Kasco marine C-10 User manual

C-10 Thermostat Unit Control
Owners Instructions
CAUTION:
To ensure the safe operation and long life of your
Kasco Equipment, always take the following precau-
tions:
• Always keep people and objects clear of the De-
Icer propeller when operating.
• Always disconnect the power before servicing or
removing your De-Icer.
• Always operate your Kasco De-Icer in the water!
Operating your De-Icer dry (on shore or dock)
can cause damage to the seals or injure operator.
• Always mount your C-10 on a vertical surface
and operate only with the cover closed.
• Never lift your Kasco De-Icer or C-10 control by
the power cable. This could damage the power
cable and make your De-Icer or control unsafe to
operate.
• Kasco Marine highly recommends that all possi-
ble precautions be taken around open water De-
Icing areas to ensure the safety of the public, i.e.,
“Thin Ice” and/or “Open Water” signs, appropri-
ate lighting, fencing or other safety measures as
required in your area.
• There are certain conditions under which no cir-
culator can prevent ice damage such as ice that
moves due to wind or current, extremely cold
weather where ice forms all the way to the bottom
and in some cases where the bottom water tem-
perature is the same as ice (very shallow water).
Effective operation can be somewhat restricted by
too little bottom clearance.
INSPECTING YOUR C-10 UNIT CONTROL:
Upon receiving your Kasco C-10 Unit Control, please
unpack and inspect your C-10 for any possible dam-
age that may have happened during shipment. Any
damage or shortage should be reported to your dealer/
delivery service immediately to ensure prompt reso-
lution.
INSTALLATION:
This unit must be mounted on a vertical surface close
enough to your power supply to allow at least a slight
slack in the power cord from the C-10. Select the
screw(s) with which to mount your C-10. You will
need two for the mounting holes at the top of the box
and one for the mounting hole located at bottom of
the C-10 box.
Important: Your C-10 is designed to operate only
one Kasco De-Icer. For the most accurate operation,
avoid placing your C-10 in direct sunlight.
OPERATION:
Step One:
Plug the C-10 Power Cord into a properly grounded
120V outlet.
Step Two:
Set the temperature you desire the De-Icer to turn on
using the Thermostat dial on the C-10. It is recom-
mended to set the temperature at 30OF (top black
numbers). The C-10 works on temperature fall.
When the ambient air temperature reaches the set
point on the thermostat, the De-Icer will turn on.
There is a 2.5OF differential, so when the temperature
rises to 2.5OF above the set thermostat temperature,
the De-Icer will turn off.
Step Three:
Plug the INSTALLED Kasco De-Icer into the piggy-
back plug of the C-10.
RECOMMENDATIONS & INFO:
Use the following guide lines and hints to assist in
customizing your setting for local conditions.
• De-Icers set up small localized currents the longer
they run. Fewer and longer operation cycles will
prove to be more effective than more frequent and
shorter operation cycles.
• Fresh water freezes at 32OF, salt water at 28OF,
and brackish water will freeze somewhere in be-
tween depending on the salinity level.
• Once activated, the thermostat stays activated un-
til the temperature rises the 2.5OF differential,
putting the temperature above the freezing point.
• If the temperature is hovering near the freezing
point, any ice formation is minimized.
• Daily observation is suggested for all de-icing
installation.
• A number of factors can increase freeze rates
such as wind, snow, and colder temperatures. A
sunny day can actually retard freezing.

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY:
Kasco Marine, Inc. warrants the C-10 Thermostat
Control to be free from defects in material and work-
manship under normal use and service. The Kasco
Marine, Inc. obligation under this warranty is limited
to replacing free of charge any defective part within
one (1) year from date of purchase. Customer shall
pay all shipping charges.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND
ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY
WHATEVER ON THE PART OF KASCO MA-
RINE, INC. AND IN NO EVENT SHALL KASCO
MARINE, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
No warranty registration is required, only original
purchase receipt is needed for limited warranty cover-
age.
Warranty is void: If thermostat is damaged by unau-
thorized tampering or improper use.
KASCO SERVICE PARTS:
If the service parts listed below are not available from
your local marine dealer, please order direct from Kasco
Marine.
F2400 (1/2 HP) “K” Propeller
F3400 (3/4 HP) “J” Propeller
4400 (1 HP) “M” Propeller
Zinc Anode
Electric Power Cable, 25’ length (16 gauge)
Other lengths and gauges are available by special order.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
All orders shipped via United Parcel Service.
For Optional Kasco Parts or accessories, contact your lo-
cal dealer or call Kasco Marine, Inc. at [phone].
The Industry Leader in
Ice Control Engineering.
KASCO MARINE, INC.
800 Deere Road
Prescott, WI 54021-1241
Phone [phone] * Fax [phone]
www.De-Icer.com * [email protected]
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