120V Preassembled Heating Cable
for Roof and Gutter De-Icing
RF-R Series
ORF-R Series
BGDC1-1A Series
RFG-R Series
MRF-R Series
DRF-R Series
INSTALLATION MANUAL
INS-RF-R-202206-00
Page 1: ...120V Preassembled Heating Cable for Roof and Gutter De Icing RF R Series ORF R Series BGDC1 1A Series RFG R Series MRF R Series DRF R Series INSTALLATION MANUAL INS RF R 202206 00 ...
Page 2: ...quirements Page 11 Testing Page 12 Maintenance Page 13 D Troubleshooting Page 14 Read through the entire instruction sheet before you begin Make sure you have selected the correct length of heating cable Customer service If you have any questions about this product please contact our technical support team Canada 1 800 463 7043 info ouellet com www ouellet com USA 1 800 525 3622 USAinfo ouellet co...
Page 3: ...e cable If an extension cord is necessary use only a properly sized grounded CSA UL Certified cord suitable for outdoor service in accordance with local codes and per the local authority having jurisdiction Heating cables must be installed in compliance with the National Electric Code and Canadian Electrical Code Ground fault protection GFCI of power supply circuit is required Approvals are based ...
Page 4: ...he lower edge of the sloping roof The heating cable should extend at least 30cm 12in above the level of the outer building wall or 15cm 6in above the snow fence whichever is higher and extend down into the gutter This will ensure a continuous run off path for water The cable should only be operated when the outside temperature is between 9O C and 2O C 15O F and 35O F The cable can work with an opt...
Page 5: ...esign documents and check the received materials against the lists to verify all the needed materials were received Inspect the heating cable and accessories to ensure there is no in transit damage Storage Cables and system components should be stored in a clean dry area The storage temperature range is 18 C to 60 C 0 F to 140 F Transportation Transport heating cables and connection components at ...
Page 6: ...t twisted or tangled Second using the clips attach the cable to the edge shingles nearest the start point Using a spacer arrange the cable to form a drip loop to prevent water from tracking along the and back into the receptacle Caution Lift the shingle just enough to insert the clip Press shingle back down firmly An accurate estimate of the cable length you need is critical because you cannot cha...
Page 7: ...er A No overhang 15 38 22 56 3 9 3 12 30 15 38 22 56 3 9 3 24 61 15 38 33 84 5 3 4 5 36 91 15 38 44 112 6 8 6 48 122 15 38 55 140 8 2 7 4 60 152 15 38 66 168 9 7 8 9 72 183 15 38 77 196 11 1 10 3 B Total length of roof edge Cable Length required for roofline area Multiply A and B to determine the length of heating cable required for roofing A drip loop extends at least 6 cm 2 5in from the roof edg...
Page 8: ...mer Cable Length required for dormer Distance around dormer Attach the cable with the clips in every 91cm 3ft when the cable is running vertically around a dormer Gutter and Downspout 1 The heating cable needs to be installed along the treated roofline through the gutter Install the cable down into and back up the inside of any downspouts If there is a downspout at the end of the roofline you need...
Page 9: ...r Another way to keep the cable suspended off the bottom of the gutter is using clips and spacers to external gutter straps Determine the total length of cable needed to go down and back up the downspout as accurately as possible Then install spacers and feed the cable into the downspout Take care to avoid snagging or cutting the cable on sharp edges when feeding it into the downspout To assist th...
Page 10: ...staller should install a commercial grade de icing cable Cable Length required for Skylight Special roof areas Distance from the roof edge to bottom of special roof area Width of ice dams that form along special roof area Special Roof Area Multiplier Special Roof Area Multiplier For a Roof Without Gutter For a Roof With Gutter 1 6 2 6 For triangles that are larger than 91cm 3ft in height also atta...
Page 11: ...gs or screws Laying Out the Heating Cable Please refer to section B Attaching the cable While the cable is being laid out on the roof loose attachment of the clips and spacers is recommended in case adjustments must be made Final installation step For excess cable triangles can be made larger or cable loops in valleys can be extended Alternatively if a downspout is present at the end of the roofli...
Page 12: ...valent levels of ground fault protection Two copies of a caution label indicating the presence of electric de icing and snow melting equipment on the premises are packed with this unit One caution label must be posted at the fuse or panel and the other on or next to the on off control for the cable unit Both caution labels must be clearly visible Warnings Do not use this cable on a circuit whose c...
Page 13: ...ny evidence of damage or deterioration including cuts brittleness charring cracking discolored surfaces or bare wires Check the heated portion of the cable has not been moved from its intended position Preventive Maintenance A preventive maintenance program is needed encompassing both visual and electrical checks of the system These should be done not only before initial operation of the system bu...
Page 14: ...may have been maintenance work done Replace damaged heating cable GFCI is undersized Replace undersized GFCI with 30 mA GFCI Low insulation resistance Nicks or cuts in the heating cable Replace the cable with a new one Short between the braid and heating cable core or the braid and metal gutters or downspouts Icing problems persist The cable layout pattern does not prevent ice dams Observe and rec...
