Chromalox
®
DIVISION
4
SECTION
RDK
SALES
REFERENCE
DATE
SERVICE REFERENCE
Installation Instructions
PJ482-3
161-511930-006
MARCH, 2004
(Supersedes PJ482-2)
© 2010 Chromalox, Inc.
The RDK-1 Downspout Hanger Kit is used to suspend and prevent damage to
Chromalox Roof and Gutter Heating Cable as it enters gutter downspout. This
kit contains material for one downspout entrance.
RDK-1 Downspout Hanger Kit
INSTALLATION
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. Disconnect all power
before installing or servicing heating cable and
accessories. A qualified person must perform
installation and service of heating cable and
accessories. Heating cable must be effectively
g r o u n d e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e N a t i o n a l
Electrical Code. Failure to comply can result in
personal injury or property damage.
Note:
All electrical wiring, including GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters), must be done according to National Electrical or
local codes by a qualified person.
1.
Place the split grommet around the heating cable where the
downspout hanger will be placed.
2.
The wire hanger has a 180˚ hairpin bend at one end and a loop
bend at the other end. Center the hairpin end of the wire hang-
er along the grommet. Slide the clamp over the wire hanger
and into the bend of the hanger.
3.
Tighten the clamp until the hanger and cable are firmly held in
place.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Clamp
Split Grommet
Hanger
