermostats come with manufacturer’s limited (3) three-year warranty (valid from the date of purchase) and built-in GFCI protection.nVent NUHEAT SignatureWiFi-EnabledFloor Heating ThermostatNorth AmericaTel: 1-800-778-9276Fax: NUHEAT 2020 nVent. All nVent marks and logos are owned or licensed by nVent Services GmbH or itsaffiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. nVent reserves the right tochange specifications without notice.NUHEAT-SB-H60132-FHCable-EN-2003

A: Yes, nVent NUHEAT Cable is a viable alternative to water radiators. Invisible and maintenance-free, nVent NUHEAT Cable is a perfect heating option for renovations or additions. Q: WILL NVENT NUHEAT CABLE HEAT THE WHOLE ROOM OR JUST THE FLOOR? A: The whole room!