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and cycle the De-icer on temperature.
• To bypass the thermostat and operate only on
time, set the thermostat to its highest temperature
setting. Use the timer settings to cycle the de-icer.
Note: If the ambient temperature rises above the
thermostat highest setting, it will shut off the
de-icer.
• When not in use (summer time), store the C-20
indoors away from salt air. This will help extend
the life of the C-20 controller.
• Operate with the door closed to keep salt air away
from internal components.
• Mount the C-20 out of direct sun light. This will
prevent excessive internal heating of the controller.
Internal heating may prevent the C-20 from
operating correctly.
WARRANTY:
Kasco Marine, Inc. warrants the C-20 to be free from
defects in material or workmanship under normal use
and service. The Kasco Marine, Inc. obligation under
this warranty is limited to replacing free of charge
any defective part within two (2) years from date of
purchase. Customer shall pay all shipping charges.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND
ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY
WHATEVER ON THE PART OF KASCO MARINE,
INC. AND IN NO EVENT SHALL KASCO
MARINE, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
No warranty registration is required, only original
purchase receipt is needed for limited warranty
coverage. Warranty is void: If the C-20 is damaged by
unauthorized tampering or modifications.
The Industry Leader in
Ice Control Engineering.
Kasco Marine, Inc.
800 Deere Rd.
Prescott, WI 54021
PH (715) 262-4488
FAX (715) 262-4487
www.kascomarine.com
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brackish water will freeze somewhere in between.
Setting the thermostat a couple degrees below the
freezing point can minimize unneeded operation
time.
• Daily observation is required for all de-icing
installations. Adjust operating times based on
when you can observe the operation. This will help
you check the de-icer is operating properly.
• Several factors can increase freeze rate. Such
as, wind, snow, and colder temperatures. When
picking operation times, set the de-icer to operate
more when conditions promote quicker freezing.
•
Your settings will likely require some fine tuning.
Remember to observe your de-icer installation
and be prepared to adjust your settings of the
C-20. Thermostat tolerance may also need to
be adjusted for. The actual ON/OFF point of the
thermostat may be -/+ 2.7°F of the actual ambient
temperature.
• Operating with fewer, longer cycles will provide
the most efficient de-icing. The following is an
example of setting the timer over a 24 hour period.
The 4 ON cycles below allow for more operating
time during dark hours and less during daytime
hours. (This is suggested due to increased freezing
rate at night).
Cycle Time
Length
ON
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
2 hr
OFF
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
4 hr
ON
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
2 hr
OFF
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
4 hr
ON
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 3 hr
OFF
10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. 2 hr
ON
12:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. 5 hr
OFF
5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
2 hr
This sample would allow the de-icer to operate a
maximum of 12 hours in a 24 hour period. During
the ON cycles, the thermostat would determine if
the de-icer operates based on its dial setting. Actual
settings and durations of run time will depend on your
installation requirements and regional demands for
de-icing.
• To bypass the timer and operate only on
temperature, set the timer ON/AUTO switch to
ON. This will turn the timer output on indefinitely
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