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H900

WinterGard PoWer ConneCtion Kit With end Seal inStallation inStruCtionS

THERMAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

EN-RaychemWinterGardH900-IM-H53665      01/13

Power connection for 

H311, H611, and H621 

Power connection for 

H612 and H622

DEScRIpTION

The WinterGard power connection kit is for use only with the following 

WinterGard heating cables: H311, H611, H612, H621, and H622.
Materials for one power connection and one end seal are included. 

All WinterGard heating cables are designed for water-pipe freeze 

protection applications. Only the H612 and H622 cables can be used for 

both pipe freeze protection and roof and gutter de-icing applications. 

Do not use this kit with aluminum feed wires. For additional technical 

support call Pentair Thermal Management at (800) 545-6258.
Note: For WinterGard heating cables in pipe heating applications, refer 

to pages 3–5. For WinterGard Wet heating cables H612 and H622 in 

roof and gutter de-icing applications, refer to pages 6–8.

TOOLS REqUIRED

•  Needle nose pliers 

•  Pen

•  Propane torch or heat gun 

•  Diagonal cutters

•  Utility knife 

•  Panduit CT100 crimp tool

•  Adjustable wrench 

•  Screwdriver

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REqUIRED

•  UL Listed or CSA Certified junction box suitable for the location, with 

a  clearance hole for 1/2-inch conduit or 1/2-inch NPT threaded hub.

•  For H311, H611, and H621, you must use a metallic junction box to 

ensure proper grounding.

•  Your application may require additional WinterGard accessories; 

for example, H903 application tape for pipe applications; H913/

H914 roof clips and/or H915 downspout hangers for roof and gutter 

de-icing applications.

These components are electrical devices. They must be installed correctly to 

ensure proper operation and to prevent shock or fire. Carefully follow all of 

the installation instructions and read these important warnings.
•  To minimize the danger of fire from sustained  electrical arcing if the 

heating cable is damaged or improperly installed, and to comply with the 

requirements of Pentair Thermal Management and national electrical codes, 

ground-fault equipment protection must be used on each heating cable 

branch circuit. Arcing may not be stopped by conventional circuit protection.

•  Component approvals and performance are based on the use of specified 

parts only. Do not substitute parts or use vinyl electrical tape.

•  The black heating-cable core is conductive and can short. It must be 

properly insulated and kept dry.

•  Keep components and heating cable ends dry before and during 

installation.

•  Damaged bus wires can overheat or short. Do not break braid or bus wire 

strands when scoring the jacket or core.

•  Bus wires will short if they contact each other. Keep bus wires separated.
•  Heat-damaged components can short. Use a heat gun or a torch with a 

soft, yellow, low-heat flame, not a blue focused flame. Keep the flame 

moving to avoid overheating, blistering, or charring the heat-shrinkable 

tubes. Avoid heating other components. Replace any damaged parts.

•  Use only fire-resistant insulation materials such as fiberglass wrap.
•  Leave these installation instructions with the user for future reference.

Charring or burning the heat-shrinkable tubes in this kit will produce fumes 

that may cause eye, skin, nose, and throat irritation. Consult Material Safety 

Data Sheet RAY3122.
CHEMTREC 24-hour emergency telephone:  

(800) 424-9300
Non-emergency health and safety information:  

(800) 545-6258.

WARNING:

CAUTION:

AppROvALS

718K Pipe Heating Cable,  

Also Listed as De-Icing and 

Snow Melting Equipment

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KIT cONTENTS

Item qty  Description

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Pipe mounting bracket

Lock nut

Blue grommet

Sealing fitting with black grommet

Wire nuts

Black heat-shrinkable tube (1/2" x 1")

Green/yellow heat-shrinkable tube (1/4" x 6")

Black heat-shrinkable tubes (1/8" x 5 1/2")

Green grounding screw and kep nut

Gel-filled end seal

Ring terminal

Black cloth tape (6" long)

Sealing gasket

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Summary of Contents for Raychem H900

Page 1: ...ng cable branch circuit Arcing may not be stopped by conventional circuit protection Component approvals and performance are based on the use of specified parts only Do not substitute parts or use vinyl electrical tape The black heating cable core is conductive and can short It must be properly insulated and kept dry Keep components and heating cable ends dry before and during installation Damaged...

Page 2: ...iple trace the pipe using three straight traces at the 11 o clock or 1 o clock position and at the 4 o clock and 8 o clock positions Example 1 Pipe size 1 in Lowest air temp 0 F Insulation thickness 1 2 in Metal pipe WinterGard H311 Plastic pipe WinterGard Plus H611 H621 WinterGard Wet H612 H622 Example 2 Pipe size 2 1 2 in Lowest air temp 20 F Insulation thickness 1 2 in Metal pipe 1 3 WinterGard...

Page 3: ...ating cable can be cut to length without affecting its heat output per foot Protect the heating cable ends from moisture or mechanical damage if they will be left exposed before connection 3 Position and attach heating cable to pipe Be sure all piping to be traced is dry Install heating cable using straight tracing spiraling or multiple tracing according to the Heating cable selection and design s...

Page 4: ...t should be removed and replaced with new WinterGard heating cable WARNING Shock and Fire Hazard Damaged heating cable or components can cause electrical shock arcing and fire Do not attempt to energize damaged cable or components Replace them immediately using a new length of heating cable and the appropriate WinterGard accessories Electrical Protection Voltage rating H311 H611 and H612 110 120 V...

Page 5: ...tant cable tie connect the bottom of each loop to the cable running in the gutter to ensure a drainage channel off the roof and into the gutter and downspout The cable running in the gutter should remain against the bottom of the gutter Extend the top of each heating cable loop beyond where the wall joins the roof Pentair Thermal Management recommends 2 foot clip spacing along the roof edge See th...

Page 6: ... using only approved WinterGard H910 splice kits Do not repair the damaged heating cable section If physical damage cannot be found the complete circuit should be removed and replaced with new WinterGard heating cable WARNING Shock and Fire Hazard Damaged heating cable or components can cause electrical shock arcing and fire Do not attempt to energize damaged cable or components Replace them immed...

Page 7: ...r connection Note De icing and snow melting equipment label must be placed on junction box cover H913 H914 Roof clip H900 Power connection Note De icing and snow melting equipment label must be placed on junction box cove r End seal included in H900 and H910 kits Drip loops Roof without gutters or downspouts Roof with gutters and downspouts Note In all locations route and secure cable to avoid pos...

Page 8: ...outer jacket Cables with no outer jacket look slightly different from those illustrated Open sealing fitting and discard black grommet Slide parts onto cable as shown Push braid back to loosen slightly Gently spread apart braid as shown Bend heating cable and work it through the opening in the braid Lightly score completely around and then down outer jacket Bend heating cable to break jacket at sc...

Page 9: ...mediately pinch with pliers between wires while tube is still hot Hold for 10 seconds to ensure seal Trim braid Crimp ring terminal onto braid Discard black grommet supplied with sealing fitting Slide parts onto heating cable as shown Score between bus wires at base jacket Bend core to break free at base jacket Peel core and any remaining material from bus wires Slip green yellow tube over braid a...

Page 10: ...ed wires Apply Electric De icing label to junction box cover Note For WinterGard Wet cables follow instructions provided with junction box to seal against water if used in wet locations Insert heating cable and tighten fitting as shown Make connections as shown The wire nuts included are not intended for use with aluminum feed wires Note For junction box with clearance hole use lock nut Insert sea...

Page 11: ...avel and remove exposed braid Firmly push end seal onto the cable at least 1 1 2 inches Some gel may ooze out Do not twist or try to remove the end seal during or after insertion Do not reuse an end seal Firmly push end seal onto the cable at least 1 1 2 inches Some gel may ooze out Do not twist or try to remove the end seal during or after insertion Do not reuse an end seal Cleanly cut off the en...

Page 12: ...s of any kind whatsoever whether direct indirect incidental or consequential Notwithstanding the foregoing Pentair Thermal Management shall have no liability whatsoever unless a Buyer promptly notifies Pentair Thermal Management in writing after discovery of an alleged nonconformity and includes a detailed explanation of the alleged nonconformity b Buyer promptly returns the goods to Pentair Therm...

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