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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Heating Element Model:
VEP-7-2-17W-12V

Output Wattage (at 12 Vac):
6.3 W/ft (20.7 W/m) @ 32ºF (0ºC)

Nominal Resistance:
26 Ω/ft (8 Ω/m) @ 68ºF (20ºC)

Width: 4" (10.2 cm)
Length: Cut to Order
Thickness: 3/32" (2.3 mm)
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  • STEP Gutter Deicing™ panel is designed to solve problems with snow buildup, ice damming and creation of icicles over entrances, garage doors, pathways, etc.
  • STEP Gutter Deicing™ is embedded between two layers of vinyl to ensure that the panel is protected against UV rays and other physical damages.
  • STEP Gutter Deicing™ panel operates on 12 volts and is connected to a step down transformer making it safe to use.
  • STEP Gutter Deicing™ is self-regulating and cannot overheat, thereby using very little electricity.
  • STEP Gutter Deicing™ panel is light weight, easy to install and can be cut to size on the job site.

System Components
HEATING ELEMENT (VEP-7-2-17W-12V)
Low voltage (12V, AC or DC), self-regulating Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) semi-conductive polyethylene enclosed in a protective vinyl sleeve. Patented. Cut to order with 174 feet maximum shipping spool length.
CONNECTORS & SEALANT TAPE (CON-DB & TAPE-1)
Includes CON-DB Crimp Connectors (2 per each heating strip) and enough TAPE-1 Sealant Tape to seal crimped heating element strips to extension wires and to create a watertight seal on both ends of each panel.
TRANSFORMER (EP-150, EP-250, EP-500)
Low voltage dry type isolation transformer. 120 Vac primary and 12 Vac secondary. NEMA 3R enclosure.
EXTENSION WIRE (TCu12-XXX-B/-W)
#12 AWG stranded tinned copper (TCu) PVC insulated wire, 300 Vac, 105°C. Used to extend heating element bus braid wires directly to transformers.

Color Code: -B indicates black; -W indicates white
Spool Length: XXX = 50, 100, 150, 250 or 500 feet
CRIMP TOOL (TOOL-PRO)
Used to crimp CON-DB crimp connector. TOOL-PRO crimp tool is required as it is specially designed to properly crimp CON-DB crimp connector. Tool may be purchased or rented.

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