Ouellet OWS - Manual (Page 10)

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3.1. Installation plan
A detailed installation plan that takes into account all project specifications and installation requirements
(see Sections 4 and 5) should be drawn up before installing the OWS-T heating cable system for snow melting.
Be sure you are familiar with the following information and ensure all elements are included in your
installation plan:
• Supply voltage of system.
• Precise measurements of surface to be heated.
• Position and dimensions of elements to be bypassed.
Note: Also plan for future elements that could be added afterwards (ex: handrails, lampposts, etc...).
• The type of coating the heating cable will be embedded in: concrete, asphalt or stone dust
under paving.
• The position of control joints, construction joints and expansion joints. The heating cable should
not cross any expansion joints (see Section 5.1).
• Installation or not of curbs in an asphalt application.
• Position and dimensions of drain to collect and evacuate melted snow and ice.
• Position of junction boxes.
• Position of controller and sensor.
In order to know precisely the measurement of the surface to be heated, calculate the total area and subtract all
clearance areas. Refer to product models (see Section 1.2) to select the OWS-T product suitable for heating your
area.
Note: If you need assistance in selecting the OWS-T heating cable on mat required for your installation, submit a copy of
your detailed plan, in PDF format, by e-mail to Ouellet Canada's specialists at [email protected].
Never cut or shorten
the heating cable.
CAUTION!