HeatLine 120 V Retro Line Instructions

HeatLine 120 V Retro Line

FAQ

• Q: Can Retro-Line be used with all types of pipes?
  • A: Retro-Line can be used with metal and plastic water supply pipes, sump pump lines, and various drain pipes such as ABS, PVC, PEX, copper, galvanized, and steel.
• Q: What is the maximum length of Retro-Line for different voltage options?
  • A: The maximum length for 120V Retro-Line is 230 ft, while for 240V Retro-Line, it is 550 ft.
• Q: Is Retro-Line easy to install?
  • A: Yes, Retro-Line features an easy installation process, and Heat-Line provides a patented dispensing system called RetroReel for effortless deployment into pipes.

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 ¾” 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 ID-IPS, 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 application requirements
• Length can be adjusted (shortened) on the job-site by means of extracting the heating cable through plumbing fitting (contact Heat-Line for guidance)
• Available in common lengths and long lengths
• Suitable for pipe diameters ¾ 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 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
• 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.

Internal Water Supply Freeze Protection

Retro-Line is an internal self-regulating heat tracing system designed to provide freeze protection of existing 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 is the only cCSAus NSF/ANSI 61 Drinking Water approved, internal self-regulating P and X factory finished freeze protection system available on the market.

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 ID 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 ¾ inch ID.

Fully Serviceable

• 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 “Retro-Reel” 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 250 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 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.
Nominal power output of Retro-Line system is 3 W/ft @ 50°F (10 W/m @ 10°C). Only available in Drinking Water Safe Fluoropolymer outer heating cable jacket.

Accessories

• HLJ-STAT 120V plug-in thermostat (GFC)
• HLA-120 120V plug-in thermostat (GFC)
• GFA-STAT 120/240V hard wire thermostat 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 ¼ 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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