Thermal Controls & Electronics

Application

Thermon RGS self-regulating trace heating cables are part of the Thermon SnoTrace family of snow and ice melting systems. Designed and approved specifically for roof and gutter applications, RGS withstands direct exposure to harsh environmental conditions. Due to its self-regulating feature, RGS will increase power when exposed to ice and snow. When the area has been cleared the power output will decrease to reduce energy consumption.

EASY TO DESIGN AND INSTALL
The layout of RGS for a roof and gutter snow and ice melting system is easy. The step-by-step design guide leads the reader through determining the heating requirements, selecting the trace heater spacing and establishing the number of heating circuits and accessories required to complete the SnoTrace RGS system. With cut-to-length parallel circuitry field dimensions of the areas requiring protection are not required. RGS may be simply pulled from the supply reel, cut to length and terminated in the field with ordinary hand tools. Easy-to-use roof and gutter accessory materials, plus Thermon circuit fabrication kits, complete an installation.

RUGGED AND RELIABLE
RGS self-regulating trace heaters are protected by a tinned copper braid for grounding plus a thick, abrasion resistant, polyolefin outer jacket containing a UV inhibitor. These components maximize protection during installation and enable years of exposure to the elements. RGS is inspected along its entire length to verify performance. Backed by the first North American heat tracing manufacturer with ISO 9001 registration, RGS trace heaters are designed and manufactured to meet the needs of the commercial construction industry

COMPONENTS
Thermon provides a full range of components for sealing and connecting SnoTrace RGS self-regulating heating cables. Contact TC-E for full details.

Features

• Efficient in operation, increased power output when snow or ice is present, decreased power output when exposed to dry air
• Semiconductive self-regulating heating matrix allows for overlaps without overheating
• Cut-to-length parallel circuitry
• Metallic braid for grounding purposes
• Available with polyolefin (OJ) or fluoropolymer (FOJ) overjacket
• Simple installation using ordinary hand tools, roof fasteners and hangers for gutters and downspouts

Resources

Datasheet
English (Americas) datasheet

Installation manual
English (Americas) installation instructions

Certifications/Approvals

CE VDE Nr. 2043400

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL Listed)

Canadian Standards Association