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Heating Cable Installation
Raychem-IM-H57548-HWATsystem-EN 16/08
Figure 9: Attaching the heating cable
To ensure sufficient heat transfer AT-180 aluminum
tape must be used to install the heating cable on
plastic pipes as shown in Figure 10.
WARNING: Do not use metal attachments such
as pipe straps or tie wire. Do not use vinyl-based
electrical or duct tape. Use only Pentair Thermal
Management approved tapes.
Raychem HWAT
heating cable Continuous AT-180
alluminum tape
over heating cable
Rigid plastic pipe
Thermal
insulation
Figure 10: Installed on plastic pipe with aluminum tape
Raychem GT-66 glass tape
2 ft.