nVent RAYCHEM Self Regulating and power limiting Heating Cable System Installation Guide
- June 10, 2024
- nVent
Table of Contents
Self-regulating
and power limiting
heating cable systems
Installation and maintenance manual
APPROVALS
| 718K Pipe Heating Cable
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| 877Z De-Icing and Snow Melting
Not UL Listed with XL-Trace Edge heating cable for buried piping
| For HWAT and IceStop only
Hazardous Locations: For IceStop (GM-XT) only
Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D
DESCRIPTION
nVent RAYCHEM RayClic-PC Power Connection and End Seal Kit
nVent RAYCHEM RayClic-PS Powered Splice and End Seal Kit
nVent RAYCHEM RayClic-PT Powered Tee and End Seal Kit
These kits are for use with nVent RAYCHEM IceStop,
XL-Trace Edge and HWAT heating cables. The connection is designed to be
strapped to the pipe or mounted on the wall at the start of the heating cable
circuit. These installation instructions should be used in conjunction with
the IceStop, XL-Trace Edge, and HWAT System Installation and Operation
Manuals. For technical support, contact your nVent representative or call
nVent 800-545-6258.
TOOLS REQUIRED
| • TORX T20 screwdriver | • Utility knife |
|---|---|
| • Wire cutters |
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (NOT INCLUDED IN THIS KIT)
- nVent RAYCHEM RayClic-SB-02 Wall mounting bracket
- nVent RAYCHEM RayClic-SB-04 Pipe mounting bracket
WARNING:
This component is an electrical device that must be installed correctly to ensure proper operation and to prevent shock or fire. Read these important warnings and carefully follow all the installation instructions.
- 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 nVent, agency certifications, and national electrical codes, ground fault equipment protection must be used. Arcing may not be stopped by conventional circuit breakers.
- Bus wires will short if they contact each other. Keep bus wires separated.
- Keep components and heating cable ends dry before and during installation.
- The black heating cable core is conductive and can short. It must be properly insulated and kept dry.
- Component approvals and performance are based on the use of nVent-specified parts only. Do not use substitute parts or vinyl electrical tape.
- Leave these instructions with the end user for reference and future use.
KIT CONTENTS
RAYCLIC-S SPLICE KIT
| Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Splice |
| B | 2 | Plastic cable ties |
| C | 2 | Clips |
| D | 3 | Labels (1 splice, 2 warning) |
| E | 1 | Cable lubricant |
RAYCLIC-T TEE KIT
| Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Tee |
| B | 2 | Plastic cable ties |
| C | 3 | Clips |
| D | 1 | End seal |
| E | 3 | Labels (1 splice, 2 warning) |
| F | 1 | Cable lubricant |
RAYCLIC-X CROSS KIT
| Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Cross |
| B | 2 | Plastic cable ties |
| C | 4 | Clips |
| D | 2 | End seals |
| E | 3 | Labels (1 splice, 2 warning) |
| F | 1 | Cable lubricant |
If you experience difficulty during installation, refer to the “Troubleshooting Guide” on page 8.
Splice, Tee, and Cross Installation
Roof Installation
End Seal Installation
Troubleshooting Guide
| PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Braid clips are missing. | The braid clips are attached to the cardboard |
packing insert under the lid. The braid clips must be used to ensure a ground
connection. If clips are missing or lost, call nVent at
800-545-6258.
The mounting bracket is missing.| A mounting bracket is not included in the
splice, tee, and cross kits. One can be ordered using one of the catalog
numbers listed under “Optional Accessories’ on the front page of these
instructions when you place your order.
The connector does not snap onto the bracket.| The bracket has two sets of
attachment clips. Fold up the four outer clips for the splice kit. Fold up
only the center clips for the tee and cross kits.
Heating cable type not mentioned.| nVent RAYCHEM RayClic connection kits are
approved for use only with HWAT, XL-Trace Edge, and IceStop heating cables. Do
not use it with other heating cables.
The braid clip does not fit.| Be sure the clip is installed on the metal
braid, not on the outer jacket.
The heating cable does not have an aluminum wrap.| Only HWAT heating cables
have the aluminum wrap under the braid. Skip the aluminum wrap removal step
for XL-Trace Edge and IceStop heating cables.
The heating cable cannot be inserted into the connector.| Check for the
following:
• Apply cable lubricant to the heating cable primary (white) jacket.
• Outer jacket strip length is 31/8 inches.
• Braid clip is installed on top of the metal braid, not on the outer jacket.
• Braid is pulled back over braid clip.
• For HWAT, 1 inch of braid is removed.
• Sealing nut is loose (but not removed).
• Connection screws are loose.
The lid does not close.| Be sure all screws are fully tightened before closing
the lid.
The heating cable cannot be inserted into the end seal.| The outer jacket must
be removed from the heating cable before the end seal is installed (see the
Ind Seal Installation instructions on page 7). Make sure 1 inch of the outer
jacket,
braid, and aluminum wrap (HWAT only) are removed.
The heating cable cannot be removed.| The connection and end seal are designed
to be installed only once; the heating cable cannot be removed once installed.
Additional nVent RAYCHEM RayClic-E end seals can be ordered from nVent.
Heating Cable Circuit Testing
The RayClic-T now includes test ports in the blank module.
Voltage can be measured at these points to confirm the continuity of power to
the installed heating cable circuit. For detailed heating, and cable operation
refer to the appropriate installation and operating manual.
Instructions:
- Open the RayClic cover.
- Set multimeter to AC voltage function.
- Insert multimeter test probes into the two test ports.
WARNING: To avoid shock do not cross the test probes or touch them with the metal pressure plate when measuring voltage.
North America
Tel +1.800.545.6258
Fax +1.800.527.5703
thermal.info@nVent.com| Europe, Middle
East, Africa
Tel +32.16.213.511
Fax +32.16.213.604
thermal.info@nVent.com
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Asia Pacific
Tel +86.21.2412.1688
Fax +86.21.5426.3167
cn.thermal.info@nVent.com| Latin
America
Tel +1.713.868.4800
Fax +1.713.868.2333
thermal.info@nVent.com
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References
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