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Heating Cable Repair
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If heated section and/or cold lead section is
polymer jacketed, place 6.9 in (18 cm) lengths of
heat shrinkable tubing onto the end of each cable
and move clear of ends (heat will cause the heat
shrinkable tubing to recover); place a 6.9 in (18 cm)
length of larger diameter heat shrinkable tubing
on one of the cable ends. See Appendix F for sizes
required and detailed instructions.
Figure 18: Place heat shrink on cable
Hot-hot joint
: Slide the joint over either end of the
heated section cables. Ensure that the joint will easily
slide over both ends. Use a flat file or emery cloth to
touch up the ends of the cables if necessary.
Hot-cold joint
: Slide the joint over the heated section
cable (smaller diameter cable) ensuring the larger hole
faces the cold lead section. Make sure joint will slide
over the end of the cold lead section. Use a flat file
or emery cloth to touch up the ends of the cables if
necessary.
Figure 19: Place joint on cable
6.9 in
(18 cm)
6.9 in
(18 cm)
Heating cable
Groove
Cold lead