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GENERAL

This product has been designed and  

manufactured for the sole intended use of 

controlling roof de-icing cables. The sole 

intended use of a roof de-icing cable is 

to help prevent ice dams from forming on 

inclined roofs, in gutters and downspouts.  

Improper installation, use, operation and/

or maintenance of electrical roof de-icing 

cables can cause fire, electrical shock 
and/or allow ice dams to form.

WARNING

1.  If after carefully reading these instructions 

you  still  have  questions  regarding 

installation or operation of this product, 

call  the  numbers  listed  below  for 

assistance.

2.  It  is  recommended  that  the  circuit 

supplying  the  RS2  and  heating  cable 

have  ground  fault  protection;  this  is 

mandatory by electrical code for some 

applications  in  many  regions.    Consult 

an  electrical  inspector  to  determine 

the  specific  ground  fault  requirements 

for your application prior to installation. 

If  you  are  unsure  that  your  circuit  has 

ground  fault  protection,  consult  an 

electrician. If a ground fault device trips 

and cannot be reset, then a fault in the 

RS2 or in the roof de-icing cable exists. 

Do  not  attempt  to  bypass  the  ground 

fault device.  Bypassing the ground fault 

device  may  result  in  the  risk  of  fire  or 

electrical shock.

3.  The main housing must be kept dry; it is 

not water resistant and will fail if directly 

exposed to the weather.

4.  All roof de-icing cables must be installed 

in compliance with the latest editions of: 

the  National  Electric  Code;  Canadian 

Electrical Code; State or Provincial Codes; 

and Local Codes.

5.  These  instructions  must  be  saved  and 

made  available  to  owners  or  users  of 

this product and/or transferred to future 

owners.

6.  Any  roof  de-icing  cable  that  is  to  be 

connected to the RS2 must be installed 

according  to  the  manufacturer’s 

instructions.

7.  Do  not  connect  more  than  one  roof 

cable to the RS2.  The maximum cable 

size that can be connected to the RS2 is 

1200 Watts.  Risk of fire, electric shock or 

the formation of ice dams can result from 

a  larger  cable  or  from  multiple  cables 

being connected.

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIABILITY

The manufacturer warrants that if there are any defects in material or 

workmanship in this product during the first twelve (12) months after the date 

of its purchase, we will replace the product with an equivalent model, not 

including any labor or other installation costs.
Our obligation to replace the product as described above is conditioned 

upon (a) the installation of the product conforms to the specifications set 

forth in our installation instructions and (b) the product not having been 

damaged by unrelated mechanical or electrical activities.

Product replacement as described above shall be your sole and exclusive 

remedy for a breach of this warranty.  This limited warranty does not cover 

any service costs relating to repair or replacement.  
We shall not be liable for any incidental, special or consequential damages 

as a result of any breach of this warranty or otherwise, whether or not 

caused by negligence.

  Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation 

of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion 

may not apply to you.
The warranty above is exclusive and manufacturer makes no other 

warranties with respect to description or quality of the product.  No 

affirmation of fact or promise made by us, by words or action, shall 

constitute a warranty.  If any model or sample was shown to you, the model 

or sample was used merely to illustrate the general type and quality of the 

goods and not to represent that the goods would necessarily be of that 

type or nature.  

No agent, employee or representative of ours has authority to bind us to any 

affirmation, representation or warranty concerning the goods sold unless 

such affirmation, representation or warranty is specifically incorporated by 

written agreement.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR 

PURPOSE THAT MAY ARISE  IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT 

SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO TWELVE (12) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF 

PURCHASE.  WE DISCLAIM ALL OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES, UNLESS WE ARE 

PROHIBITED BY LAW FROM DOING SO, IN WHICH CASE ALL SUCH IMPLIED 

WARRANTIES SHALL EXPIRE AT THE EARLIEST TIME PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE 

LAW.

 Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty 

lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other 

rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
To obtain a replacement under this warranty any inoperative product or 

component must be returned, with proof of purchase, to Easy Heat at the 

addresses noted herein. Buyer is responsible for all costs incurred in removal 

and re-installation of product and must pre-pay shipment to factory or point 

of purchase.
In Canada

Heating Cable Warranty Dept.

99 Union Street 

Elmira ON N3B 3L7

T. (800) 794-3766

Power Cordset 

w/ Lighted Plug

Sensor Wire

Splice Connection

Probe Leads

Roof De-Icing Cable 

Receptacle

Main 

Housing

Fig. 1 

Kit also includes 

(6) clips and 

(2) mounting screws.

In USA

Heating Cable Warranty Dept. 

2 Connectictut South Drive 

East Granby, CT 06026

T. (800) 537-4732

 

14053-001 Rev. 7

RS2

Automatic Roof De-Icing Cable Control

Installation and Operation Instructions

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