Kasco De-icers are designed and engineered for continuous duty in the harshest environments. Following installation, your Kasco De-icer is ready for immediate use. The motor is oil-filled, with ball bearings submerged in oil and equipped with a thermal overload protection and an automatic reset. No further lubrication is necessary.
DE-ICER INSTALLATION Minimum distance: 8 feet Kasco offers two basic options for de-icer installation: • Vertical suspension • Dock & piling mount Vertical suspension Dock & piling mount Determine Your De-icing Objectives Examples: • Create a focused buffer of open-water between a structure and an expanding ice pack.
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DE-ICER INSTALLATION (CONT.) Consider Obstructions and Water Movement in the Area Consider any obstructions, such as structures or boats, that could slow or stop the flow of warmer water at the surface. Natural currents move de-iced water downstream. Some useful tips are: •...
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In order to suspend your Kasco De-icer at an angle, simply change the suspension point of one line. Do not remove the existing knot; simply loop the rope around the top cage ring, across one to four vertical cage wires.
Sacrificial Anode All Kasco units include a sacrificial anode installed on the shaft to protect against corrosion and electrolysis. Replace the anode if it is reduced to half the original size or if it is white in color. Corrosion from electrolysis most commonly occurs in saltwater or brackish water, but it is important to check the anode in all installations at least every two to three months.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ALWAYS DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT FROM ELECTRICAL SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING SERVICE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN OR ELECTRICIAN Ground fault/earth leakage protection (RCD) tripping Typically indicates electrical current is leaking to earth (ground). • Consult a qualified service technician or electrician to address the issue. Possible causes: •...
MOUNT OPTIONS Kasco offers a variety of mounting options to best position a de-icer in any environment, all featuring durable stainless steel. Industrial Mount Universal Mount • For pipe with nominal • For pipe with nominal diameter of 1.5 inches diameter of 1 inch •...
Also, register the unit online at: www.kascomarine.com. Once the warranty coverage has been established, the unit may be sent to any Kasco authorized repair center for evaluation and repair. Please call Kasco at 715-262-4488 prior to shipping to receive any updated information or a repair form, or call to locate your nearest authorized repair center.
Please ship according to the instructions in the previous section. Kasco does estimates on repairs at the request of the customer. The request for an estimate should be included in the letter that accompanies the returned unit and must include a daytime phone number and/or email address.
REPAIR CONTACT FORM • Kasco requires that all equipment sent for repair MUST be accompanied by this form and marked to Repairs attention. Kasco Marine • Unit should be cleaned before shipping. 800 Deere Road • Kasco is NOT responsible for shipping damage accrued in Prescott, WI 54021 return shipment.