Installation Guide

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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