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- Page 1 TapeMat ™ Series D12 Please be aware local codes may require this product and/or the thermostatic control to be installed or connected by an electrician. Please leave this manual with the end user. Installation Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual Welcome to SunTouch®! SunTouch floor heating mats are a simple way to heat any indoor space. This instruction manual is provided as a guide to installing SunTouch TapeMats, including design considerations, installation steps, limitations, precautions, and floor covering guidelines. - Page 3 SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual Table 1 CAUTIONS! R e A d B e f O R e I N S T A l l I N g T A p e M A T As with any electrical product, care should be taken...
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Page 4: Phase 1 Designing The System
Only the power lead may exit the thin-set and enter the wall. Pull power leads SunTouch TapeMat should be installed in all interior floor through UL Listed conduit to a UL Listed junction box or areas intending to be warmed. It cannot be used for exterior the control box. -
Page 5: Preparations
39-48 - SunStat thermostat control with floor sensor. The SunStat is 3' x 10' 12001036 30-36 available from your SunTouch dealer. All other items can be 3' x 15' 12001536 19-23 purchased locally. The SunStat is listed separately from the TapeMat. - Page 6 SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual Tips STEP 2.3 Use a digital multi-meter set to the 200Ω or 2000Ω (2kΩ) range to measure the resistance between the conductors Co ntrols: The SunStat controls will provide direct of the mat power leads. Record these resistances in Table 4 floor-warming control or can be set to sense air under “Out of the box before installation”.
- Page 7 SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual Measure the resistance between either of the white or black leads and ground lead. This measurement should be “open”, usually indicated by an “OL” or a “I”. This is the same as displayed when the test leads are not touching anything.
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Page 8: Phase 3 Electrical Rough-In
Install an extra-deep electrical box for the SunStat thermostat. Follow the instructions included with the SunTouch TapeMat(s) must be protected against overload SunStat for complete information on location and wiring. by a circuit breaker. GFCI type (ground fault circuit interrupter) -
Page 9: Phase 4 Tapemat Installation
SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual STEP 3.3: Bottom Plate Work Drill or chisel holes at the bottom plate as indicated. One hole Power lead is for routing the power lead conduit and the other is for the conduit thermostat sensor. These holes should be directly below the electrical box(es). - Page 10 SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual STEP 4.3: TABLE 6: Position the Power Leads MAT TURNS AND “FILL-IN” TECHNIqUES This table contains some of the common turns and techniques Carefully cut the tie binding the power lead coil. Do not nick used to layout around corners, angles, and built-ins.
- Page 11 SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual STEP 4.5: Secure the Mat to the Floor After test-fitting the mat and deciding what technique will be used to help fill any odd spaces, carefully cut the mesh where needed. Lay the mat down flat. Ensure it fits well and has no folds or large ripples.
- Page 12 (AHJ). UL Listed to U.S. Standards only for this application. 1. Refer to diagrams in the Appendix, especially page 17. 2. Never install SunTouch TapeMat in shower walls (or any other wall). 3. Never make a field splice to mats installed in a shower.
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Page 13: Phase 5 Floor Coverings
Tile as it applies to the SunTouch TapeMat product. Thinset Mortar Shower Curb Illustrated floor schematics can be found in the Appendix for additional reference. - Page 14 SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual Type of Construction DOUBLE-PLYWOOD OvER FRAME FLOOR Mortar Applications: Thin-set and thick-set (self-leveling) mortar applications are illustrated to the right. Tile/stone or laminate flooring a. If a backer board or plywood sheeting is used to strengthen the floor, or if the mat...
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Page 15: Phase 6 Control Installation
SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual Phase 6: Control Installation Step 6.1: Power electricalbox Install the Controls supply If it has not already been done, install an electrical box for the SunStat and SunStat Relay. Do not forget to attach a single- gang mud-ring to mount the SunStat if a 4”... -
Page 16: Appendices
SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual Appendix Types of turns Roll-over Turn 90° or Flip Turn 180° or Back-to-Back Turn Fill-in Technique Step-by-step layout for a typical bathroom... - Page 17 SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual Install 4"–6" from walls. Bathroom layout 1: One 2' x 20' mat Control Toilet Shower Install mats right up to the face of the cabinet. The heat only conducts about 1-1/2" from the wire. Vanity Closet Bathroom layout 2: One 2' x 15' mat, one 2' x 60' mat Install mats 4"–6"...
- Page 18 SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual Small bath layout 1: One 3' x 5' mat Sink Control Bath Tub Front entryway layout: Two 3' x 10' mats, one 3' x 5' mat Install mats right up to the face of the vanity. The heat transfers only about 1-1/2"...
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Page 19: Control Wiring
SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual 120/240VAC Control Wiring Diagrams Typical Wiring for one Ground TapeMat TapeMat with SunStat 120/240 VAC Ground (maximum 15 amps) SunStat TapeMat Control (120/240VAC) 120/240 VAC (maximum 15 amps) Load 1 20-amp circuit. SunStat Black Load 1... - Page 20 SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual SunStat Relay Connection Diagrams Typical Wiring for SunStat Ground Ground 120/240 VAC with SunStat Relay(s) SunStat Control 120/240 VAC Load 1 SunStat 20-amp circuit for each SunStat and Black Load 1 Black SunStat Relay Line 1...
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Page 21: Connections
SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual Connecting Multiple Mats NOTE: T heSunStatisnotshowninthesediagramsinordertosimplifythem.Thesediagramsaregivenonlyasexamplesofhowto properlyconnectmultiplemats.Caremustbetakennottooverfillabox.Besuretousewirenutsthatarethecorrectsize fortheconnectionsbeingmade.Followallcodesforwiring.Ifindoubt,consultanelectrician. Illustration showing how to connect multiple mats from multiple junction boxes at one thermostatic control electrical box. Illustrationshowinghowtoconnect threematsatthethermostaticcontrol electricalbox. Connecting the LoudMouth Illustrations showing how to connect the LoudMouth monitor to two mats (left) and how to connect to three mats (right). -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Although this troubleshooting guide is provided to assist with problems experienced with a SunTouch system, results are never guar- anteed. SunTouch does not assume any liability or responsibility for damage or injury that may occur from using this guide. If prob- lems with the system persist, call the manufacturer. -
Page 23: Warranty
SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual Electric Floor-warming Products 25-year Limited Warranty Watts Radiant (the Company) warrants its electric floor-warming mats and cables (the Product) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for twenty-five (25) years from the date of manufacture. Thermostats and controls sold by Watts Radiant are warranted, parts and materials, for two (2) years from the date of purchase. - Page 24 Quality System is an ISO 9001:2008 Ph: 888.432.8932 registered facility through LRQA. Fax: 417.831.4067 Web: suntouch.com SunTouch, a Watts Radiant product. Watts Radiant, a Watts Water Technologies Company. IOM-ST-Ta p e Ma t 1124 © 2011 Watts Radiant EDP# 81009041...
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