Instructions / Assembly

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9. DEICING
For the safety of all users, it is important to keep your system clear of snow, ice, and other debris.
Always follow the deicing agent manufacturer’s directions.
EZ ACCESS will not be held responsible for any injuries or damages that arise from the
information provided. ALWAYS check with the deicing product’s manufacturer or your local
supplier to determine which method is best for your situation.
Sodium Chloride (salt) and Calcium Chloride are particularly damaging to newly poured
concrete. In addition, these chemicals should not be applied to brick and stone surfaces.
While care has been taken to ensure that the table below is accurate, the information
shown is not all-inclusive. Manufacturers of deicing products may make changes to their
products as well as recommended functions and usage requirements. The deicing method
you choose should be researched with your deicer supplier so you can determine which
method is best for your situation.
The information below is taken from Fact Sheet 707, Cooperative Extension Service,
University of Maryland at College Park, University of Maryland Eastern Shore and was up-
to-date at the time of this manual’s publication.
PRODUCT
MIN. WORKING
TEMP (
o
F)
SPEED OF ACTION
DAMAGES
CONCRETE AND
METALS?
HARMFUL TO
PLANTS?
MAGNESIUM
CHLORIDE
-13 VERY FAST NO MODERATE
CALCIUM CHLORIDE 5 FAST YES YES
SODIUM CHLORIDE
(SALT)
18 MODERATE YES YES
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 25 SLOW
OK ON OLD
CONCRETE
MODERATE
CALCIUM MAGNESIUM
ACETATE (CMA)
25 SLOW NO NO