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SnowClear Installation, Operator & Maintenance Manual

 

About This Manual

 

Read all instructions before using this SnowClear Overhead Melter. 

This manual contains information on the installation, operation and maintenance of the 

SnowClear Overhead 

Melter.  

Before initial operation

, read this manual carefully and in its entirety. 

Equipment  owner/operator  must  ensure  that  this 

manual  is  readily  available

  to  the 

licensed  and  qualified 

electrician

 who is installing the unit. Refer to this manual whenever in doubt. 

Failure to observe the warnings, cautions and operating instructions contained within this manual may result in 
injury or death or equipment damage for which Trecan Combustion Limited accepts no liability whatsoever

 

and 

may void the SnowClear 

Overhead Melter’s warranty.

 

Please record the serial number on the front of the manual. Having this number on hand is important when calling 
to order replacement parts.

 

 

Safety Instructions 

Follow Important Safety Instructions 

Carefully read this manual and pay close attention to all warnings contained herein. Also, pay close attention to 
the safety signs on the equipment.  

Safety Symbol 

The safety symbol shown below is used to draw the reader’s attention to safety 

related information

 

throughout 

this manual.

 

 

Safety Signal Words 

The signal words 

“warning”  and “caution” are

  used  in  this manual, sometimes  in conjunction with the  safety 

symbol. The meaning is explained below. 

Warning is used to identify hazards or unsafe practices which could result in

 

severe 

personal injury or death.

 

Caution is used to identify hazards or unsafe practices which may result in minor to

 

moderate personal injury, equipment damage or property damage. 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT INSTRU

CTIONS

 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

Summary of Contents for SnowClear TK-C4000

Page 1: ..._________________ Serial TK________________________ INSTALLATION OPERATOR MAINTENANCE MANUAL Table of Contents Important Instructions 2 Safety Instructions 2 Specifications 5 Installation Instructions...

Page 2: ...Melter s warranty Please record the serial number on the front of the manual Having this number on hand is important when calling to order replacement parts Safety Instructions Follow Important Safety...

Page 3: ...intenance SnowClear Overhead Melter must be properly installed by a licensed and qualified electrician before using Ensure they fully understand the procedure and are qualified to undertake any mainte...

Page 4: ...inspections Risk of Fire High temperature risk of fire keep electrical cords drapery furnishings and other combustibles at least 0 9 m 3 feet from the front on the heater and away from the side and r...

Page 5: ...ngle phase 208 240VAC 4000 W Heating Elements Four ceramic special coating halogen lamps Power Supply Connection Minimum 10 AWG 30 A 3 Conductor Cable Conductor cable is not supplied Continuous Run Ti...

Page 6: ...ng element to cool before touching Do not touch the glass part of the heating element with bare hands as grease including fingerprints may cause the heating element to burn out prematurely Gloves shou...

Page 7: ...SnowClear Installation Operator Maintenance Manual 7 Terminal Block and Wiring Guidelines Main Unit with Mounting Bracket M4 screw ring terminal...

Page 8: ...erhead Melter is designed for domestic or commerical snow melting application in an outdoor area and should not be used or modified for any other purpose 8 Before starting installation check that the...

Page 9: ...ng off a roof will not damage the product Step 1 Mount the bracket to the ceiling wall pole at the designated height see 11 under Installation Instructions Step 2 Install the unit to the bracket and s...

Page 10: ...ght Install the unit 2 5m to 3m 8 2 to 10 feet above the ground Installation Angle Adjust the unit in the vertical inclination angle between 0 and 20 If the unit is to be installed on an incline ensur...

Page 11: ...l screws are tight and that the unit is secure When installing the unit on a wood or thin wall or ceiling reinforcing the wall or ceiling with a steel plate is required to ensure that the weight of th...

Page 12: ...r pole installation use the four holes indicated below Mount Unit to Bracket Wall Installation Use the two top holes on the main unit bracket to join the unit to the holding bracket 4 sets of M8 bolts...

Page 13: ...iling Reinforce the attachment area with a steel plate to ensure that the unit s weight will be supported Ceiling Installation Angled For angled wall installation move the main unit upwards to 20 degr...

Page 14: ...Angled For angled wall installation move the main unit upwards to 20 degrees Power Cable Wiring Guide Ensure the electrical cable dose not touch the unit Bend the electrical cable down to prevent wat...

Page 15: ...trol plus a single 30 amp relay The DS 2C is recommended for one or more units Two or more units requires the DS 2C and one or more contactors Install the Danfoss Rain Snow Sensor Controller DS 2C acc...

Page 16: ...SnowClear Installation Operator Maintenance Manual 16 One SnowClear Overhead Melter Unit Two SnowClear Overhead Melter Units...

Page 17: ...SnowClear Installation Operator Maintenance Manual 17 Three to Six SnowClear Overhead Melter Units...

Page 18: ...SnowClear Installation Operator Maintenance Manual 18 Seven to Twelve SnowClear Overhead Melter Units...

Page 19: ...ctrical shock Installation and direct connection of the power contractor must be done by a licensed and qualified electrician Scope of Application per unit SnowClear is a far infrared overhead snow me...

Page 20: ...eating Element Replacement Licensed and qualified electrician to perform this task a Disconnect the unit from the supply circuit b Unscrew the grill holders and remove the grill c Remove both side ref...

Page 21: ...head melter under warranty will not extend the period of the warranty Any parts which are returned to Trecan Combustion Limited will become the property of Trecan Combustion Limited This limited warra...

Page 22: ...ity or warranty of fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the duration of this warranty This limitation is not allowed by some States Provinces or Territories and so this limitation may not a...

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