User Manual

Troubleshooting
The de-icer has been fully tested; there are no user adjustments or modifications on the
unit. However, you can perform certain checks for the following conditions:
- The tank or pond freezes over:
Unplug the unit and plug in an electrical device such as a lamp or power tool. If no
power is present, check that a breaker has not been tripped or a fuse blown. If the
breaker or fuse is ok, check the wiring to the outlet, otherwise remove the unit from the
tank before resetting the breaker or replacing the fuse and test the unit with a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) as described in the next section below.
If the de-icer is located far from the electrical breaker box, there could be a significant
voltage drop in the wiring to the outlet, which, in turn, could reduce the power output of
the de-icer. You should consult a qualified electrician if you suspect this is a problem.
If the air temperature has dropped quickly, some ice may form before the unit senses
the drop in temperature. If, however, the ice has not begun melting within 2 hours, you
should return the unit to the place of purchase.
- The livestock are being shocked:
If you suspect that the animals are being shocked, DO NOT TOUCH THE WATER.
Instead, unplug the unit and remove it from the tank. If the GFCI has tripped, return
the unit to the place of purchase. If it was not plugged into a GFCI outlet, you should
locate a GFCI to test the unit. (Most newer homes will have a GFCI in the bathroom.)
To test the de-icer, place the unit into a freezer for 30 minutes to make sure the
thermostat is on. Next, place the unit into water (eg. sink or bathtub), and--without
touching the unit or the water--plug the de-icer into the GFCI for 15 seconds. If the
GFCI trips, return the unit to the place of purchase.
If the GFCI does not trip, the unit is operating properly and the source of shocking is
most commonly due to a leakage of voltage to the ground circuit in the electrical
supply. Many times, this leakage is coming directly from the electric utility company.
For help with this problem, contact Allied Precision at [phone].
INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES
- Plugs into any normal 3-prong outlet
- Mates with LOCKNDRY plugs to form a water-resistant seal
- Keeps connection from separating during use
- Second, locking nut for secure connections
- UL Listed Detachable Power Supply Cord
(1) Insert the plug into the receptacle just as you normally
would making sure the plug is fully inserted.
(3) Rotate the nut to tighten the plug against the receptacle.
HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
(5) Rotate the red nut snuggly against the larger nut.
HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
(2) Slide the large nut forward to engage the threads on the plug.
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Instructions for attaching the
LOCKNDRY Detachable Power Supply Cord
Attaching the Guard to the De-icer
Turn the unit upside down and place the guard as shown. Rotate the short spring to
thread it onto the guard and the straight section of the heating element. The spring
should capture the cross-wire on the guard and be centered around the copper strap as
shown.
HEATING
ELEMENT
SPRING
GUARD
CROSS-WIRE
COPPER
STRAP
(4) Slide the second, thinner, red nut forward to engage the threads.