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- Page 1 Ice Melt System Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.2 From This . . . To This . . . Thermodynamics analyzed. Applied. Summit Ice Melt Systems, Inc. 2911 Lake Forest Road PO Box 6928 Tahoe City, CA 96145 p/530-583-8888 f/530-583-7777...
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Page 2: Po Box 6928, Tahoe City, Ca
Radiant Edge HotSlot Ice Melt System Installation and Operation Guide This step-by-step Installation and Operation Guide provides the tools necessary to install the Patent-Pending Summit Ice Melt Systems' Radiant Edge HotSlot roof de-icing system. For other applications or for design assistance, and to ensure... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Summit Ice Melt Systems PO Box 6928, Tahoe City, CA 96145 Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777 www.SummitIceMelt.com Table of Contents Page Introduction How To Use This Guide ........ -
Page 4: Introduction
For the names of manufacturers of snow guards or snow fences, contact your Summit Ice Melt Systems' representative, or contact Summit Ice Melt Systems' directly at (530) 583-8888. If your application conditions are different, or if you have any questions, contact your Summit Ice Melt Systems' representative, or contact Summit Ice Melt Systems directly at (530) 583-8888. -
Page 5: Other Required Documents
• Please check and comply with your local laws. • Summit Ice Melt Systems, Inc. will not be held responsible for those who do not comply with their local or national laws while installing its products. -
Page 6: Safety Guidelines, Document Conventions
WARNING: To minimize the danger of fire from sustained electrical arcing if the heating cable is damaged or improperly installed, and to comply with the requirements of Summit Ice Melt Systems, agency certifications, and national electrical codes, ground-fault equipment protection must be used on each heating cable branch circuit. -
Page 7: System Overview
Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777 www.SummitIceMelt.com System Overview Summit Ice Melt Systems’ Radiant Edge HotSlot system can prevent ice dams and icicles by maintaining a continuous path for melt water to drain from the roof. HotSlot system uses a sophisticated self-regulating heating... -
Page 8: General Procedures
Summit Ice Melt Systems PO Box 6928, Tahoe City, CA 96145 Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777 www.SummitIceMelt.com General Procedures Review the following: Packing List and materials provided Radiant Edge System Layout drawings (may be sent separately) with panels identified, junction box and controller... -
Page 9: Installation
The proper preparation of the roof is needed to ensure optimal energy efficiency, performance, and to prevent leaks. Radiant Edge HotSlot is suitable for slopes down to 2/12. Existing Metal roofs): Trim back metal to flush to the eave and remove fasteners on bottom 7" of roofing panel prior to installing HotSlot. -
Page 10: Hotslot Panel Installation
Miter cut HotSlot Panel at valleys, leaving clearance for Radiant Edge Valley system. Radiant Edge HotSlot Figure A For a more waterproof installation on existing shingle roofs, apply a heavy bead of caulking on the bottom side of the panel around each attachment hole and along the top flange edge. -
Page 11: Hotslot Panel Installation
Where specified, the roof eave panels must extend to the edges of the roof eave (i.e., to the gable ends and rake ends). Contact your Summit Ice Melt Systems’ representative or phone Summit at 530-583-8888 if actual field dimensions are significantly different from design dimensions and Layout Drawings. -
Page 12: Valley Installation
Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777 www.SummitIceMelt.com Valley Installation Radiant Edge HotSlot Figure B If the valley uses a metal “W” valley flashing, the Valley Panel is placed on one side of the “W”. Installing the Valley Base Panel on the side of the valley with less ‘watershed’... -
Page 13: Heating Cable Installation
Summit Ice Melt Systems PO Box 6928, Tahoe City, CA 96145 Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777 www.SummitIceMelt.com Heating Cable Installation Prior to starting installation: • Test the heating cable insulation resistance to confirm that the heating cable has not been damaged during shipping (see Electrical Testing, Pages 15-16). -
Page 14: Heating Cable Installation
Layout Drawings. Press the heater cable into the slot behind the drip edge. Ensure cable is seated completely into the slot. See Figure C. Radiant Edge HotSlot Figure C Page 13 of 29... - Page 15 Summit Ice Melt Systems PO Box 6928, Tahoe City, CA 96145 Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777 www.SummitIceMelt.com When installing the heating cable: • Do not pull it over sharp edges. • Do not use excessive pulling force. • Do not kink or the crush heating cable.
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Page 16: Electrical Testing (Megohmeter And Continuity Tests)
WARNING: Shock or fire hazard. Disconnect power to all circuits prior to testing. NOTE: Prior to electrical hookup, test the electrical insulation resistance of the heating cable. Every foot of heater cable provided by Summit Ice Melt Systems has been tested and approved in the factory for insulation integrity. - Page 17 Summit Ice Melt Systems PO Box 6928, Tahoe City, CA 96145 Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777 www.SummitIceMelt.com Electrical Testing: Megohmeter Test (Cont’d.) Insulation Resistance Criteria A clean, dry, properly installed circuit should measure thousands of megohms, regardless of the heating cable length or measuring voltage (0- 2500 Vdc).
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Page 18: Electrical Hookup
For heating systems which a complete control system has not been provided, Summit Ice Melt Systems requires a 30 milliamp ground fault circuit breaker sized for the Radiant Edge ice melt system. -
Page 19: 4Cdc Controller, Operation
Figure G: Summit Ice Melt Systems 4CDC Digital Ambient Temperature Sensing Controller Overview Summit Ice Melt Systems, Inc. Optional 4 Circuit Digital Controller (4CDC) provides On/Off operation of its S1 and S2 (120Vac to 277Vac) self- regulating heater cables by energizing up to four individual branch circuits via adjustable control values as set on the temperature controller. -
Page 20: Controller Operation, Installation, And Pre-Season Testing
Summit Ice Melt Systems PO Box 6928, Tahoe City, CA 96145 Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777 www.SummitIceMelt.com 4 CDC Controller (Cont’d.) Operation The 4CDC controller uses a thermistor to sense ambient temperatures. When the temperature drops below the Heater-On set-point, the system is energized. When the temperature rises above the Heater-On set-point, the system is de-energized. -
Page 21: Changing Controller Set-Point Values, Error Messages
Summit Ice Melt Systems PO Box 6928, Tahoe City, CA 96145 Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777 www.SummitIceMelt.com 4 CDC Controller (Cont’d.) Changing Set-Point Values To change the Heater-On and Low-temperature Cutout set-point values, follow the steps below with the controller powered and the rocker switch set to AUTO... - Page 22 Summit Ice Melt Systems PO Box 6928, Tahoe City, CA 96145 Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777 www.SummitIceMelt.com 4 CDC Controller (Cont’d.) 4CDC Control Module Figure H: 4CDC Control Module 4CDC Schematic Diagram Figure I: 4CDC Schematic Diagram Page 21 of 29...
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Page 23: System Operation Procedures: Description, Testing, Startup, Shutdown
Radiant Edge HotSlot Ice Melt System Operation Procedures General Description The Radiant Edge HotSlot Ice Melt System is designed to prevent ice dams at eaves and in valleys and to prevent icicle formation at the eaves. This system accomplishes this by providing heated eave panels that keep melted snow from re-freezing as it drains off the eave, and by providing heated valley panels that ensure a continuous water drain path down the roof. -
Page 24: Installation Log & Extended Warranty Form (Important - Time-Sensitive)
Important: In order to validate and qualify for the warranty, the above tests must be conducted on the installed heating cable and these completed results recorded and returned within 30 days via email, mail or fax to Summit Ice Melt Systems. Upon receipt of this completed registration form and the Installation Log, SIMS will send the 10-Year Limited Warranty Extension acknowledgment to End User contact. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide
Summit Ice Melt Systems PO Box 6928, Tahoe City, CA 96145 Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777 www.SummitIceMelt.com Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Probable Causes Corrective Action A. Circuit breaker trips. Circuit breaker under-sized Re-size the circuit breaker and feed wiring according to Circuit length too long instructions. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide
Summit Ice Melt Systems PO Box 6928, Tahoe City, CA 96145 Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777 www.SummitIceMelt.com Troubleshooting Guide (Cont’d.) Symptom Probable Causes Corrective Action C. Heating cables fail insulation resistance Heating cable connections or splices may be shorting out To confirm that heating cable is damaged or testing. -
Page 27: Heating Cable Construction And Technology
Summit Ice Melt Systems PO Box 6928, Tahoe City, CA 96145 Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777 www.SummitIceMelt.com Page 26 of 29... -
Page 28: Heating Cable Specifications
Summit Ice Melt Systems PO Box 6928, Tahoe City, CA 96145 Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777 www.SummitIceMelt.com S1 and S2 Self-Regulating Heating Cable Specifications Heating Cable Specifications Bus Wires ........... . .16 AWG , Nickel Plated copper Heating Core . -
Page 29: Heating Cable Description
S1 and S2 Self-regulating Heating Cable Description The heating element in Summit’s S1 and S2 heating cables consist of a continuous core of conductive polymer extruded between two copper bus wires. As current flows through the core, the heating cables regulate their own heat output in response to ambient temperatures. -
Page 30: Heating Cable Maximum Circuit Lengths And Amp Load
Summit Ice Melt Systems PO Box 6928, Tahoe City, CA 96145 Ph: 530-583-8888 Fax: 530-583-7777 www.SummitIceMelt.com S1 and S2 Self-regulating Heating Cable Maximum Circuit Lengths in Feet Model Operating Design Load Start-up Circuit Breaker Size Number Voltage (Amps/foot) @0E Temp 20E F. - Page 31 Notes:...
- Page 32 Summit Ice Melt Systems’ only obligations are those in the Summit Ice Melt Systems Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for this product, and in no case will Summit Ice Melt Systems or its distributors be liable for any incidental, indirect, or consequential damages arising from the sale, resale, use, or misuse of the product.
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