We never have more than 1 foot of snow on our flat roof but is there a practical (or nec) height the shutoff box needs to be above the roof?
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Code depends on area it's being installed but I've never seen code be above 36"
59014
Depends on how steep your roof is. On a flat surface I believe it is about 12-18"
877991
Hey there.We put a top on as well made of more wire.When it snowed we put a tarp on it but we braced it in the middle with a 2 by 4 .If they do indeed sell replacement parts try to brace the middle and it shouldn't collapse.It is kinda light and putting a top on it for us strengthened it.Good luck
861209
Our patio roof is about 3 ft above this unit, and we see no problem. The unit is the best one I have owned. 5 prior units all had trouble starting eventually. This one starts quickly and reliably.
301948
Hello Kdjsj5,There is really no minimum, but I would recommend under the frost line. Maybe about a foot or so.Thank you for your question.Sincerely,Taylor W.VIVO
1327168
Minimum of 12 feet off the ground, but higher works well. 12 feet to 30 feet is the ideal height.
2035525
Ours is packed away for winter at the moment - I believe it is about 40-42 inches in height when set up.
300714
We don't live in a heavy snow fall area but I moved here from my, so I understand the fear. I think it would be fine. The shed actually comes with three cross beams that the roof is a to. Also, while putting ours together, it fell over and we had to say out portions of it. It's still fine. It did rip in one corner but it was our fault for not screwing it down to something when it git to windy to be out finishing it. So, if it still up after the wind knocking it over, I think the snow will be no problem. Plus it's short enough you could use a broom to just push the snow right off. No problem. Anyway, the cross beams are made of aluminum but they are strong cause they are i beams.
1641148
No you just don't want to hang it too close to your roof overhang...mine's at chest height so I can service it easy...
2146256
YES , NO PROBLEM . Have my unit on my roof , cord is long enough. Great product !
863508
I was using in the basement corner, a 15x20 area, with ceiling height of 8ft where I've computer room setup and used it. It worked really very well to maintain the temp in that area.Hope this answered the question.
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Never had it up in the snow but you could mount it on a taller post. I did not get the range they claimed - about 400 - 500 ft is what I got. That was with a clear line of sight and the receiver mounted in a secod floor window facing the unit. I ended up going with a Dakota system. The mag sensor is mounted in or next to the drive way. Transmits 1400 feet - the length of our driveway.
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We have this on top of a roof probably 25 feet of it just sitting on a tin roof. This is in Minnesota and the temperatures for sure have reached well below -15 and it still works. There is no mention on the box what temperatures it can handle.
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If it's flat, I don't think so, as you won't be able to get the angle to get under the snow with the plastic sheet. My roof and carport both have a little angle on them and so this works.
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Not that high, maybe 2 or 3 inches. Gives off a remarkable amount of warmth though. We are very pleased with it.
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Yes, I have had 3 feet of snow on the roof with no problem. The fan housing coners a 3 inch lip above the roof and the gap is screened to keep out bugs. When the snow melts, the runoff is directed away from the opening
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Jan, you don't have to worry about that.It sits pretty high and its on wheels.This throws out the heat with a lot of force and you don't want to be to near it or you will roast.The opening for the heat is 13in to 15 inches from the floor and it fills a room with heat very quick.And heat rises so to be the most efecient its best to have a ceiling fan on low to spread the heat.I got a second one now and am heating the 1800sq ft house with them.Just had 10inches of snow and 15-20 degree temps and house stayed 70.Best heater ever .