Summit Ice Melt Systems
PO Box 6928, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777
www.SummitIceMelt.com
Radiant Edge HotSlot Ice Melt System Operation Procedures
General Description
The Radiant Edge HotSlot Ice Melt System is designed to prevent ice dams
at eaves and in valleys and to prevent icicle formation at the eaves. This
system accomplishes this by providing heated eave panels that keep melted
snow from re-freezing as it drains off the eave, and by providing heated valley
panels that ensure a continuous water drain path down the roof.
Fall Testing
At some point in time prior to the winter season, test each circuit by
turning on each circuit breaker, one at a time, and leave them on for 10-
15 minutes. Should any of the circuit breakers trip, reset the circuit
breaker for a second test. If the circuit breaker trips again, check with
your electrician.
If the heaters are controlled by a separate controller, consult the
installation and operation guide specific to that controller.
Winter Startup
At the onset of snow accumulation on the roof surface, energize the
Radiant Edge HotSlot roof edge ice melt system by turning on the circuit
breakers (typically November/December) and controller, if applicable.
Spring Shutdown
In the spring when the snow has melted off the roof surface, the owner
should de-energize the system (turn off the circuit breakers) for the
summer. Certain sections may be turned off sooner than others
depending on the exposure and snow pack.
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