Heat-Line Self Regulating Heating Cable Instructions

: June 9, 2024
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Table of Contents

Features & Benefits
Specifications
Applications
Internal Water Supply Freeze Protection
Product Code
Accessories
Sample Installation
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Self Regulating Heating Cable
Instructions

Heat-Line Self Regulating Heating Cable

Leading Advanced Internal Water Supply Pipe Freeze Protection Systems.
Retro-Line is a job-ready freeze protection kit designed to be installed in minutes inside existing water supply pipes from 3/4″ to 2″ of many piping materials.

Features & Benefits

The only manufactured, self-regulating heating cable for in-pipe applications
Multiple plumbing fittings available – Tees in IDIPS, CTS and OD-IPS sizes, MIPT threads in 1 inch to 2 inch sizes
Available in a plug-in GFCI model or hard wire cord-set model depending on application
Completely customizable for various applicationrequirements
Length can be adjusted (shortened) on the jobsite by means of extracting the cable through plumbing fitting (contact Heat-Line for guidance)
Available in common lengths and long lengths
Suitable for pipe diameters 3/4 inch to 2 inch, for larger pipe diameters see Retro-FM
Withstands water pressure up to 230 PSI
Suitable for installation in plastic or metal pipes
Can be installed into existing pipes without excavation
Can be pushed in most pipes up to 150 feet
Long systems can be drawn in with fish tape or twine
Lengths 40 feet and greater are supplied on a dispensing reel for ease of installation
Heating cable is rigid enough to stay in place within the entire length of pipe, no downward fastening device
Fully serviceable, can easily be removed if necessary
Suitable for above ground applications with insulation
Suitable for sump pump lines
Will never melt or overheat, even if pipe is dry
Proven in -40ºF weather above ground with 3/4 inch polyethylene insulation

Heat-Line Self Regulating Heating Cable - Fig 1

Specifications

cCSAus approved (Canada and USA) LR85446
NSF/ANSI 61 Drinking Water Safe
Approved for potable drinking water
Certified Usage Type P and X Canada
Installation Type D USA
Self-Regulating/ conductive polymer heating cable
Fluoropolymer outer jacket
Standard wattage 3 watts/foot at 50ºF, special wattage available
Available in 120V and 240V
Max lengths 120V – 230 ft, 240V – 550 ft
Available with either GFCI plug or CS hard wire connection
Proprietary end seal technology engineered for applications up to 230 PSI
Standard warranty of 5 yrs with optional 10 yrs

Applications

Existing water supply lines subject to freezing
Rural home and business water supply systems
Sump pump lines
Lake homes and cottages / cabins
Wells
Farms, agriculture / commercial, industrial /construction sites
Camps / mining
Lake/river source waterline
Certain municipal water supplies

For more Features and Benefits common to all Heat-Line systems refer to page 6.

Heat-Line Self Regulating Heating Cable - Fig 2

Internal Water Supply Freeze Protection

Retro-Line is an internal self-regulating heat tracing system designed to provide freeze protectiwon of existing water supply and fluid pipes without their removal. Insulation and an optional thermostat can be used to optimize energy efficiency.

Complete System
The Retro-Line system is supplied in a predetermined length with all necessary components for a complete system. For polyethylene pipe applications Retro- Line is supplied with a compression fitting for connection to the pipe.
Multiple Interfacing
An I.D. controlled tee fitting for polyethylene pipe is supplied standard with the Retro-Line system. Retro-Line can also be ordered with a CTS controlled tee or a threaded male adapter for easy interfacing to pipe such as ABS, PVC, PEX, copper, galvanized and steel.
Requirements
Retro-Line orders require the length of heating cable and pipe size for polyethylene installations or male adapter thread size for other pipe installations. System lengths are 120 volt up to 230 feet and 240 volt up to 550 feet. Minimum pipe size required is 3/4 inch ID.

Fully Servicable
Short Retro-Lines can simply be pushed into the pipe while longer systems may be pulled in using a fish tape. The downward end of the cable does not need to be internally fastened, as it will not re-coil, which is extremely important as it renders the system fully serviceable. The system can be removed and replaced should it become necessary.
Easy Installation
Heat-Line developed a unique, patented dispensing system called “RetroReel” to protect the heating cable and fittings from mechanical injury while the product is deployed into the pipe with absolute ease. It is not unusual to push systems in up to 150 feet and sometimes more.

Versatile Application
Retro-Line can be used in a variety of applications, including metal and plastic water supply, sump pump lines and pressurized or high volume drain pipes.

Product Code

Heat-Line Self Regulating Heating Cable - Fig 6

NOTE: The heating cable is measured and cut to the length of system ordered. Some of this length will remain within the interface ﬁtting.

Accessories

Product Code	Description
HLA-120	120V plug-in thermostat (GFC)
GFA-STAT	120/240V hard wire thermostat with GFEP (CS)
TIMER-120P	120V plug-in timer (GFC)
TIMER-240P	240V plug-in timer (GFC)
TIMER-CS	120/240V hard wire timer (CS)
MA-10	120/240V GFCI/ELCI (CS)
INSUL-1.00	Insulation sleeve for 1 inch ID pipe (1 5/8 inch ID, 6 ft long)
INSUL-1.25	Insulation sleeve for 1 1/4 inch ID pipe (1 7/8 inch ID, 6 ft

long)
INSUL-2.00| Insulation sleeve for 2 inch ID pipe (2 5/8 inch ID, 6 ft long)
HLP-TAPE| Tape for insulation sleeve butt joints (100 ft)
WARRANTY| Extended 10 year limited warranty