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SunTouch TapeMat Kit contains a single mat and a Programmable & GFCI Protected electronic thermostat with built-in timer packaged at the SunTouch Factory in the USA.
SunTouch Mat Kit Included are the following items:
- SunTouch Floor Heating Mat with 10 Ft Armored power lead.
- SunStat PRO Thermostat Model 500670 with dual Voltage, Built-in GFCI protection, and Preset or Custom programming. LCD
- Backlit display and 15 Ft floor sensor wire included.
- LoudMouth installation monitor for an audible warning if continuity is broken during installation simply connect the included 9-volt battery. Designed & patented by SunTouch contractors call this handy tool peace of mind.
- Double sided super-sticky tape wide 3/4 in x 108 feet long very thin and low profile to adhere your mat to the floor it works on concrete, plywood or concrete board to hold the mat in place while you trowel over it.
- Installation Manual with all instructions, suggestions and examples of floor heating layouts.
- Bilingual Installation DVD showing the entire installation process for your floor heating mat.
And, Only from Warm Your Floor, we include:
- Digital Ohm Meter for testing of your mats before, during and after installation complete with 9 volt battery.
- Suntouch Tips & tricks secrets from experienced installers gathered over many years.
Buy With Confidence from Warm Your Floor! Read client testimonials here.
- Product Details
SunTouch = Zero EMF
An emerging issue in the electric radiant heat industry is EMF (electromagnetic field) radiation. SunTouch pioneered and sells only ZERO EMF products constructed with active dual wire EMF-canceling technology.
All SunTouch products use a complex wire construction with two heating elements in parallel with an added and patented helical twist to eliminate EMF. Other electric radiant floor heating companies sell single-wire systems that release high levels of EMF when compared to SunTouch.
What is EMF? Electromagnetic fields (EMF) come from all electrical appliances, but studies show an average American's daily exposure is less than 1 unit (mG) of EMF. But. when you sit on an unshielded electric radiant floor, you may be exposed to 20, 40, or more times the average daily exposure. This Data comes from Independent testing. Read More Here
Is limiting exposure to EMF important? No one is certain. The World Health Organization says the data is inconclusive to date, but continues their research. We provide this EMF information because it is important to some people, not to frighten you or exaggerate any risk.
For many years customers have chosen SunTouch Zero EMF systems, but we leave the choice to you after explaining what we do know.
Width of heating area Feet 2' Ft. Feet Length of heating area Feet 12' Ft. Feet Heated Area 25 SF (Sq. Ft. Square Feet) Width of heating area inches 24" in. Inches Length of heating area inches 144" in. Inches Mat Size 1 in inches 24" inches X 300" inches Mat Size 2 in Feet 2 Feet X 25 Feet Mat Style Open Mesh Mat. Heating wire secured to Mat with Tape. attach to floor with double-sided tape affixed to the mat. Custom Mat Options None. Standard Mats only. Safety Listed in USA & Canada : UL 1693 & CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 130-03 UL (Underwriters Laboratory) File No. E185866 Packaging Easy Open Cardboard - no frustration Color Orange Fiberglass Mesh-Blue Heating Wire-White Tape-Silver Power lead Acceptable Floor Coverings Natural Stone,Tile, Laminate, Engineered Woods, Carpet, Vinyl, Linoleum, Solid Hardwood (if you use sleepers) Made In USA Made in USA - How to Install
Installation Steps:
Skill Level:
- Mat installation - D-I-Y/Easy by qualified persons
- Electrical Wiring/Connecting Thermostat: Intermediate (electrician recommended).
- Local building/electrical codes may require installation and connection by an Electrician
Step #1
Plan Your Layout
Measure and draw a layout simple plan (or send it to us and let us draw a layout for you) Mark your Thermostat location (starting point for mats) and what areas you want to warm. Expect to place mats everywhere you want warmth heat does not spread
Step #2
Roll Out Mat(s)
Turn and cut mesh (if needed) to custom fit to your room. Attach mat to subfloor with the built-in tape then mount the SunStat and place floor temperature sensor between 2 heating wires.
Step #3
Cover with Mortar
Cover mats with a cement based mortar, let it cure, then install your floor covering. If you are installing tile, you can install the tile when you apply the mortar. Connect mat power leads to your thermostat in parallel.
SunTouch TapeMat Instruction Manual /media/SunTouch-Tape-Mat-D12-Installation-Manual-Current-WYF.pdf SunTouch TapeMat Installation Video Maximum Circuit Overload Protection 20 A Breaker GFCI Protection Required (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Required for each circuit - INCLUDED in SunStat Control Circuit Breaker & supply wire Recommended (must follow local codes) See chart Electrical Box Size (Where Mats connect to Thermostat) Extra-deep single-gang box for 1 or 2 leads, Or 4" square deep box for 3 cables (extra room needed for Wire, wire nuts, control) Heating Elements (Dual Wire) Oxygen-free copper or nickel-copper Full Length End-to-End ground wire Yes Heating Wire Insulation wire construction ETFE Fluoropolymer, metal shield and Outside layer of PEX Repairable Heating Wire Yes, Wire can be repaired. Repair kits and assistance available Expected Floor Temperature Dependent on Many factors, insulation recommended. Read More Skill Level : D-I-Y Simple for Install, PRO for Electric Installation only by qualified persons. Electrician recommended for wiring. Read More Shower Installation Permitted (USA) Yes, can be installed in a tiled shower. Read More Installation Layout Map customized for my project Yes - Click here to read more Insulation Recommended Yes; under slabs or framed floors. Cork or similar on top of Concrete Subfloor as thermal break Indoor Installation Only INTERIOR floor heating Application only. Embedded in Mortar only Installation On Sub Floor on TOP of Sub Floor (Plywood, backer board, concrete) Distance from Wax Ring at toilet flange install 4 - 6 inches away; can be under front of toilet. Approx 20" from wall Trowel Size recommended minimum 3/8" x 1/4". Works for most ceramic tile; verify with tile/mortar manufacturer Trowel type Recommended Heavy Duty Plastic PRO-Trowel Minimum Bend Radius 1 inch Cut Warning No. Never cut the heating elements to shorten Minimum Installation Temperature 50 Degrees F / 10 Degrees C Maximum Circuit Load 15 Amps - Specifications
Voltage 120 VAC How to choose 120 or 240 Volt Same Energy efficiency & same Watts/SF. More Sq Footage per circuit with 240v Amp Draw (this Mat) 2.5 Watts Per SF 12 Watts per Sq Foot Wattage : total watts for this mat 300 watts Heat Output BTUs per SF 41 BTU per Sq Ft/Hour Heating Power : Total BTU's 1025 BTU Total Manufacturer Watts Radiant Brands SunTouch Floor Warming Power Lead Type Armored, NEC color code, Single point connection at 1 corner of mat. No return wire like inferior products Power Lead Length 10 Feet Power Lead Wire Gauge (varies by heated area) 18 AWG Warranty from Manufacturer 25 Year backed by 140 year old USA Manufacturer Product Thickness 0.122 (less than 1/8") Heating Wire Spacing within Mat 2.50 inches Weight 9.5000 Ohms Reading (resistance value) for Wht/Blk or Blue/Blk wires 39-48 ohms ZERO* EMF (Electro Magnetic Field) Tested (virtually zero-true 0 impossible) Yes. Verified by Independent Testing Laboratory as ultra low. REET test Controls/Thermostat is required for operation SunStat Floor sensing thermostat Conduit is not required for Power Leads Conduit does make installation easier in new construction - Reviews
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