King Electric SCM - Manual

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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
SC/SCM Snow Melt
Cable and Mats
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READ CAREFULLY - I t is important to read these instructions carefully before installing the SC Snow Melt System. Installation must be
performed by qualified personnel, in accordance with local codes and standards.
Read these important warnings and all installation instructions prior to installation. Failure to do so can result in fire, electrical shock, property
damage, personal injury and/or death.
Installation must be performed by qualified personnel, in accordance with local codes and standards.
For outdoor installation only.
Never cut the heating cable.
Extreme care must be used to ensure the SC cables or SCM mats are not damaged when using sharp tools, wheelbarrows, heavy machinery
and paving equipment, shovels rakes, or other equipment. Avoid walking on the cable/mats during installation.
It is not recommended to install the SC cables or SCM mats with a controller that does not contain an integrated temperature limiter.
The SC cable or SCM mats must be embedded in mortar or a mortar mixture, concrete, sand or a similar material; The heating cable con-
nection and at least 1’ of the power lead must be embedded in the paved surface.
NEVER pull any of the heating cable or factory splices into any conduit. Only the remaining power lead should be run through the conduit.
The power lead may be extended or cut shorter if required, but never removed from the heating cable. (Continued on page 2)
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King’s Snow Melt Systems are great solutions to stay ahead of the snow and ice when winter arrives. On-demand snow melt improves the
safety of driveways, sidewalks, stairs and other outdoor foot-traffic areas, keeping them free from the dangers of ice.
SCM Series Mats, provide pre-fabricated mats at 50W/SqFt (3” spacing) that can be rolled out prior to the concrete slab being poured.
Whether you are heating concrete, asphalt or pavers the SCM will keep your area clear and safe to walk on.
SC Series Cable offers a custom in-concrete layout solution to snow and ice build-up, and can be installed to fit any individual application.
Cable can be spaced to allow between 35W/SqFt – 50W/SqFt (3” or 4”spacing) depending on the application.
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