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12 in
(30 cm)
Indentation on VPL
heating cables only).
Do not cut braid.
7 1/2 in
(190 mm)
1
3
18 in
(45 cm)
Label on stand
indicates
direction of
box opening.
Drain
hole
2
• Allow approximately 24 in
(60 cm) of heating cable for
installation. For VPL, cut
cable 12 in (30 cm) from
bus indentation.
• Cut off heating cable end
at about 45° for easier
insertion.
• Lightly score outer jacket around and down as shown.
• Bend heating cable to break jacket at score, then peel off
jacket.
• Optional: If stand is to be
installed on bottom side of
pipe, knock out drain hole prior
to inserting cable.
• With label on stand facing
desired direction of box
opening, push 18 in (45 cm) of
heating cable through stand.
Use cable lubricant if needed.
• Square off cable end with
90° cut.
• do not attach
stand to pipe
until step 12.
Clear jacket
Inner jacket
Braid
Outer
jacket
Heating element
Insulated bus wire
Bus wire connection
Inner jacket
Outer jacket
Spacer
Conductive fiber
Bus wire
Braid
Bus wire
Conductive core
Inner jacket
Braid
Outer
jacket
BTV-CR, BTV-CT,
QTVR-CT
XTV-CT/KTV-CT
VPL-CT
For raychem Heating cables
IndustrIal Heat tracIng sOlutIOns
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