GammaSwiss RoofMate Owner's manual

ROOF & GUTTER
DEICING
YEAR
LIMITED
WARRANTY
30
YEARS
OF EXPERTISE
IN ELECTRIC
CABLE HEATING
Installation and Operation
Instructions

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CONTENTS
ALWAYS/NEVER...................................................................................................................... 4
1 SAFETY MEASURES .......................................................................................................... 5
2 PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST............................................................................. 6
2.1 Purpose of the Product............................................................................................... 6
2.2 Heating Cable Specifications ................................................................................... 7
2.3 Consumed Power ......................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Installers.......................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 When to Install RoofMate........................................................................................ 9
2.6 Where to Install RoofMate ...................................................................................... 9
2.7. Determining Necessary Cable Length................................................................. 9
3 ROOF REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................ 12
4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS............................................................... 12
5 HEATING CABLE INSTALLATION........................................................................... 14
5.1 Location of the Heating Cable................................................................................ 14
5.2 Proper Handling and Maintenance of the Heating Cable .......................... 20
5.3 Testing the Heating Cable ...................................................................................... 20
5.4 Roof, Gutters, and Drainage Pipes Preparation .............................................. 20
5.5 Mounting on Roof...................................................................................................... 20
5.6 Final Steps of Installation....................................................................................... 27
6 HEATING CABLE USE AND TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE ....................... 28
6.1 Pre-Season Inspections ........................................................................................... 28
6.2 Turning the Heating Cable On and Off ............................................................. 29
6.3 Checking the Operation and Condition of the Heating Cable ................ 29
6.4 Actions in Case of Circuit Breaker Trip or a Blown Fuse............................ 30
6.5 Off-Season Use .......................................................................................................... 30
7 REMOVING THE HEATING CABLE ........................................................................ 30
8 WARRANTY LIMITATION AND RESPONSIBILITY ......................................... 31

Installation and Operation Instructions 3
Thank you for purchasing RoofMate —
For roof and gutter de-icing!
Please thoroughly read the manual before installation, operation, and for tech-
nical maintenance of the product. Protect yourself and people around you by
following the safety requirements. Failing to follow the instructions in this
manual may result in personal injury and/or property damage. Retain instruc-
tions for future reference. To ensure warranty service, you must follow the re-
quirements outlined here in the Installation Manual. Installation of the heating
cable must be carried out by persons authorized to carry out electrical work.
eave
eave
depth
depth
drainage pipe
drainage pipe
drainage pipe
valley
valley
valley
drip
loop
tracing
tracing
width
width
tracing
height
eave
length
tracing
width
eave
depth
General view of the roof and basic terms

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ALWAYS/NEVER
NEVER:
Install a damaged heating cable
Allow or use sharp objects to damage/modify heating cables
Twist the cables
Use heating cables for purposes other than what’s described in the manual
Place heating cables under roofing material, inside walls or in enclosed
spaces
Connect a heating cable designed for 120 V to a 230 V power source
Exceed the maximum length of electrical circuit as it will lead to power
shutdown during the operation
Install heating cables on surfaces that can become hotter than 150°F (65°C)
Turn-on the cable at very low ambient temperatures, as this can overload
the circuit
Try to cut, shorten, or modify a heating cable as it can cause an electric
shock or fire
ALWAYS:
Turn the heating cable OFF at ambient temperatures above 50°F (10°C)
Before installing the heating cable, make sure the installation location is
cleaned of leaves, branches and other debris
Check the system every season before switching on
Ensure a bend radius of the heating cable of at least 1-inch during installa-
tion and operation
Make sure that the heating cable is installed by a qualified technician in
accordance with this installation manual and a NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE (NEC). All electrical connections must be made by a qualified elec-
trician in accordance with all electrical and building codes in your area

Installation and Operation Instructions 5
1. SAFETY MEASURES
WARNING
Improper installation, use, operation or maintenance of this product may result
in personal injury or death from electric shock or fire, as well as property dam-
age. Read and follow the instructions in this manual carefully.
1.1 To reduce the risk of injury/death from electric shock or fire, strictly comply
with all electrical and construction requirements for the use of this product
(for more information, see the “Electrical System Requirements” section). It is
mandatory to use an external 120 V AC outlet that meets all the following re-
quirements:
It is electrically grounded
Ground fault protection is provided through the use of a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI). Maximum leak current 30 mA
It is used with appropriate rated current
It’s protected from the weather
It’s located within 6-feet of the starting point of the heating cable on the
roof
If you are not sure if your electrical outlet meets these requirements, contact
a licensed electrician.
1.2 The installation of the heating cable must be in accordance with the Nation-
al Electrical Code (NEC).
1.3 Make sure that all power supplies are turned off before installing or servicing
a cable.
1.4 Do not twist the cable during installation.
1.5 When using on a roof, do not install the cable under roofing materials.
1.6 Do not expose the cable to temperatures above 150°F, as this may damage
the cable.
1.7 Do not use extension cords.
1.8 For warranty service, make sure that the heating cable is installed in accor-
dance with the requirements of this manual.
1.9 Do not cut or attempt to change the length of the heating cable, as this may
result in a short circuit and electric shock.