ETI Snow Switch GF Pro User manual

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PACKING LIST
QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 23917 GF Pro
1 23731 Accessory Kit
1 24454 GF Pro Installation Sheet (this document)
- 23918 SNOW SWITCH MODEL GF PRO Installation & Operation Manual
Available online at: networketi.com/product-manuals
CONNECTIONS
1. Even when the heat tapes are disconnected, as long
as the circuit breaker is on and power is running to
the unit, voltage is still being applied to the yellow
heat tape leads. Therefore, never touch the ends of
the yellow leads or let the two leads touch each other.
Do not let the two yellow heat tape leads contact any
component inside the unit.
2. Any installation involving electric heater wiring must
be grounded to earth to protect against shock and
re hazard. Suitable ground fault detection and
interrupting systems must be in use at all times to
reduce shock and re hazard and to protect personnel
and equipment.
3. Electric wiring to heating elements must be installed
in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC)
requirements, as well as other local and applicable
electrical codes and third party standards.
4. Only UL listed, 4X, raintight conduit hubs and cable
glands are to be used. The hub is to be connected to
the conduit of a rigid conduit system before the hub
is connected to the enclosure.
5. Ensure a sealed, watertight installation. Waterproof all
cable runs, seal all box joints, and properly terminate
wiring.
6. Shut off system circuit breaker prior to beginning
installation.
MODEL GF PRO
AUTOMATIC SNOW/ICE MELTING SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL
The Snow Switch Model GF Pro Automatic Snow and Ice Melting System is permanently connected equipment
and does not have an internal disconnect device. A readily accessible disconnect device, short circuit, and current
protection shall be provided and are not supplied by ETI When power is applied, the system will start.
NOTE:

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Power Cable
(provided by customer)
Size for 30 Amp
maximum load
Sensor Wiring #18 AWG jacketed,
3-conductor
Heater Cable
(provided by customer)
Size to system load
Remote Wiring #22 AWG jacketed,
2-conductor
Temperature Sensor
Assembly Wiring
#22 AWG jacketed,
2-conductor
TO HEATER CABLE
Heater Load Line 1 / Yellow
Heater Load Line 2 / Yellow
Heater Ground (sheild) / Green
INPUT POWER
Line 1 / Black
Line 2 (neutral) / White
Ground / Green

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SAFETY & WARNINGS
1. Even when the heat tapes are disconnected, as long
as the circuit breaker is on and power is running to
the unit, voltage is still being applied to the yellow
heat tape leads. Therefore, never touch the ends of
the yellow leads or let the two leads touch each other.
Do not let the two yellow heat tape leads contact any
component inside the unit.
2. Any installation involving electric heater wiring must
be grounded to earth to protect against shock and
re hazard. Suitable ground fault detection and
interrupting systems must be in use at all times to
reduce shock and re hazard and to protect personnel
and equipment.
3. Electric wiring to heating elements must be installed
in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC)
requirements, as well as other local and applicable
electrical codes and third party standards.
4. Only UL listed, 4X, raintight conduit hubs and cable
glands are to be used. The hub is to be connected to
the conduit of a rigid conduit system before the hub
is connected to the enclosure.
5. Ensure a sealed, watertight installation. Waterproof all
cable runs, seal all box joints, and properly terminate
wiring.
6. Shut off system circuit breaker prior to beginning
installation.
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
1. Installation and service of this device should be
perfomed by a qualied electrician.
2. Refer to page 8 of the GF Pro Instruction Manual to
learn about optional equipment available for the GF
Pro system which might be of interest to you.
3. Before beginning installation, lay out the system
components in their approximate location on the site
to help you visualize the system and evaluate exact
component and junction box placement, as well as
required cable and conduit lengths.
4. It is recommended to read these installation instruc-
tions prior to beginning installation.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the control box. Locate and install the control
box on a wall using the box itself as a template to
determine the mounting hole footprint. Install the
box to a solid, stable surface capable of supporting
four times the weight of the box, or about 20 pounds.
Use all four mounting holes. Install the control box
to the wall using heavy-duty mounting hardware
long enough to fasten the box securely. Do not fully
tighten the mounting hardware at this time. Leave the
mounting hardware loose enough to work the conduit
into place. Hardware will be fully tightened following
installation of the conduit.
2. Once the control box is installed but with the
mounting hardware not yet fully tightened, with the
circuit breaker off, install the sensor(s) and sensor
cables. Refer to the installation instructions provided
with each sensor. For greater system exibility, it is
recommended to route the sensor cables through
conduit. If installing an extension onto the sensor
cable(s), a junction box is required in accordance with
applicable codes. Feed the sensor cable through the
weather-tight connection ports on the right side of
the control box, then connect the leads to the circuit
board terminals labeled RED, WHT, and BLK. If using
more than one sensor, it does not matter which sensor
goes to which set of terminals.
3. With the circuit breaker off, install the heat tape
(heater cables). Install the heat tape in accordance
with National Electrical Code (NEC) and heat tape
manufacturer’s specications and requirements,
as well as other local and applicable building and
electrical codes and standards. If using a SIT–6E
pavement-mounted sensor, run the heat tape so it
doesn’t touch the SIT–6E cable. Refer to the schematic
diagram on this Installation Sheet. Route the heat
tape through conduit as directed by the heat tape

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manufacturer, then connect the heat tape leads to
the two yellow wires inside the control box. The
Heater Load 1 and Heater Load 2 yellow wires are
interchangeable; it doesn’t matter which heat tape
lead goes to which of the yellow wires.
4. As applicable, install optional device(s) and associated
cable(s). Refer to the schematic. Route the cable(s)
through conduit and into the control box as shown,
then connect the temperature sensor leads to the
circuit board terminals labeled AUX and the remote
control leads to the terminals labeled Remote.
5. With the circuit breaker off, install the power cable.
As shown in the wiring charts, the power cable is
provided by the customer. Size the cable for a 30
Amp maximum load. Run the cable through conduit
and connect the leads to the control box wiring. The
line is black, neutral is white, and ground is green. The
GF Pro has no power switch so remember that power
is running to the system as soon as power is applied.
6. With cabling routed through conduit, install the
conduit runs to the control box.Once conduit is secure,
fully tighten the control box mounting hardware and
re-assemble control box panels and cover in their
original location.
7. At this time, turn the system circuit breaker back on.
The green SUPPLY LED light should be on and will
always be on while power is running to the control.
8. As directed on page 17 of the GF Pro Instruction
Manual,perform Post-InstallationTesting as described,
depending which sensors are used in your system. It
is important to perform this testing prior to operating
the system.
9. Once all system components have been properly
installed and tested, the circuit breaker has been
turned on, and power is running to the control box,
the system is operational. Now, rotate the Hold-On
Time control knob on the face of the control box to set
the desired duration of the heating cycles which will
begin automatically as described in the Instruction
Manual, or manually by pressing the Heater Cycle
button, and will run for the length of time set, or until
the Heater Cycle button is pressed.
CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE
For technical help, questions or comments concerning
this product or any ETI product contact Customer Service
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST.
Email: [email protected]
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Mail: ETI
1850 North Sheridan Street
South Bend, IN 46628
LIMITED WARRANTY
ETI’s two year limited warranty covering defects in
workmanship and materials applies. Contact Customer
Service for complete warranty information.
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