Warmup Tech Sheet Pipe Freeze Protection
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FREEZE PROTECTION CABLE
FOR PIPE TRACING APPLICATIONS
A. Electric heating cable for freezing prevention on pipes.
B. Automatic controls, snow sensors, and relay panels (for load switching).
C. Electric anti-freezing cable cable system components, accessories, and install materials.
1.1 Section Includes
A. Section 013300 – Submittal Procedures G. Section 073100 – Shingles
B. Section 014100 – Regulatory Requirements H. Section 075000 - Membrane
C. Section 014300 – Quality Assurance I. Section 073200 – Roof Tiles
D. Section 017000 – Execution and Closeout J. Section 074100 – Roof Panels
E. Section 070150.81 – Roof Replacement K. Section 077123 – Gutter Guard
F. Section 070150.91 – Roof Restoration L. Section 260620 - Electrical
A. National Electrical Code (NEC)
B. Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
C. Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL)
D. Warmup Self-Regulating Cable Installation Manual
A. Cables with outputs of 4, 6, 8, 12 and 14W/linear foot at 40F respectively are equivalent.
5W linear at 50F equals 6W linear at 40F.
B. All cables must be rated for Class 1 Division 2 applications with ETFE outer jacket.
1.2 Related Sections
1.3 References
1.4 Performance Requirements
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Part 1 - General
A. Submit under provisions of Section 013300.
B. Provide General Contractor, Architect, MEP Engineer, and Owner with all the Manufacturer’s
product data sheets, warranty, and installation instructions.
C. Provide General Contractor, Architect, MEP Engineer, and Owner with all relevant Shop Drawings,
Samples, Mock- Ups, and Electrical Schematics.
A. Manufacturer Qualications & Services:
1. 20 years of experience (minimum) with deicing systems.
2. Heating cable, controls, sensors, relays, and related items shall be provided by one supplier.
3. Supplier must be able to provide onsite eld assistance, 24/7 technical install support, and
free design service.
B. Installer Qualications:
1. Must have veriable experience successfully completing projects of similar size, and /or has
been trained or certied by a manufacturer’s representative.
2. A licensed electrician shall complete all electrical rough- in, and electrical connections required
to complete the system installation.
C. Pre-Installation Meetings:
1. Coordinate work with other trade representatives (general, electrical, roong, and other trade
contractors) to verify areas of responsibility (scope of work).
2. Review project timeline and construction deadlines to ensure project will comply with all
manufacturer’s installation instructions and warranty requirements.
A. Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers with
identication labels intact.
B. Store materials protected from exposure to harmful site conditions, and in an area protected
from vandalism and theft.
1.5 Submittals
1.6 Quality Assurance
1.7 Delivery, Storage and Handling
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Part 1 - General (Continued)
A. Warmup Inc., a division of Warmup PLC (UK)
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B. Substitution requests must be approved 15 days prior to bid due date.
Alternative equipment manufacturer must provide all relevant product data sheets,
warranty, installation instructions, shop drawings, samples, and electrical schematics.
Alternative equipment must meet specied material standards.
A. The heating cable shall be 120 VAC or 240 VAC rated (240 VAC cable may be operated safely at
208 VAC, 240 VAC, or 277 VAC). Cable heaters must not be pre- terminated with plugs.
Cables heaters must include a 10 year warranty (minimum).
A. SST-2: Electronic Thermostat with GFEP for Freeze Protection - 30A w/ GFEP
B. Speedt:
SPEEDFIT-BOX: Power connection junction box (6x6x3) with Pipe-Mounting Bracket for Self-
Reg connections.
SPEEDFIT-SPLICE: In-line splicing box for fast and weathertight connections in the eld.
SPEEDFIT-TEE: 3-Way T-splice box for fast and weathertight connections in the eld.
C. TF115-001: The Warmup Line Voltage Thermostat TF115-001 oers reliable control in
industrial, agricultural, and commercial applications. The device comes with a remote capillary
sensor (5 ft) and activates heating cables on Roof & Gutter applications or in Pipe Freeze
Protection applications. It also comes with an SPDT switch and is NEMA 4X, UL listed and
suitable for use under NEC article 547.
2.1 Manufacturer
2.2 Electric Freeze Protection Heating Cable
2.3 Controller, Sensor & Accessories
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Part 2 - Products
A. Comply with manufacturer’s product data, including product technical bulletins, installation
instructions and design drawings.
A. Installer shall verify eld measurements are as shown on Shop Drawing(s). It is the installing
contractor’s responsibility to verify accurate dimensions prior to installation.
B. Any revisions needed to Shop Drawing(s), or product provided, must be corrected prior to
proceeding with the installation.
C. Installer shall verify that the required power is available in proper location, and ready for use.
A. Complete installation must conform to appropriate manufacturer’s installation
instructions, National Electrical Code, and appropriate local codes.
A. Test each heating cable for insulation resistance with a 500 VDC Meg- Ohm Meter. Heater cable
should have a minimum insulation resistance of 20 megohms. Record these values on the
warranty form provided at the end of the Warmup Installation Manual.
B. Start- up (rst- time activation) may proceed immediately after the licensed electrician has
every component wired up correctly.
C. During “Start- Up”, amps of each heater should be tested by a licensed electrician.
D. All testing records should be copied, and provided to the Owner.
3.1 Manufacturer’s Instructions
3.2 Examination & Preparation
3.3 Installation
3.4 Field Quality Control
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Part 3 - Execution
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