Install Instructions

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Items Needed

Materials:

• CableStrap (for certain installations)

• SunStat thermostat control (with floor sensor)

• SunStat Relay control (if required)

•

Control electrical box (UL Listed, extra deep, see control instructions for size and type required)

• Junction electric box (if required, must be UL Listed and proper size)

• Flexible or rigid conduit (must be UL Listed and proper size)

• Wire nuts (if a junction electric box is required, must be UL Listed and proper size)

Tools:

• Digital multi-meter [for ohms testing; must read up to 20,000 ohms to measure sensor]

• Drill with 1/2" & 3/4" bits

• Hammer and chisel

• Wire strippers

• Phillips screwdriver

• Fish tape (for existing construction)

• Hole saw (for existing construction)

• Floor covering installation tools

Phase 1 - Preparations

Floor sensor is

included in the

SunStat thermostat

packaging. This must

be installed in the slab

with the cable.

Before installing SlabHeat, make sure to fully inspect the products, and carefully plan your site.

The following steps may not necessarily occur in the order shown, depending on contractor

and electrician scheduling and variations in site preparation requirements.

240 VAC

Model

15 W/ft

4" Spacing

(Sq Feet)

10 W/ft

6" Spacing

(Sq Feet)

Cable Length

(Feet)

Amp Draw Ohms

SH15240100 100 149 294 6.3 33 - 41

SH15240132 132 196 388 8.3 23 - 30

SH15240164 164 243 483 10.3 18 - 23

SH15240200 200 297 590 12.5 15 - 20

SH15240228 228 339 673 14.3 13 - 17

120 VAC

Model

15 W/ft

4" Spacing

(Sq Feet)

10 W/ft

6" Spacing

(Sq Feet)

Cable Length

(Feet) Amp Draw Ohms

SH15120050 50 75 146 6.3 16 - 21

SH15120066 66 98 193 8.3 11 - 15

SH15120082 82 122 241 10.3 9 - 12

SH15120100 100 149 294 12.5 7 - 10

SH15120114 114 170 336 14.3 6 - 9

It is important to select the proper size cable for the given area. Cable cannot be cut shorter

in order to fit a given area. Doing so will damage the heating wire and prevent the system

from working.

Table 2 - Cable Sizes

Please check the product label for exact ratings. This table is for reference only.