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- Page 1 RADIANT HEATING SYSTEMS • SNOW MELTING • FLOOR WARMING • SPACE HEATING • ROOF DEICING • GUTTER DEICING Installation & Operating Manual Warranty Registration HEATIZON.COM 08/2020...
- Page 2 The SnowMeltz® Heating Cable comes in pre-established lengths that have been designed to deliver a specified heat density. Therefore, it is essential that all of the SnowMeltz® Heating Element contained in the kit be installed. Do not cut or alter the heating cable in any way .
- Page 3 1.4 LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 2. SNOWMELTZ® SYSTEM 2.1 SNOWMELTZ® SPECIFICATIONS & ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 2.2 PRODUCT LABELING 2.3 PRE-INSTALLATIO NOTES 3. SNOWMELTZ® INSTALLATION DESIGN 3.1 GATHERING SITE INFORMATION 3.2 DETERMINE AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE 3.3 PLAN THE DESIGN 3.4 JUMPERS 4. PRODUCT SELECTION 5.
- Page 4 1” sand bed if you elect to install the SnowMeltz® below the concrete. Compaction: Once the excavation is complete, it is highly recommended that a great deal of care be given to completely and properly compact the entire area where the asphalt, concrete or pavers will be located.
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Page 5: General Guidelines
• If the SnowMeltz® System is damaged, it must be replaced or repaired. To repair or to splice any part of the system, use only Heatizon SnowMeltz® Repair Kit (part number SMRPKIT). - Page 6 DO NOT CUT THE HEATING CABLE! The SnowMeltz® Mat/Cable systems are engineered to achieve specific heat output for the square footage to which they are designed. Cutting the heating cable to fit a space is extremely dangerous and can result in a fire. Do not cut the heating cable to avoid an obstacle, use other methods as described in this manual.
- Page 7 For a period of ten (10) years and while in possession of the original owner, Heatizon warrants that the SnowMeltz® heating cable is free from defects in material, design and workmanship. The warranty is only valid if the warranty certificate has been properly completed, and the installation is in accordance with the installation instructions.
- Page 8 • The heating cable cannot be cut to length, crossed over itself, or installed too close to itself. • Remember to check that the supply voltage matches the voltage of the SnowMeltz® system. • Remember to place the labels as written in this instruction.
- Page 9 Size and layout of area - Be sure to properly measure the area to be installed to ensure the proper sized SnowMeltz® system has been purchased. Also plan how power will be run to the area and/or met to the cold lead(s).
- Page 10 • Activation Devices are the eyes and ears of the heating system. Location is important. Please reference installation and operation information in the activation device product literature. Some activation devices may or may not require a different voltage than the heating cable. Please consult Heatizon Systems for any other questions. HEATIZON.COM...
- Page 11 Heatizon Systems. When laying out SnowMeltz® in concrete where jumpers will need to be used, best practice is to minimize the number of times the heating element will cross any joint. Ideally, arrange the layout so that the mat fills one section of the concrete (between joints) then crosses the joint(s).
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Page 12: Product Selection
4. Product Selection Since SnowMeltz CANNOT be shortened, it is vital to choose the correct size system before installing. It is advisable to always get a smaller system for the area, for example: if the area is 48 square feet, choose a 40 or 45 sqaure foot system. - Page 13 5. Required Tests (First) Insulation Resistance with Megohmmeter Before, during, and after installation, it is necessary to measure the insulation resistance between the heating conductor and the protective grounding screen with a 500VDC Megohmmeter. This measured value may not be less than 0.5 Megohms . Connect the voltage lead to one of the inner cold lead conductors and the earth lead to the cold lead outer grounding braid.
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Page 14: Installation
7. Installation Concrete Preparation: Loose heating cable not in a mat may be secured in place by landscape stakes and plastic wire ties, welded wire fabric and plastic wire ties or tape, or pre-punched steel straps purchased from your Heatizon Distributor or Representative. Do not compress or strain the cable, run heavy machinery, equipment, or vehicles over it. - Page 15 7. Installation (Continued) • Two Pour Asphalt: In this installation a binder or base coat of asphalt is layed down and an additional asphalt layer is placed on top of the heating cable. The base coat is to be rolled smooth in preparation of the heating cable installation.
- Page 16 Allow the mortar to fully cure before walking on pavers. Cold Lead(s): The cold lead(s) should be run in a conduit to either a junction box, panel, or activator and should NEVER cross or come in contact with the SnowMeltz® heating element. 8. Required Tests (Second)
- Page 17 NOT cross or come in contact with the heating element. The sensor must be mounted in the SAME substrate as the SnowMeltz® system is installed into. When using a remote temperature sensor, it should be located to recieve the same conditions as the heated area.
- Page 18 Great care should be taken to not damage the heating cables by impacting, cutting or other abuse. For Asphalt Applications: Heatizon Systems heating cable is of high quality and durable construction. As a result, it can tolerate the heat and compression of newly poured asphalt with some modification.
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Page 19: Electrical Connections
11. Required Tests (Second) Insulation Resistance with Megohmmeter Before, during, and after installation, it is necessary to measure the insulation resistance between the heating conductor and the protective grounding screen with a 500VDC Megohmmeter. This measured value may not be less than 0.5 Megohms. Connect the voltage lead to the inner cold lead conductors and the earth lead to the cold lead outer grounding braid or sheath. - Page 20 • Installation/Setup of the activator should be done AFTER completion of installing the SnowMeltz® system and the substrate is fully cured/completed. M432(ETO2) With Cover Removed The system must not be turned on until the concrete has fully cured.
- Page 21 13.1.3 WIRING 1. Remove the cover with a small-blade flat head screwdriver by pressing the two slots on the front-center of the cover. 2. Mount the unit using the four screw holes on each corner of the unit. Be sure that the mounting location has taken into account: •...
- Page 22 6. Replace cover and secure it with the four screws. 7. Proceed to installing the M326A and wiring it for use. The Activator has now been configured to activate the SnowMeltz® mat(s) once the temperature is below 39 AND snow (moisture) is detected. The system will also remain activated for approximately four (4) hours AFTER moisture is no longer detected.
- Page 23 11. Test the system to switch the power to MANUAL using the switch on the side of the M326A, the status light should be blinking, incating the M326A is providing power to the SnowMeltz® mat. 12. Return the switch to AUTOMATIC, the installation is now complete.
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
Probable Causes Corrective Action Area doesn’t heat No voltage. Check circuit breaker. Circuit breaker tripped. Ensure that the SnowMeltz® system is wired correctly for your application. The SnowMeltz® system requires a dedicated circuit(s). See the Product Selection “Table 1” of... - Page 25 No, but contact Heatizon to hear about one of our many other solutions for these scenarios. Can SnowMeltz® be covered with gravel? No, the airflow around the gravel (no matter the size) will cause the SnowMeltz® system to overheat and burnout. Where should the activator/sensor be located? Arial or ground sensors must be located in or close to the area(s) to be heated, and must be able to detect moisture unabated.
- Page 26 Use this grid to layout the SnowMeltz®system.
- Page 27 1. The workmanship of any installer of Heatizon Systems radiant panel or cable heating products. 2. Any Heatizon Systems radiant heating products that have a failure or malfunction resulting from improper or negligent operation, installation, accident, abuse, misuse, unauthorized alteration or improper repair or maintenance.
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Page 29: Installer Information
A copy should be retained by the homeowner. An installation is defined as Murray, Utah 84123 each individual space in which SnowMeltz® is installed such as a driveway, 888-239-1232 | heatizon.com patio, walkway, etc. Each SnowMeltz® shipment includes the following information essential to the proper installation of the products: Installation/Homeowners Manual, Wiring Diagrams, and Megohmmeter and Ohm Readings necessary to test the products.
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