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Raychem-IM-H58067-IceStopRoofGutterDeIcingCOM-EN 18/01
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General Information
1.1
Use of the Manual
This manual covers the installation of Raychem
IceStop roof and gutter de-icing system. The manual
covers general heating cable installation procedures
and specific installation details and shows available
connection kits. The manual also discusses controls,
testing, and periodic maintenance.
This manual assumes that the proper roof and gutter
de-icing design has been completed according to the
Roof and Gutter De-Icing: IceStop System Design
Guide (H56070).
Only the applications described in Section 1.2 are
approved by Thermal Management for IceStop
systems when used with approved Raychem
connection kits. The instructions in this manual
and the installation instructions included with the
connection kits must be followed for the Thermal
Management warranty to apply. Contact your
Thermal Management representative for other
applications and products.
1.2
IceStop Applications
Raychem IceStop is a roof and gutter de-icing system
that provides drain paths for the following
applications:
• Roofs made from standard roofing materials,
including shake, shingle, rubber, tar, wood, metal,
and plastic.
• Gutters made from standard materials, including
metal, plastic, and wood.
• Downspouts made from standard materials,
including metal and plastic.
The guide does
not
provide information for using an
IceStop system for the following applications:
• Preventing snow movement on roofs—IceStop will
not keep snow or ice from falling off the roof.
IceStop is designed to remove melt water, not
accumulated snow. Snow fences or snow guards
should be used to eliminate snow movement.