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SunTouch TapeMat Kits ship from Warm Your Floor and include everything you need to install floor heat in your home easily and quickly.
With SunTouch TapeMat Kits, you get everything you need to install a floor heat system in one box.
All SunTouch Mat Kits Contain:
- One 10 Ft Armored power lead factory-attached to each mat
- One or two SunTouch Floor Warming Mats (depending on the size of the room you are ordering for)
- One thermostat - the SunStat PRO Thermostat Model 500670, which features dual Voltage, a built-in timer, GFCI protection, LCD display, a 15 Ft floor sensor wire, and more.
- LoudMouth installation monitor and battery to alert you if continuity is broken while you install your floor heat system. This SunTouch-designed monitor is created to save you a lot of hassle.
- Ultra-thin double sided super-adhesive tape to keep your mat stuck to the floor surface while you towel
- Detailed installation instructions, including examples of floor heat layouts as well as suggestions for easy installation.
- Bilingual DVD showing you step-by-step how to install your floor heat system.
When you order from Warm Your Floor, you will also get a few exclusive bonuses:
- A Digital Multi Meter and battery that lets you test your mats at any time (even after installation).
- SunTouch installation suggestions and secrets, compiled by expert contractors over the years.
Transform your home today with SunTouch Floor Heat! Purchase the kit or contact Warm Your Floor with any questions!
- 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 45' Ft. Feet Heated Area 90 SF (Sq. Ft. Square Feet) Width of heating area inches 24" in. Inches Length of heating area inches 540" in. Inches Mat Size 1 in inches 24" inches X 1080" inches Mat Size 2 in Feet 2 Feet X 90 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) 9.0 Watts Per SF 12 Watts per Sq Foot Wattage : total watts for this mat 1080 watts Heat Output BTUs per SF 41 BTU per Sq Ft/Hour Heating Power : Total BTU's 3690 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) 14 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 17.6000 Ohms Reading (resistance value) for Wht/Blk or Blue/Blk wires multiple 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
About SunTouch
We offer you Free Floor Heating Design Services for any size or type of room – a complete solution from the Radiant Floor Heating Experts at Warm Your Floor. Let us help plan, design and fulfill your SunTouch Electric Radiant Floor Heating project. You can count on SunTouch's long history plus Our experience, focus and dedication to ensure a successful project. SunTouch Floor Heating Systems provide soothing warmth to most floor surfaces including tile, stone, marble, granite, slate, laminates, engineered wood, and carpet floors. SunTouch becomes part of your floor and is secured and covered with mortar to ensure a safe, invisible, durable and long lived installation.
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