background image

2

and cycle the De-icer on temperature.

•  To bypass the thermostat and operate only on 

time, set the thermostat to its highest temperature 
setting. Use the timer settings to cycle the de-icer.  
Note: If the ambient temperature rises above the 
thermostat highest setting, it will shut off the  
de-icer.

•  When not in use (summer time), store the C-20 

indoors away from salt air. This will help extend 
the life of the C-20 controller.

•  Operate with the door closed to keep salt air away 

from internal components.

•  Mount the C-20 out of direct sun light. This will 

prevent excessive internal heating of the controller.  
Internal heating may prevent the C-20 from 
operating correctly.

WARRANTY:

Kasco Marine, Inc. warrants the C-20 to be free from 
defects in material or workmanship under normal use 
and service. The Kasco Marine, Inc. obligation under 
this warranty is limited to replacing free of charge 
any defective part within two (2) years from date of 
purchase. Customer shall pay all shipping charges.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER 
WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND 
ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY 
WHATEVER ON THE PART OF KASCO MARINE, 
INC. AND IN NO EVENT SHALL KASCO 
MARINE, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL 
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
No warranty registration is required, only original 
purchase receipt is needed for limited warranty 
coverage.  Warranty is void: If the C-20 is damaged by 

unauthorized tampering or modiications.

The Industry Leader in 

Ice Control Engineering.

Kasco Marine, Inc.
800 Deere Rd.
Prescott, WI 54021
PH (715) 262-4488  
FAX (715) 262-4487
www.kascomarine.com
www.de-icer.com

brackish water will freeze somewhere in between. 
Setting the thermostat a couple degrees below the 
freezing point can minimize unneeded operation 
time.

•  Daily observation is required for all de-icing 

installations. Adjust operating times based on 
when you can observe the operation. This will help 
you check the de-icer is operating properly.

•  Several factors can increase freeze rate. Such 

as, wind, snow, and colder temperatures. When 
picking operation times, set the de-icer to operate 
more when conditions promote quicker freezing.

• 

Your settings will likely require some ine tuning. 

Remember to observe your de-icer installation 
and be prepared to adjust your settings of the 
C-20.  Thermostat tolerance may also need to 
be adjusted for. The actual ON/OFF point of the 
thermostat may be -/+ 2.7°F of the actual ambient 
temperature.  

•  Operating with fewer, longer cycles will provide 

the most eficient de-icing. The following is an 

example of setting the timer over a 24 hour period.  
The 4 ON cycles below allow for more operating 
time during dark hours and less during daytime 
hours. (This is suggested due to increased freezing 
rate at night).

Cycle

Time

Length

ON

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

2 hr

OFF

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

4 hr

ON

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

2 hr

OFF

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

4 hr

ON

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

3 hr

OFF

10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. 2 hr

ON

12:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m.

5 hr

OFF

5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

2 hr

This sample would allow the de-icer to operate a 
maximum of 12 hours in a 24 hour period. During 
the ON cycles, the thermostat would determine if 
the de-icer operates based on its dial setting. Actual 
settings and durations of run time will depend on your 
installation requirements and regional demands for 
de-icing.

•  To bypass the timer and operate only on 

temperature, set the timer ON/AUTO switch to 

ON. This will turn the timer output on indeinitely 

 #824401   Rev. 02/12/15

Reviews: