Heating Cable Installation
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ATTACHING THE HEATING CABLE
Starting from the end opposite the reel, tape the heating
cable on the pipe at every foot, as shown in the figure
above. If aluminum tape is used, apply it over the entire
length of the heating cable after the cable has been
secured with glass tape. Work back to the reel. Leave
extra heating cable at the power connection, at all sides
of splices and tees and at the end seal to allow for
future servicing.
Allow a loop of extra cable for each heat sink, such
as pipe supports, valves, flanges, and instruments, as
detailed by the design. Refer to “Typical installation
examples” on page 12 for attaching heating cable to
heat sinks.
Install heating cable components immediately after
attaching the heating cable. If immediate installation
is not possible, protect the heating cable ends
from moisture.