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Radiant Edge HotSlot

™

Ice Melt System

Installation and Operation Guide

Version 1.2

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Thermodynamics analyzed. Applied.

Summit Ice Melt Systems, Inc.

2911 Lake Forest Road PO Box 6928

Tahoe City, CA 96145

p/530-583-8888 f/530-583-7777

www.summiticemelt.com

Summary of Contents for Radiant Edge HotSlot

Page 1: ...tem Installation and Operation Guide Version 1 2 From This To This Thermodynamics analyzed Applied TM Summit Ice Melt Systems Inc 2911 Lake Forest Road PO Box 6928 Tahoe City CA 96145 p 530 583 8888 f 530 583 7777 www summiticemelt com ...

Page 2: ...n and Operation Guide provides the tools necessary to install the Patent Pending Summit Ice Melt Systems Radiant Edge HotSlot roof de icing system For other applications or for design assistance and to ensure you have the most up to date information contact your Summit Ice Melt Systems representative or phone Summit Ice Melt Systems at 530 583 8888 Also visit our web site at www summiticemelt com ...

Page 3: ...2 14 Electrical Testing Megohmeter and Continuity tests 15 16 Electrical Hookup 17 4CDC Controller Operation Overview 18 Controller Operation Installation and Pre Season Testing 19 Changing Controller Set Point Values Error Messages 20 Figure H 4 CDC Control Module Figure G 4CDC Schematic Diagram 21 System Operation Procedures Description Testing Startup Shutdown 22 Reference Warranty Forms Instal...

Page 4: ...dge is designed to melt ice not accumulated snow HotSlot is intended for lighter ice and snow conditions on certain metal and composition shingle roofs If conditions warrant consider the more robust patented Radiant Edge PROTM or LTTM ice melt systems For the names of manufacturers of snow guards or snow fences contact your Summit Ice Melt Systems representative or contact Summit Ice Melt Systems ...

Page 5: ...ion instructions For complete Radiant Edge HotSlot de icing system installation instructions please refer to the following additional required documents Additional installation instructions that are included with the heating cable power connection kits thermostats controllers and accessories If you do not have these documents you can obtain them from the Summit Ice Melt Systems web site at www sum...

Page 6: ...m performs reliably read and carefully follow the information warnings and instructions in this guide This symbol identifies important instructions or information This symbol identifies particularly important safety warnings that must be followed WARNING To minimize the danger of fire from sustained electrical arcing if the heating cable is damaged or improperly installed and to comply with the re...

Page 7: ...al Summit Ice Melt system includes the HotSlot Panels self regulating heating cables heating cable connection kits control system and power distribution Radiant Edge HotSlot is suitable for slopes down to 2 12 System Components A typical system may include the following Radiant Edge HotSlot Panels Radiant Edge Valley Base Panels Radiant Edge Valley Cover Panels Waterproof Screws S1 110Vac or S2 20...

Page 8: ...er and base panel is numbered If so position each base piece on the roof as designated in the Layout Drawings Tools Required Chop saw Skilsaw or portable bandsaw with aluminum copper cutting blade Megohmeter Tester 500 1000 2500 Vdc Multimeter Tape Measure Tin Snips Wire cutter Wire stripper Straight edge knife Drill Driver for screws 3 8 metal bit Deburring tool Caulk and caulking gun Additional ...

Page 9: ...ottom 7 of roofing panel prior to installing HotSlot 2 Existing Composition Shingle Carefully pry up second course of shingles with a broad paint scraper or similar tool Install HotSlot along eave on first shingle course and tuck under second course of shingles 3 New Composition Shingle Install starter and first course of shingles Install HotSlot along eave on first shingle course Continue install...

Page 10: ...e under second course of shingles 2 The remaining panels shall be installed between the end panels and have a minimum 0 25 gap between them 3 Miter cut HotSlot Panel at valleys leaving clearance for Radiant Edge Valley system Radiant Edge HotSlot Figure A For a more waterproof installation on existing shingle roofs apply a heavy bead of caulking on the bottom side of the panel around each attachme...

Page 11: ...lled holes five fasteners for 8 panel If panels are less than full length ensure a fastener is within 3 of each end and spacing no greater than 24 O C Keep fasteners 5 away from center of valley 5 Center the screw in the hole before securing set the screw so the neoprene gasket bubbles out slightly from under the metal dome head Do not over drive Ensure that the full shank thickness of the screw p...

Page 12: ...lling the Valley Base Panel on the side of the valley with less watershed is preferred 2 For shingle roofs with woven valleys i e when no metal flashing is used the Valley Base Panel may be installed directly onto the shingles 3 If required trim the edge of the roofing materials on the side where the Valley Base is to be installed 4 Prepare valley metal by cleaning away debris and cleaning the met...

Page 13: ...cal damage if they will be left exposed before connection Compare the heating cable received with the design voltage required to ensure the heating cable is right for your installation The voltage is clearly marked on the heating cable Compare the design circuit lengths with the heating cable lengths received in order to minimize the need for splicing Ensure that the heating cable required does no...

Page 14: ... Power Connection Kit instructions and install the End Seal as directed The End Seal will protrude beyond the HotSlot Panel End Seal may be better concealed if folded down under the Panel and affixed to the fascia 3 Start with the heating cable end terminated with the End Seal Leave the End Seal beyond the edge of the roof and work your way back to the other end of the system per the Layout Drawin...

Page 15: ...that the heating cable is not exposed to mechanical damage Use protective downspout brackets for heating cable 9 Use UV resistant heating cable ties whenever two heaters are intended to stay together 10 Visually inspect the heating cable for mechanical damage and test the entire circuit for insulation resistance prior to applying power See Electrical Hookup page 17 When installing the heating cabl...

Page 16: ...oltages IEEE 515 1 recommends testing be done at 2500 Vdc as some problems may not be detected at lower voltages First measure the resistance between the heating cable bus wires and the grounding braid then measure the insulation resistance between the braid and the metal Eave Panel Cover metal roofing and gutter Testing Procedure 1 Disconnect all power to the heating cable thermostat and contacto...

Page 17: ...ng instructions on Pages 24 25 Continuity Test This continuity test is useful in determining if the heating cable is damaged or was not connected correctly This test can also be performed as part of the troubleshooting procedure Note some of the heating cable components such as the End Seal kit and heater cable power connection and splice tee kits which utilize heat shrink tubings may not re enter...

Page 18: ...r connection refer to the heating cable Power Connection Kit instructions 4 For heating systems which a complete control system has not been provided Summit Ice Melt Systems requires a 30 milliamp ground fault circuit breaker sized for the Radiant Edge ice melt system 5 Complete and return Installation Log See Page 23 WARNING Do NOT penetrate the heating cable protective jacket with staples nails ...

Page 19: ...t Ice Melt Systems 4CDC Digital Ambient Temperature Sensing Controller Overview Summit Ice Melt Systems Inc Optional 4 Circuit Digital Controller 4CDC provides On Off operation of its S1 and S2 120Vac to 277Vac self regulating heater cables by energizing up to four individual branch circuits via adjustable control values as set on the temperature controller The 4CDC provides a set point for on off...

Page 20: ...r outdoors typically near the circuit breaker panel Each branch circuit must be protected by a ground fault protection device per the NEC A 120Vac protected circuit is required to energize the controller The ambient sensor is mounted outdoors in a shaded location representative of minimum ambient conditions typically on the north side of a building and away from any heat source such as direct sunl...

Page 21: ...n to display the current Low Temp Cutout set point value A red indicator light under out2 will appear 4 Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to adjust the value Hold button to scroll 5 Press the SET button again to return to the normal operating mode will display the current sensed temperature with no decimal point NOTE Low Temp Cutout can effectively be avoided by setting its value below the lowest ...

Page 22: ...O Box 6928 Tahoe City CA 96145 Ph 530 583 8888 Fax 530 583 7777 www SummitIceMelt com 4 CDC Controller Cont d 4CDC Control Module Figure H 4CDC Control Module 4CDC Schematic Diagram Figure I 4CDC Schematic Diagram Page 21 of 29 ...

Page 23: ...ng 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...

Page 24: ...allation log sheet completed and attached Address City State Zip Contact Phone Mobile Heating Cable Information Fax Project Application Email Heating Cable Length Type Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Make copies as needed Receipt of Material Before Covering Before Commissioning Zone Cable Type Length Breaker Number Starting Meter Number Ending Meter Number Insulation Resistance MΩ 500 Insulation Resistance M...

Page 25: ...isolating sections of the heating cable to find the general area of damage For example cut the circuit in half and using a megohmeter test both halves of the circuit to find the damaged section Then remove the damaged section of the heating cable Bus wires in contact with each other Cut off the End Seal Re cut the heating cable end and install a new End Seal Excess moisture in connection boxes or ...

Page 26: ...ve not located the problem you will need to begin isolating the sections of the heating cable to find the general area of damage For example cut the circuit in half and using a megohmeter test both halves of the circuit to find the damaged section Then remove the damaged section of the heating cable Excessive moisture in heating cable connection boxes or splices Dry out and re seal connections and...

Page 27: ...Summit Ice Melt Systems PO Box 6928 Tahoe City CA 96145 Ph 530 583 8888 Fax 530 583 7777 www SummitIceMelt com Page 26 of 29 ...

Page 28: ...c Braid 16 AWG equivalent size tinned copper Outer Jacket Polyolefin with UV inhibitor Minimum Bend Radius 1 25 Supply Voltage 120 or 208 277 Vac Heating Cables Meet or Exceed the Following Tests Abrasion Resistance UL 1588 8 3 IEEE 515 1 4 3 4 Cold Bend IEEE 515 1 4 2 10 Deformation IEEE 515 1 4 2 8 Dielectric Withstand IEEE 515 1 4 2 1 Resistance to Impact UL 1588 8 2 Resistance to Cutting IEEE ...

Page 29: ...nductive polymer extruded between two copper bus wires As current flows through the core the heating cables regulate their own heat output in response to ambient temperatures This self regulating feature eliminates hot spots and results in better temperature control to protect roof gutter and the Radiant Edge roof edge ice melt systems Their parallel circuitry allows them to be cut to the exact le...

Page 30: ...aker Size 15A 20A 30A 40A S1 120 Vac 20E F 100 135 175 175 0 155 0E F 80 105 155 175 S2 208 Vac 20E F 185 245 350 350 0 083 0E F 145 190 290 350 S2 240 Vac 20E F 190 250 350 350 0 080 0E F 150 200 295 350 S2 277 Vac 20E F 195 255 350 350 0 077 0E F 155 205 310 350 WARNING The Radiant Edge ice melt system MUST be protected with a ground fault protection device per local codes and the NEC National E...

Page 31: ...Notes ...

Page 32: ...t Systems Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for this product and in no case will Summit Ice Melt Systems or its distributors be liable for any incidental indirect or consequential damages arising from the sale resale use or misuse of the product Specifications are subject to change without notice In addition Summit Ice Melt Systems reserves the right to make changes without notification to Buy...

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