SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual
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Power lead
conduit
Wire Clip
Power lead
Sensor wire
Sensor wire
Conduit enclosing power lead.
If going in to an existing
wall, cut out dry wall and
chisel out bottom plate to
route wires to control.
STEP 3.3:
Bottom Plate Work
Drill or chisel holes at the bottom plate as indicated. One hole
is for routing the power lead conduit and the other is for the
thermostat sensor. These holes should be directly below the
electrical box(es).
STEP 2.4:
Install Power Lead Conduit and Thermostat Sensor
Power Lead Conduit:
The shielded power lead can be installed with or without
electrical conduit (recommended for added protection
against nails or screws) depending on code requirements.
Remove one of the knock-outs in the electrical box to route
the power lead. If electrical conduit is not required by code,
install a wire collar to secure the power leads where they
enter the box. If conduit is required by code, install 1/2"
(minimum) conduit from the bottom plate up to the
electrical box. For multiple power leads (multiple mats)
install 3/4" conduit.
Thermostat Sensor:
A floor sensor is included with the SunStat control. It can
be installed with or without electrical conduit depending
on code requirements. Conduit is recommended for added
protection against nails or screws. Do not place the sensor
in the same conduit as the power leads to avoid possible
interference. Open a separate knock-out in the bottom of
the thermostat box. Feed the sensor (and conduit, if used)
through the knock-out, down through the cut-out in the
bottom plate, and out into the floor where the heating
mat will be installed. If the sensor wire needs to be secured
to the wall stud, wait until after the mat and sensor are
completely installed on the floor.
Note: The sensor is located in the bottom of the
thermostat packaging.
STEP 3.4:
Rough-in Wiring
Install appropriate 12 or 14 AWG electrical wire from the
circuit breaker or branch circuit source to the SunStat
electrical box (and SunStat Relay box(es) if needed) following
all codes, see Table 5.
If SunStat Relay(s) are used, feed appropriate wire (see SunStat
Relay installation manual for size and type) between the
SunStat Relay(s) and the SunStat.
Phase 4: TapeMat Installation
STEP 4.1:
Floor Cleaning
The floor must be completely swept of all debris including
all nails, dirt, wood, and other construction debris. Make
absolutely sure there are no objects on the floor which might
damage the TapeMat wire.
Wet mop the floor at least twice to ensure there is no dirt or
dust. This will allow proper bonding of the mortar and proper
stick of the double-sided tape.
STEP 4.2:
Material
Make sure all of the correct materials have been purchased.
A general list of materials is found at the beginning of
this manual.
Verify the amount of mat supplied is the proper size for the
area to be heated before beginning the installation. Verify
thermostat location.
