Danfoss ECasphalt Installation Manual

Danfoss ECasphalt Installation Manual

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Summary of Contents for Danfoss ECasphalt

  • Page 1 Installation Guide Ice and snow melting Roof and gutters electricheating.danfoss.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3 1.1 Safety Instructions ....3 1.2 Installation guidelines .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction In this installation manual, the word “element” refers to both heating cables and heating mats. If the words “heating cable” or “heating mat” are used, the instruction in question applies only to this type of element. The intended uses of the heating elements covered by this installation manual are shown in the follow- ing.
  • Page 4: Installation Guidelines

    Connections 1. Heating cable • Phase - Brown 2. Thermostat • Neutral - Blue 3. Sensor • Earth - Screen 4. Screen 5. RCD 6. All-pole switch 7. Fuse The presence of a heating mat must • be made evident by affixing caution signs or markings at the power connection fittings and/ or frequently along the circuit line where clearly visible...
  • Page 5: Installation Step By Step

    Elements may not touch or cross themselves or other elements and must be evenly distributed on areas. The elements and especially the connection must be protected from stress and strain. The element should be temperature controlled and not operate at ambient temperature higher than 10°C in outdoor applications.
  • Page 6: Preparing The Installation Area

    Save the sketch • Knowing the exact location of these compo- nents makes subsequent troubleshooting and repair of faulty elements easier. Please the following: • Observe all guidelines - see section 1.2 . • Observe correct C-C distance (heating cables only) - see section 2.1.
  • Page 7: Installing Heating Elements

    • The ohmic resistance must be within -5 to +10 % of the value labelled. • The insulation resistance should read >20 MΩ after one minute at min. 500V DC. 3�1 Installing heating elements Observe all instructions and guidelines in section 1.1 and 1.2.
  • Page 8 • the gutter/pipe diameter Gutter/pipe diameter No. of cable lines [n] 75 - 120 mm 120 - 150 mm 150 - 200 mm * Two lines of 30 W/m (60 W/m) require minimum Ø120 mm downpipe and a moisture sensitive con- troller, e.g.
  • Page 9: Optional Settings

    Optional settings f the element is connected to a thermostat such as a ECtemp, configure basic settings according to the table below and as described in the thermostat installation manual. If applicable, adjust the temperature limit in accord- ance with the manufacturer’s recommendations in order to prevent damage.

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