DE-ICER MANUAL
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Inspect The Shipment
Immediately inspect your Kasco De-icer shipment for any visible damages. Damages should be reported
immediately to your carrier and distributor.
Caution Warning
Under NO circumstances should anyone enter the water with the unit in operation. Always operate the unit
in the water and keep people and objects clear of the propeller. Do not lift or pull the unit by the electrical
cord. Always use extreme caution around electrical equipment and water.
Assembly & Installation
Please refer to the instructions enclosed in this manual. Each is specific for your model and size of de-icer
and de-icer accessory.
Warranty
Kasco De-icers are the result of more than 50 years of design and engineering. Kasco products are built to
withstand the toughest conditions. Kasco backs each de-icer with a 3-year Warranty. This warranty covers
any and all manufacturer defects within 3 years from the date of purchase (see Warranty Policy). Please
register your de-icer using
the form available on the Kasco website
Use & Operation
Kasco De-icers are designed and engineered for continuous duty in the harshest environments, such as in
marinas or other commercial applications. Following installation, your Kasco De-icer is ready for immediate
use. The motor is oil-filled, with ball bearings submerged in oil and equipped with a thermal overload
protection and an automatic reset. No further lubrication is necessary. It is extremely important that the
installer makes sure sufficient and proper voltage is available to the unit’s motor.
The sacrificial anode located on the shaft below the propeller must be in good condition in order to prevent
corrosion damage to the unit. The anode must be inspected periodically and replaced if it shows significant
deterioration.
Make sure to keep the motor housing clean from hard water deposits and/or algae.
If the de-icer has been stored or exposed to cold for an extended period without running, it may take a
minute for the prop to get to full speed once power is supplied.
The de-icer is also completely assembled. You do not need bolts, screws, nails, or brackets, unless you
purchased an optional mounting device. All you have to do is suspend it in as little as two (2) feet of water
and plug it into a properly grounded and GFI-protected outlet of the correct size for your installation.
Kasco De-icers are lightweight, energy efficient, and easy to install and operate. We strive to produce
products that exceed customer expectations. We hope you enjoy your Kasco De-icer.
Under certain conditions, no de-icer can prevent damage from ice movement caused by wind or
current, or from extremely cold weather causing ice to form all the way to the bottom or in cases
where the bottom water temperature is the same as the water nearest to the ice. De-icing can also
become less effective in extremely shallow conditions.
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