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•  Wire all circuits as Class 1, Electric Light and Power Circuits.
•  Wire all circuits with insulation rated 600V minimum.
•  Mount this control only to a grounded metallic box or a nonmetallic box.
•  Use power supply wires suitable for at least 90°C.
•  High voltage – disconnect power supply before servicing.
•  The GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) in this thermostat control does not 

protect against shock if both bare conductors are touched at the same time.

•  Do not exceed 15 amps on this thermostat control. Doing so will cause risk 

of fire hazard and damage.

•  Make sure the house power supply voltage matches the voltage rating of 

the floor heating system. Do not apply 240 VAC to a 120 VAC rated system. 

Connecting the wrong voltage may cause overheating and damage to the 

system, the control, floor coverings, etc.

Installation & Operation 

Manual

SunStat® Relay II
Model 500810 (-BB, -HB)

Items included

Unpack the control and make sure everything is in good condition. Do not use 

a damaged control or part. The package comes with these items:
(1) Relay II control
(5) Wire Nuts (Marettes®)
(2) Mounting Screws
(1) Screwdriver 

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Locating the Control

Find a suitable location for the control.  Consider the following:
•  It is designed for indoor dry location only.
•  It may be placed on an insulated or uninsulated wall, preferably an interior 

wall to avoid overheating from outside sun heat.

•  Keep it away from all water sources such as sinks, showers, and bathtubs 

as well as heat sources such as hot-water piping, heat ducting, wall-mount 

lighting, and direct sunlight.

•  Locate it at a suitable height, normally about 4-1/2’ to 5’ (1.4 m to 1.5 m) 

from the floor.

Mounting the electrical box

•  When mounting on an existing wall, cut the opening for the electrical box for 

the control. To make it easier to pull the wiring, wait to install the electrical 

box until after all wiring is drawn into this opening.

•  When mounting on an open wall, secure the electrical box for the control to 

the wall stud. Conduit from the electrical box to the floor is recommended 

(check local codes for requirements) for additional protection. Install one 

conduit for the floor sensor. Install another conduit for the floor heating 

system power leads.

•  Refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with the floor heating system 

for additional installation details.

The SunStat Relay II model 500810 is designed to operate either a 120 VAC or 

240 VAC resistance floor heating system in conjunction with a thermostat Model 

500750 or 500775. It comes with a GFCI inside to meet safety needs.

*A single-gang extra-deep box allows su

  cient space to connect 1 or 2 hea  ng 

mats or cables. For 3 hea  ng mats or cables, a 4-inch square extra-deep 

electrical box with a single-gang “mud ring” is necessary. Alternately, a junc  on 

box may be installed to connect mul  ple hea  ng mats or cables, then run 

power supply wire from the junc  on box to the control electrical box. See the 

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For use only with Models 500750 and 500775

As with any electrical product, care should be taken to guard 

against the potential risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to 

persons. The following must be observed:

Read this Manual BEFORE using this equipment.
Failure to read and follow all safety and use 

information can result in death, serious personal 

injury, property damage, or damage to the 

equipment.
Keep this Manual for future reference.

Installation must be performed by qualified personnel, in accordance with 

local codes and standards. A licensed electrician is recommended.

Local building or electrical codes may require modifications to the information 

provided. You are required to consult the local building and electrical codes 

prior to installation. If this information is not consistent with local building or 

electrical codes, the local codes should be followed.

Tools and supplies needed

•  18 AWG to 24 AWG 2-conductor shielded wire
•  No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
•  Hole saw (if installing in an existing wall)
•  Wire strippers, wire cutters, and other electrical tools
•  Electrical wall box (plastic or metal)*

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