PROTEC THERM CS061PR006 Self Regulating Electric Heating Cables Instruction Manual
- June 22, 2024
- PROTEC THERM
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PROTEC THERM CS061PR006 Self-Regulating Electric Heating Cables
Specifications
Model| Voltage| Length (ft)| Power Output on Pipe| Power Output in Ice & Max.
exposure temperature
---|---|---|---|---
CS061PR006| 120V| 6| 36 W| 48 W
CS061PR012| 120V| 12| 72 W| 96 W
Description
Your safety is important to us. This guide provides instructions for a compliant and successful installation. The ProtecTHERM system includes pre- assembled, self-regulating heating cables for pipes, roofs, gutters, and downspouts.
Features:
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* Self-regulating cables adjust heat output based on ambient temperature conditions.- Available in various pre-assembled lengths.
- Operates on 120V or 240V.
Product Usage Instructions
Installation:
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1. Use fiberglass tape or nylon cable ties to attach the cable to metal pipes. For plastic pipes, use aluminum tape. - Ensure all power to circuits is OFF before installing or servicing.
- Avoid twisting the cable during installation; maintain a minimum bending radius of 1.5 inches.
Safety Information:
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* Do not use damaged heating cables, cold leads, or plugs. Replace immediately if damaged.- Read all instructions in the manual and follow installation guidelines.
FAQ
- Q: Can the heating cables be used for both residential and commercial applications?
- A: Yes, the heating cables can provide protection in both residential and commercial settings.
- Q: What should I do if I notice any damage to the cables or plugs?
- A: Do not use damaged cables, cold leads, or plugs. Remove and replace them immediately to prevent any hazards.
Roof and gutter de-icing
Pipe freeze protection
Instructions and parts manual Pre-assembled 120V and 240V ProtecTHERM cables
SAFETY
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This guide contains instructions regarding safety as well as precautions to take to ensure a compliant and successful installation. Please pay special attention to this symbol and follow any instruction given
Pre-assembled, self-regulating heating cables for pipes, roofs, gutters and downspouts 120V plug-in – 240V hard-wiredProtecTHERM
Congratulations, you are now a ProtecTHERM system owner! Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain your ProtecTHERMTM system. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference
Description
These heating cables provide pipe, roof, and gutter system protection from damage due to freezing, snow and ice, and can be used in residential and commercial applications. The self-regulated cables automatically adjust heat output according to the ambient temperature conditions. Under cooler conditions the heat output increases, and as the temperature rises the output decreases to save energy. The cables operate on 120V or 240V and are available in various pre-assembled lengths.
Features
- 120V cable includes a 30-inch cold lead and plug.
- 240V cable requires a power connection in an appropriate junction box.
- Suitable for plastic or metal pipes, shingle and metal roofs, gutters and downspouts.
- Ease of installation, as the cable can be overlapped without the risk of becoming overheated or burnt.
General Safety Information
Read all instructions in this manual and the following installation instructions and safety warnings. Electrical cables, if not installed correctly or if damaged, can present a fire or shock hazard or short out.
- Depending on the length of the cable, a dedicated electrical circuit may be required.
- Installation must be in compliance with National Electrical Codes (NEC) or Canadian Electrical Codes (CEC).
- Use 30-mA ground fault protection on each heating cable branch circuitfor maximum protection.
- Use only fire-resistant insulation, such as certified fibreglass or preformed foam. Do not embed heating cable in the insulation.
- Use fiberglass tape (PT-FGT, sold separately) or nylon cable ties when attaching cable to metal pipes. Do not use wire or metal clamps. On plastic pipes, attach the full length of cable with aluminium tape (PT-ALUT, sold separately).
- Before installing or servicing, ensure that all power to circuits is OFF.
- Do not twist cable during installation; the cable’s minimum bending radius is 1.5 in.
- Do not install heating cable under roofing material.
- Do not expose cable to temperatures above 65 °C (150 °F), as this will damage the cable.
- Do not use extension cords.
- Save all instructions for future reference.
WARNING: Do not use damaged heating cables, cold leads or plugs. Remove and replace immediately.
Specifications
Model Voltage Length Power Output on Pipe Power Output in Ice & Max. exposure (ft) at 10 °C (50 °F) Snow at 0° C (32° F) temperature
CS061PR006| 120V| 6| 36 W| 48 W| 65 °C (150 °F)
CS061PR012| 120V| 12| 72 W| 96 W| 65 °C (150 °F)
CS061PR018| 120V| 18| 108 W| 144 W| 65 °C (150 °F)
CS061PR024| 120V| 24| 144 W| 192 W| 65 °C (150 °F)
CS061PR037| 120V| 37| 222 W| 296 W| 65 °C (150 °F)
CS061PR050| 120V| 50| 300 W| 400 W| 65 °C (150 °F)
CS061PR075| 120V| 75| 450 W| 600 W| 65 °C (150 °F)
CS061PR100| 120V| 100| 600 W| 800 W| 65 °C (150 °F)
CS061PR125| 120V| 125| 750 W| 1000 W| 65 °C (150 °F)
CS062PR050| 240V| 50| 300 W| 400 W| 65 °C (150 °F)
CS062PR075| 240V| 75| 450 W| 600 W| 65 °C (150 °F)
CS062PR100| 240V| 100| 600 W| 800 W| 65 °C (150 °F)
CS062PR125| 240V| 125| 750 W| 1000 W| 65 °C (150 °F)
CS062PR150| 240V| 150| 900 W| 1200 W| 65 °C (150 °F)
A. Pipe freeze protection
(Ambient temperature down to -20 °F/-29 °C)
Required material to install heating cable on pipes:
- Preassembled ProtecTHERM cable.
- Fiberglass tape (PT-FGT, sold separately) for metal pipes or aluminum tape (PT-ALUT, sold separately) for plastic pipes.
- Fire-resistant insulation.
Choosing a cable
Letters A to J represent all ProtecTHERM cables; see legend below.
Pipe Length (ft)
Pipe dia. Type 5′ 10′ 15′ 20′ 25′ 30′ 35′ 40′ 45′ 50′ 55′ 60′ 65′ 70′ 75′ 80′ 85′ 90′ 95′ 100′ 110′ 120′ 130′ 140′ 150′
1/2″| Met.| A| B| C| D| E| E| E| F| F| F| G| G| G| G| G| H| H| H| H| H| I| I|
J| J| J
| Plast.| A| B| C| E| E| E| E| F| F| F| G| G| G| G| G| H| H| H| H| H| I| I|
J| J| J
1”| Met.| A| B| C| D| E| E| E| E| F| F| G| G| G| G| G| H| H| H| H| H| I| I| J|
J| J
| Plast.| B| B| C| D| E| E| E| F| F| G| G| G| G| G| H| H| H| H| H| I| I| I|
J| J| –
1 1/2″| Met.| A| B| C| D| E| E| E| F| F| F| G| G| G| G| G| H| H| H| H| H| I|
I| J| J| J
| Plast.| B| C| D| E| E| F| F| G| G| G| H| H| H| H| I| I| I| J| J| J| –| –|
–| –| –
2″| Met.| A| B| C| D| E| E| E| F| F| G| G| G| G| G| H| H| H| H| H| I| I| J| J|
J| –
| Plast.| B| C| E| F| F| G| G| G| H| H| H| I| I| J| J| –| –| –| –| –| –| –|
–| –| –
2 1/2″| Met.| A| B| C| D| E| E| E| F| F| G| G| G| G| G| H| H| H| H| I| I| I|
J| J| J| –
| Plast.| B| D| E| F| G| G| G| H| H| I| I| J| J| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –|
–| –| –
NOTE: For each valve or spigot on pipe, an additional foot of cable is needed
Attaching cable to pipe
- Prior to installing the cable, be sure all piping is dry, and any sharp surface is removed.
- Attach heating cable to pipe with straight, spiraling or multiple tracing.
- If the heating cable is the same length as the pipe, run it straight along the bottom of the pipe. If two cables are required, position them in the 4 and 8 o’clock positions. If three cables are required, position them in the 11 o’clock or 1 o’clock positions and 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock positions.
- If the cable is less than double the pipe length, spiral the cable over the length of pipe.
- Any excess cable remaining at the end of the pipe can be doubled back along the pipe.
- Be sure to include any additional heating cable required for valves, spigots, etc.
- Secure the cable to metal pipe with fiberglass application tape (PTFGT, sold separately) or nylon cable ties. Do not use vinyl tape, metallic products or wire. On plastic pipes, attach the full length of cable with aluminum tape (PT-ALUT, sold separately). Make sure the cable is in full contact with the pipe.
Installing thermal insulation
- Before insulating, inspect the cable to ensure that it is free of mechanical damage, such as gouges or cuts, etc.
- Cover the pipe, cables, connections, valves with at least 1/2″ (12.7 mm) thick fiberglass insulation or fire-resistant preformed foam. DO NOT leave the cables exposed.
- Make sure the insulation is waterproofed (with polyethylene or other vapor barriers) in areas where water may come in contact with the insulation.
- On the outer surface of the pipe insulation, clearly indicate the presence of an electric heating cable.
- After installation is complete, turn the circuit breaker on to give power to the cable. Standing water inside the pipe should feel warm within approximately one hour.
Maintenance checks
Only a qualified individual should service or install the system. Check yearly
for any damage to the heating cable and check any ground fault protection
device for proper operation. If any damage to cable is found, DO
NOT operate until it is replaced.
B. Heating cables for roofs, gutters and downspouts
Required material to install heating cable on roofs:
- Preassembled ProtecTHERM cable.
- Roof clips (PT-RC10, pack of 10 or PT-RC50, pack of 50, sold separately).
- Hanger brackets (PT-RGCH, sold separately) and UV resistant cable ties.
Choosing a cable
- Determine the total length of cable needed by adding the total roof edge length (ft) x the corresponding multiplier in Table 1 according to the length of the overhang + the roof edge length x 0.5 (length needed to attach the cable on the roof to the cable running in the gutter) + the total gutter length (ft), + the total downspout length (+ 1 ft).
- If the downspout is in the middle of the run, double the length of cable required for the downspout (add to the previous total).
- For valleys, run the heating cable 2/3 up and down the valley (add to the previous total).
Example (standard roof)
- Roof edge length. . . . . . . . . 18 ft (with a 12 inch overhang and a standard distance of 24 inches between the tip of each loop) x multiplier (see table below)
- Roof extension*.. . . . . . . . . . 18 ft x 0.5
- Gutter length. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ft
- Downspout length . . . . . . . 12 ft
- Length of heating cable required:
- + Roof edge length. . . . . . . 18 ft x 2 (see multiplier table below) = 36 ft
- + Roof extension. . . . . . . . . 18 ft x 0.5 = 9 ft
- + Gutter length. . . . . . . . . . . 18 ft = 18 ft
- Downspout length. . . . . . . 12 ft + 1 ft = 13 ft
- Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 ft
The roof extension is where the heating cable on the roof extends over the edge of the roof all the way down to meet the heating cable installed in the gutter
Table 1 – Multipliers
Feet of heating cable per foot of roof edge
(multipliers)
| Cable loop height
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Roof overhang| Standard roof| Metal roof
(18″ seam)
| Metal roof
(24″seam)
| Standard roof| Metal roof
None| 2| 2.5| 2.0| 18 in| 18 in
12 in| 2| 2.8| 2.4| 18 in| 24 in
24 in| 3| 3.6| 2.9| 30 in| 36 in
36 in| 4| 4.3| 3.6| 42 in| 48 in
Roof, gutter and downspout protection
- Determine the best route for the heating cable on roofs and gutters.
- Determine the layout of the heating cable to avoid mechanical damage from ladders, etc.
- Before installing the heating cable, make sure the roof, gutter and downspout are free from debris, leaves, pine needles or any combustibles.
- Check the maximum exposure temperature rating of the roof, gutter and downspout, and select a cable that will not exceed their temperature ratings.
- Use a hanger bracket (PT-RGCH) to support the heating cable where it enters a downspout to prevent cable from being damaged by gutter edge. It also can be used as a spacer in wider gutters.
- Use roof clips (PT-RC10 or PT-RC50) to attach the heating cable to the roof.
- Make sure that the heating cable on the roof extends all the way down (over the edge of the roof ) to meet the heating cable installed in the gutter; secure with UV resistant cable ties.
- For roof valleys, measure the distance two-thirds of the way up and double it. Add this additional length to the overall cable length.
- Attach warning labels to indicate the presence of a heating cable..
- After installation is complete, turn the circuit breaker on to give power to the cable.
NOTE: Hanger brackets (PT-RGCH) and roof clips (PT-RC10, pkg of 10 and PTRC50, pkg of 50) are sold separately.
Maintenance checks
Only a qualified individual should service or install the system. Check yearly for any damage to the heating cable and check any ground fault protection device for proper operation. If any damage to the cable is found, DO NOT operate until it is replaced. Warranty ProtecTHERM heating cables have a three (3) year limited warranty. For the warranty to be valid, ProtecTHERM heating cables cannot be altered and must be installed according to STELPRO instructions
Contact
- STELPRO1041, rue Parent, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Québec, J3V 6L71-844-STELPRO
- (783-5776) 353-98439
- elec.tech@stelpro.com
- www.flextherm.com
References
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