Do It Yourself FLOOR WARMING Series D12 INSTALLATION MANUAL 888-432-8932 www.suntouch.com/diy 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 end user.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual You are required to thoroughly read all installation instructions and product safety information before beginning the installation of this product. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH. Watts Radiant is not responsible for damages resulting from improper installation and/or maintenance.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual Table 1 CAUTIONS! R e a d B e f or e I nsta l l in g S U N T o U C H M at You are required to thoroughly read all installation instructions and product safety information before beginning the installation of this product. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PROPER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY and/or DEATH. Local building or plumbing codes may require modifications to the information provided.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual Phase 1: Designing the System • T he heating wire and factory splices must be completely embedded in the thin-set. Only the power lead may exit the thin-set and enter the wall. Pull power leads through UL Listed conduit to a UL Listed junction box or the control box. SunTouch Mat should be installed in all interior floor areas intending to be warmed. It cannot be used for exterior applications, snow melting, in or on walls, or in ceilings.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual STEP 1.3 Make sure proper subfloor materials are selected in accordance with the construction and floor covering requirements. Use of a moisture barrier, an anti-fracture membrane, backerboard, or other materials are recommended when installing tile or other stone floor covering. STEP 1.4 Pay careful attention to the total amps when selecting multiple mats to make sure the controls, circuit breaker panel, and all wiring have the proper capacity.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual INSPECT MAT, CONTROL, and SENSOR ARNING: To prevent the risk of personal injury W and/or death, make sure power is not applied to the product until it is fully installed and ready for final testing. All work must be done with power turned off to the circuit being worked on. STEP 2.1 Remove the Mat, SunStat control, and SunStat sensor from their packages.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual Measure the resistance between either of the white or black leads and ground lead. This measurement should be “open”, usually indicated by an “OL” or a “I”. This is the same as displayed when the test leads are not touching anything. If there is any change in the reading, record this information and contact the factory before continuing. This could indicate damage, test lead problems, or a number of other issues.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual Phase 3: Electrical Rough-in STEP 3.2: Install Electrical Boxes STEP 3.1: Circuit Breaker (Overcurrent Protection) SunStat Thermostat: Install an extra-deep electrical box for the SunStat thermostat. Follow the instructions included with the SunStat for complete information on location and wiring. SunTouch Mat(s) must be protected against overload by a circuit breaker.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual 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 3.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual STEP 4.3: Position the Power Leads Carefully cut the tie binding the power lead coil. Do not nick the braid covering the power lead. Table 6: Mat Turns and “Fill-in” Techniques This table contains some of the common turns and techniques used to layout around corners, angles, and built-ins. Place the mat on the floor to ensure the power lead will reach the SunStat electrical box or junction box location.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual STEP 4.5: Secure the Mat to the Floor After test-fitting the mat and deciding what technique will be used to help fill any odd spaces, carefully cut the mesh where needed. Lay the mat down flat. Ensure it fits well and has no folds or large ripples. IMPORTANT: Securing the mat as flat as possible will help make a smooth surface for spreading mortar. Begin removing the liner from the double-sided tape along one mat edge and press the tape down, ensuring the mat lays flat.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual STEP 4.8 Feed the sensor wire through the sensor conduit, leaving at least 6"-8" of free lead length at the control electrical box. Weave the sensor at least 1' into the mat area, halfway between the heating wires, and secure it using hot glue. Do not cross the heating wires. It may be necessary to chisel a small section of the subfloor to accommodate the sensor, depending on the thin-set thickness being used.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual 6. E mbed mats in mortar and install only under tile, stone, brick, or other masonry surface, per this instruction manual. Locate power lead and factory connection to heating wire at least 1' outside the shower area. Tile Thinset Mortar Shower Curb Heating Wire Notches in Shower Curb (Minimum 1" wide, to avoid sharp bends in cable and ensure cable is fully embedded in mortar.) Factory Splice 7. N ever begin the mat in a shower.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual DOUBLE-PLYWOOD over fRAME fLOOR Type of Construction Mortar Applications: Thin-set and thick-set (self-leveling) mortar applications are illustrated to the right. a. If a backer board or plywood sheeting is used to strengthen the floor, or if the mat will be placed directly onto the slab, install mat in the thin-set mortar bond coat above these materials. b.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual 15 Phase 6: Control Installation STEP 6.1: Install the Controls If it has not already been done, install an electrical box for the SunStat. Do not forget to attach a single-gang mud-ring to mount the SunStat if a 4" square box was used. See Phase 3 for details. Power supply electrical box Single-gang Mud Ring (if required) STEP 6.2 Refer to the wiring diagrams in the Appendix of this manual for typical configurations. SunStat Thermostat STEP 6.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual Appendix Types of turns Roll-over Turn 90° or Flip Turn 180° or Back-to-Back Turn Fill-in Technique Step-by-step layout for a typical bathroom 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual Install 4"–6" from walls. Bathroom layout 1: One 30" x 20' mat Control Toilet Shower Install mats right up to the face of the cabinet. The heat only conducts about 1-1/2" from the wire. Vanity Closet Bathroom layout 2: One 30" x 12' mat, one 30" x 6' mat, and one 30" x 32' mat. Install mats 4"–6" away from wax ring (18"–20") from back wall.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual Small bath layout 1: One 30" x 6' mat Sink Control Bath Tub Front entryway layout: Two 30" x 10' mats, one 30" x 6' mat Doorway Install mats right up to the face of the vanity. The heat transfers only about 1-1/2" from the wire.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual 120/240VAC Control Wiring Diagrams Typical Wiring for one mat with SunStat Control (120/240VAC) Ground Ground 20-amp circuit.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual Connecting Multiple Mats NOTE: The SunStat is not shown in these diagrams in order to simplify them. These diagrams are given only as examples of how to properly connect multiple mats. Care must be taken not to overfill a box. Be sure to use wire nuts that are the correct size for the connections being made. Follow all codes for wiring. If in doubt, consult an electrician.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual Troubleshooting Guide If problems arise with the SunTouch Mat or its related electrical components, please consult this troubleshooting guide. If not qualified to perform electrical work, it is highly recommended a qualified, licensed electrician be hired. Any electrical troubleshooting work should be performed with the power removed from the circuit, unless otherwise noted.
SunTouch Mat Do It Yourself Manual Electric Floor-warming Products 25-year Limited Warranty Watts Radiant (the Company) warrants its electric floor-warming mats and cables (the Product) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for twenty-five (25) years from the date of manufacture. Thermostats and controls sold by Watts Radiant are warranted, parts and materials, for two (2) years from the date of purchase. The sole remedy for controls is product replacement.
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