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Installation Manual for the
Self Regulating Heating Cable
for Roof and Gutter
Te chni cal He l pl ine
US:1-888-927-6333
CA:1-888-592-7687
IMPORTANT!
You MUST read this manual before attempting to install your Warmup product(s). Incorrect
installation could damage the heating system and will invalidate your warranty.
Complete and submit your warranty form online at www.warmup.com or www.warmup.ca
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- Page 1 Te chni cal He l pl ine US:1-888-927-6333 CA:1-888-592-7687 IMPORTANT! You MUST read this manual before attempting to install your Warmup product(s). Incorrect installation could damage the heating system and will invalidate your warranty. Complete and submit your warranty form online at www.warmup.com or www.warmup.ca www.warmup.com www.warmup.ca...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installation Cont’d ............8 Installation Cont’d ............9 Maintenance ...............10 Installation Examples ..........11 Installation Examples Cont‘d ........12 Planning Your Layout ..........13 Accessories Overview ..........14 Product Listing ............15 Warranty ..............16 Contact Information ............17 www.warmup.com www.warmup.ca Page 2 Copyright © Warmup Inc 2023 All rights reserved. -
Page 3: Additional Information
Jurisdiction (AHJ). If you have questions concerning the installation or application, contact Customer Service. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION More information is regularly made available through our website, www.Warmup.com. Please visit us online for Data Sheets, Manuals, White Papers, technical articles, and more. The most current and up to date version of this and every other manual for our products can be found in Acrobat (pdf) format to view online or to print. -
Page 4: Specifications
PRE-INSPECTION INSPECTION Open package and visually check for breaks or nicks in the cable jacket. Call Warmup Customer Experience Team if any damage is found. Never energize the cable when it’s coiled or on a reel. Test only when it is laid out straight. - Page 5 4. Branch-Circuit Sizing: The ampacity of the branch circuit conductor and the rating or setting of overcurrent devices shall not be less than 125% of the ampere load of the cable or units. Example: A load of 24A x 1.25 (125%) = 30A breaker. www.warmup.com www.warmup.ca Page 5 Copyright © Warmup Inc 2023 All rights reserved.
- Page 6 9W Roof & Gutter 12W Roof & Gutter Breaker Temp [Nominal 5W @ 32° F ] [Nominal 8W @ 32° F ] °F 120Vac 208v 240Vac 277Vac 120Vac 208Vac 240Vac 277Vac www.warmup.com www.warmup.ca Page 6 Copyright © Warmup Inc 2023 All rights reserved.
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Page 7: Installation
Ground-Fault Equipment Protection (GFEP) is required for the system to ensure safety and compliance with electrical standards. Open package and visually check for breaks or nicks in the cable jacket. Call Warmup Customer Experience Team if any damage is found. -
Page 8: Installation Cont'd
Gutter Placement • Run the heating cable along the gutter length without attaching it to the gutter bottom. Use a Warmup roof clip at entry and exit points to prevent cable abrasion (refer to Roof Clip User Guide). Downspout Installation: •... -
Page 9: Installation Cont'd
SECTION 6: CONTROLLING YOUR ROOF & GUTTER CABLE INSTALLATION The Warmup Roof & Gutter De-Icing Cable performs best when paired with an automatic thermostat and sensing device, which monitors moisture and temperature to turn the system on and off for efficient de-icing. -
Page 10: Maintenance
Maintenance INITIAL INSTALLATION AND TESTING Warmup recommends verifying the integrity of the heating annually. Insulation Resistance Test: • Use a 2,500VDC Megger to measure the insulation resistance of the heating cable sheath. • Take the reading at the power connection end of the cable, between one bus wire and the grounding braid. -
Page 11: Installation Examples
Figure 4: Cable pattern in valley Pattern for dormers: To treat a problem dormer area, the cable should be arranged up and around the dormer as shown in Figure 5. www.warmup.com www.warmup.ca Page 11 Copyright © Warmup Inc 2023 All rights reserved. -
Page 12: Installation Examples Cont'd
Remember to place the labels for the Circuit Breaker / Fuse Panel near the appropriate circuit breaker / fuse so that they are clearly visible to current and future users. www.warmup.com www.warmup.ca Page 12 Copyright © Warmup Inc 2023 All rights reserved. -
Page 13: Planning Your Layout
Planning Your Layout Draw a plan showing the layout and location of the snow melting cables below and keep it for future reference. www.warmup.com www.warmup.ca Page 13 Copyright © Warmup Inc 2023 All rights reserved. -
Page 14: Accessories Overview
Accessories Overview Heating Cable Splice Tee Kit Roof Clips End seal Kit Hanger Kit Automatic Controller Power Connection Kit www.warmup.com www.warmup.ca Page 14 Copyright © Warmup Inc 2023 All rights reserved. -
Page 15: Product Listing
✓ Freeze installations SR-SPLICE-KIT Splice/Tee Kit for Self-Regulated Cable. Includes (2) end caps. ✓ The SB170 is a versatile adhesive to apply the Warmup ROOF-CLIP (1 tube per 50 WRGH-SB-170 SEALANT ✓ clips recommended). Min Application Temp of -20F www.warmup.com www.warmup.ca... -
Page 16: Warranty
In case of defective material, Warmup’s obligation will be limited to the repair or supply of new material, free of charge to the customer. The Warranty does NOT cover installations made by unqualified personal or faults caused by incorrect design by others; misuse; damage caused by others;... -
Page 17: Contact Information
REMINDER Register your Warmup warranty at www.warmup.com or www.warmup.ca Warmup Offices in North America: USA: Warmup Inc | 52 Federal Road Unit 1F Danbury CT 06810 Tel 1-888-927-6333 | Fax 1-888-927-4721 E-mail us@warmup.com | Web www.warmup.com CANADA: Warmup Inc | 374 Wellington St W Toronto, ON M5V 1E3 Tel 1-888-592-7687 | Fax 905-366-7324 E-mail ca@warmup.com | Web www.warmup.ca... -
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