TapeMat Submittal

SunTouch TapeMats are a series resistance heating cable assembly installed
over plywood, backer board, or concrete slab (according to ANSI or TCNA
guidelines), and then embedded in 3/8" (9.5 mm) or greater self-leveling or
polymer-modified thin-set mortar.
Specifications
SunTouch
®
TapeMat
™
120 and 240 Voltages
SunTouch TapeMats are available in various lengths with voltage options
of 120 or 240 VAC.
• Measure and certify the correct wire resistance (ohms) value for the
heating cables, record these readings in the chart provided in the
installation manual.
• Use of manufacturer’s alarm meter (LoudMouth
™
meter) is
recommended during installation.
• Clean the subfloor.
• Lay out and secure SunTouch TapeMat to the floor.
• Install the floor sensor in accordance with installation manual.
• Install floor coverings as detailed in installation manual.
UL Listed for U.S. under UL Standard 1693 and Canada under
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 130-03.
Listing file number E185866.
Installation Parameters
For Residential and Commercial Applications
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ATTENTION: Never cut the heating cable or damage it in any way. Use only
the attachment methods as described in the Installation Manuals for SunTouch
TapeMat, WarmWire, UnderFloor, ProMelt or SlabHeat as other methods may
damage the heating element.
Supply Voltage
120VAC, 1-phase
240VAC, 1-phase
Amp Draw
120VAC: 1 amp per 10 sf.
240VAC: 1 amp per 20 sf.
Maximum Circuit Load 20 amps (15 amps with SunStat Control)
Wire Spacing 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) o.c.
Maximum Allowable Temperature
194°F (90°C)
Continuously
EMF
Less than 1 milligauss at 1/2"
(12.7 mm) above surface.
Heating Elements
Oxygen-free copper or
nickel-copper
Insulation ETFE Fluoropolymer
Ground Braid Tin-coated copper
Double-Sided Tape
3/4" (19 mm) wide, installed
along both edges of mat.
Minimum Allowable Bend Radius 1/2" (12.7 mm)
Application
Parameters
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Watt Density 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) o.c. 12 W/sf
Minimum
Polymer-modified
Thinset
3/8" (9.5 mm)
Allowable
Substrate
Backer board over wood subfloor
Polymer-modified setting bed over wood subfloor
Polymer-modified setting bed over concrete slab
Thin slab/self-leveling concrete over
wood subfloor
Thin slab/self-leveling concrete over
concrete slab
Allowable Floor
Coverings
Tile/Stone
Carpet
Hardwood
* Most anti-fracture membranes are approved for use with SunTouch TapeMat.
Contact manufacturer for details on specific products.
Watts Radiant product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measurements, please
contact Watts Radiant Technical Service. Watts Radiant reserves the right to change or modify product design, construction, specifications, or materials without
prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make such changes and modifications on Watts Radiant products previously or subsequently sold.
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CAUTION
This Engineering Sheet is not intended to provide full installation
instructions and safety information. In order to avoid property
damage or injury, please refer to the complete installation
manual and safety information provided with the product.