tHerMAl builDing solutions
Raychem-IM-H57284-EMKXP-EN-1612
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Smooth down any
sharp ends
3 in
(76 mm)
1½ in
(38 mm)
6 in
(152 mm)
¼ in
(6 mm)
Adhesive or
Mastic
Outer tube extends
past inner mastic
Adhesive
Hold for
20 seconds
5
7
9
½ in
(13 mm)
Short tube
Hold for 5 seconds
¼ in
(6 mm)
1 ½ in
(38 mm)
6
8
• Trim braid flush with outer jacket.
• Cut a 3 in x 1 1/2 in (76 mm x 38 mm)
piece from mastic sheet (Item J).
• Position 3 in (76 mm) long heat-shrinkable
tube (Item K) over the mastic and position
1/4 in (6 mm) from outer jacket.
• Heat the tube until adhesive or mastic flows
out ends.
• Remove heat source and immediately pinch
end with needle-nose pliers for 20 seconds
to ensure a complete moisture seal.
• Allow tube to cool completely.
• Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet RAY4566.
• Position short tube (Item L) over end of heating cable as
shown.
• Heat tube until it shrinks and adhesive flows out ends.
• While still hot, gently pinch end and hold for 5 seconds to
ensure a complete moisture seal.
• Allow tube to cool completely.
• Wrap 3 in x 1 1/2 in (76 mm x 38 mm) mastic around
heating cable 1/4 in (6 mm) from outer jacket.
note: see step 1 for proper heating techniques.
note: Heat-shrinkable tubing must be installed to prevent
electrical short. see step 1 for proper heating techniques.
