Chroma RDK-1 Installation Instructions Manual

Chromalox

®

DIVISION 4 SECTION

RDK

SALES

REFERENCE

DATE

SERVICE REFERENCE

Installation Instructions

PJ482-3

161-511930-006

MARCH, 2004

(Supersedes PJ482-2)

© 2010 Chromalox, Inc.

The RDK-1 Downspout Hanger Kit is used to suspend and prevent damage to
Chromalox Roof and Gutter Heating Cable as it enters gutter downspout. This
kit contains material for one downspout entrance.

RDK-1 Downspout Hanger Kit

INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. Disconnect all power
before installing or servicing heating cable and
accessories. A qualified person must perform
installation and service of heating cable and
accessories. Heating cable must be effectively
grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code. Failure to comply can result in
personal injury or property damage.

Note: All electrical wiring, including GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters), must be done according to National Electrical or
local codes by a qualified person.

1. Place the split grommet around the heating cable where the

downspout hanger will be placed.

2. The wire hanger has a 180˚ hairpin bend at one end and a loop

bend at the other end. Center the hairpin end of the wire hang­er along the grommet. Slide the clamp over the wire hanger
and into the bend of the hanger.

3. Tighten the clamp until the hanger and cable are firmly held in

place.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Clamp

Split Grommet

Hanger

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INSTALLATION

4. Attach the hanger assembly to the roof by driving a roofing

nail or screw through the looped end of the hanger.

Gutter

Downspout

Figure 4

Limited Warranty:

Please refer to the Chromalox limited warranty applicable to this product at

http://www.chromalox.com/customer-service/policies/termsofsale.aspx.