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CONTENTS
ALWAYS/NEVER ...................................................................................................................... 4
1 SAFETY MEASURES .......................................................................................................... 5
2 PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ............................................................................. 6
2.1 Purpose of the Product ............................................................................................... 6
2.2 Heating Cable Specifications ................................................................................... 7
2.3 Consumed Power ......................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Installers .......................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 When to Install RoofMate ........................................................................................ 9
2.6 Where to Install RoofMate ...................................................................................... 9
2.7. Determining Necessary Cable Length ................................................................. 9
3 ROOF REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 12
4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................... 12
5 HEATING CABLE INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 14
5.1 Location of the Heating Cable................................................................................ 14
5.2 Proper Handling and Maintenance of the Heating Cable .......................... 20
5.3 Testing the Heating Cable ...................................................................................... 20
5.4 Roof, Gutters, and Drainage Pipes Preparation .............................................. 20
5.5 Mounting on Roof ...................................................................................................... 20
5.6 Final Steps of Installation ....................................................................................... 27
6 HEATING CABLE USE AND TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE ....................... 28
6.1 Pre-Season Inspections ........................................................................................... 28
6.2 Turning the Heating Cable On and Off ............................................................. 29
6.3 Checking the Operation and Condition of the Heating Cable ................ 29
6.4 Actions in Case of Circuit Breaker Trip or a Blown Fuse ............................ 30
6.5 Off-Season Use .......................................................................................................... 30
7 REMOVING THE HEATING CABLE ........................................................................ 30
8 WARRANTY LIMITATION AND RESPONSIBILITY ......................................... 31