Electric heating mat for underfloor panels Mission Air® MAL-160 AREA: 8m² DIMENSIONS: 50cm x 16m UNIT POWER: 160W/m² TOTAL POWER: 1280W Modern electric underfloor heating Single-sided powered MissionAir® MAL-160 heating mat with a power of 160W/m² is made of a thin, high-temperature-resistant heating cable. The heating cable is embedded in a protective aluminum jacket. The heating mat is designed for installation under floor panels Take care of your comfort The use of the Mission Air® electric heating mat significantly improves the comfort of household members, providing the much-loved effect of a pleasantly warm floor. MAL-160 heating mats can operate as: basic and independent heating system in a given room. For this purpose, it is recommended that the surface of the heating mats cover at least 2/3 of the entire room, auxiliary heating , used, for example, to achieve a warm floor effect in a specific room. Only advantages! Simple installation , not requiring major renovation work or many hours spent on the entire installation, Low investment cost , especially compared to traditional water underfloor heating, Extraordinary reaction efficiency compared to other heating systems. We don't have to wait for the furnace to heat the water, which then releases the heat to the room. The electric heating cable heats up almost immediately after initiating operation, Simple operation . Combined with the programmable temperature controller, the whole thing becomes an extremely intelligent and intuitive system that ensures comfortable warmth in our homes, The system is environmentally friendly , no noise, no dust and no pollution, The underfloor heating system saves valuable space in the room . The system is invisible and discreet, providing greater flexibility in creating the ideal living environment. The only visible element of the system is the room temperature controller. Savings! Low operating costs , thanks to the system's exceptional response time and efficiency. Furthermore, when combined with a photovoltaic panel system, you can have virtually free heating in your home! The MAL-160 heating mat system is reliable, safe, and manufactured with durability and comfort in mind. Simple installation The approximately 3mm thick heating cable is embedded in an aluminum protective jacket. Installing the mat directly under floor panels allows for its use in places where there are limited options for raising the floor level. This solution allows the MAL-160 heating mat to be used not only in new investments, but also during renovation work. MAL-160 mats are equipped with a 3m power cable. For comfortable and safe use of the heating system, the mat must be connected to a room temperature controller that will control the mat's operation. Installation diagram Floor panels Mission Air® MAL-160 heating mat Soundproofing underlay Floor surface When selecting floor panels and underlay, make sure that they are products adapted to work with the underfloor heating system. Cutting the heating mat When planning the layout of the system in a given room, we can cut the mounting mesh as much as possible. Properly cutting the mesh allows us to adapt the heating mat to virtually any room shape. Layout suggestions: Parallel Perpendicular Arc Avoiding an obstacle Note! Do not cut, trim, or shorten the heating cable. Only cut the mounting mesh. In tight spaces where a heating mat cannot be installed, cut the mesh into narrow strips to allow for flexible cable routing. Aluminum tape included The kit also includes a roll of aluminum mounting tape. Save with Mission Air®! The ever-rising costs of traditional gas heating and soaring coal prices definitely favor electric heating based on heating mats. Additionally, with a home photovoltaic installation, we can achieve virtually free heating in our home! Wide application MAL-160 heating mats from MissionAir® can be installed in: home apartment office shop company warehouse garage workshop .... practically any room where flooring is planned to be finished with laminate flooring. Technical specification of the MAL-160 mat: heating surface: 8m² mat length: 16m system power: 1280W unit power: 160W/m2 supply voltage: 230V power supply type: single-sided supporting substrate: aluminum jacket heating cable thickness: ⁓3 mm power cable length: 3m application: under floor panels Choose high quality At Mission Air, we place great emphasis on both the quality of our products and the highest satisfaction of all our customers. Orders are carefully completed, with attention to the smallest details, and they are shipped using solid, yet eco-friendly packaging. Frequently asked questions Can the mat's heating cable be shortened? The heating cable cannot be cut or shortened. The fiberglass mesh on which the heating cable is mounted can be cut. Can the heating cable cross or touch each other? The heating mat's cable should not cross or touch each other. This could damage the insulation and the heating element. Can the heating mat be installed under a shower tray, shower, or bathtub? The heating mat should not be installed in areas most exposed to moisture, such as under a shower tray, shower, or bathtub. Can the heating mat be installed under furniture? The heating mat can be installed under furniture that has legs at least 3 cm high and allows for free air circulation. The mat should not be installed under furniture that touches the floor. Thick carpets or pet beds should not be placed within the mat's application area. Can the MAL-160 heating mat be installed under floor tiles? The MAL-160 heating mat should not be installed under floor tiles. We install MA-160 heating mats from Mission Air® under floor tiles. C Can the heating mat be plugged into an outlet? The heating mat cannot be connected to the mains using a standard plug connection. The heating mat should always be connected to a room temperature regulator/controller. Does the electrical connection of the heating mat require special permits? The electrical connections of the heating mat must be made by a licensed electrician, who will also perform the necessary electrical measurements of the heating mat and electrical installation to rule out any faults and ensure safe operation of the heating system. How can I check if the purchased heating mat is not damaged and is functioning properly? To check if the heating mat is not damaged and is functioning properly, measure the resistance of the heating wire (details in the installation instructions). What should I do if the heating mat was mechanically damaged during installation and is no longer working? The heating mat must be removed and a new heating mat installed. Using a damaged mat is not permitted.