Raychem FG1-6P, FG2-6L, FG1-12P, FG2-12L, FG1-18P User Manual

INSTALLATION IS EASY!

With the FrostGuard Plug-n-Play heating cable,
there is no need to wire the product to the power
supply. Simply plug and go!

ROOF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS

Catalog # Product Description

H913 Roof Clips (10 ea)

H914 Roof Clips (50 ea)

H915 Downspout Hanger Bracket

FROSTGUARD ROOF
& GUTTER DEICING

1. Calculate the length of the roof edge, eave
overhang, gutter and downspout to determine
the length of the cable you need.

2. Attach the heating cable to the roof with roof clips,
cable ties and downspout hangers.

3. Run the heating cable along gutters and
downspouts using a hanger bracket on the
gutter/downspout transition (or two hanger
brackets if looping)

4. Mark the installation with labels provided
on the outlet cover and at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.

5. Plug FrostGuard into a ground-fault protected
3-prong electrical outlet.

TECHNICAL DATA

Nominal power 8 W/ft @ 32°F (0°C)

Voltage 120 V

Max. Exposure Temperature 150°F (65°C)

Min. Installation
Temperature

Heating cable

Approvals cCSAus

5°F (–15°C)

Self-regulating cable
with protective
tinned-copper braid and
outer polyolefin jacket

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PIPES

The FrostGuard Plug-n-Play kit is so versatile,
that you can install it on water pipes to prevent
unnecessary costly repairs associated with frozen
or burst pipes.

For more information, refer to H59697,
or visit www.pentairthermal.com

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PLUG-N-PLAY KIT CABLE LENGTHS

120 V Length
Catalog # ft m

FG1-6P 6 1.8

FG1-12P 12 3.7

FG1-18P 18 5.5

FG1-24P 24 7.3

FG1-36P 36 11

FG1-50P 50 15

FG1-75P 75 23

FG1-100P 100 30

For larger roof and gutter de-icing jobs, use our
cut-to-length WinterGard Wet product.

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THERMAL BUILDING SOLUTIONS

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FROSTGUARD

KEEPS ROOFS AND GUTTERS WINTER SAFE

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PREVENT ICE DAMS
AND FROZEN GUTTERS

WHEN WINTER BRINGS
SNOW AND ICE

Ice buildup, icicles and standing water from melting
snow can cause severe damage to your roof and
gutter, leading to costly structural damage or injury.

WHAT IS FROSTGUARD?

Raychem FrostGuard is an energy-efficient
preassembled heating cable used to protect roofs
and gutters from the harm that winter brings.

FrostGuard is available as a Plug-n-Play Kit (120 V)
and its self-regulating heating cable delivers just the
heat that is needed.

SELFREGULATING
TECHNOLOGY

‘High’ Temperature Few Conductive Paths
Less Heat Produced

‘Mid’ Temperature Few Conductive Paths
Self Regulating In Action

‘Low’ Temperature Many Conductive Paths
More Heat Produced

The simple Plug-n-Play system is ideal for
residential and small commercial buildings and
requires no specialist electrical knowledge.
Simply fix to the roof, gutters and downspouts and
plug into a ground-fault protected electrical socket.
It is that simple.

LIGHTED PLUG TO
SHOW THE SYSTEM
HAS POWER

FE AT URES

PLUG-N-PLAY KIT

• Preassembled with a 6-ft power cord

• 3-prong, grounded, lighted plug to show the system
has power

• No need for an electrician to wire the product to the
power supply

• Ideal for smaller jobs such as roof and gutter de-icing
on porches and overhangs

• Can be used on roofs made from all types of
materials, including shake, shingle, rubber, tar,
wood, metal and plastic

• Available in 8 lengths in 120 V

• Can be overlapped

• Quick and easy installation, simply plug and go!

VERSATILITY

The incredibly versatile FrostGuard heating cable kit
can be used for roof and gutter applications, including:

• Small roofs

• Porches

• Overhangs

• Any application requiring 100 feet of heating cable
or less