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Important Safeguards and Warnings

WARNING: Shock and fire hazard

•  If the SnowMeltz® System is damaged or not installed properly, fire or shock could occur 

resulting in serious personal injuries or damage to property. Carefully follow the warnings and 

instructions contained in this manual.

•  It is important that this equipment is installed only by qualified persons who are familiar with 

the proper sizing, installation, construction and operation of floor warming systems and the 

hazards involved.

•  The installation must comply with all national and local electrical codes. Consult the authority 

in the jurisdiction familiar with these requirements, either the NEC (National Electric Code), 

CSA (Canadian Standard Association) should there be any questions.

•  The SnowMeltz® System is designed for Concrete, Asphalt, and Sand (paver) exterior 

heating purposes only. Be sure that the surface will be completed in such a way to not cause 

mechanical damage to this system in the future.

•  If the SnowMeltz® System is damaged, it must be replaced or repaired. To repair or to splice 

any part of the system, use only Heatizon SnowMeltz® Repair Kit (part number SMRPKIT).

1.  General Guidelines

 

1.1 Use of the Manual

 

This manual describes the SnowMeltz® heating system — how to design the space, select 

the product, and install the system. It is important to thoroughly review this manual and the 

Activator Installation and Operation Manual prior to installation: 

For additional information regarding any aspect of the SnowMeltz® System, contact:  

 

   

Heatizon Systems 

   

4137 South 500 West 

   

Murray, UT 84123 USA 

   

Tel: 888-239-1232 

   

Tel: 801-293-1232 

   

Fax: 801-293-3077 

  

[email protected] 

  

heatizon.com 

1.2 Safety Guidelines

 

The safety and reliability of any snow melting system depends on proper design, installation, 

and testing. Incorrect installation or mishandling of the product can cause damage to the 

heating cable, system components and property, and can create a risk of fire or shock. The 

guidelines and instructions contained in this guide are important. Follow them carefully to 

minimize these risks and to ensure that the SnowMeltz® System performs as designed. 

 

Pay special attention to the following: 

 

• Instructions Marked:  

 

 

• Safety Warnings:

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Summary of Contents for SnoWmeltz

Page 1: ...HEATIZON COM Installation Operating Manual Warranty Registration RADIANT HEATING SYSTEMS SNOW MELTING FLOOR WARMING SPACE HEATING ROOF DEICING GUTTER DEICING 08 2020...

Page 2: ...cementitious material that goes over it Never cross the SnowMeltz Heating Cable over itself or any other conductor or wire When installing Heatizon Systems products strict compliance with the Nationa...

Page 3: ...PLAN THE DESIGN 9 3 4 JUMPERS 11 4 PRODUCT SELECTION 12 5 REQUIRED TESTS FIRST 13 6 AREA PREPARATION 13 7 INSTALLATION 14 CONCRETE 14 ASPHALT 14 SAND BED PAVERS 15 MORTAR BED PAVERS 15 STAIRS 16 8 RE...

Page 4: ...In order to have proper drainage and to reduce the likelihood of vertical shifting of your asphalt concrete or pavers Heatizon Systems recommends that a minimum of 6 inches of high quality aggregate b...

Page 5: ...is damaged it must be replaced or repaired To repair or to splice any part of the system use only Heatizon SnowMeltz Repair Kit part number SMRPKIT 1 General Guidelines 1 1 Use of the Manual This man...

Page 6: ...remely dangerous and can result in a fire Do not cut the heating cable to avoid an obstacle use other methods as described in this manual Make sure to avoid damaging cutting the heating cable during a...

Page 7: ...al Connections MATS Cable Construction Twin Conductor Rated Voltage 120VAC to 600VAC Output 12 watts ft max Length Refer to Individual Product Labels Cable Diameter 0 24 to 0 35 Cable Type Constant Wa...

Page 8: ...lt protection device i e GFCI GFEP etc requirements when installing all heating cable products Do not bend heating cable within 3 of a termination or connection between the heating element and the col...

Page 9: ...be run to the area and or met to the cold lead s Geographic Location Depending on the geographic location of the installation area some adjustments made have to be made during the installation such as...

Page 10: ...entitious material Do not bend the heating cable within 3 of cold connection Activation Devices are the eyes and ears of the heating system Location is important Please reference installation and oper...

Page 11: ...MPERS Control Joints Control Joints are intended to control where the slab will crack and are placed either in fresh concrete or saw cut in after the concrete is poured Spacing of these joints will va...

Page 12: ...34 3 12 6 10 9 60 30 20 14 SM 50W240 37W208 75 3660 30 0 15 3 13 2 75 37 20 10 SM 50W240 37W208 110 5500 9 1 22 9 19 9 110 55 20 10 SnowMeltz Mat Models 50 Watts Ft2 277VAC or 37 Watts Ft2 240VAC Heat...

Page 13: ...installed in a location that will allow it to turn the snow melt system on when it is needed and off when it is not needed Verify the proper location has been selected for the activation device Manual...

Page 14: ...aggregate or concrete base is prepared first Once the base is prepared the installer can begin by placing a grid of welded wire fabric or rebar in preparation for the heating cable The heating cables...

Page 15: ...r and fill size requirements in the NEC and CEC The heating cable portion and connection can not pass into any conduit sleeve Sand Bed Paver Preparation The heating cable may be secured in place by la...

Page 16: ...d Lead s The cold lead s should be run in a conduit to either a junction box panel or activator and should NEVER cross or come in contact with the SnowMeltz heating element 8 Required Tests Second Ins...

Page 17: ...EMOTE IN GROUND The activators usually have a head unit located indoors and have more functionality and have optional in ground sensors that detect moisture temperature on on the concrete asphalt Thes...

Page 18: ...damage by tools or paving equipment and will protect the cable from heat during placement of the main pour Continuously check the insulation resistance of the heating cables to verify that the cables...

Page 19: ...econd Insulation Resistance with Megohmmeter Before during and after installation it is necessary to measure the insulation resistance between the heating conductor and the protective grounding screen...

Page 20: ...he activator should be done AFTER completion of installing the SnowMeltz system and the substrate is fully cured completed M432 ETO2 With Cover Removed Fig 13 1A Fig 13 1B Fig 13 1C The system must no...

Page 21: ...then dial back from there based on the performance of the system Once complete hit ENTER Scroll down to Exit and hit ENTER the initial setup is complete 7 Run an test run of the system to see if every...

Page 22: ...ted for approximately four 4 hours AFTER moisture is no longer detected To change the amount of After Run time adjust the dial labeled DELAY OFF to MIN or MAX to lessen or lengthen the After Run time...

Page 23: ...e SnowMeltz mat s 3 Be sure to follow local code for the correct gauge of wire for a dual pole 30 amp 240v circuit 4 Power to the M326A must be off before wiring the unit 5 Wire the green ground wire...

Page 24: ...Installation and Operation Manual Activator not configured or wired correctly Refer to specific instructions included with the activator purchased for use with this system Area activated continously A...

Page 25: ...stem to overheat and burnout Q Where should the activator sensor be located A Arial or ground sensors must be located in or close to the area s to be heated and must be able to detect moisture unabate...

Page 26: ...Use this grid to layout the SnowMeltz system...

Page 27: ...e had components not purchased from Heatizon Systems integrated into or connected to them 4 Any labor costs for removal of alleged defective part s and or reinstallation of replacement part s transpor...

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