Ouellet OWS - Manual (Page 3)

Table of contents
1. OWS-T: Heating cable mat system for snow melting ................................................................................................ 4
1.1. Technical features ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2. Models ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2. Heating cable insulation and electrical resistance tests ........................................................................................ 8
3. Construction planning ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.1. Installation plan ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
3.2. Required materials .................................................................................................................................................. 11
4. General installation guidelines ........................................................................................................................................ 12
4.1. Preparation of foundation .................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2. Equipment verification .......................................................................................................................................... 12
4.3. Clearance and bypass distances ......................................................................................................................... 13
4.4. Anchoring heating cable to foundation base ............................................................................................... 14
4.5. Installation of ground sensor conduit .............................................................................................................. 15
5. Installation guidelines per type of coating ................................................................................................................ 16
5.1. Concrete slab (one pour) ...................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2. Asphalt ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.3. Brick, concrete or natural stone paving ........................................................................................................... 20
5.4. Concrete stairs (two pours) .................................................................................................................................. 22
6. Electrical connection ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
7. Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 25