Pipe freeze protection
Roof and gutter de-icing: standard roof
Roof and gutter de-icing: standing seam metal roof
WARNING:
Fire and shock hazard. This product is an
and national electrical codes, ground-fault
electrical device that must be installed
equipment protection must be used on each
correctly to ensure proper operation and to
heating cable branch circuit. Arcing may not be
prevent shock or fire. Read these important
stopped by conventional circuit protection.
warnings and carefully follow all the
• For pipe freeze protection applications, use
installation instructions.
only fire-resistant insulation materials such as
• To minimize the danger of fire from sustained
preformed foam or fiberglass.
electrical arcing if the heating cable is damaged
• Do not damage the heating cable and power
or improperly installed, and to comply with the
cord or plug. Remove any damaged cables
requirements of Tyco Thermal Controls
from service immediately.
Gardian
W51
™
120 V pre-assembled electric heating cables for
pipe freeze protection and roof & gutter de-icing
Installation Instructions
Description
Gardian™ W51 120 V pre-assembled self-regulating heating cables are
designed for residential and commercial metal and plastic pipe freeze
protection and roof & gutter de-icing applications. Gardian W51 heating
cables are available in 6, 12, 24, 50, 75 and 100 foot lengths, and each
comes assembled with a 30-inch power cord and plug.
Kit contents
1 Gardian W51 pre-assembled electric heating cable
2 Roof and gutter labels
2 Pipe labels
Additional items required but not supplied for pipe applications
Waterproof thermal insulation (e.g. preformed foam)
Ground-fault protected outlet (GFCI)
Raychem
®
H903 Application Tape and Electric Traced Labels
Additional items required but not supplied for roof & gutter applications
Raychem H913/H914 Roof Clips (10 clips for each 7 linear feet of
roof edge)
Raychem H915 Hanger Bracket (1 for each downspout, 2 if looping)
UV Resistant cable ties
Ground-fault protected outlet (GFCI)
Approvals
718K Pipe Heating Cables
60J9 Residential and Mobile Home Pipe Heating Cables
877Z De-Icing and Snow Melting Equipment
®
Desig. 3A, 3B, 3C, 2E, 3D
• Do not use any wire or metal clamps to attach
the cable to the pipe. Use tape (1/2 inch wide
to 1 inch wide) or plastic cable ties.
• Do not install the heating cable underneath any
roof covering for roof and gutter de-icing.
• Leave these installation instructions with the
user for future reference.