suntouch TapeMat D12, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ation Manual TapeMat Series D12 Please be aware local codes may require this product and or the thermostatic control to be installed or connected by an electrician Please leave this manual with the en...

Page 2: ...tails Minimum bend radius 1 inch Maximum exposure temperature Continuous and storage 194 F 90 C Minimum installation temperature 50 F 10 C Skill Level Installation must be performed by qualified perso...

Page 3: ...der cabinets or other built ins having no floor clearance or in small closets Excessive heat will build up in these confined spaces and the mat can be damaged by fasteners nails screws etc used to ins...

Page 4: ...pedestals support columns walls or similar Install the heating wires 4 to 6 away from the perimeter walls of the room It may be placed closer but is unnecessary since most people do not stand this cl...

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Page 6: ...R 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 200 or 2000 2k range to measure the resista...

Page 7: ...temperature sensed Table 3 provides approximate resistance to temperature values for reference The LoudMouth monitor sold separately will constantly monitor theheatingwireduringtheentireinstallationp...

Page 8: ...ch have lighting motors exhaust fans or hot tub pumps due to possible interference STEP 3 2 Install Electrical Boxes SunStat Thermostat Install an extra deep electrical box for the SunStat thermostat...

Page 9: ...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 botto...

Page 10: ...ke sure the power lead factory splice is to be completely flat and in the floor mortar not in the wall STEP 4 4 Test Fit the Mat Roll out the mat flipping it as needed to cover the intended area This...

Page 11: ...age can result DO NOT use nails duct tape other types of tape or other unapproved fasteners to hold the heating wire or mesh in place Damage can result STEP 4 6 Use a digital multi meter to measure th...

Page 12: ...r Tape Conduit Power Lead Factory Splice in thin set not in conduit STEP 4 10 Shower Application Note Acceptance of this application must be verified by the local inspector or authority having jurisdi...

Page 13: ...when installing a radiant product Do not use solvent based adhesives or pre mix mortars because they are not as heat resistant Select the proper size trowel for the installation of tile or stone We re...

Page 14: ...strengthen the floor Tapemat can be installed in either the mor tar bed dry set or in the mortar bond coat directly below the tile or stone TapeMat is generally installed above the self leveling morta...

Page 15: ...tion until the tile or flooring installer verifies all cement materials are fully cured typically two to four weeks See mortar manufacturer s instructions for recommended curing time NOTE Most laminat...

Page 16: ...16 SunTouch TapeMat Installation Manual Appendix 90 orFlipTurn Roll overTurn 180 orBack to BackTurn Fill inTechnique Typesofturns Step by steplayoutforatypicalbathroom 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 17: ...area The controlsshouldNEVERbeinstalledintheshower area orwhereanyoneintheshowercouldtouch thecontrols Installthecontrolsaminimumof4 awayfromtheshowerarea Neverinstallthemat inshowerwalls or anyotherw...

Page 18: ...ink Smallbathlayout2 One3 x8 4 mat Doorway Doorway BathTub Vanity Smallbathlayout1 One3 x5 mat Frontentrywaylayout Two3 x10 mats one3 x5 mat Control Installmatsrightuptothe faceofthevanity Theheat tra...

Page 19: ...electrician in accordance with local building and electri cal codes and the National Electrical Code NEC espe cially Article 424 of the NEC ANSI NFPA70 and Section 62 of CEC Part 1 CAUTION Make sure 1...

Page 20: ...rol and Relays Use size 18 to 24 gauge 2 conductor wire up to 100 feet 30 m in length to connect SunStat to SunStat Relay Typical Wiring for SunStat with SunStat Relay s 20 amp circuit for each SunSta...

Page 21: ...all codes for wiring If in doubt consult an electrician Illustration showing how to connect three mats at the thermostatic control electrical box Illustrationshowinghowtoconnectmultiple matsfrommultip...

Page 22: ...ufacturer If mat is not damaged replace the GFCI control Also see GFCI conflicts below Incorrect voltage supplied or mismatched electrical components used Measure line voltage then measure load voltag...

Page 23: ...THER DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT SECONDARY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OWNERSHIP OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING INCONVENIENCE OR LOSS OF USE THERE ARE NO W...

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