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Step 2.
Install the end seal
Note:
The end seal can only be used
once, so do not install it until step 2D.
Heating Cable Construction
Clear plastic
wrap
Black core
(bus wires inside)
Braid
Blue jacket
2A. Prepare the heating cable
Cleanly cut off one end of the heating cable.
2B. Push the braid back
Push the braid back 1 in (25 mm) from
heating cable end.
1 in
(25 mm)
2C. Remove the plastic wrap
Cut and remove the clear plastic wrap.
Do not cut into the blue jacket.
1 in
(25 mm)
2D.
Install the end seal
Firmly push the end seal at least 3/4 in
(2 cm) onto the heating cable. Some gel may
ooze out.
2E. Secure the braid
Slide the braid up against the end seal and
wrap it securely with a 4-in (10 cm) strip of
glass fiber or vinyl tape.
