Use & Maintenance Of The Cable; Pre-Season Checks; Turning The Cable On And Off - EasyHeat ADKS Serie Guia Del Usuario

VII. USE & MAINTENANCE OF
THE CABLE
In addition to proper installation, proper use of the cable is needed to main-
tain a path for melted snow or ice to drain all the way to the ground.
WARNING
Failure to use and maintain the cable according to these instruc-
tions may result in ice dam formation or injury or death from
fire or electric shock.
A. PRE-SEASON CHECKS
At the beginning of the winter season, do the following:
• Check for and remove all combustible debris from roof, gutters
and downspouts, such as leaves, pine needles, seeds and windblown
trash.
• Check to be sure the cable has not been moved from its
intended position. The heated portion of the cable must be posi-
tioned entirely on the roof and must not touch, cross over, or overlap
itself.
• Without removing it from the roof, visually inspect the
entire cable, including the plug. Discontinue use and remove the
cable if it shows any evidence of damage or deterioration, including
cuts, brittleness, charring, cracking, discolored surfaces, or bare wires.
If there appears to be a problem inside a downspout, remove the cable
to inspect it. Take care when removing cable from a downspout to
avoid snagging or cutting the cable on sharp edges.
• If no damage is present, plug the power cord into the receptacle.
Arrange the cord to form a drip loop using a spacer (see Figure 24).
The purpose of the drip loop is to prevent melt water from tracking
along the cord and into the receptacle.
•
Test all ground-fault protection devices (see the instructions
provided with the device).
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Figure 24. Forming a drip loop near the starting point
B. TURNING THE CABLE ON AND OFF
During the winter season, turn on the cable only when conditions are favor-
able for ice dams to form. The cable should only be operated when:
• snow or ice on the roof is melting, and
• The outside temperature is between 15°F and 35°F (-9°C and
2°C). Below 15°F (-9°C), very little melting will normally occur, and
in very cold conditions, the cable may not generate enough heat in
some roof sections to prevent melt water from refreezing. This may
result in ice dam formation which may cause water to backup under
your shingles.
Once turned on, the cable should be shut off when the melt/freeze condi-
tion stops, usually above temperatures of 35°F (2°C). The cable should be
kept off until the melt/freeze conditions return.
The cable can be operated using:
• an / switch (with an indicator light), or
ON OFF
• an optional Easy Heat Roof Cable Deicing Control (Model RS-2).
The Roof Cable Deicing Control (model number RS-2) is a moisture
and temperature sensor control that provides for operation of deicing
cable only when moisture is present and when temperatures drop
below freezing. The unit will then remain on until moisture is no longer
present or the temperature has risen well above freezing. See your
local dealer for details.
Drip Loop
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