EasyHeat AHB013 Instrucciones De Instalación página 4

4. Make sure there is a properly grounded electrical receptacle
close enough to plug in the cable. We strongly recommend the
use of a GFCI protected circuit. Use on 120 volts only and be
sure the electrical outlet is not overloaded. This heating cable
will consume five amps or less of electricity. If an extension
cord is necessary, use only a properly sized, grounded, CSA/
UL Certified cord suitable for outdoor service.
5. The thermostat (the black cap in the orange block) must be
placed tightly against the pipe and secured with application
tape or good quality electrical tape. The thermostat should
be placed on the coldest end of the pipe. The thermostat will
sense the temperature of the pipe and turn the cable on and
off to provide economical operation.
6. Apply application tape or good quality electrical tape at six-
inch intervals to secure the heating cable straight along the
pipe. Minimum heating cable bend radius is 1/4" (6mm).
WARNING: Always use EasyHeat HCA brand application
tape or a good quality electrical tape with a minimum of
176°F (80°C) temperature rating. Other adhesive tapes
may allow the cable to move at normal cable operat-
ing temperatures and could result in over heating, fire or
electrical shock.
7. Maximum 1/2-inch fiberglass insulation must be used over
the heating cable for lower temperature protection. Insulation
applied over the heating cable must also be applied over the
thermostat. Insulation must be protected with an additional
waterproof overwrap using opposite spiraling.
WARNING: We recommend the use of a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) receptacle or circuit breaker to re-
duce the danger of fire or electrical shock from a damaged
or improperly installed heating cable. Electrical fault current caused by
a damaged or improperly installed cable MAy NOT BE LARGE
ENOUGH to trip a conventional circuit breaker . If you DO NOT know
whether your electrical circuit is protected by a GFCI, ALWAyS consult
an electrician. NOTe: Many mobile home heat tape receptacles are NOT
protected by a GFCI.
Installation Instructions
WARNING: N use more than 1/2 inch of fiberglass or
ever
other non-flammable insulation made for pipe application.
Over-insulation can cause the heating cable to overheat
and cause serious fire hazard or electrical shock.
8. Before operating the heating cable, the installer should com-
plete the record of purchase form.
special notes for plastic pipe installation
WARNING:NEvER install heating cableplastic pipe
unless pipe is filled with water at all times. Use plastic
piping material suitable for residential water applications.
NEvER spiral heating cable on pipes. Keep the heating
cable straight along the pipe. In order to obtain even
heat distribution, we recommend wrapping plastic pipes
with aluminum foil before applying the heating cable.
maintenance
1. At the beginning of the heating season and monthly during
operation, inspect the heating cable and its connection to the
electric power source. Discontinue use and remove any unit
that has been cut, damaged, immersed in water, shows any
evidence of charring or cracking, or has deteriorated for any
reason. Other conditions to look for are chewing by animals,
debris thrown from lawnmower or any physical abuse. This
cable does not contain any serviceable parts.
2. Heating cable may remain on the pipe year round, but we
recommend always turning off or disconnecting the power
at the end of the season ( when air temperatures remain
above 50°F). The thermostat turns the heating cable on when
exposed to temperatures below 38°F. It will shut the heating
cable off when the pipe has been heated to a temperature of
approximately 45°F.
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