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E. ATTACHING THE CABLE
WARNING
Improper handling can damage the cable and may result in ice
dam formation or injury or death from electric shock or fire.
This section describes how to use the clips and cable spacers to attach
the cable to each area of your roof and route it through the gutters and
downspouts. Use only the clips and spacers provided to attach the cable.
Do not attempt to staple or nail the cable or attach the cable with materials
such as glue, caulk or adhesive.
While the cable is being laid-out on the roof, loose attachment of the clips
and spacers is recommended in case adjustments must be made.
Uncoiling the cable. To attach the cable properly, it must lie flat on the roof.
To do this, uncoil the cable so it is not twisted or tangled. If not properly
uncoiled, the cable may be hard to clip to your roof.
Attaching the cable at the starting point. Near the outlet, first, attach
the cable to the edge of the roof near the outlet using the clips as shown
in Figure 10 or 11. Do not plug in the cable at this time.
Then, route your cable as planned on your roof or in your gutter and
downspouts. Details on clip and spacer attachment are provided in the
following sections.
Figure 10. Starting point near roof edge
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Figure 11. Starting point along gutter edge
Attaching the cable to your roof with clips and cable spacers. This section
describes how to attach the cable to the roof using the clips and spacers.
• At tops of triangles along edge of roof
Taking care not to tear the shingle tab, lift it gently and evenly using a
putty knife. Lift the shingle just enough to insert clip.
Press shingle back down firmly. Note:
Shingles will reseal in hot weather.
Figure 12. Attaching clips
to shingles at top of triangles
• At bottoms of triangles along edge of roof
Form a "drip loop" over roof edge to direct melt water
into the gutter or to the ground. There should be a minimum of 2
inches between the bottom of the drip loop and the bottom of the
gutter.
Drip
Loop
Figure 13. Attaching clips
to shingles at edge of roof
with gutters
Drip
Loop
Figure 14. Attaching clips
to shingles at edge of roof
without gutters
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