Tech Tips: How to Install a Short Stop Device on your TempZone™ Twin Product
Step-by-step guide to diagnosing and rectifying issues in your TempZone™ Twin underfloor heating system.
Struggling with potential issues in your TempZone™ Twin floor heating system can be challenging. This video offers a comprehensive guide on how to use a short stop device, a key tool in diagnosing and rectifying any problems.
- Identifying the type of roll in your floor heating system from your original order or installation plan.
- Setting the Velocity of Propagation (VOP) on the short stop device.
- Determining the distance from the cable's start to the mat or roll.
- Recognizing the voltage of your system based on the wire colors.
- Using the VOP table for a 240-volt or 120-volt system to identify the roll size and corresponding VOP.
- Finding the exact location of a potential problem within the cable using the short stop device's readings.
This step-by-step guide is invaluable for both novices and professionals alike, ensuring your TempZone™ Twin electric floor heating system operates safely, efficiently, and reliably for a long-lasting comfort.
Hello. Today we're going to talk about using a shortstop device on your WarmlyYours TempZone Twin product. When you receive the shortstop, it will come with instructions that outline a few simple steps to get your system working and to ensure the test is conducted correctly. The first step is to identify the role you have in your floor, which you can determine by referring to your original order or installation plan.
Next, you will need to set the velocity of propagation (VOP) on the unit. Additionally, you must measure the distance from the beginning of the cable all the way down into the mat or roll. To start, confirm the type of roll you have. For instance, if the wire is black and red with a ground, it indicates a 240-volt system. Conversely, a 120-volt system would have a yellow, black, and ground configuration. Since we are focusing on a 240-volt setup, we will refer to the 240-volt table for our information.
On the 240-volt table, you will need to determine the size of your roll and the corresponding VOP. This table will also indicate how many feet are in that roll, including the cold lead. For example, let’s assume you have a 76-foot roll. You would then look for the VOP, which in this case is 62. To set the VOP on the unit, press and hold one of the small buttons while simultaneously pressing and holding the large button. A number will flash on the screen, initially showing 65. Use the down button to adjust this to 62. Once you have set it to 62, turn the unit off.
At this point, you know the size of the roll and the VOP. Next, take the red and black wires (or yellow and black for a 120-volt system) and twist them together. Attach the red connector to the alligator clip on the twisted pair, and connect the black wire alligator clip to the ground. After this, press the large red button in the center, which will display a number, such as 177. This number represents the feet down the cable where an issue is detected.
To find the exact location of the problem, take the 177 and subtract the length of the cold lead you cut off during installation. The cold lead typically comes with 15 feet attached to the mat, roll, or cable. For instance, if you removed 10 feet of cold lead, you would subtract 10 from 177, resulting in your final number. This final figure will indicate how many feet down the problem exists in your cable. If you are using a mat, take this number and divide it by six to determine how many feet of mesh contain the issue.
