nVent RAYCHEM RayClic Connection Kit Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- nVent RAYCHEM
Table of Contents
RayClic Connection Kit
Instruction Manual
RayClic Connection System
RayClic-LE Lighted End Seal Kit Installation Instructions
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
The nVent RAYCHEM RayClic-LE Lighted End Seal Kit is for use with nVent
RAYCHEM IceStop, XL-Trace Edge and HWAT heating cables. The connection is
designed to be installed above the pipe insulation or mounted on the wall at
the end 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
- Utility knife
- Wire cutters
- TORX® T20 screw driver
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (Not included in this kit):
- nVent RAYCHEM RayClic‑SB‑02 Wall mounting bracket
KIT CONTENTS
| Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Lighted end seal |
| B | 1 | Pipe mounting bracket |
| C | 2 | Plastic cable ties |
| D | 1 | Clip |
| E | 1 | Cable lubricant |
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 end user for reference and future use.
If you experience difficulty during installation, refer to the “Troubleshooting Guide” on page 5.
Lighted End Seal Installation
• Using the plastic cable ties, attach the bracket to the pipe.
Note: For roof-mounted applications, follow steps 3 through 9 (pages 2–4),
then turn to “Roof Installation” on page 4. Do not install the end seal where
it can be immersed in water.
• For the RayClic-LE lighted end
seal, fold up the four outer snaps, then position the connector over the snaps
and press down.
• Allow enough extra heating cable to
make service loops as required.
• Make sure end of heating cable is cut clean.
• Score around and down the outer jacket of the heating cable 3 1/8
inches from the end.
• Remove the outer jacket.
• Place metal clip over the base of exposed braid.
• Apply a small amout of lubricant to
the jacket surface near the end of the cable.
• Avoid using large amounts of lubricant on the exposed end of the
cable.
• Insert prepared heating cable end into
connector. Push until heating cable is fully inserted and end is visible
through opening in connection cover plate.
Note: RayClic connection kits are designed to be installed only once; the
heating cable cannot be removed once installed
• Securely tighten the two connection screws, alternating as they
are being tightened.
• Close the lid and snap the lever shut.
Do not force lid closed; if lid does not close, check the connection to ensure
all screws are fully tightened.
• Tighten the nuts on the heating cable entries until grommets are
compressed.
Roof Installation
• Mount flat (wall mounting) bracket under eaves by installing screws through
the center holes.
Do not mount in gutter or where it may be immersed in water.
• Position attachment clips on mounting bracket as shown. •
Connect heating cable as detailed in steps 3 through 9 (pages 2–4).
• Attach the connector to the mounting bracket by pressing until it snaps in
place.
• Complete heating cable installation and install a drip loop as shown.
• Protect heating cable from sharp edges.
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.
Mounting bracket is missing.| A pipe mounting bracket is supplied with the
Power Connection, Powered Splice, Powered Tee and Lighted End Seal kits. A
wall mounting bracket or additional pipe mounting bracket may be ordered using
one of the catalog numbers listed under “Optional Accessories” on the front
page of these instructions when you place your order.
Connector does not snap onto bracket.| The bracket has two sets of attachment
clips. Fold up the four outer clips for the Power Connection and Lighted End
Seal kit. Fold up only the center clips for the Powered Splice and Powered Tee
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 with other heating cables.
Braid clip does not fit.| Be sure the clip is installed on the metal braid,
not on the outer jacket.
Heating cable does not have 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.
Heating cable cannot be inserted into connector.| Check for the following:
• Apply lubricant to heating cable primary (white) jacket.
• Outer jacket strip length is 3 1/8 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.
Lid does not close.| Be sure all screws are fully tightened before closing the
lid.
Heating cable cannot be removed.| The power connection and end seal are
designed to be installed only once; the heating cable cannot be removed once
installed. Additional nVent RAYCHEM RayClic-E and RayClic-LE end seals
can be ordered from nVent.
Light does not come on.| • Verify there is voltage present.
• Verify the cable guide is screwed down completely.
• If the light still does not function, the RayClic-LE cannot be repaired and
must be replaced.
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| 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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