TXLP Roof-Gutter-Drain Installation Manual
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1. WN BRITE Snow Ice Melt Heating Cable System N Gutters amp Roof Drains Installation Manual HEATING CABLES amp CONTROLS Nexans TXLP 1 Series Resistance Cables 0 INSTALLATION ON GUTTERS amp ROOF DRAINS Heating cable fastened at the outlet TXLP Cable with spacer and clip strip Downspout hanger e Length of downspout up to 35 metres e Cable continues on both Sides of the drain Drain with Tips for Installing TXLP 1 Cables downspout hanger e Cables are fastened at the end Note Beware of possible Sharp edges inside drains e Two rows of cable in gutter and drain e Spacers with arc facing up Approximately 3 used per metre e Downspout hanger installed to support weight of cable on vertical run to prevent freezing e Heating cable should be fastened at the outlet A001 ce MILER ACEE SS ONES e At the top provides the best protection A Clip Strip e At the bottom prevents icing in the opening B Roof Clip e Always run cable to point of water discharge C Suspension Hook D Plastic Spacer xX do not cross X o not overlap X o not group X J J ICAUTION Series resistance heating cables such as TXLP 1 must not cross or touch each other at any point on the roof or in the downspout Failure to use the heating cable spacers and IMPORTANT Do not cross overlap or group cables or maintain a 2 separation along the entire length of the cable may result in burnout cable failure and wi2. Electrician IMPORTANT The system warranty is not valid without evidence that the system resistance has been tested Control Card must be completed and given to the property or homeowner upon completion of installation and required testing For assistance with your heating cable product please contact Britech by calling 1 877 335 7790 or email info britech ca q CONTROL CARD 17 Pullman Court Toronto ON M1X 1E4 e Tel 877 335 7790 416 335 7790 Fax 877 335 3166 416 335 8071 info britech ca e www britech ca 2014 Britech Corp Disclaimer of liability Any information given here is understood as a guideline without any legal obligation Technical data are subject to alteration without notice 03 2014 SBRITECH HEATING CABLES amp CONTROLS WARRANTY POLICY All products sold in Canada by Britech Corp carry the original manufacturers warranties Britech s policy is to exchange any non performing product with a similar product or product of equal value during its warranty period as outlined in the terms below Full product warranties can be obtained from the manufacturer online and or by request Britech will administer and promptly process all warranties in accordance with the manufacturer s specific warranty policies and procedures Britech will provide technical assistance to assist the end user or installer in the best method of operation application and installation Custom heating cables carry a twenty 20 year
3. damaged product shipping paid to Britech at the address noted below The warranty is void if there is any payment default and if data is not filled in on the control card www britech ca NEXANS Terms of Limited Warranty Summary Nexans Norway warrants the products manufactured by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date the warranty form attached to the product is correctly and completely filled in and for a period of twenty 20 years thereafter or a period of twenty one 21 years after the production date whichever period ends first under proper and normal use and service Nexans Norway s responsibility does not include defects caused by material obtained by the buyer or by constructions specified by it Nexans Norway further warrants that the products will have passed those performance tests if any called for in the applicable specifications The buyer must give Nexans Norway written notice of any defect within thirty 30 days following the discovery of the defect and in no event later than two 2 weeks after the expiry of the warranty period www nexans com Warranty Terms for Controls Thermostats amp Sensors ASE Automated Systems Engineering Terms of Limited Warranty Summary ASE Products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for two 2 years from date of sale This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from accident misuse or alteration nor where connect
4. the control card www britech ca 8 WARRANTY TERMS 17 Pullman Court Toronto ON M1X 1E4 e Tel 877 335 7790 416 335 7790 e Fax 877 335 3166 416 335 8071 info britech ca e www britech ca 2014 Britech Corp Disclaimer of liability Any information given here is understood as a guideline without any legal obligation Technical data are subject to alteration without notice 03 201 4
5. warranty Warranty on custom TXLP cables is provided by Nexans refer to their warranty statement summary For more information regarding warranty terms or for assistance with your heating cable product please contact Britech Corp at 1 877 335 7790 Warranty Terms for Heating Cables Mats amp Custom Cable Units BRITECH Terms of Limited Warranty Summary This guarantee applies to the following Britech label products TECH MAT SNOW MAT SNOW MELT and BRI THIN Cables Britech warrants to the original purchaser only that the product is to be free of any defects in material or workmanship during the first twenty 20 years after the date of purchase under proper and normal use of the system This guarantee is a material warranty only and does not cover any labor or other installation cost The warranty does not cover installations made by unauthorized persons or faults caused by incorrect design by others misuse damage caused by others damage in transit incorrect installation and any other subsequent damage that may occur Repair and or replacement will be fully chargeable if damage is result of any of the above reasons Britech is under no circumstances liable for any incidental special or consequential damages or losses including without limitation the loss or profit arising from any cause whatsoever To obtain a replacement under this warranty please send a description of the defect proof of purchase and the
6. SBRITECH HEATING CABLES amp CONTROLS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Description Snow Ice Melt Heating Cable System Gutters amp Roof Drains Installation Manual Nexans TXLP 1 Series Resistance Cables snow or ice dams that have built up on a roof can cause water damage to the interior of homes as well as damage to gutters and downspouts This custom TXLP 1 single conductor heating cable system is normally used due to high loads and varying gutter and drain lengths for different projects When installed properly on roofs and gutters it will prevent ice dam formation and maintains flow paths for melted snow and ice to drain from the roof Maintaining flow paths prevents standing water on the roof and icicle formations Technical Information e Max continuously operating temperature outer jacket 65 C 149 F e Min bending radius is 5x cable diameter Overall diameter approx 6 5 mm 1 4 e Tolerance on conductor resistance 5 to 10 e Highest system voltage 600 V e Stranded resistance wire XLPE insultation earthing conductor metallic sheath aluminum PVC outer jacket Typical Roof amp Gutter Installation A amp B Downspout Installation C Valley Configuration D Over the Dormer Installation e Height and width of the loops on the roof edge varies e One return in the gutter Mounting Accessories Accessories required to install your custom Nexans TXLP heating cable system for frost protection of gutters a
7. anufacturer is limited to repairing or replacing the defective control at its option when returned to the manufacturer s factory with shipping charges prepaid If failure has been caused by misuse incorrect application or alteration of the control this warranty will be void UNLESS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED FOR IN WRITING IN THIS WARRANTY EACH CONTROL IS PROVIDED WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED The user shall be made aware that if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired www nextron ca Warranty Terms for BRI GFI Ground Fault Interrupter BRITECH Terms of Limited Warranty Summary Britech warrants the BRI GFI Ground Fault Interrupter is manufactured to be free from defective material or workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of purchase Under this warranty the obligation of Britech is limited to repairing or replacing the defective control at its option when returned to the manufacturer s factory with shipping charges prepaid If failure has been caused by misuse incorrect application or alteration of the control this warranty will be void BRITECH IS UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES This guarantee is a material warranty for components only and does not cover any labor To obtain a replacement under this warranty please send a descript
8. ed voltage is more than 5 above the configured operating voltage nor to equipment improperly installed or wired or maintained in violation of the Owner s Manual No other written or oral warranty applies No employee agent dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranties on behalf of ASE The customer shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the removal or reinstallation and shipping of the product for repairs Within the limitations of this warranty inoperative units should be returned freight prepaid to ASE and we will repair or replace at our option at no charge to you with return freight paid by ASE It is agreed that such repair or replacement is the exclusive remedy available from ASE and that ASE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE www goase com BRITECH HONEYWELL Terms of Limited Warranty Summary Honeywell warrants it s products excluding battery to be free from defects in the workmanship or materials under normal use and service for a period of three 3 years from the date of manufacture If at any time during the warranty period the product is determined to be defective or malfunctions Honeywell shall repair or replace it at Honeywell s option through Britech If product is defective return it to the following address Britech Corp 17 Pullman Court Toronto Ontario M1X 1E4 Toll Free 1 877 335 7790 Email info britech ca Thi
9. ge cable See Figure 4 Snow Ice Melt Heating Cable System Gutters amp Roof Drains Installation Manual Nexans TXLP 1 Series Resistance Cables Figure 4 17 Pullman Court Toronto ON M1X 1E4 e Tel 877 335 7790 416 335 7790 Fax 877 335 3166 416 335 8071 info britech ca e www britech ca 2014 Britech Corp Disclaimer of liability Any information given here is understood as a guideline without any legal obligation Technical data subject to alteration without notice 03 2014 SBRITECH HEATING CABLES amp CONTROLS ATTACHING BT 50 ROOF CLIP TO STANDING SEAM METAL ROOFS USING DOUBLE SIDED ADHESIVE PADS 1 Determine deicing cable layout and clip placement according to the Britech Roof Gutter Drain Installation Manual see Figure 5 2 Prepare roof surface removing oil and dirt See Figure 6 3 Apply one double sided adhesive pad to the back of BI 50 roof clip See Figure 7 4 Orient BT 50 roof clip as needed on prepared surface Press down to ensure double sided adhesive pad adheres to surface See Figure 8 5 Install deicing cable and use pliers to close clamps ensuring not the damage cable See Figure 9 Standing Seam Preparing Surface Figure 6 Double Sided Adhesive Pads BT 50 Clip Figure 7 Snow Ice Melt Heating Cable System Gutters amp Roof Drains Installation Manual Nexans TXLP 1 Series Resistance Cables Figure 9 IMPORTANT NOTES e Please refer to adhe
10. ion of the defect proof of purchase and the damaged product shipping paid to Britech at the address noted herein Warranty Terms for Self Regulating Cables FT FREEZE TRACE ST SMART TRACE BRITECH Terms of Limited Warranty Summary This guarantee applies to Britech s Self Regulating Cables FT 5 five years ST 2 two years Britech warrants to the original purchaser only that the product is to be free of any defects in material or workmanship during warranty term as noted above after the date of purchase under proper and normal use of the system This guarantee is a material warranty only and does not cover any labor or other installation cost The warranty does not cover installations made by unauthorized persons or faults caused by incorrect design by others misuse damage caused by others damage in transit incorrect installation and any other subsequent damage that may occur Repair and or replacement will be fully chargeable if damage is result of any of the above reasons Britech is under no circumstances liable for any incidental special or consequential damages or losses including without limitation the loss or profit arising from any cause whatsoever To obtain a replacement under this warranty please send a description of the defect proof of purchase and the damaged product shipping paid to Britech at the address noted herein The warranty is void if there is any payment default and if data is not filled in on
11. ll void the warranty 17 Pullman Court Toronto ON M1X 1E4 e Tel 877 335 7790 416 335 7790 Fax 877 335 3166 416 335 8071 info britech ca e www britech ca 2014 Britech Corp Disclaimer of liability Any information given here is understood as a guideline without any legal obligation Technical data subject to alteration without notice 03 2014 SBRITECH HEATING CABLES amp CONTROLS Snow Ice Melt Heating Cable System Gutters amp Roof Drains Installation Manual Nexans TXLP 1 Series Resistance Cables 6 A GENERAL ROOF CLIP INSTALLATION Option 1 Slope Standing Seam Roof Roof clip Sloped standing seam roof aa Deicing cable Drip Loop Option 2 Asphalt Shingle Roof Roof clip Typical AN asphalt shingle roof Deicing cable ooo Gutter Drip Loop NOTE For some applications it may be necessary to install heating cable loops on the roof as well as in the gutters and downspouts Consult Britech Single Clip Installation Install clip nails under shingle edge Using pliers close the clips firmly about the cable being careful not to crush the cable Note use clip strip and spacers to hold cable in place in gutters Install clips as shown to attach the cable to the roof shingle and gutter 17 Pullman Court Toronto ON M1X 1E4 e Tel 877 335 7790 416 335 7790 Fax 877 335 3166 416 335 8071 info britech ca e www britech ca 2014 Britech Corp Disclaimer of liabilit
12. nd roof drains RCK 1 Roof Clip BT 50 Britech Roof Clip Matt Black 10068944 Plastic Spacers for Gutters Drains BRIPP 75 Galvanized Clip Strip BRISS 75 Stainless Steel Clip Strip 10191134 Stainless Steel Suspension Hanger Controls Weather proof thermostats snow sensors and controls are available for any application Contact Britech for selection assistance Approvals Aus Q For Technical Assistance For product selection design assistance and technical questions please contact Britech at 1 877 33 57790 CAUTION Series resistance heating cables such as TXLP 1 must not cross or touch each other at any point on the roof or in the downspout Failure to use the heating cable spacers and or maintain a 2 separation along the entire length of the cable may result in burnout cable failure and will void the warranty 17 Pullman Court Toronto ON M1X 1E4 e Tel 877 335 7790 416 335 7790 Fax 877 335 3166 416 335 8071 info britech ca e www britech ca 2014 Britech Corp Disclaimer of liability Any information given here is understood as a guideline without any legal obligation Technical data subject to alteration without notice 03 2014 WN BRITE Snow Ice Melt Heating Cable System N Gutters amp Roof Drains Installation Manual HEATING CABLES amp CONTROLS Nexans TXLP 1 Series Resistance Cables 2 EVALUATE ROOF CONSTRUCTION Warm Roof or Cold Roof Warm Roof A poorly insulated roof where heat lo
13. s warranty does not cover removal or reinstallation costs This warranty shall not apply if it is shown by Honeywell that the defect or malfunction was caused by damage which occurred while the product was in the possession of a consumer Honeywell s sole responsibility shall be to repair or replace the product within the terms stated above www honeywell com JOHNSON CONTROLS Terms of Limited Warranty Summary The Company warrants all products manufactured by it to be free from defects in workmanship or materials under normal use and service If any part of the product herein described and sold by the Company proves to be defective in workmanship or material and if such part is within three 3 years from date of sale returned to the Company transportation charges prepaid and if the same is found by the Company to be defective in workmanship or material credit based on current prices will be allowed The date of Sale must be established by a receipt showing the purchase date seller and product sold If the date of sale cannot be determined the warranty shall extend for three 3 years from the date of manufacture www jci com WARRANTY INFORMATION Policy Summary Terms amp Conditions NEXTRON Terms of Limited Warranty Summary The manufacturer warrants each control that it manufactures to be free from defective material or workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of purchase Under this warranty the obligation of the m
14. sive directions for minimum application temperature and duration of adhesive curing time before installing the deicing cable Depending upon your adhesive you may also need to use a primer e When using pliers to close the clips firmly around the cable be careful not to crush the cable This may damage the system e For some applications it may be necessary to install heating cable loops on the roof as well as in the gutters and downspouts Consult Britech for additional products required in installing your deicing system 17 Pullman Court Toronto ON M1X 1E4 e Tel 877 335 7790 416 335 7790 Fax 877 335 3166 416 335 8071 info britech ca e www britech ca 2014 Britech Corp Disclaimer of liability Any information given here is understood as a guideline without any legal obligation Technical data subject to alteration without notice 03 2014 SBRITECH CONTROL CARD HEATING CABLES amp CONTROLS Heating Cable System Product Name Model CNV ttS s NV itts Supplier Purchased from APPLICATION FLOOR WARMING RADIANT HEATING SNOW MELTING ROOF DE ICING PIPE TRACING OTHER LOCATION TEST Before commencing After installation but After final surface installation before final surface installation Resistance of Cable OHMS Insulation Resistance M OHMS Address of Installation Date of Installation Jy ay VY Name of Qualified Electrician Signature of Qualified
15. ss through the roof causes a positive temperature on the roof surface under a layer of snow Water from melting snow will collect in the cold roof drains and freeze Cold Roof A well insulated roof where icing occurs often in the late winter Sunshine will melt snow on the roof while the roof drains and gutters may be in the shadow The melting water will then freeze Repeated occurrences will harm the roof and split gutters and downspouts Cold Roof 3 SELECTING THE RIGHT LOAD e Warm Roof 40 to 50 W per meter of gutter Cold Roof 30 to 40 W per meter of gutter Limitations e Metal gutters and pipes Maximum 50 W m of gutter 25 W m cable e Wooden gutters and pipes Maximum 36 W m of gutter 18 W m cable e Plastic gutters and pipes Maximum 40 W m of gutter 20 W m cable 4 DETERMINE CABLE LENGTH Due to the high loads and varying gutter and drain lengths TXLP 1 single conductor cable is normally used Add together the total length of roof drains and gutters The loop in the drain must go to point of discharge above or below grade Multiply this length by 2 to determine the cable length 17 Pullman Court Toronto ON M1X 1E4 e Tel 877 335 7790 416 335 7790 Fax 877 335 3166 416 335 8071 info britech ca e www britech ca 2014 Britech Corp Disclaimer of liability Any information given here is understood as a guideline without any legal obligation Technical data subject to alteration without notice 03 2014
16. y Any information given here is understood as a guideline without any legal obligation Technical data subject to alteration without notice 03 2014 SBRITECH HEATING CABLES amp CONTROLS 6 B BRITECH BT 50 ROOF CLIP INSTALLATION Follow these instructions to use Britech BT 50 roof clips when attaching Britech deicing cable to asphalt shingle and metal roof surfaces e Use adhesive sealant to adhere BI 50 roof clips to asphalt shingles and metal aluminum gutter Adhesive sealant must be supplied by installer e Use double sided adhesive pads to adhere BT 50 roof clips to metal roof surfaces and gutters Double sided adhesive pads must be supplied by installer ATTACHING BT 50 ROOF CLIP TO ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOFS USING ADHESIVE SEALANT 1 Clean roof with water to remove dirt and debris Consult adhesive sealant manufacture for minimum installation temperature 2 Determine deicing cable layout and clip placement according to the Britech Roof Gutter Drain Installation Manual See Figure 1 3 Apply 0 2 oz of adhesive sealant to the back of BI 50 roof clip see Figure 2 4 Orient the BT 50 roof clip as needed Press down to ensure adhesive sealant flows through holes Do not trim back adhesive Sealant beads because they help hold the clip down See Figure 3 5 Allow 24 hours for adhesive sealant to cure before installing the de icing cable 6 Install de icing cable and use pliers to close clamps ensuring not to dama
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