SnowClear Installation, Operator & Maintenance Manual
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The unit must be properly installed before it is used. For outdoor use only. The unit does not have an ON/OFF
switch as it is designed to operate with a snow sensor and controller. It will switch on when the sensor detects
falling snow and switches off when it detects that it has stopped snowing. This unit will operate automatically
when a snow sensor is installed. It is recommended to install a timer controller to ensure that the unit keeps
operating for a pre-set time after it stops snowing.
The
Danfoss Rain/Snow Sensor Controller
(DS-2C)
is recommended as it includes a timer function, a temperature
control, plus a single 30-amp relay. The
DS-2C
is recommended for one or more units. Two or more units requires
the
DS-2C
and one or more contactors. Install the Danfoss Rain/Snow Sensor Controller (DS-2C) according to the
DS-2C Rain/Snow Sensor Controller Installation Manual
. Recommend the Long Delay (LD) configuration switch
be set to the ON position so the delay off time is between 2-6 hours.
The unit takes approximately 30 minutes to heat up to maximum temperature and approximately 30 minutes to
cool down, depending on the ambient temperature.
Do not operate the unit for more than 20 hours continuously, as this may damage the heating elements.
Wiring Instructions
Power Supply Connection: Minimum 10 AWG, 30 A, 3 Conductor Cable
The SnowClear Overhead Melter must be properly grounded using a ring terminal crimp connector on the
ground wire.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
