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SunTouch UnderFloor 16" x 12' long 120V 1.3A

Item Number: 1201216U2ST

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MFR Part No: 81006830

Alternate Part No: 1201216U2ST

SunTouch UnderFloor is a safe and efficient radiant electric floor heating system retrofitting an existing cold floor with heat without disturbing the existing floor covering.

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SunTouch UnderFloor is a safe and efficient radiant electric floor heating system retrofitting an existing cold floor with heat without disturbing the existing floor covering.

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SunTouch UnderFloor is a safe and efficient radiant electric floor heating system retrofitting an existing cold floor with heat without disturbing the existing floor covering.

UnderFloor is for interior applications only and is intended only for installation under an existing wood subfloor (accessed from underneath via crawl space, basement, or garage ceiling) in residential and light commercial installations.

Insulation is essential after mats are installed into joist spaces.

We recommend SunTouch UnderFloor Mats be installed in all areas where floor warming is desired; the floor is only warm directly over an installed mat.

If UnderFloor is being installed to heat the space, first perform a heat loss calculation to determine the amount of BTUs required to heat the space.

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WarmWire = 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 WarmWire 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 WarmWire.

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 WarmWire Zero EMF systems, but we leave the choice to you after explaining what we do know.

Width of heating area Feet1.33' Ft. Feet (16")
Length of heating area Feet12' Ft. Feet
Heated Area16 SF (Sq. Ft. Square Feet)
Width of heating area inches16" in. Inches
Length of heating area inches144" in. Inches
Mat StyleMesh Mat with Heating wire sandwiched between 2 layers of radiant foil. Edge mesh for stapling to joists
Custom Mat OptionsNone. Standard Sizes only. No customization possible
Safety Listed in USA & Canada : UL 1693 & CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 130-03UL (Underwriters Laboratory) File No. E185866
PackagingEasy Open Cardboard - no frustration
ColorOrange Fiberglass Mesh-Blue Radiant Foil-Silver Power lead
Made In USAMade in USA
How to Install

Installation Steps

SunTouch Underfloor Installation Step 1

Step 1

Unroll mat and staple 1 side to side of first joist so foil will be 2 from Sub floor above and hangs down like a curtain.

SunTouch Underfloor Installation Step 2

Step 2

Staple other side to opposite joist. Each mat must fit within a single joist bay.

SunTouch Underfloor Installation Step 3

Step 3

Mount Electrical boxes and connect mats in parallel to power in junction boxes. Follow applicable building and electrical codes, using conduit to electrical boxes as required. 15 amps maximum per thermostat. If you have only a few mats, the power leads may reach the thermostat without a Junction Box.

SunTouch Underfloor Installation Step 4

Step 4

Connect the SunStat thermostat and test the system. Then install fiberglass insulation batts (R-11 to R-19) up to the mats. Insulation must be installed at the ends of the joist bays vertically or 6 inches after the mat ends.

Kitchen Layout Example Using UnderFloor Mats

Each electric UnderFloor heating mat is designed to be installed in a single joist bay. The heating mats cannot be cut shorter to fit a shorter joist bay or altered in any way.

Do not try to fill multiple joist bays with 1 mat. However, multiple mats may be installed in a joist bay where there are obstructions (such as cross bracing) as long as they do not overlap or touch.

In this layout, four 9.5'x16" and eight 4'x16" mats are required to warm the floor area.

Kitchen Layout Example Using UnderFloor Mats

The heat mats are wired together in parallel (not in series) in junction boxes below the floor, then an electric wire is fed over to the SunStat control.

Mat lengths should be selected so they fit completely within each bay and allow for the easiest wiring. When all the power leads start on one side, it will be easy to wire them together in the junction boxes. Code requires junction boxes to remain accessible at conclusion of the job.

SunTouch UnderFloor Instruction Manual/media/SunTouch-UnderFloor-Retro-Fit-Mat-Installation-Manual-Current-WYF.pdf
UnderFloor Installation Video
Maximum Circuit Load15 Amps
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 wireYes.
Heating Wire Insulation wire constructionETFE Fluoropolymer, metal shield and Radiant Foil
Repairable Heating WireYes, Wire can be repaired. Repair kits and assistance available.
Expected Floor TemperatureDependent on Many factors, insulation recommended. Read More
Skill Level : D-I-Y Simple for Install, PRO for ElectricInstallation only by qualified persons. Electrician recommended for wiring. Read More
Installation Layout Map customized for my projectYes.
Insulation RecommendedYes, required. See Installation Manual for specifics
Indoor Installation OnlyINTERIOR floor heating Application only. Never embedded in Mortar.
Installation On Sub FloorStapled to sides of Joists.
Distance from Wax Ring at toilet flangeSee manual; 2-8" from most. Do not let foil touch any metal
Trowel Size recommendedminimum 3/8" x 1/4". Works for most ceramic tile; verify with tile/mortar manufacturer
Trowel type RecommendedHeavy Duty Plastic PRO-Trowel
Minimum Bend RadiusDo Not Bend or remove wire from mat or Foil
Cut WarningNo. Never cut the heating elements or foil to shorten
Minimum Installation Temperature50 Degrees F / 10 Degrees C
Specifications
Voltage120 VAC
How to choose 120 or 240 VoltSame Energy efficiency & same Watts/SF. More Sq Footage per circuit with 240v
Amp Draw (this Mat)1.3
Watts Per SF10 Watts per Sq Foot
Wattage : total watts for this mat105 Watts
Heat Output BTUs per SF34 BTU per Sq Ft/Hour
Heating Power : Total BTU's544 BTU total
ManufacturerWatts Radiant
BrandsSunTouch Floor Warming
Power Lead TypeArmored, NEC color code, Single point connection at 1 corner of mat. No return wire like inferior products
Power Lead Length10 Feet
Power Lead Wire Gauge (varies by heated area)18 AWG
Warranty from Manufacturer25 Year backed by 140 year old USA Manufacturer
Product Thickness0.125 (less than 1/8")
Heating Wire Spacing within Mat2.50 inches
Weight4.0000
Ohms Reading (resistance value) for Wht/Blk or Blue/Blk wires82-101 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 operationSunStat Floor sensing thermostat
Conduit is not required for Power LeadsConduit does make installation easier in new construction
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