User Guide

System Layout
Figure 1. Heating elements wired in parallel. 
Layout the system based on the following:
Residential Sidewalks and walkways
• In most cases, one heating mat is all that is needed to melt
snow and ice from the width of a standard residential sidewalk
or walkway.
Figure 2. Cross section of system (sand base not shown). 
• More than one length of heating mat may be required to heat
the entire length of the sidewalk or walkway. In this case, you
will need to wire the mats according to Figure 1.
Residential Driveways
• A typical residential driveway is effectively kept ice free by
installing one length of heating mat underneath only the area
where automobile tires travel. This helps reduce power con-
sumption and energy cost.
Figure 3. Typical residential driveway. 
• For complete coverage of driveway surfaces, use multiple
heating mats arranged next to each other.
• More than one length of heating mat may be required to heat
the entire length of the driveway. In this case, you will need to
wire the mats according to Figure 1.
Industrial / Commerical Driveways, Roadways and
Walkways
• For complete coverage of surfaces, use multiple heating mats
arranged next to each other.
Figure 4. Commercial walkway. 
• More than one length of heating mat may be required to heat
the entire length of the sidewalk or walkway. In this case, you
will need to wire the mats according to Figure 1.
Insulation
Heating Mat
Concrete
Surface Material (optional)
Heating Mats
Junction
Box
Conduit
Heating Mats