Summary of Contents for GammaSwiss RoofMate
- Page 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ROOF & GUTTER DE ICING Installation and Operation Instructions YEARS OF EXPERTISE IN ELECTRIC CABLE HEATING...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.2 Heating Cable Specifications ................... 7 2.3 Consumed Power ......................8 2.4 Installers .......................... 9 2.5 When to Install RoofMate ..................9 2.6 Where to Install RoofMate ..................9 2.7. Determining Necessary Cable Length ..............9 3 ROOF REQUIREMENTS ....................12 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............... - Page 3 Thank you for purchasing RoofMate — For roof and gutter de-icing! Please thoroughly read the manual before installation, operation, and for tech- nical maintenance of the product. Protect yourself and people around you by following the safety requirements. Failing to follow the instructions in this manual may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
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Page 4: Always/Never
ALWAYS/NEVER NEVER: Install a damaged heating cable Allow or use sharp objects to damage/modify heating cables Twist the cables Use heating cables for purposes other than what’s described in the manual Place heating cables under roofing material, inside walls or in enclosed spaces Connect a heating cable designed for 120 V to a 230 V power source Exceed the maximum length of electrical circuit as it will lead to power... -
Page 5: Safety Measures
1. SAFETY MEASURES WARNING Improper installation, use, operation or maintenance of this product may result in personal injury or death from electric shock or fire, as well as property dam- age. Read and follow the instructions in this manual carefully. 1.1 To reduce the risk of injury/death from electric shock or fire, strictly comply with all electrical and construction requirements for the use of this product (for more information, see the “Electrical System Requirements”... -
Page 6: Pre-Installation Checklist
1.10 Do not install the heating cable where it may be subjected to additional heating, for example, near ventilation, exhaust openings or a chimney. 1.11 Do not paint the cable or expose it to chemicals such as adhesives or sealants. 1.12 Keep all combustible materials, such as leaves and branches, away from the heating cable. -
Page 7: Heating Cable Specifications
2.2 Heating Cable Specifications Copper Self-regulating Inner Protective Outer jacket conductors heating matrix insulation braid Figure 1. Heating cable description Table 1. Heating Cable Specifications Type of heating cable Self-regulating Rated voltage, V 110–120 V Power output at 50°F 7 W/ft Power output at 32°F 10 W/ft Length of heating cable... -
Page 8: Consumed Power
2.3 Consumed Power Table 2 below shows the power consumed by the pre-assembled self-regulat- ing RoofMate heating cable. Table 2. Consumed Power Power output (watts) at Length, Temperature RoofMate Model 50°F 32°F (10°С) (0°С) Parallel Pre-assembled self-regulating heating cable 7-RM1-006-10... -
Page 9: Installers
Installation of the heating cable must be carried out by persons authorized to carry out electrical work. 2.5 When to Install RoofMate The heating cable should be installed when there is no ice or snow on the roof. Do not use the heating cable to melt the snow and ice that has already formed on your roof. - Page 10 A. For Typical Applications Step 1. For each area shown in Figure 2, measure the required dimensions and then calculate the necessary cable length (see Figure 2, Tables 3 and 4). Add the results to determine the total length of the cable. Figure 2.
- Page 11 Less than 12 Step 2. Use the calculated cable length determined above to select the correct RoofMate cable size. If the length you need is between sizes, choose the longer size cable. If icing occurs on areas of the roof that are at a considerable distance from each other, you can use a separate cable for each roof area.
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Page 12: Roof Requirements
3. ROOF REQUIREMENTS RoofMate heating cables are designed for use on inclined and flat roofs with non-combustible shingles (for example, asphalt shingles) or rubber coated, and on Standing Seam metal roofs that comply with national building codes. WARNING Using this product on any other type of roof increases the risk of ice formation, personal injury, or death from electric shock or fire. - Page 13 when current flows through something other than a cable (such as a person or a drainage pipe). Such a current: May be caused by damage to the cable; May not be large enough to trip the circuit breaker; May cause the cable to overheat, which may result in a fire, as well as electric shock.
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Page 14: Heating Cable Installation
5. HEATING CABLE INSTALLATION WARNING Failure to follow the rules of handling, location and installation according to this manual may result in injury, or death from electric shock or fire. 5.1 Location of the Heating Cable Before laying and attaching a heating cable to your roof, it is important to plan how it will be located. - Page 15 Figure 3. A typical arrangement of a cable along a roof line and in gutters/drainage pipes Example of Heating Cable Layout on the Roof: The heating cable laid along the edge of the roof is laid out in accordance with Figure 4.
- Page 16 Example for Roof with Skylights: Problem areas of skylights are also handled using the triangular pattern ap- proach. However, the height of the triangles below the skylight may need to be greater than the height of the triangles along the roof line. The triangles below the skylight should get as close to the base of the skylight as possible without exceeding 20-feet in height.
- Page 17 Example for Valleys: The cable should be laid up and back down at least 3-feet, as shown in Figure 6. Not less than 3 ft Figure 6. An example of the location of the cable in the valley Example for Attic Windows: The cable should be laid up and around all attic windows, as shown in Figure 7.
- Page 18 Example for other Roof Areas: Other problem areas of the roof, not previously described, can also be equipped with a heating cable to prevent ice formation. The triangle layout, like the one used for the roof edge, can also be used for installation in these problem areas. When dealing with the problem areas, the height of the triangles may be great- er than those on the roof edge.
- Page 19 If ice formation only occurs in the gutters, the cable should be laid only in the gutter and drainage pipes in two threads. Along run Alternate Single End of run Figure 9. Cable installation through the gutter or drainage pipe in two threads If individual sections of the roof are processed, then it may be more practical to use several separate heating cables.
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Page 20: Proper Handling And Maintenance Of The Heating Cable
5.2 Proper Handling and Maintenance of the Heating Cable WARNING Improper handling of the heating cable can cause damage to the cable and the formation of ice, as well as personal injury or death from electric shock and fire. Rules for Handling and Caring for the Heating Cable: Do not step on the cable Avoid sharp bends of the cable. - Page 21 While the cable is laid on the roof, it is recommended that clamps and spacers be freely fixed so that changes to the layout can be made if necessary. Unwinding the Cable: To properly attach the cable, it should lay flat on the roof. To do this, it is necessary to unwind the cable so that it is not twisted or tan- gled.
- Page 22 Attach cable to the roof with clamps and cable spacers. Figure 12. Fixing the clamps to the shingle at the top of the triangle. At the bottom of the triangles, along the edge of the roof at the gutter, form a “drip loop”...
- Page 23 Drip Loop Figure 14. Fixing clamps to the edge of the roof without gutters. For triangles that are more than 3-feet high, also attach clips every 3-feet along the height of the triangle. Figure 15. Fixing the clamps to the roof as the height of the triangle increases. Installation and Operation Instructions...
- Page 24 Fig. 16 shows how to use a clip to secure the cable when it extends vertically around the attic window. Figure 16. Fixing clamps to the roof next to the attic window. The triangles of the cable are mounted near the attic windows in the same way as shown in Figures 12, 13 and 14.
- Page 25 Route the cable along the gutter using cable spacers. When routing the cable in the groove, the spacers can be tightened with your fingers or pliers. If you use pliers, gently squeeze and be careful to avoid crushing, crimping, cutting, or otherwise damaging the cable.
- Page 26 When installing the cable in gutters and drainage pipes, use the “double run” of the cable. Clips should be attached every 12-inches. Spacers should be in- stalled every 3-feet along the roof. The cable should be suspended at the bot- tom of the gutter.
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Page 27: Final Steps Of Installation
1) Tie a small object (for example, a washer) to a cord or thread and lower it into the drainpipe. As soon as the washer exits through the bottom of the drainpipe, mark the location at the top of the thread to measure the length of the drainage pipe. -
Page 28: Heating Cable Use And Technical Maintenance
6. HEATING CABLE USE AND TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE For the cable to operate correctly, both proper installation and regular mainte- nance are necessary. 6.1 Pre-Season Inspections At the beginning of the winter season it is necessary to: Remove all debris from the roof, from gutters and drainage pipes, such as leaves, pine needles, seeds, etc. -
Page 29: Turning The Heating Cable On And Off
6.2 Turning the Heating Cable On and Off During the winter season, turn the cable on only when weather conditions are favorable for ice formation. A cable should only be used when: Snow or ice on the roof melts and the ambient temperature is between 15°F and 35°F (-9°C to 2°C) When the temperature rises above 35°F (2°C), the cable must be discon- nected. -
Page 30: Actions In Case Of Circuit Breaker Trip Or A Blown Fuse
Do not use a damaged cable. 6.5 Off-Season Use The RoofMate heating cable can remain on the roof year-round. However, to avoid overheating the cable and increasing the risk of fire or electric shock, do not operate the cable when the air temperature is above 50°F (10°C) (i.e. at the end of the winter season), make sure that you unplug it from the utility outlet. -
Page 31: Warranty Limitation And Responsibility
8. WARRANTY LIMITATION AND RESPONSIBILITY The Seller guarantees the first owner and/or the original buyer (Buyer) of the product that its electric self-regulating heating cable (Product) will not have defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years from purchase date. The warranty card must be registered with the Seller within 14 days from the date of purchase with a copy of the dated receipt. - Page 32 Signature: _________________________________ Must be returned within 30 days from the date of purchase with a copy of the dated receipt. Manufacturer: GammaSwiss Official distributor in USA: WarmBridge, Inc. Rue Galilée 6 1400 10457 Roselle St, Ste E, San Diego, CA 92121,...
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