THERMON PETK-1 Power End Termination Kit Instruction Manual

June 16, 2024
THERMON

THERMON PETK-1 Power End Termination Kit

THERMON PETK-1 Power End Termination Kit

INTRODUCTION

The following installation procedures are guidelines for the installation of the Power and End Termination Kit. For translations other than English and local language translation provided here, please contact Thermon. The English language installation procedure shall govern.

Receiving, Storing and Handling

  1. Inspect materials for damage incurred during shipping.
  2. Report damages to the carrier for settlement.
  3. Identify parts against the packing list to ensure the proper type and quantity has been received.
  4. Store in a dry location.

PETK Power and End Termination Kits (per cable)

PETK-1 for BSX, VSX-HT, RSX
PETK-2 for HTSX, KSX, KSR, USX
PETK-3 for HPT, FP
PETK-3-ECM for HPT, FP
PETK-3-ZT for HPT, FP
PETK-8 for DSX

Kit Contents

Kit Contents

Item Qty. Description
1 1 RTV Tube
2 1 Power Connection Boot
3 1 End Cap
4 1 Tape Strip (PETK-3 Only)
5 1 End Termination Caution Label
6 1 Grommet (For PETK-3 Terminator kits only)
7 1 Ground Sleeve

Note:
Wire pins may be required as per client/project specification (order separately).

Warnings

  • Due to the risk of electrical shock, arcing and fire caused by product damage or improper usage, installation or maintenance, a ground-fault protection device is required.
  • Installation must comply with Thermon requirements (including form PN 50207U for Ex systems) and be installed in accordance with the regulations as per the norm EN IEC 60079-14 for hazardous areas (where applicable), or any other applicable national and local codes.
  • Component approvals and performance ratings are based on the use of Thermon specified parts only.
  • De-energize all power sources before opening enclosure.
  • Keep ends of heating cable and kit components dry before and during installation.
  • Minimum bending radius of heating cable is 32 mm (except HPT is 57 mm and FP is 19 mm).
  • Individuals installing these products are responsible for complying with all applicable safety and health guidelines. Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be utilized during installation. Contact Thermon if you have any additional questions.
  • Avoid electrostatic charge. Clean only with a damp cloth.

Tools Required

Tools Required

PETK Certifications/Approvals 1

Note:

  1. Certifications vary by cable type. See heating cable installation procedures for additional information.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

IMPORTANT!
Heating cable must be properly installed within expediter assembly and mounted to pipe prior to terminating with PETK kit.

See Terminator Installation Instructions for expediter mounting details.

Terminator: Route cable through base entry and mount expediter to pipe using pipe band. Do not band over cable.
Installation Procedures

For HPT and FP cable exchange grommet supplied in Terminator kit with:
GRW-G provided in PETK-3
GRW-GT2 provided in PETK-3-ECM
GRW-G/Tstat provided in PETK-3-ZT
Installation Procedures

Step 1: Remove Heating Cable Over jacket and Separate Metallic Braid to Form Pigtail

  1. a. Cut and remove heating cable over jacket
    Installation Procedures
    Do not cut metallic braid.
    1b. Separate braid strands at edge of over jacket and pull cable through opening in braid.
    Installation Procedures
    1c. Twist braid into a pigtail. Trim ends of braid.
    Installation Procedures
    Step 2: Matrix Removal for DSX, BSX, VSX-HT, HTSX, RSX, KSX, KSR, USX Cables

  2. a. Cut and remove primary insulation jacket (BSX and RSX cables only).
    Installation Procedures
    2b. Cut a 4 mm strip of conductive matrix between the conductors.
    Do not cut bus wire strands.
    Installation Procedures
    2c. Cut and remove the 4 mm matrix strip.
    Installation Procedures
    Step 2: Heating Element Removal for HPT and FP Cables 
    2a.
    Cut and remove primary insulation jacket.
    Installation Procedures
    NOTE: Bus connection must be no more than 50 mm (2”) from pipe as addressed in connection kit instructions.
    2b. Cut and remove fiberglass overlay and heating element. Push any remaining heating element wire under the primary insulation jacket.
    Installation Procedures
    2c. Cut and remove pairing jacket.
    Installation Procedures
    Do not cut bus wire insulation.
    Step 3: Install Power Boot on Heating Cables

  3. a. Apply RTV sealant to cable to cover distance of at least 3 mm and slide boot onto the end of the cable.
    Installation Procedures
    3b. Slide boot onto the end of the cable and green ground sleeve over twisted braid. Expose 13 mm (0.5”) of bus wire.
    Installation Procedures
    3c. Crimp conductor wire pins on each conductor and on twisted braid if required as per client/project specification (order separately).
    Installation Procedures
    Step 4: End Termination for DSX, BSX, VSX-HT HTSX, RSX, KSX, KSR, USX Cables

  4. a. Cut and remove heating cable over jacket.
    Installation Procedures
    4b. Trim away exposed braid from cable.
    Installation Procedures
    4c. Fill the end cap with RTV sealant and apply a circumferential bead to cable [minimum of 3 mm (0.12”) wide]. Slide end cap onto end of cable
    Installation Procedures
    Step 4: End Termination for HPT and FP
    4a. Trim the cable 75 mm (3”) from the bus connection.
    Installation Procedures
    4b. Cut and remove overjacket and trim away exposed braid from cable.
    Installation Procedures
    4c. Cut and remove primary insulation jacket.
    Installation Procedures
    4d. Cut and remove fiberglass overlay and heating element. Push any remaining heating element wire under the primary insulation jacket.

4e. Cut and remove pairing jacket. Stagger cut one of the bus wires.

Do not cut bus wire strands.
4f. Tape bus wires individually and then together. Continue taping to cover over jacket. Fill the end cap with RTV sealant and apply a circumferential bead to cable [minimum of 3 mm (0.12”) wide]. Slide end cap onto end of cable.

PETK

Cable Take-off for DSX, BSX, RSX, HTSX, KSX, KSR, USX and VSX-HT

For Power Connection Boot Termination
Installation Procedures

For End Cap Termination
Installation Procedures

NOTE: Images may not be printed to scale.

Cable Take-off for HPT and FP Heating Cables
Installation Procedures
For Power Connection Boot Termination

For End Cap Termination
Installation Procedures

NOTE: Images may not be printed to scale.

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Information subject to change.

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