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SnowClear Installation, Operator & Maintenance Manual

 

Outdoor Use Only 

Only install and use this product outdoors. Extremely hot when in use. Allow hot 

surfaces  to  cool  before  working  on  or  around  them.  Do  not  block  or  cover  this 
product. Also keep flammable materials away from the product to

 

prevent fires.

 

Avoid Hot Surfaces 

Avoid skin  contact  with  hot  surfaces  to  prevent  burns.  Allow  hot  surfaces  to  cool 
before  working  on  or  around  them.  Ensure  the  heating  elements  are  cool

 

before

 

performing any maintenance or 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  rear.  To  reduce  the  risk  of  fire,  do  not  store  or  use

 

gasoline  or  other

 

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the unit.

  

High Temperature Porcelain Wire Connectors 

Only high temperature porcelain wire connectors are to be used for connecting the 

heating  elements  to  the  unit.  High  temperature  porcelain

 

wire  connectors  are

 

supplied with this product.

 

Handling of the Unit 

Handle product with care to prevent damage to the heating elements. Do not

 

splash 

water on the heating elements. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAVE THESE 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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