Installation & Operation Manual
Danfoss RX Roof and Gutter De-Icing Cables
Skill Level
Required Tools and Materials
RX Cable Specifications
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RX Kits. For roof and gutter deicing applications
Thank you for choosing the Danfoss RX Roof and Gutter De-Icing Kit as the solution to your roof snow
and ice problems. Danfoss is the world leader in electric radiant heating and the RX product has been
designed to produce an effective and constant solution to protect your roof from ice dams and the
related hazards. The quality engineered RX heating cables provide a safe, flexible and economical
solution to your snow and ice protection requirements.
High quality materials and workmanship ensure that Danfoss RX heating cables will bring years of
maintenance free service. Consequently, Danfoss RX is backed by a 5 year limited warranty.
If you have any questions or concerns during installation, don't hesitate to contact your local Danfoss
Representative or Danfoss Technical Support directly toll-free: 1-888-DANFOSS (326-3677).
Don't forget to place the warning labels in the appropriate area.
THIS RX KIT CONTAINS
1. Heating Cable
2. Shingle Clips
3. Warning Labels
4. 6 ft power lead
5. Spacer Clips
6. Instruction Manual
The installer of the Danfoss RX heating cables should be familiar with installation methods outlined
in this guide, as well as electrical wiring conventions. The required outdoor power receptacle should
be installed by a professional electrician. National and local electric codes must be adhered to, and
inspection may be required during or after installation of the Danfoss RX cables.
1. RX Cable Kit
2. Tape measure to determine cable length estimate
3. Ladder to access the roof and gutters
4. Putty knife to lift shingles
5. Marking chalk to make cable location/pattern on shingles
6. File to remove sharp edges from gutters and downspouts to protect the cable
Cable Construction
Rated Voltage
Output
Heating Element Size
Bending Radius
Cable Diameter
Power Lead length
Wire insulation
Outer Insulation
Max. Rated Temperature
Min. Installation Temp
Twin conductor
120 V
5 W/ft (16.4 W/m)
30' to 265' (9.2 m to 80.8 m)
Minimum 1.5" (38 mm)
1/4" (6.5 mm)
6' (1.82 m)
FEP / XLPE Cross linked Polyethylene
PVC
220 °F (105 °C)
40 °F (5 °C)
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