Roof Heat Tape Instructions

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Roof heat tape instructions.

If the heating cable is the same length as the pipe run it straight along the bottom of the pipe. Starting at the bottom left or right edge corner of the surface near the gutters apply clips to the third or fourth row of shingles approximately eight to twelve inches apart. Measure horizontal roof sections depth of overhang length of each dormer and and length of each downspout. 208 subscribers step 1.

Here are the basic steps for installing new heat cable along a roof eave and gutter. Wipe the surface making sure there is no foreign. Clip the starting point of the cable to a. Connecting your heating tape to a.

Install roof heater cables when it s dry outside and it s safe to do the work from a ladder. Route the cable from the electrical outlet to the starting point on the roof. Run the cable back. Pipe surface preparation prepare surface to be heated.

To install roof heating cables you must first apply shingle clips to the structure. Wrap easyheat hca optional application tape or nylon cable ties at 6 15 24 cm intervals to secure the heating cable to the pipe. If two cables are required position them in the 4 and 8 o clock positions.