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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Heating Indicator 

is on, but floors 

do not feel warm

Setpoint too low to feel 

warm to the touch

Increase the setpoint

Faulty wiring

Have the sensor and power lead wiring checked by a certified 

electrician

Heating Indicator 

does not follow 

thermostat 

heating

Faulty wiring

Have the communication wiring checked by a certified electrician

Lost connection  

(Wireless Indicator blinking)

The wireless signal from the ConnectPlus is getting blocked or 

interfered with

Power Indicator 

is off

Power off at the breaker

Check the breaker or fuse in the electrical panel supplying power to 

the relay

Faulty Wiring

Have the power supply wiring checked by a certified electrician

SunTouch warrants this control (the product) to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of (3) years from the date of original purchase 
from authorized dealers. During this period, SunTouch will replace the product or refund the original cost of the product at SunTouch’s option, without charge, 
if the product is proven defective in normal use. Please return the control to your distributor to begin the warranty process.
This limited warranty does not cover shipping costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage. This warranty does not cover the 
cost of installation, diagnosis, removal or reinstallation, or any material costs or loss of use.
This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, obligations, or liabilities expressed or implied by the company. In no event shall SunTouch be liable for 
consequential or incidental damages resulting from installation of this product. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty 
lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you 
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

It is strongly recommended that a qualified, licensed electrician install the heating cables and related electrical  

components. If problems with the system arise, please consult the troubleshooting guide below. 

Troubleshooting Guide

Limited 3 Year Warranty

Operation

Any electrical troubleshooting work should be performed with the power removed from the circuit, unless  

otherwise noted.

Power Up

• Switch on the circuit power supply at the breaker
• The Power Indicator will illuminate

Heating Operation

The R4 Relay provides additional capacity for spaces 

that are larger than a SunStat

®

 ConnectPlus thermostat 

can control. The R4 Relay energizes the connected mat 

or cable any time the thermostat determines that heat 

is required. When the thermostat signals the relay to 

operate, the Heating Indicator is illuminated.

GFCI Testing and GFCI Light Operation

• Press the TEST button on the GFCI monthly to verify 

that it is operational. The GFCI RESET light will flash  

red. To resume normal operation, press the RESET  

button.

• If pressing TEST does not display a flashing red GFCI 

RESET light, protection is lost, and the unit will need 

replacement.

Make sure the mortar has had time to fully cure before operating the system for more than a brief test.

• Top Icon: Power Indicator is on when power 

is supplied to the R4 Relay

• Middle Icon: Heating Indicator is on when 

the R4 Relay is heating

• Bottom Icon: Wireless Indicator

 

- On when paired with ConnectPlus

 

- Blinking when paired connection is lost

• If the GFCI RESET light continues to flash after pressing 

the RESET button, protection is lost, and the unit will need 

replacement.

• If the GFCI trips during normal operation, press the RESET 

button to resume operation. If it trips again, the floor heating 

system should be inspected and tested by a qualified 

electrician.

• If the GFCI TEST light stays on solid, a welded relay has 

occurred, and the unit will need replacement.

Power Off

• Suspend R4 Relay operation by turning off the connected 

or paired ConnectPlus

Wireless Pairing

• Put the ConnectPlus into pairing mode: Menu > Settings 

> Paired Devices > Pair Device

• Press and hold RESET button on the R4 Relay for 3 seconds
• To unpair the R4 Relay and reboot, press and hold the 

RESET button on the R4 Relay for 10 seconds

IOM-ST-R4 Relay   2245  

EDP# 81021054 

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Summary of Contents for SunTouch SunStat R4 Relay

Page 1: ...ndustry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equi...

Page 2: ... all water sources such as sinks and at least 4 ft 1 2 m away from showers and bathtubs Consider easy access for wiring SunStat R4 Relay Screwdriver Installation manual Machine screws 2 6 32 The R4 Relay is compatible with the SunStat ConnectPlus thermostat The R4 Relay is only compatible wireless with the SunStat ConnectPlus Other models Gen III Connect Command Core will need to be wired Do not c...

Page 3: ...s not possible it is acceptable to tap into an existing circuit However there must be enough capacity to handle the load amps of the floor heating system being installed and any appliance likely to be used on the circuit such as a hair dryer or vacuum cleaner Avoid circuits that have ballasted lighting motors exhaust fans or hot tub pumps to reduce the likelihood of interference The circuit breake...

Page 4: ...uit Secure a steel nail plate over the cutout in the bottom plate to protect the wires against baseboard nails later Communication Rough in Wiring The ConnectPlus can connect wirelessly to the R4 Relay see Operation Wireless Pairing If a wired connection is desired follow these steps Pull 18 AWG to 24 AWG 2 conductor wire from the ConnectPlus location to the R4 Relay location The wire may be up to...

Page 5: ...angerous overheating and a possible fire hazard Power Wiring Connect the ground wire from the power supply to the ground wire from the floor heating power lead If the electrical box is metal use a short length of wire to connect the ground wires to the bonding screw Connect the floor heating power lead conductors to the LOAD 1 and LOAD 2 terminals For 120 VAC connections connect the power supply b...

Page 6: ...system for more than a brief test Top Icon Power Indicator is on when power is supplied to the R4 Relay Middle Icon Heating Indicator is on when the R4 Relay is heating Bottom Icon Wireless Indicator On when paired with ConnectPlus Blinking when paired connection is lost ...

Page 7: ...ed mat or cable any time the thermostat determines that heat is required When the thermostat signals the relay to operate the Heating Indicator is illuminated GFCI Testing and GFCI Light Operation Press the TEST button on the GFCI monthly to verify that it is operational The GFCI RESET light will flash red To resume normal operation press the RESET button If pressing TEST does not display a flashi...

Page 8: ... and tested by a qualified electrician If the GFCI TEST light stays on solid a welded relay has occurred and the unit will need replacement Power Off Suspend R4 Relay operation by turning off the connected or paired ConnectPlus Wireless Pairing Put the ConnectPlus into pairing mode Menu Settings Paired Devices Pair Device Press and hold RESET button on the R4 Relay for 3 seconds To unpair the R4 R...

Page 9: ...e return the control to your distributor to begin the warranty process This limited warranty does not cover shipping costs Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage This warranty does not cover the cost of installation diagnosis removal or reinstallation or any material costs or loss of use This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties obligations or liabiliti...

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