SpeedTrace Roof and Gutter Kits

• Supply voltage: 110-120VAC or 208-277VAC

• Nominal Power Output: 5 W/ft (16 W/m) at 50°F (10°C)

• Cold temperature Power Output: 10 W/ft (33 W/m) at 32°F (0°C) in ice and snow

• Maximum exposure temperature 150°F (65°C)

• Moisture and flame resistant thermoplastic elastomer outer jacket

• 16 AWG bus wires

• 30” (76cm) long power cord with standard 3-prong grounded (NEMA-5-15) plug

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Roof & Gutter Requirements

• Suitable for use with:

  • Standard pitched roofs with or without gutters

  • Standard roofing materials including shingle, shake, rubber, wood, metal and most plastic roofs

  • Gutters and downspouts made from standard materials including metals and most plastics

• Not suitable for use with:

  • Flat roofs

  • Slate, stone, ceramic, tar and gravel roofs

• Electrical Requirements:

  • GFCI protected outlet

  • Electrical source located within 30" of the heating cable starting point on the roof

  • Protected from the inclement weather

• Use of an extension cord is not recommended, but if an extension cord is needed, call your local electrical inspection agency for a recommendation on the proper outdoor-safe extension cord.

Measurements & Installation

• Use the equation and table below to calculate the length of heating cable required for your roof:

Cable Required for Roof = (R x M) + G + D

(R) Roof edge length (ft) (i.e. length of roof line to protect)

(M) Multiplier from table below

(G) + Total gutter length (ft)

(D) Downspout length (X2 if heating cable returns bath through the downspout to continue along the gutter

Note: If less than the standard SpeedTrace Roof and Gutter Kit lengths, round up to the nearest cable size.

Kit Contents

• Pre-Assembled SpeedTrace Roof & Gutter Heating Cable

• Heavy Duty Roof Clips

• Downspout Hanger Brackets

• UV Resistant Cable Ties

• Required items for installation (not supplied):

• UV Resistant Silicone/RTV Roof Sealant

• Roof Nails or Screws (not necessary for some roof types)

SpeedTrace can be used for a variety of heat solutions, some of which are referenced by a number of different terms; including:

• Roof De-Icing Cable
• Ice Dam Cables
• Heat Tape for Roofs
• Heat Tape for Gutters
• Roof Heat Cable
• Heat Cable for Roof
• Roof Cables
• Heat Wire for Roof

What is an Ice Dam?

Ice Dams are Ice buildups that form on a rooftop due to the inherent temperature differences between heated spaces and roof overhangs.
[1] Naturally, some heat loss occurs through an attic. As even a small amount of heat passes through the attic space it warms the roof.
[2] Snow on the roof melts and runs under the insulating blanket of snow, until it reaches a cold section of the roof and freezes, beginning the formation of an ice dam.
[3] More snow melts and cannot drain properly. Snow melt water then gets trapped, creating standing water on the rooftop.
[4] Standing water then can enter a home or business by penetrating through roofing materials causing significant property damage.