Retro-Line RLM 120 V Freeze Protection Kit Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Retro-Line
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Mini
Instruction Manual
RLM 120 V Freeze Protection Kit
Leading Advanced Internal Water Supply Pipe Freeze Protection Systems.
Retro-Line Mini is a job-ready freeze protection kit designed to be installed
in minutes inside existing small diameter water supply pipes and drains from
½” to 1″ of many piping materials.
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Patents USA and Canada
NSF/ANSI 61
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 ½ inch, ¾ inch and 1 inch sizes
- Available in a plug-in GFCI model or hard wire cord-set model depending on application
- Completely customizable for various application requirements
- 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
- Suitable for pipe diameters ½ inch to 1 inch, for larger pipe diameters see Retro-Line
- 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 100 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 ¾ 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 W/ft @ 50ºF (10 W/m @ 10ºC), special wattage available
- Max length 130 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
- Small diameter – problematic municipal service tubes
- Small diameter sump pump discharge pipes
- Well water supply lines, including dug, drilled and artesian wells
- Building to building water supply
- Commercial/ Industrial Facilities
- Suitable for jet pump and submersible pump applications
For more Features and Benefits common to all Heat-Line systems, refer to page
6.
Internal Water Supply Freeze Protection
Retro-Line Mini is an internal self-regulating heat tracing system designed to
provide freeze protection of existing small diameter water supply and fluid
pipes without their removal. Insulation and an optional thermostat can be used
to optimize energy efficiency.
CSA/NSF Approved
Retro-Line Mini is the only cCSAus NSF/ANSI 61 Drinking Water approved,
internal self-regulating P and X factory finished freeze protection system for
small diameter pipes available on the market.
Complete System
The Retro-Line Mini system is supplied in a predetermined length with all
necessary components for a complete system. For polyethylene pipe applications
Retro-Line Mini is supplied with a compression fitting for connection to the
pipe.
Multiple Interfacing
An ID controlled tee fitting for polyethylene pipe is supplied standard with
the Retro-Line Mini system. Retro-Line Mini 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 Mini 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 3 W/ft 120 V up to 130 feet and 5 W/ft 120 V
up to 100 feet . Minimum pipe size required is ½ inch ID.
Fully Serviceable
Short Retro-Line Minis 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 100 feet.
Versatile Application
Retro-Line Mini can be used in a variety of applications, including small
diameter metal and plastic water supply, sump pump lines and pressurized or
high volume drain pipes.
Product Code Guide
NOTE: The heating cable is
measured and cut to the length of system ordered. Some of this length will
remain within the interface fitting.
Only available in Drinking Water Safe Fluoropolymer outer heating cable
jacket. Minimum pipe inside diameter must be 0.485″ or greater.
Cold water use only.
Accessories
HLJ-STAT | 120V plug-in thermostat (GFC) |
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HLA-120 | 120V plug-in thermostat (GFC) |
TIMER-120P | 120V 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) |
HLP-TAPE | Tape for insulation sleeve butt joints (100 ft) |
WARRANTY | Extended 10 year limited warranty |
Sample Installation
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