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SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual
Tips
Co ntrols:
The SunStat controls will provide direct
floor-warming control or can be set to sense air
temperature with a floor temperature limit. Other controls
may not give the same desired level of control or overall
comfort and are not recommended.
Lo udMouth™:
The LoudMouth is a continuity monitor with an
integrated alarm. An alarm will sound if damage occurs to
the heating wire during installation. The LoudMouth stays
connected to the power leads throughout the TapeMat
installation. A small screwdriver for connecting the leads is
included with the LoudMouth monitor.
INSPECT CABLE, CONTROL, and SENSOR
STEP 2.1
Remove the TapeMat, control, and sensor from their
packages. Inspect them for any visible damage
and verify everything is the correct size and type
according to the plan and the order. Do not attempt to
install a damaged product.
STEP 2.2
Record the product information in
Table 4
. Give this
information to the homeowner to keep in a safe place.
The TapeMat model number, serial number, voltage, and
resistance range are shown on a nameplate label attached
to the power leads, as well as the marking "(x)-FOR INDOOR
FLOOR HEATING APPLICATIONS".
Do not remove this nameplate label. The electrical
inspector will need to see this.
STEP 2.3
Use a digital multi-meter set to the 200Ω or 2000Ω (2kΩ)
range to measure the resistance between the conductors
of the mat power leads. Record these resistances in
Table 4
under “Out of the box before installation”.
The resistance should measure within the resistance range
on the nameplate label. If it is a little low, it may be due
to low air temperatures or meter calibration. Consult the
factory if in doubt.
CAUTION:
Make sure power is not applied to the
product until it is fully installed and ready for final
testing. All work must be done with power turned
off to the circuit being worked on.
Record the information from the
nameplate label into the Mat
and Sensor Resistance Log.
Leave the nameplate label
attached to the power leads for
later inspection.
Press the test lead tips to the Black and White (or Blue for 240 VAC) power lead wires.
This reading should correspond to the factory resistance range on the nameplate label
attached to the Power lead.
Readings between the White (or Blue for 240 VAC) and Ground or the Black and Ground
power lead wires should measure “open”, or “O.L”, or the same as displayed when the test
leads are not touching anything.
Black Lead
White or Blue Lead
Ground Lead
Black Lead
200 ohm setting
Black wire to COM
Red wire to
Ω
White or Blue Lead
Ground Lead
Black Lead
White or Blue Lead
Ground Lead
