C-10 Thermostat Unit Control
Owners Instructions
CAUTION:
To ensure the safe operation and long life of your
Kasco Equipment, always take the following precau-
tions:
•
Always
keep people and objects clear of the De-
Icer propeller when operating.
•
Always
disconnect
the power before servicing or
removing your De-Icer.
•
Always operate your Kasco De-Icer
in the water
!
Operating your De-Icer dry (on shore or dock)
can cause damage to the seals or injure operator.
•
Always
mount your C-10 on a
vertical surface
and operate only with the
cover closed
.
•
Never
lift your Kasco De-Icer or C-10 control by
the power cable. This could damage the power
cable and make your De-Icer or control unsafe to
operate.
•
Kasco Marine highly recommends that all possi-
ble
precautions be taken
around open water De-
Icing areas to ensure the safety of the public, i.e.,
“Thin Ice” and/or “Open Water” signs, appropri-
ate lighting, fencing or other safety measures as
required in your area.
•
There are certain conditions under which no cir-
culator can prevent ice damage such as ice that
moves due to wind or current, extremely cold
weather where ice forms all the way to the bottom
and in some cases where the bottom water tem-
perature is the same as ice (very shallow water).
Effective operation can be somewhat restricted by
too little bottom clearance.
INSPECTING YOUR C-10 UNIT CONTROL:
Upon receiving your Kasco C-10 Unit Control, please
unpack and inspect your C-10 for any possible dam-
age that may have happened during shipment. Any
damage or shortage should be reported to your dealer/
delivery service immediately to ensure prompt reso-
lution.
INSTALLATION:
This unit
must
be mounted on a vertical surface close
enough to your power supply to allow at least a slight
slack in the power cord from the C-10. Select the
screw(s) with which to mount your C-10. You will
need two for the mounting holes at the top of the box
and one for the mounting hole located at bottom of
the C-10 box.
Important:
Your C-10 is designed to operate only
one Kasco De-Icer. For the most accurate operation,
avoid placing your C-10 in direct sunlight.
OPERATION:
Step One:
Plug the C-10 Power Cord into a properly grounded
120V outlet.
Step Two:
Set the temperature you desire the De-Icer to turn on
using the Thermostat dial on the C-10. It is recom-
mended to set the temperature at 30
O
F (top black
numbers). The C-10 works on temperature fall.
When the ambient air temperature reaches the set
point on the thermostat, the De-Icer will turn on.
There is a 2.5
O
F differential, so when the temperature
rises to 2.5
O
F above the set thermostat temperature,
the De-Icer will turn off.
Step Three:
Plug the
INSTALLED
Kasco De-Icer into the piggy-
back plug of the C-10.
RECOMMENDATIONS & INFO:
Use the following guide lines and hints to assist in
customizing your setting for local conditions.
•
De-Icers set up small localized currents the longer
they run. Fewer and longer operation cycles will
prove to be more effective than more frequent and
shorter operation cycles.
•
Fresh water freezes at 32
O
F, salt water at 28
O
F,
and brackish water will freeze somewhere in be-
tween depending on the salinity level.
•
Once activated, the thermostat stays activated un-
til the temperature rises the 2.5
O
F differential,
putting the temperature above the freezing point.
•
If the temperature is hovering near the freezing
point, any ice formation is minimized.
•
Daily observation is suggested for all de-icing
installation
.
•
A number of factors can increase freeze rates
such as wind, snow, and colder temperatures. A
sunny day can actually
retard
freezing.
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