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Page 1: ...A L I T C ERTIFI REGISTERED Q U A L I T Y S Y S T E M WWW STELPRO COM 1 844 STELPRO SCRG CONSTANT WATTAGE ROOF AND GUTTER DE ICING CABLE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE NEED ASSISTANCE CONTACT STELPRO S C...

Page 2: ...r cable shortage or excess 13 PREPARING 14 HANDLING 14 TESTING 15 INSTALLATION 15 What s in the box 15 Tools required 16 Uncoiling the cable 16 Attaching the cable at the starting point 17 Attaching t...

Page 3: ...your local electrical inspector or a licensed electrician 1 Avoid overheating the cable For example Do not allow the heated portion of an operating cable to touch cross over or overlap itself or anot...

Page 4: ...professional for a variety of reasons For example if you are uncertain about any of the Electrical requirements on page 6 or if you are not comfortable working on a ladder or roof consider hiring a p...

Page 5: ...e are no ice dam problems on the roof install the cable in the gutter and downspouts only See Planning on page 8 for details on the proper layout of the cable and the Appendix on page 25 for more info...

Page 6: ...urrent when it senses that current is flowing through something other than the cable for example a person or downspout This unintended current can be caused by a damaged cable may not be large enough...

Page 7: ...cle that has a weatherproof enclosure similar to that shown below This type of enclosure is sometimes called an in use receptacle cover 7 Is within 6 ft 1 82 m of the cable starting point on the roof...

Page 8: ...cold areas IN GENERAL YOU NEED TO INSTALL THE CABLES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS On roof areas including along the roofline in valleys in problem areas such as skylights and dormers if needed In nearby gut...

Page 9: ...g the cable If working from a ladder you will probably want to lay out the pattern as you attach the cable with the clips Making a drawing of your roof and planned pattern on paper may be helpful 2 PL...

Page 10: ...t STELPRO for assistance Pattern for skylights Problem skylight areas are also treated with the triangle pattern approach However the height of the triangles may need to be greater than those along th...

Page 11: ...dam formation Triangles similar to those used for the roofline can also be used to treat these special areas In treating these special problem areas the height of the triangles may be greater than th...

Page 12: ...cable you need only to route the cable down the inside of the downspout and not back up The cable must terminate at the end of the downspout Remember to avoid overheating the cable and increasing the...

Page 13: ...le may be routed in a single run down or as recommended run down and back up In either scenario the cable must terminate at the end of the downspout See Figure 24 on page 21 WARNING To reduce the risk...

Page 14: ...ortion of an operating cable to touch cross over or overlap itself or to touch another de icing cable Do not cut splice or alter the de icing cable in anyway Do not cover or insulate any part of the c...

Page 15: ...FE AND EASY INSTALLATION TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO READ THIS INSTALLATION GUIDE WHAT S IN THE BOX Cable Cable spacers Shingle clips TOOLS REQUIRED If any components of this kit are missing or damaged cont...

Page 16: ...recommended in case adjustments must be made To attach the cable properly it must lie flat on the roof To this end uncoil the cable so that it is not twisted or tangled If not properly uncoiled the ca...

Page 17: ...he ground There should be a minimum of 2 in 5 cm between the bottom of the drip loop and the bottom of the gutter See Figures 13 and 14 TOP OF TRIANGLE ALONG RISE OF LARGER TRIANGLES AROUND DORMERS ED...

Page 18: ...ATTACHING CLIPS IN VALLEYS 4 ROUTING THE CABLE ALONG THE GUTTER 1 While the cable is being laid in the gutter the spacers can be tightened with fingers or pliers If you use pliers squeeze gently and u...

Page 19: ...gutters and downspouts Figure 21 shows a gutter installed with gutter spikes Route the cable over and under the gutter spikes to keep the cable suspended off of the bottom of the gutter Spacers shoul...

Page 20: ...a string that does not stretch when the small weight is attached Alternatively you could also use a tape measure to measure each section of the downspout To calculate the total cable needed add the m...

Page 21: ...not reach to the bottom of the downspout you may reduce the height of the triangles on areas of the roof that are less susceptible to ice dams It is permissible in this scenario to only have a single...

Page 22: ...n the roof and must not touch cross over or overlap itself 3 Without removing it from the roof visually inspect the entire cable including the plug Discontinue use and remove the cable if it shows any...

Page 23: ...lude excess cable you had during the original installation or you may be able to reduce the cable in an area that is not as sus ceptible to ice dams Remove the cable by opening the clips and spacers w...

Page 24: ...ust be removed prior to replacing roof shingles or starting roof repair Other roof alterations such as additions of antennae flag poles etc in the area of the cable may require removal of the cable Ca...

Page 25: ...water from flowing off the roof The melt water will pool at the ice dam instead which can result in water seeping between shin gles Water that has seeped under the shingles can leak through roof pene...

Page 26: ...elating thereto Without limiting the generality of the foregoing STELPRO expressly disclaims any liability for property or personal injury damages penalties special or punitive damages damages for los...

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