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INSTALLATION
1. PREPARING THE PIPE
Ensure that the area on and round the pipe is
exposed, and that there are no sharp edges
or combustible materials before installing the
heating cable. This will minimise the risk of
damage to the cable and adjoining areas.
4. INSTALLING THE HEATING CABLE
Use a good-quality PVC insulation strip; lay
the heating cable along the pipe and secure
it to the pipe at intervals of approximately
600 mm.
2. PREPARING THE POWER SUPPLY
Ensure that a properly earthed electrical
power socket is available so that the trans-
former can be connected to this. In the event
that an extension cable is required, only use a
cable with the correct format which has been
properly earthed in accordance with applica-
ble standards.
3. CONNECTING THE THERMOSTAT
The thermostat (it is located at the start of
the heating cable) must be mounted flush
onto the pipe and secured with PVC insula-
tion tape (see illustration). Do not use cable
ties. The thermostat must be installed at the
coldest point of the pipe. The thermostat ac-
curately records the temperature of the pipe
and switches the heating cable on and off as
required in order to prevent the pipe from
freezing, and to ensure an efficient operation
of the cable.