Heating Cable Installation
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HEATING CABLE PAYING OUT TIPS:
• Use a reel holder that pays out smoothly with little
tension. If heating cable snags, stop pulling.
• Keep the heating cable strung loosely but close to the
pipe being traced to avoid interference with supports
and equipment.
• Meter marks on the heating cable can be used to
determine heater length.
• Protect all heating cable ends from moisture,
contamination, and mechanical damage.
WHEN PAYING OUT THE HEATING CABLE, AVOID:
• Sharp edges
• Excessive pulling force or jerking
• Kinking and crushing
• Walking on it, or running over it with equipment
WARNING: Fire and Shock Hazard. Do not install
damaged cable. Components and cable ends must be
kept dry before and during installation.
Positioning heating cables
If possible, position the heating cable on the lower
section of the pipe, at the 4 and 8 o’clock positions, as
shown below, to protect it from damage.
Two heating cables
One heating cable
ATTACHMENT TAPES
Use one of the following RAYCHEM attachment tapes to
secure the heating cable on the the pipe: GT-66 or GS-54
fiberglass tape, or AT-180 aluminum tape.