Heat-Line Self Regulating Heating Cable Instructions
- June 9, 2024
- heat-line
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Self Regulating Heating Cable
Instructions
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
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.
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
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
Sample Installation
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