nVent RAYCHEM WinterGard Cable 230V Instruction Manual

WinterGard Cable V
WinterGard Cable V
EN Electrical heating cable for ramp & accessway heating
DE Elektrisches Heizkabel für Eis- und Schneefreihaltung von Freiflächen
FR Câble de traçage électrique pour rampes et voies d’accès
PL Elektryczny przewód grzejny do ochrony przed

CZ  
RU  
NL Elektrische verwarmingskabel voor opritten en toegangen
SV Värmekabel för snösmältning av markytor
NO Elektrisk varmekabel for snø/is smelting av oppkjørsel, adkomstveier,
gangveier etc.
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ENGLISH
WinterGard Cable ...................................................................................................................................................11
General ............................................................................................................................................................................. 
WinterGard Cable Heating System ()............................................................................................................................ 
Additional Items............................................................................................................................................................... 
Layout Considerations.....................................................................................................................................................
Preparing sub-surface .....................................................................................................................................................
Cable resistance and insulation resistance test............................................................................................................
Heating cable installation................................................................................................................................................
Slab preparation & reinforcement...................................................................................................................................
Lay out and fixing of heating cable.................................................................................................................................
Installing the temperature and moisture sensor............................................................................................................
Check the installation......................................................................................................................................................
Embedding Works - Concrete Pouring............................................................................................................................
Top surface installation.................................................................................................................................................. 
Drain Tracing System with Self-Regulating Heating cable GM-XT ............................................................................ 
Finishing ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Operation..........................................................................................................................................................................
Trouble Shooting Guide.................................................................................................................................................. 
DEUTSCH
WINTERGARD-HEIZKABEL.....................................................................................................................................23
Allgemeines..................................................................................................................................................................... 
Freiflächenheizung WinterGard-Heizkabel ()............................................................................................................... 
Zubehör ........................................................................................................................................................................... 
Überlegungen zur Auslegung ........................................................................................................................................ 
Vorbereiten des Untergrundes ...................................................................................................................................... 
Widerstandsmessung .................................................................................................................................................... 
Installation des Heizkabels ............................................................................................................................................ 
Vorbereitung der Betonierung und Verstärkung .......................................................................................................... 
Auslegung und Befestigung des Heizkabels ................................................................................................................ 
Montage des Temperatur- und Feuchtefühlers............................................................................................................. 
Überprüfung der Montage...............................................................................................................................................
Eingießarbeiten – Betongießen ......................................................................................................................................
Installation der Oberseite .............................................................................................................................................. 
Rinnenbeheizungssystem mit selbstregelndem GM-XT Heizband .......................................................................... 
Abschließen der Arbeiten .............................................................................................................................................. 
Betrieb ............................................................................................................................................................................ 
Fehlersuche .................................................................................................................................................................... 
FRANÇAIS
Câble WINTERGARD ..............................................................................................................................................35
Généralités ...................................................................................................................................................................... 
Système de câble de traçage WinterGard () ............................................................................................................... 
Accessoires..................................................................................................................................................................... 
Configuration .................................................................................................................................................................. 
Préparation du support .................................................................................................................................................. 

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Essai de résistance du câble et du calorifuge ............................................................................................................. 
Installation du câble chauffant ..................................................................................................................................... 
Préparation et renforcement de la chape ..................................................................................................................... 
Configuration et fixation du câble chauffant ............................................................................................................... 
Installation de la sonde de température et d'humidité ................................................................................................ 
Vérification de l’installation ........................................................................................................................................... 
Coulage de chape en béton ........................................................................................................................................... 
Pose du revêtement de surface .................................................................................................................................... 
Système de traçage de caniveaux avec câble chauffant autorégulant GM-XT ....................................................... 
Finitions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 
Utilisation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 
Guide de dépannage ...................................................................................................................................................... 
POLSKI
Informacje ogólne .................................................................................................................................................47
General ............................................................................................................................................................................ 
System grzewczy WinterGard () .................................................................................................................................. 
Dodatkowe komponenty ............................................................................................................................................... 
 ................................................................................................................................... 
................................................................................................................................................. 
Pomiar rezystancji przewodu i rezystancji izolacji ...................................................................................................... 
......................................................................................................................................... 
Przygotowanie zbrojenia i wylewki ................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................... 
 ................................................................................................................. 
Kontrola zamontowanego systemu .............................................................................................................................. 
Wykonanie Nawierzchni - Wylewanie Betonu ............................................................................................................... 
 .................................................................................................................. 
XT .......................................... 
............................................................................................................................................................... 
........................................................................................................................................................... 
........................................................................................................................................... 
ČESKY
Kabel WINTERGARD .............................................................................................................................................59
Obecné ............................................................................................................................................................................ 
Kabelový topný systém WinterGard () ........................................................................................................................ 
 .................................................................................................................................................................. 
 ....................................................................................................................................................... 
...........................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................... 
................................................................................................................................................. 
.......................................................................................................................... 
................................................................................................................................... 
Zkontrolujte instalaci ..................................................................................................................................................... 
......................................................................................................................................... 

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..................................................................................................................................... 
-XT ............................................................ 
 ........................................................................................................................................................ 
Operace .......................................................................................................................................................................... 
......................................................................................................................................... 
РУССКИЙ
Греющий кабель WINTERGARD ........................................................................................................................... 71
......................................................................................................................................................
)..................................................................................
................................................................................................................................ 
......................................................................................................................... 
 .............................................................................................................................................. 
......................................................................... 
.......................................................................................................................................... 
 ............................................................................... 
 .............................................................................................................. 
.................................................................................................................. 
 ...................................................................................................................................................... 
 ............................................................................................................................................................ 
.................................................................................................................................. 
-XT ........
 ..................................................................................................................................................
 ................................................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................ 
NEDERLANDS
WINTERGARD Kabel .............................................................................................................................................83
Algemeen ....................................................................................................................................................................... 
WinterGard kabel verwarmingssysteem () ................................................................................................................. 
Bijkomende onderdelen ................................................................................................................................................. 
Overwegingen bij de installatie ..................................................................................................................................... 
Voorbereiding van de ondergrond ................................................................................................................................ 
Weerstandtests .............................................................................................................................................................. 
Installatie van de verwarmingskabel ............................................................................................................................ 
Plaatvoorbereiding & versterking .................................................................................................................................. 
Uitrollen en vasthechten van de verwarmingskabel..................................................................................................... 
Installatie van de temperatuur- en vochtigheidssensor () ......................................................................................... 
Controle van de installatie. Voor het aanbrengen van de afwerkingslaag...................................................................
Inbedden – Gieten betonlaag .........................................................................................................................................
Installatie bovenlaag ...................................................................................................................................................... 
Verwarmingssysteem met zelfregelende verwarmingskabel GM-XT in afvoergoten ............................................. 
Afwerking ....................................................................................................................................................................... 
Werking ........................................................................................................................................................................... 
Oplossen van storingen ................................................................................................................................................. 

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SVENSKA
WINTERGARD värmekabel ....................................................................................................................................95
Allmänt ........................................................................................................................................................................... 
WinterGard värmekabelsystem () ............................................................................................................................... 
Tillbehör .......................................................................................................................................................................... 
Att tänka på före installation ......................................................................................................................................... 
Iordningställande av underlaget ................................................................................................................................... 
Mätning av kablarnas ledarresistans och isolationsresistans ................................................................................... 
Installation av värmekabel ............................................................................................................................................ 
Förberedelse av armering före betonggjutning` .......................................................................................................... 
Utläggning och fastsättning av värmekabeln ............................................................................................................ 
Installation av temperatur- och fuktgivare ..................................................................................................................
Kontroll av installationen ..............................................................................................................................................
Betongingjutning ...........................................................................................................................................................
Läggning av ytlager .......................................................................................................................................................
Självbegränsande värmekabel GM-XT för Aco Drain-rännor ...................................................................................
Avslutande arbeten .......................................................................................................................................................
Handhavande i drift ......................................................................................................................................................
Felsökningsschema ..................................................................................................................................................... 
NORSK
WINTERGARD-Varmekabel ................................................................................................................................. 107
Generelt .........................................................................................................................................................................
WinterGard-Varmekabelsystem () ..............................................................................................................................
Tilleggsutstyr .................................................................................................................................................................
Hensyn ved utlegging av kabelen ............................................................................................................................... 
Klargjøring under overflaten ........................................................................................................................................ 
Kabelmotstands- og isolasjonsmotstandstest .......................................................................................................... 
Installasjon av varmekabelen .......................................................................................................................................
Klargjøring og forsterkning av betong ..........................................................................................................................
Legging og festing av varmekabelen ........................................................................................................................... 
Installering av temperatur- og fuktighetsføler .............................................................................................................
Kontroller installasjonen ............................................................................................................................................... 
Innstøpingsarbeid – Betongstøping ............................................................................................................................ 
Legging av topplag .......................................................................................................................................................
Varmekabel for drenering med selvregulerende varmekabel GM-XT.......................................................................
Ferdiggjøring ................................................................................................................................................................. 
Drift ................................................................................................................................................................................ 
Feilsøkingsguide ...........................................................................................................................................................
SUOMI
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Yleistä ............................................................................................................................................................................ 
WinterGard lämpökaapelijärjestelmä ()......................................................................................................................
Muita tuotteita ............................................................................................................................................................... 
Lämmitettävä alue ........................................................................................................................................................

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Alustan valmistelu ........................................................................................................................................................ 
Kaapelin resistanssin ja eristysvastuksen mittaus .................................................................................................... 
Lämpökaapelin asennus ..............................................................................................................................................
Laatan valmistelu ja vahvistus .....................................................................................................................................
Lämpökaapelin asennus ja kiinnitys ............................................................................................................................
Lämpötila- ja kosteusanturin asennus ........................................................................................................................
Asennuksen tarkistus ...................................................................................................................................................
Asennustyöt - betonivalu ..............................................................................................................................................
Päällysteen asennus .....................................................................................................................................................
Sadevesiviemärin sulanapito itsesäätyvällä GM-XT lämpökaapelilla .....................................................................
Viimeistely .....................................................................................................................................................................
Käyttö .............................................................................................................................................................................
Vian määritys ................................................................................................................................................................

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ENGLISH
1
Ramp heating cable
2
Junction box
3
Temperature + moisture sensor
4
Sensor lead conduit
5
Cold cable conduit
6
Junction box
7
Control panel
8
Smart control unit
9
Supply lead
10
Junction box
11
Cold cable - heating cable connection
12
WinterGard heating cable
Drain trace heating system
13
End seal
14
GM-XT heating cable
15
Connection kit
DEUTSCH
1
Freiflächen-Heizkabel
2
Anschlusskasten
3
Steuerungseinheit Temperatur- und Feuchtefühler
4
Fühlerkabelschutzrohr
5
Kaltleiterschutzrohr
6
Anschlusskasten
7
Schaltschrank
8
Steuerungseinheit
9
Versorgungsleitung
10
Anschlusskasten
11
Kaltleiter - Heizkabelanschluss
12
WinterGard Heizkabel
Rinnenbeheizung
13
Endabschluss
14
GM-XT Heizkabel
15
Verbindungsgarnitur
FRANÇAIS
1
Câble chauffant pour rampes d’accès
2
Boîte de raccordement
3
Sonde de température et d'humidité
4
Tubage du câble de sonde
5
Tubage de sorties froides
6
Boîte de raccordement
7
Panneau de commande
8
Régulateur intelligent
9
Alimentation
10
Boîte de raccordement
11
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12
Câble chauffant WinterGard
Système de traćage de caniveaux
13
Terminaison
14
Câble chauffant GM-XT
15
Kit de connexion

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POLSKI
1
Przewód grzejny do ogrzewania podjazdów
2
 
3
 
4
Rurka ochronna przewodu czujnika
5
Rurka ochronna przewodu zasilajåcego
6
 
7
Rozdzielnica sterujåca
8
Sterownik
9
Przewód zasilajåcy
10
 
11
 
zasilajåcym
12
Przewód grzejny WinterGard
System ogrzewania odwodnienia liniowego
13
 
14
Przewód grzejny GM-XT
15
 
ČESKY
1
Topný kabel rampy
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
 
7
 
8
 
9
 
10
 
11
 
12
Topný kabel WinterGard
Odvodňovací stopa topného systému
13
 
14
Topný kabel GM-XT
15
 
РУССКИЙ
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
 
7
 
8
 
9
 
10
 
11
 
12
 
Система обогрева дренажа
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 
14
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 
NEDERLANDS
1
Verwarmingskabel oprit
2
Aansluitdoos
3
Controle-eenheid temperatuur-/ vochtigheidssensor
4
Buis aansluiting sensor
5
Buis aansluitkabel
6
Aansluitdoos
7
Schakelkast (bedieningspaneel)
8
Besturing (sturingseenheid)
9
Voedingskabel
10
Aansluitdoos
11
Aansluiting aansluitkabel – verwarmingskabel
12
WinterGard verwarmingskabel
Verwarmingscircuit afvoergoot
13
Einddichting
14
GM-XT verwarmingskabel
15
Aansluitkit
SVENSKA
1
Rampvärmekabel
2
Kopplingsbox
3
Temperatur- och fukthaltsgivare
4
Rör för givarledning
5
Rör för kallkabel
6
Kopplingsbox
7
Automatikskåp
8
Smart reglerenhet
9
Matarkabel
10
Kopplingsbox
11
Anslutning mellan kallkabel och värmekabel
12
Värmekabel WinterGard
Värmekabelsystem för dräneringsränna
13
Ändavslutning
14
Värmekabel GM-XT
15
Anslutningssats
NORSK
1
Varmekabel for ned/oppkjørsel
2
Koblingsboks
3
Temperatur + fuktighetsføler
4
Rør for Følerledning
5
Rør for Kaldkabelledning
6
Koblingsboks
7
Betjeningspanel
8
Styreenhet
9
Tilførselsledning

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Koblingsboks
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Varmekabel/Kaldkabel skjøt
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WinterGard varmekabel
Varmesystem for drenering
13
Endeforsegling
14
GM-XT varmekabel
15
Tilkoblingssett CE-
SUOMI
1
Ajoluiskan lämpökaapeli
2
Kytkentärasia
3
Lämpötila + kosteusanturi
4
Anturijohtimen suojaputki
5
Kylmäkaapelin suojaputki
6
Kytkentärasia
7
Ohjauskeskus
8
Älykäs säätöyksikkö
9
Syöttökaapeli
10
Kytkentärasia
11
Kylmäkaapeli – lämpökaapeli kytkentä
12
WinterGard lämpökaapeli
Viemärin lämmitysjärjestelmä
13
Loppupääte
14
Lämpökaapeli GM-XT
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WinterGard-Cable-400V
Type - Length
Typ - Länge
Type - Longueur
Typ - Długość
Typ – Délka
Tип - Длина
Type - Lengte
Typ – Längd
Type – Lengde
Tyyppi – pituus
WinterGard-Cable-400V-xM
Conductor Resistance
Heizleiterwiderstand
Résistance du conducteur
Rezystancja w omach
Odpor vodiče
Сопротивление проводника
Weerstand geleider
Total resistans
Ledermotstand
Johtimen resistanssi
+/–10% (Min/Max)
Rated Power
Nennleistung
Puissance nominale
Moc nominalna
Jmenovitý výkon
Номинальная
мощность
Nominaal vermogen
Märkeffekt vid
Nominell kraft
Nimellisteho
(400 Vac)
Circuit Breaker
Absicherung
Coupe-circuit
Wyłącznik
Velikost jističe
nadmiarowy
Автоматический
выключатель
Stroomonderbreker
Brytarstorlek vid
Kretsbryter
Johdonsuojaautomaatti
(400 Vac)
WinterGard-Cable-400V-26 m 194.9/225.6 Ω 780 W 10 A
WinterGard-Cable-400V-35 m 144.8/167.6 Ω 1050 W 10 A
WinterGard-Cable-400V-62 m 81.7/94.6 Ω 1860 W 10 A
WinterGard-Cable-400V-121 m 41.9/48.5 Ω 3630 W 10 A
WinterGard-Cable-400V-172 m 29.5/34.1 Ω 5160 W 16 A
WinterGard-Cable-400V-210 m 24.1/27.9 Ω 6300 W 16 A
WinterGard-Cable-400V-250 m 20.3/23.5 Ω 7500 W 20 A
WinterGard-Cable-230V
Type - Length
Typ - Länge
Type - Longueur
Typ - Długość
Typ – Délka
Tип - Длина
Type - Lengte
Typ - Längd
Type - Lengde
Tyyppi - pituus
WinterGard-Cable-230V-xM
Length
Länge
Longueur
Długość
Délka
Длина
Lengte
Längd
Lengde
Pituus
(M)
Conductor Resistance
Heizleiterwiderstand
Résistance du
conducteur
Odpor vodiče
Rezystancja w omach
Сопротивление
проводника
Weerstand geleider
Total resistans
Ledermotstand
Johtimen resistanssi
+/–10% (Min/Max)
Rated Power
Nennleistung
Puissance nominale
Moc nominalna
Jmenovitý výkon
Номинальная
мощность
Nominaal vermogen
Märkeffekt vid
Nominell kraft
Nimellisteho
(230 Vac)
Cold lead
connection
Přípojný
vodič
Circuit Breaker
Absicherung
Coupe-circuit
Wyłącznik
Velikost jističe
nadmiarowy
Автоматический
выключатель
Stroomonderbreker
Brytarstorlek vid
Kretsbryter
Johdonsuojaautomaatti
(230 Vac)
WinterGard-Cable-230V-10 m 10 167.5/194.0 Ω 300 3G x 1,5mm210 A
WinterGard-Cable-230V-20 m 20 83.8/97.0 Ω 600 3G x 1,5mm210 A
WinterGard-Cable-230V-29 m 29 59.1/68.5 Ω 850 3G x 1,5mm210 A
WinterGard-Cable-230V-38 m 38 45.7/52.9 Ω 1100 3G x 1,5mm210 A
WinterGard-Cable-230V-47 m 47 35.9/41.6 Ω 1400 3G x 1,5mm210 A
WinterGard-Cable-230V-57 m 57 29.6/34.2 Ω 1700 3G x 1,5mm210 A
WinterGard-Cable-230V-67 m 67 25.1/29.1 Ω 2000 3G x 1,5mm210 A
WinterGard-Cable-230V-75 m 75 22.3/25.9 Ω 2250 3G x 1,5mm210 A
WinterGard-Cable-230V-84 m 84 20.1/23.3 Ω 2500 3G x 1,5mm216 A
WinterGard-Cable-230V-94 m 94 17.9/20.8 Ω 2800 3G x 1,5mm216 A
WinterGard-Cable-230V-112 m 112 15.0/17.4 Ω 3350 3G x 1,5mm216 A
WinterGard-Cable-230V-134 m 134 12.6/14.5 Ω 4000 3G x 2,5mm220 A
WinterGard-Cable-230V-150 m 150 11.2/12.9 Ω 4500 3G x 2,5mm220 A
WinterGard-Cable-230V-168 m 168 10.1/11.6 Ω 5000 3G x 2,5mm225 A
Circuit wiring diagram
Schaltkreisdiagramm
Schéma de câblage du circuit
Schemat połączeniowy
Schéma zapojení
Электрическая схема
Stroomkringschema
Elkretsschema
Diagram for kretsledningsnett
Kytkentäkaavio
L1
L2
L3
N
30 mA
PE
Heating cable
Heizkabel
Câble chauffant
Przewód grzejny
Topný kabel
Греющий кабель
Verwarmingskabel
Värmekabel
Varmekabel
Lämpökaapeli

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WINTERGARD CABLE
General
IMPORTANT: All the instructions provided in this manual must be followed carefully to ensure that the heating
system operates correctly. The installation must also be compliant with local electrical heating system requirements.
WARNINGS: The nVent RAYCHEM WinterGard Cable is an electrical device which must be designed and installed
correctly. Follow all design, installation, test and operating instructions to ensure proper operation and to prevent
electrical or fire hazard. De-energize all power circuits before installation or servicing.
• Keep ends of trace heaters and kit components dry before and during installation.
• The drain wire shall be connected to an earth terminal.
• The presence of a trace heating shall be made evident by the posting of caution signs or marking where clearly visible.
SCOPE: This manual focuses on the installation of the WinterGard Cable in screed and sand for long-term structural
stability. nVent can supply a different series of suitable products for laying in screed/concrete, asphalt or other applications.
WinterGard Cable Heating System (1)
The WinterGard heating cable is a constant wattage
heating device for a permanent installation in concrete,
screed or sand under paving slabs or in asphalt.
It is a  VAC or  VAC system regulated by a control
unit. (Control unit provided separately.)
WinterGard Cable is a pre-terminated and ready to install
heating cable with cold lead connection and a power
output of  W/m of heating cable. The cold lead cable
has a length of m and should be installed in a conduit.
The minimum cable spacing is  cm. With  cm spacing
the power output will be approx.  W/m².
Spacer, junction box (6) and supply lead (9)
The plastics fixing strips (VIA-Strips-PL) maintain the correct spacing of - cm. For asphalt the metal spacer
should be used.
Extension of the cold leads can be made via a junction box. The connection between the control panel and the
junction box is made by a suitable supply lead.
For installation in asphalt the sensor cables must be protected by a suitable conduit pipe (suitable to °C short
terms) or be laid under the asphalt layer in the substrate underneath. The conduit pipe is sealed at the end so the
asphalt cannot seep in.
Ensure that the heating cable and cold lead cable connections (splice joint) are completely enveloped (Ø cm) by
the asphalt (allow asphalt to cool to temperature of approx °C before pouring it over the splice joint and end seal)
and without air pockets. This work needs to be done before the asphalt pouring of the entire surface will be executed.
Controller (8)
nVent offers control units specially designed for ramp heating applications. They incorporate combined temperature
and moisture sensors to ensure efficient operation of the system.
Panels (7)
nVent offers a range of standard panels specifically designed for ramp heating applications. Each panel contains a
built in control unit, plus circuit breakers and a residual current device (RCD).
Additional Items
Conduits (4, 5)
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• cold lead
• sensor connection lead.

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Electrical Control Equipment
If nVent standard panels are not used, further items will be required to complete the system:
• Contactors
• Circuit breakers
• Residual current device (RCD)  mA.
• A controller
Storage of the cable
• Minimum installation temperature is –°C
• Storage temperature range: –°C to +°C
• Store product in a clean, dry place.
Test Equipment
•  Vdc insulation resistance tester (min.  Vdc)
• Ohmmeter
Layout Considerations
Area to be heated
Determine the exact area to be heated, e.g. wheel tracks. Consider the following factors:
Lay the heating cable right up to
the drain-off gutter.
Covered area
Covered area
Heat the surfaces on which braking
will occur, e.g. before a barrier or a
magnetic card reader.
Heat the drain-
off gutter.
Heat the covered area
of the entry, as incoming
vehicles can bring in
snow.
Heat at least one
metre into the
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Do not run the heating cable
over expansion joints.
First make sure that the area to be heated complies with the data in the design instructions. Establish where the
junction boxes are to be installed and check that the connection leads are long enough.
The length is m.
Thoroughly clean the substratum before starting to install the heating cable, as sharp objects can damage the
heating cable.
The WinterGard Cable must not be shortened or spliced.

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Spacing
Arrange the spacing (S) of the heating cable as shown:
For standard slab constructions: S = - cm for concrete
S
S/2
S/2
Area to be heated
Notes:
• Keep at least cm away from obstructions
• Avoid the sites of future penetrations (such as drains)
Preparing sub-surface
The heating cable should be installed on a stable subsurface. In suspended structures the substratum may consist of
finished slabs, prestressed concrete or a suspended structure with poured concrete. The heating cable can be laid on
all sub-surfaces. In the case of poured concrete, it should be ensured that the surface is smooth and all sharp objects
are removed. Ramps on a solid substratum do not require any additional thermal insulation. Appropriate preparations
should be made for installing the temperature and moisture sensor.
Cable resistance and insulation resistance test
Testing the heating cable involves the measuring of the conductor resistance and the cable electrical insulation
resistance. The conductor resistance is measured with an ohmmeter. A deviation of up to % from the nominal
resistance is permissible. See table on page .
Cold lead
Conductor
Ohmmeter
Record all the measured values on the Installation Test Record provided.

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Cold lead
Conductor
Insulation resistance tester
The insulation resistance should be measured with the aid of a  Vdc ( Vdc minimum) insulation resistance tester.
The reading should be more than 
Heating cable installation
Keep connection end of cable dry before and during installation.
All connections and electrical testing should be carried out by a qualified electrician.
• The heating cable should be separated from other heat sources such as luminaries and chimneys.
• Minimum bending radius of the heating cable while laying shall not be less than about six times of the
cable diameter.
• Allow sufficient drying or the curing period of the concrete/asphalt after installing the heating system and
before energizing the heating system.
• Never alter the heating cable length in any circumstances
• Never provide power supply in reel form of the cable and roll form of the mat.
• Do not use excessive force to pull the cold leads otherwise it may damage the hot-cold splice.
The heating cable should not be:
• cut or damaged,
• installed across expansion joints or separate concrete slabs.
Minimum cable spacing is 10 cm
The heating cable must be secured to the underlying surface to prevent movement during the installation.
The cold lead cable should be protected in a conduit. The entire length of heating cable should be covered by wet
sand-cement mixture, screed, or dry sand or asphalt depending on the selected top surface.
Ramp heating embedded in concrete / cement screed / asphalt
Concrete / Cement
screed ground
 mm min.
 mm for
 W/m²
SoilApprox  mm thickness
of concrete / compacted
substrate
WinterGard Cable
Temperature and
moisture sensor

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Ramp heating with top layer of stone or paving slabs
Sand bed
- mm
Stones / paver
(max. cm)
Soil ground
- mm
- mm
Temperature and
moisture sensor
WinterGard Cable
- mm for
- W/m²
Ramp heating embedded in concrete / cement screed Top layer asphalt
Concrete / cement
screed ground
 mm
SoilConcrete / compacted
substrate
WinterGard Cable
Asphalt layer
 mm
Temperature and
moisture sensor
- mm for
- W/m²
If the heating cable can not be fixed to a reinforcement mesh, the installer should use the plastic spacer (for asphalt
metal VIA-SPACER) or other fixing method to keep the cable spacing consistent.
Slab preparation & reinforcement
• In the case of a concrete slab, the mesh or reinforcement bar must be adequately supported so that it is not
disturbed during the concrete pour.
• The reinforcement must be positioned so that the heating cable will be  mm below the surface of the concrete.
• The reinforcement must be positioned at the correct distance below the surface of the concrete to within ± cm.
• Where mesh is used, it must be strong enough that it will not “droop” when walked on for the installation of the
heating cable. Use a mesh grid of at least  mm. A grid spacing of  mm is most practical.
• Where a reinforcement bar is used, arrange its spacing to match the requirement of the heating cable spacing.
Surface of concrete
 mm
minimum
Mesh
Reinforcement support
Heating cable

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Lay out and fixing of heating cable
Notes:
• maintain the design spacing to within ± cm
• keep heating cable cm from edges and obstructions
• do not cross expansion joints
• avoid sites of future ground work (kerbs, drains, etc.)
1Set the heating cable spool on a reel roller.
2Position the heating cable (with cold lead
connection installed) out to the point of the
power connection.
WARNING: Do not cross over or shorten the
heating cable
3Working from the cold lead connection, fix the
heating cable to the reinforcing mesh at
100 mm intervals using cable ties (KBL-09).
4At the end of a straight run, turn the cable 180
degrees and run the cable in the opposite at the
desired spacing.
Continue to fix the heating cable to the
reinforcing mesh at 100 mm intervals, until the
cable is completely attached and the desired
surface is appropriately covered.
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Use a spacer to ensure constant spacing of the heating cable
Laying spacing as given
Spacer
(plastic strip for asphalt
metal VIA-Spacer)
Heating cable
Minimum  mm
Installation of conduit for cold lead
The conduit for the cold lead should be arranged such that the connection between heating cable and cold cable is
fully embedded in the slab.
In case of asphalt installation, the cold leads should be protected by a suitable conduit pipe (suitable to °C short
terms) and its ends sealed so that asphalt does not seep in. Take the cold lead of the cable through conduit pipe into
the junction box.
Splice joint

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Installing the temperature and moisture sensor
Install the temperature and moisture sensor in accordance with the instructions supplied with the unit. Ensure that it
is supported at the correct height.
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50 mm
50
mm
50 mm 50
mm
Sensor
Heating
cable
• The sensor lead should be routed under the layer with the heating cable.
• The sensor should be placed mid-way between heating cable runs.
Sensor housing
Concrete, asphalt or
paving bricks
Heating
cable
Conduit
• The sensor lead should be protected by a conduit ().
Sensor
Surface Sensor Filling material
Sub surface

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• The sensor must be mounted vertically, even on inclined surfaces.
Check the installation
Check heating cable
• Visually check the heating cable for damage.
• Verify that the heating cable has been correctly fastened to the spacers.
• Verify that the desired spacing has been maintained and that the heating cable has been kept away from
expansion joints, sharp edges, etc.
• Verify that the heating cable has been installed at the correct depth.
• Visually check the connection leads for correct installation.
Make a layout sketch
Record the layout of each circuit, with particular reference to the position of the connection heating cable - cold cable
and the heating cable end. (a photograph is also an acceptable reference of the layout.)
Perform the resistance tests
Carry out the resistance tests on each circuit to detect any damage that may have occurred during or after
installation. The insulation resistance reading must be greater than 
If the insulation resistance is less than this, the cable may have been damaged. Where possible,
locate the fault and rectify.
Record the values for each circuit on the Installation Test Record.
If concrete is to be poured straight away, go to section “Concrete Pouring” (overleaf).
Protect the installation
Prevent pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area where the heating cable has been installed.
Avoid disturbing the reinforcing steel or mesh.
Embedding Works - Concrete Pouring
Checks
Perform the following checks before the embedding works:
• check for signs of heating cable damage
• check the cable spacing
• check the height of the heating cable
Resistance tests
Perform the resistance tests on each heating cable circuit to detect any damage which may have occurred after installation.
Record the results on the Installation Test Record.
When the concrete team arrives, have them verify the resistance results and sign the Installation Test Record.
WARNING: Precautions should be taken during the concrete pour to prevent the heating cable from being
exposed to unnecessary abuse:
• Avoid excessive concrete drop heights.
• Take care when using shovels and rakes during the pour.

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During the embedding
Monitor the insulation resistance continuously during the pour.
If the insulation resistance drops below 
Locate the damage and repair it.
After the embedding
After completion of all concrete works, perform the resistance tests and record the values on the
Installation Test Record.
Supplementary work
Work such as drain installation, placement of anchor bolts and cutting of expansion joints is done after the initial
concrete pour. Consult the drawing of the layout so that damage to the heating cable is avoided.
It is desirable to monitor the heating cable by insulation resistance testing during any activity which could lead to
heating cable damage.
After all such work has been completed perform the resistance tests and record the results on the Installation Test Record.
Top surface installation
Checks
Perform the following checks before top layer installation, paving or applying the asphalt:
• Check for signs of heating cable damage.
• Check the spacing and below-surface depth of the heating cable, if applicable.
Resistance tests
It is advisable to perform the resistance tests on all the heating circuits immediately before paving or asphalt pouring
to detect any damage which may have occurred after installation. Record the resistances of each heating circuit on
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After the paving or asphalt pour
After completion of all top surface works, perform the resistance tests and record the values on the
Installation Test Record.
WARNING: Asphalt installation: In order not to damage the cables, heavy machinery (Rollers or asphalt laying
machines) should not be used on the cables
Drain Tracing System with Self-Regulating Heating cable GM2-XT
Purpose
The drain tracing system ensures that melt water can drain away.
Note: the drain tracing circuit should be controlled by the same control system as the other heating circuits.
Install junction box (10)
Choose a position:
• close to the drain
• indoors if possible.
Install connection kit (15)
Terminate the GM-XT heating cable into the junction box in accordance with the instructions provided with the
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Lay out the heating cable (14)
Protect the heating cable with conduit between the junction box and the drain. Trace the entire length of the drain to
ensure that melt water will always have a drain-off path.
Install the end seal (13)
GM-XT can be cut to length. Install the end seal following the instructions provided with the End Seal kit.
Perform an insulation resistance test
The insulation resistance test detects damage to the heating cable such as cuts or punctures. It should be carried
out using a  Vdc instrument. Lower voltage instruments are less sensitive and are not recommended. The
instrument should have a test voltage of not less than  Vdc.