Floor heating mats are a simple way to heat an indoor space. This instruction manual is provided
as a guide to installing Floor heating mats, including design considerations, installation steps,
limitations, precautions, and floor covering guidelines.
Specifications for Mat:
Floor heating Mats are a complete heating mat consisting of a series heating wire and a power
lead for connection to the electric power supply. The heating wire length cannot be cut to fit.
Controls: Floor heating Mats must be controlled by a SunTouch
(Listed separately)
Voltage: 120 VAC, 240 VAC, 1-phase (see Table 2)
Watts: 12 W/sqft (41 Btu/h/sqft)
Maximum circuit load: 15 A
Maximum circuit overload protection: 20 A breaker
GFCI: (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) required for each circuit (included in the SunStat control)
Listing: UL Listed for U.S. and Canada under UL 1693 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 130.2-93,
File No. E185866
Application: Indoor floor heating only (-X on the nameplate label indicates CUL Listing for this
application).
Suitable for installation in a shower area (see Step 3.10 for restrictions). (-W on the nameplate
label indicates CUL Listing for Wet Location
in Canada per Canadian Electrical Code,
Part I (CEC).
Embedded in polymer-modified cement
based mortar only (see Phase 4).
Minimum bend radius: 1 inch
Maximum exposure temperature: (Continuous
and storage) 194ºF (90ºC)
Minimum installation temperature: 50ºF (10ºC)
Installation must be performed by qualified persons, in accordance with local codes, ANSI/
NFPA 70 (NEC Article 424) and CEC Part 1 Section 62 where applicable. Prior to installation,
please consult the local codes in order to understand what is acceptable. To the extent this
information is not consistent with local codes, the local codes should be followed. However,
electrical wiring is required from a circuit breaker or other electrical circuit to the control.
It is recommended that an electrician perform these installation steps. Please be aware
local codes may require this product and/or the control to be installed by an electrician.
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Read this Manual BEFORE using this equipment.
Failure to read and follow all safety and use information can result
in death, serious personal injury, property damage, or damage
to the equipment.
Keep this Manual for future reference.
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Power
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floor sensing thermostat.
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Heating
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