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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
Please see the proper Assembly and Installation In-
structions enclosed in this manual. Each is specifi c for
your model and size of De-Icer and De-Icer accessory.
WARRANTY
Kasco De-Icers are the result of over 40 years of
design and engineering. Kasco products are built to
withstand the toughest conditions. Kasco Marine
backs each De-Icer with a 2 Year Warranty. This war-
ranty covers any and all manufacturers defects within
2 years from the date of purchase (See Warranty
Policy). Please register your De-Icer online at:
www.de-icer.com/solutions_warranty_registration.htm.
USE AND OPERATION
Kasco De-Icers are designed and engineered for
continuous duty in the harshest environments, such as
in marinas or other commercial applications, or on-
demand use, as may be needed.
Your Kasco Marine De-Icer is ready for immediate use
(after installation). The motor is of an oil-fi lled design
with ball bearings submerged in oil and equiped with
a thermal overload protection with an automatic reset.
No further lubrication is necessary. It is extremely
important that the installer make sure suffi cient and
proper voltage is available to the unit’s motor. The
zinc anode located below the propeller must be in
good condition in order to prevent corrosion damage
to the unit. The zinc anode must be inspected periodi-
cally and replaced if it shows signifi cant deterioration.
Make sure to keep the motor housing clean from hard
water deposits and/or algae. (See Maintenance Rec-
ommendations on page 6.)
Note: If the De-Icer has been stored or exposed
to cold for an extended period without running, it may
take a minute for the prop to get to full speed once
power is supplied.
The De-Icer is also completely assembled, you do not
need bolts, screws, nails, or brackets, unless an op-
tional mounting device was purchased. All you have
to do is suspend it in as little as two (2) feet of water
from piers, docks, or boats and plug it into a properly
grounded and GFI protected 15 amp outlet.
Kasco De-Icers are lightweight, energy effi cient, and
easy to install and operate. We strive to produce prod-
ucts that exceed customer expectations. We hope you
enjoy your Kasco De-Icer.
Please Note: Under certain conditions, no de-icer can
prevent damage from ice movement caused by wind
or current, or from extremely cold weather causing ice
to form all the way to the bottom and in some cases
where bottom water temperature is the same as the ice.
Effective de-icing can also be retarded when used in
extremely shallow conditions.
UNIT STORAGE
When storing units during the offseason, it is impor-
tant to store them upside down if they are going to be
sitting for long periods of time. Units that sit upright
on a shelf for many months, or even years have a
greater likelihood of seals drying out. Storing upside
down will ensure oil is lubricating the seals and pre-
vent drying.
De-Icer Installation Instructions
Kasco offers three basic ways for De-Icer installation:
Vertical Rope Suspension, Universal Dock Mounting
kit, or Angled / Horizontal Float Installation. Different
De-Icing objectives may require different mounting/
installation options.
Minimum Distance 8-10 feet
Vertical Suspension
Universal Dock &
piling mount
Angle Operation
with Flotation Unit
STEP ONE
Locating a De-Icer depends on your De-Icing
objectives. If ice expansion pressure is your concern,
you may fi nd it easier to have an open-water buffer
between your dock or structure and the expanding ice
pack.
If ice lifting or a combination of lifting/expansion
is your concern, you may wish to keep your dock,
structure, or boat area completely ice free. These
objectives are different and may require different
installations.
