Heating Cable Installation
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3.1 Heating Cable Storage
• Store the heating cable in a clean, dry place.
Temperature range: –40°F (–40°C) to 140°F (60°C).
• Protect the heating cable from mechanical damage.
3.2 Pre-Installation Checks
Check materials received:
• Review the heating cable design and compare the list
of materials to the catalog numbers of heating cables
and components received to confirm that proper
materials are on site. The heating cable type and
voltage is printed on its jacket.
• Ensure that the heating cable voltage rating is
suitable for the service voltage available.
• Inspect the heating cable and components for
in-transit damage.
• Verify that there no holes in the heating cable
jackets by conducting the insulation resistance test
(refer to Section 9) on each reel of cable.
Check piping to be traced:
• Make sure all mechanical pipe testing (i.e. hydrostatic
testing/purging) is complete and the system has
been cleared by the client for tracing.
• Walk the system and plan the routing of the heating
cable on the pipe.
• Inspect the piping for burrs, rough surfaces, or sharp
edges. Remove if necessary.
• Verify that any surface coatings are dry to the touch
