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5.2 Proper Handling and Maintenance of the Heating Cable
WARNING
Improper handling of the heating cable can cause damage to the cable and the
formation of ice, as well as personal injury or death from electric shock and fire.
Rules for Handling and Caring for the Heating Cable:
Do not step on the cable
Avoid sharp bends of the cable. Sharp bends can damage the heating element
Do not cut, splice or modify the heating cable in any way
Do not cover any part of the cable
Do not paint or expose the cable to chemicals such as adhesives or sealants
5.3 Testing the Heating Cable
Before installation, it is necessary to check the operation of the cable. To do
this, unwind it completely so that no parts intersect or overlap.
Do not plug in the cable until it is completely untwisted.
Once you plug in the cable wait about 5 minutes and it should be slightly warm
to the touch. Then disconnect the cable.
5.4 Roof, Gutters, and Drainage Pipes Preparation
It is necessary to do the following before heating cable installation:
1. Remove all existing heating cables or heating devices, clamps, and cable
routing from the installation area.
2. Remove all debris from the roof, gutters and drainage pipes, such as leaves,
pine needles, seeds, etc.
3. Inspect the installation site for sharp or jagged edges along gutters and
drainage pipes that could damage the cable.
Eliminate sharp or jagged edges by either sawing or bending them down.
5.5 Mounting on Roof
WARNING
Improper handling of the heating cable can cause damage to the cable, forma-
tion of ice, as well as personal injury or death from electric shock and fire.
This section describes the use of clamps and cable spacers for attaching the
heating cable to the roof and routing it through gutters and drainage pipes.
Do not attempt to stitch or nail the cable or fasten the cable with materials
such as adhesives or sealants.
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