Electrical Requirements; Testing - Ouellet BRITECH DELTA-THERM Global Commander Momento RF-R Series Installation Manual

Electrical Requirements

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This cable must be plugged into a 120 Volt A/C outdoor receptacle that is grounded.
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The indicator light on the power plug will be illuminated when your cable is energized. This allows you to
know the cable is energized in cold weather and, on the other hand, reminds you to turn off the cable in warm
weather, which will avoid overheating and reduce energy usage.
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Make sure that the heating cable load you are connecting is within the rating of your electric control system.
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The cable or extension cord should be plugged into a permanently installed outdoor-use receptacle protected
from rain, snow, or other elements.
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To ensure the heated portion of the cable is entirely on the roof, the outdoor-use receptacle should be within
183cm (6ft) of the starting point. This will help avoid contact with people or equipment that move or damage
the cable.
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Ground fault circuit breakers (GFCI) are required on all heater constructions per the National Electric Code.
Use circuit breakers that incorporate 30 mA ground-fault circuit protection or provide equivalent levels of
ground-fault protection.
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Two copies of a caution label indicating the presence of electric de-icing and snow-melting equipment on the
premises are packed with this unit. One caution label must be posted at the fuse or panel and the other on or
next to the on/off control for the cable unit. Both caution labels must be clearly visible.
Warnings: Do not use this cable on a circuit whose circuit breaker or fuse is rated at more than 20 amps.
Warnings: Do not modify the plug provided with the cable. If it does not fit the receptacle, have a proper
receptacle installed by a licensed electrician.

Testing

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After the installation but before energizing the circuit, another insulation resistance (megger) test should be
repeated. This should draw attention to any damage to the heating cable that may have occurred during
installation.
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It is the installer's or electrician's responsibility to perform a series of tests on the heat tracing system at the
start of and during installation of the heating cable.
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Once power is connected, before putting the system into operation, verify all heating cable testing and
documentation have been completed for each heat tracing circuit. This will ensure that the system has been
installed per the manufacturer's recommendations.
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