Instructions / Assembly

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Rev A
Step 2 (continued)
Amp calculation example:
If you are installing a snow melting mat system on a 120VAC circuit that has
a 15 amp breaker the maximum allowable current would be 80% of 15
amps or 12 amps (the cord tag states the maximum amperage 12 amps).
You MUST stay below the maximum amperage written on the cord tag.
If you have a small landing in front of your door, seven stairs and then a
walk way that is 10 feet long you would need: One door mat (1.5A), seven
stair mats (0.6A) and two walkway mats (2.6A) and your total amperage
would be 1*1.5+7*0.6+2*2.6=10.9 amps, less than 12 amps, which is
acceptable.
WARNING: Do not plug mats into outlet until all mats are connected and the
end cap is securly place on the last female connectors of the mats.
If not using the connectable door mat connect the power cord (see Figure 5) to the
first mat of the series (see Figure 8)
Connect remaining mats in series together (See Figure 7)
Figure 7 - Connect mats
At the end of the series of mats you must install an end cap. Failure to do so will result
in the mats not functioning properly and possibly electrocution (See Figure 9)
REMEMBER: When connecting mats together do not exceed the amp rating of
the mats or 80% of the breaker rating.
Table 1 - Example amp calculation
Figure 8- Connect first mat to power cord
Figure 9 - End Cap Installation
Step 3 – Connect mat(s) to power source (All Summerstep Mats)
Non-Connectable models have a power cord with a GFCI and plug preinstalled on the
mat (See Figure 10). Connectable door mats also have a power cord preinstalled, but
are connectable because stair mats and connectable walkway mats can plug directly
into the connectable door mat.
Plug the cord into the appropriate wall outlet
Figure 10 – Non Connectable Summerstep Walkway Mat
Step 4 – Check GFCI
After connecting the mats to the wall outlet press the “TEST” button on the GFCI. This should kill power to the mats. Press the “RESET” button to reset the GFCI.
WARNING: The GFCI is designed to trip if the system detects current leakage. This is to protect people from electrocution. It is necessary to have the outlet
properly grounded by a licensed electrician otherwise this protective device will not protect against electrocution.
Step 5 – Securing the mats (Optional)
You may choose to secure your mats to the surface they are on. This will prevent the
mats from being blown around or shifting over time. Grommets are installe don each
corner to make securing the mats simple and easy.
Use a stainless steel or galvanized screws to adhere the mats to the surface.
Figure 11 - Grommets
Storage and Maintenance
For best results and power savings only turn on Summerstep snow melting mats when temperatures are below 35F.
After the winter season store the mats indoors.
Always inspect the mat and cord for damage prior to installation.
P/N Description Amps QTY Total Amps
DM24x36C Door Mat, 2'x3', Connectable
1.5 1
1.5
SM11x36 Sta ir Ma t, 11"x3' 0.6 7 4.2
WM24x60C
Walkway Mat, 2'x5' Connectable 2.6
2 5.2
10.9