SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual
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STEP 1.3
Make sure proper subfloor materials are selected in accordance
with the construction and floor covering requirements. Use of
an anti-fracture membrane, backerboard, or other materials are
recommended when installing tile or other stone floor covering.
STEP 1.4
Pay careful attention to the total amps when selecting
multiple mats to make sure the controls, circuit breaker
panel, and all wiring have the proper capacity. Design circuit
protection and wiring to handle 125% of total amp load.
Table 2
(TapeMat sizes)
120 VAC
2 f
t W
ide
Mat Square
Footage
Mat Size
(W x L)
Model
Number
Amp
Draw
Ohms
10
2' x 5'
12000524
1.0
102-125
15
2' x 7'-6"
12000724
1.5
71-87
20
2' x 10'
12001024
2.0
49-60
25
2' x 12'-6"
12001224
2.5
39-48
30
2' x 15'
12001524
3.0
30-37
35
2' x 17'-6"
12001724
3.5
25-31
40
2' x 20'
12002024
4.0
22-27
45
2' x 22'-6"
12002224
4.5
19-23
50
2' x 25'
12002524
5.0
17-21
60
2' x 30'
12003024
6.0
14-17
70
2' x 35'
12003524
7.0
12-14
80
2' x 40'
12004024
8.0
11-13
3 f
t W
ide
15
3' x 5'
12000536
1.5
71-87
20
3' x 6'-8"
12000636
2.0
49-59
25
3' x 8'-4"
12000836
2.5
39-48
30
3' x 10'
12001036
3.0
30-36
45
3' x 15'
12001536
4.5
19-23
60
3' x 20'
12002036
6.0
14-17
240 VAC
2 f
t W
ide
Mat Square
Footage
Mat Size
(W x L)
Model Number
Amp
Draw
Ohms
20
2' x 10'
24001024
1.0
206-252
30
2' x 15'
24001524
1.5
148-180
40
2' x 20'
24002024
2.0
98-120
50
2' x 25'
24002524
2.5
79-97
60
2' x 30'
24003024
3.0
60-64
70
2' x 35'
24003524
3.5
50-62
80
2' x 40'
24004024
4.0
43-53
90
2' x 45'
24004524
4.5
38-47
100
2' x 50'
24005024
5.0
34-42
120
2' x 60'
24006024
6.0
28-35
140
2' x 70'
24007024
7.0
24-29
160
2' x 80'
24008024
8.0
22-27
3 f
t W
ide
30
3' x 10'
24001036
1.5
144-176
40
3' x 13'-4"
24001336
2.0
97-118
50
3' x 16'-8"
24001636
2.5
78-95
60
3' x 20'
24002036
3.0
60-74
90
3' x 30'
24003036
4.5
38-47
120
3' x 40'
24004036
6.0
28-35
It is important to select the proper sized TapeMat for the given
area. TapeMat can not be cut shorter in order to fit a given area.
Doing so will damage the heating wire and will prevent the system
from working.
Phase 2: Preparations
Before installing TapeMat, make sure to fully inspect the
products and carefully plan the site. The following steps may
not necessarily occur in the order shown, depending on
contractor and electrician scheduling and variations in site
preparation requirements.
Items Needed
Materials:
- SunStat thermostat control with floor sensor. The SunStat is
available from your SunTouch dealer. All other items can be
purchased locally. The SunStat is listed separately from the
TapeMat.
- 20-amp circuit breaker (single for 120-VAC and dual
for 240-VAC systems)
- UL Listed electrical box (extra deep) for the control;
single-gang (not a gangable type) for one or two mats or
4"-square deep box with a single-gang "mud ring" cover
- 4" junction box with a cover (if needed)
- Flexible or rigid UL Listed conduit (for new construction)
- 12-gauge or 14-gauge electrical wiring cable
(consult local code)
- Wire nuts if using an additional junction box
- Nail plate
Tools:
- Di gital multi-meter for ohms testing;
must read up to 20,000 ohms to measure sensor
- Drill with 1/2" & 3/4" bits
- Hammer and chisel
- Wire strippers
- Phillips screwdriver
- Fish tape
- Hole saw
- Floor covering installation tools
Note: Installer must be familiar with electrical wiring
techniques (licensed electrician recommended). If
applicable for the installation, installer must also be
familiar with floor covering techniques.
