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DE-ICER MANUAL

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Kasco offers two basic options for 

de-icer installation: vertical rope 

suspension or dock mounting. 

Different de-icing objectives may 

require different mounting and 

installation approaches.

DE-ICER INSTALLATION

Minimum distance: 8 feet

Vertical suspension

Dock & piling mount

1. 

Determine Your De-icing Objectives

Driven pilings

Suspended 

Kasco De-icer

Ice collars

Jacked pilings

Tide

Uneven lifting 

is common

Placing a de-icer depends on your de-icing objectives. If ice expansion pressure is your concern, you may 

find it easier to have an open-water buffer between your dock or structure and the expanding ice pack.

If ice lifting or a combination of lifting/expansion is your concern, you may wish to keep your dock, structure, 

or boat area completely free of ice. These objectives are different and may require different installations.

2. 

Calculate the Optimal Depth for Your De-icer

Determine the best location(s) to install. A de-icer draws warmer, denser water from the bottom (4O °C / 

104 °F is approximately water’s densest point) and circulates it upward to the surface. Around docks and 

boats, water is usually fairly shallow, so look for somewhat deeper water to install your de-icer. However, if 

your de-icer is installed too deep, the rising warmer water will not effectively spread at the surface, thereby 

reducing the de-icing effect.

A good guide is to place the de-icer 4-6 feet deep for vertical installation and slightly shallower for 

angled operation, but at least 1 foot off the bottom to prevent clogging from debris. In colder climates, 

circulating warmer water is more important than surface circulation, so you may wish to install your 

de-icer deeper than the above guidelines. De-icers generally work in shallower water but are less 

effective, and due to the constraints of the environment, you may have to settle for a shallower 

installation. We recommend that you experiment with more than one possible location for the best 

installation results.

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Summary of Contents for 2400D

Page 1: ...I 54021 715 262 4488 sales kascomarine com kascomarine com MOVING WATER FORWARD SINCE 1968 DE ICER Operation Maintenance Manual Document number 824404 Document version 2021 1 2 3020379 ANSI UL 778 2016 Ed 6 R 22Feb2017 CSA C22 2 108 2014 Ed 5 ...

Page 2: ...ENTS QUESTIONS Safety First 2 Unit Specifications and Sizing Chart 3 General Instructions 4 De icer Installation 5 Maintenance Recommendations 8 Troubleshooting Tips 9 Replacement Parts 10 Mount Options 11 Control Options 11 Warranty 12 Non Warranty Repairs 13 Repair Contact Form 14 ...

Page 3: ...EVER lift or drag the unit by the power cord If you need to pull the unit to the side of the pond use the ropes or mount to remove it from the water Do not use waders in deep ponds lakes or ponds lakes with drop offs drastic slopes or soft bottom material Do not use boats that tip easily for unit installation such as a canoe and follow all boating safety rules and regulations including wearing a P...

Page 4: ...5 C Angled 30 x 100 35 x 120 40 x 150 Vertical 65 85 90 19 F to 0 F 7 C to 18 C Angled 25 x 60 30 x 80 35 x 90 Vertical 50 70 80 1 F to 20 F 19 C to 29 C Angled 25 x 55 30 x 75 35 x 85 Vertical 35 50 65 Great Lakes Angled 20 x 40 25 x 50 30 x 60 Vertical 30 45 55 Sizing recommendations based on the following assumptions Unobstructed water 200 acre body of water with 200 feet water depth Water dept...

Page 5: ...ped 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 ...

Page 6: ...e icer Determine the best location s to install A de icer draws warmer denser water from the bottom 4O C 104 F is approximately water s densest point and circulates it upward to the surface Around docks and boats water is usually fairly shallow so look for somewhat deeper water to install your de icer However if your de icer is installed too deep the rising warmer water will not effectively spread...

Page 7: ...he stern with the least resistance It is generally easier to de ice a boat by installing the de icer at or near the bow angled to push the flow of water from the de icer toward the stern Fully protecting a boat often requires more than one de icer It is generally easier to de ice shallow water by bringing in the warmer water from a deeper area Angle your de icer from the deeper water toward the sh...

Page 8: ...line and the de icer will hold that angle during operation This allows you to aim the flow of warmer water in the desired direction See dock mount manual for more information 5 Power On 6 Optional Curtain Installation Once your de icer is properly installed and secured you can now plug the unit into a properly grounded and GFI protected circuit If you are using a C 10 Thermostat or C 20 Timer Ther...

Page 9: ...an the exterior of the system especially the stainless steel motor housing can The motor housing is the surface that dissipates heat into the water and any algae calcium etc buildup will become an insulator that blocks heat transfer In warmer regions we recommend removing and cleaning the motor at least two to three times per year depending on condi tions In most cases a power washer will be suffi...

Page 10: ...inning and can be started by spinning the prop with a stick the starting capacitor needs to be replaced by an Authorized Repair Center My de icer turns itself off and back on without the timer and without tripping the GFI breaker Each Kasco unit has a thermal overload built in that will turn the unit off when it overheats Once the unit has cooled down it will start back up If you are noticing thes...

Page 11: ...st be lower than the setting on the thermostat Keep in mind the ther mostat may take up to 30 minutes to adjust to the outside temperature Make sure the C 20 is not in direct sunlight which would heat up the thermostat If both are activated the small light in the upper left hand corner of the control box will be lit up To troubleshoot you can put the C 20 in the freezer for a couple hours and then...

Page 12: ...operation of your Kasco De icer by using air temperature The C 10 plugs into a standard 120V outlet and allows you to set an air temperature setting to turn the de icer on when the temperature drops below that setting allow ing you to save money on electrical bills C 20 Timer and Temperature Control Further maximize energy conservation with an added timer feature The C 20 will only operate your de...

Page 13: ...enter You can also email Kasco at sales kascomarine com Please include the repair form received from Kasco or your local distributor with the shipment If no re pair form is available include your name and phys ical address for return delivery of the repaired unit and a daytime phone number and or email address for correspondence regarding the warranty claim Any expedited shipping method for the re...

Page 14: ...ol panel mount or other parts with the motor assembly unless a Kasco representative specifically requests it Please attach a repair form with the shipment The repair form must include a name physical address for return delivery of the repaired unit daytime phone number and an e mail address for correspondence regarding the warranty claim Any expedited shipping method for the return of the unit is ...

Page 15: ...freight to Kasco Note Contact information should be that of the person or company to contact for repair information Company name Contact name First name Last name Address Street City State ZIP code Phone number Primary Alternate Email address Preferred method of contact circle Phone Email Purchase order number Additional product information Serial Number Cord Length Additional notes for repair tec...

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