Raychem self regulating heating cable, xltrace, modified. The jbs100a6 utilizes larger terminal blocks to accommodate. Connection kits and heat ing cable ends must be kept dry before and during installation. Raychem heating cables can be used on plastic as well as metal pipes. When heated, it shrinks to conform to the size and shape of the underlying materialmaking installation fast and easy. Winter is a time to enjoy, not to fear the hardships it sometimes brings. Thats why so many count on chromalox for the right mix of application engineering, products and site services for their process temperature maintenance, freeze protection, and winterization needs. Raychem heating cables selfregulating core generates heat when and where its needed. Therefore, the sensor should always be fixed to the work piece.
Raychem wintergard, wintergard plus, wintergard wer selec. Heat tracing for industrial, commercial, residential nvent. Bending technique crossing the heating cable xl trace heating cables are selfregulating and may be overlapped whenever necessary without over heating or burning out. Installation instructions process heating solutions. For selfregulating heating cable introduction this design guide addresses the heat tracing requirements of complex piping. Heat trace manufacturers who must keep product flowing need a heat trace partner they can trust.
Heating cables and heat tracing systems from nvent raychem to secure the temperature of your flow, process or installation. For wintergard wet heating cables h612 and h622 in roof and gutter. Heat trace solutions for any application nvent raychem heat tracing solutions keep critical processes operational, protect pipes and equipment from freezing, keep the flow in transfer lines and provide winter safety and comfort heating in buildings and homes. Chromalox srl and srme selfregulating heat trace cables provide the most versatility in heat trace designs and applications. Industrial heattracing installation and maintenance manual. They withstand intermittent exposure to 185 f85 c and are hazardous area approved. Pentairtyco heat trace medium voltage accessory supply. Page 15 pipe freeze protection and flow maintenance design insulation thickness 1 inch 60f 33c heat loss q for 60f must be calculated through interpolation between dt at 50f. Raychem xltrace system installation and operation manual for.
By submitting my contact details, i agree that i would like to receive periodic updates from thermon regarding product releases, new technologies and other thermon news. Factory mutual approved for use in class i, division 2, groups b, c, and d. Typical installation details for fixing heater to pipe fittings are shown below and across. This includes alloy 825 and copper sheath preterminated, seriesresistance mi heating cables and components. Features of raychem wintergard wet h622250 selfregulating heating cable. Of these elements, one of the most important is the thermal insulation. We offer easy access to thousands of raychem products as well as many other brands to meet your electrical supply needs. Pentairtyco heat trace medium voltage accessory supply is proud to represent pentairtyco heat trace. Wrapping heat sinks paying out the heating cable mount the reel on a holder and place it near either end of the pipe run to be traced. Design guide and installation details for selfregulating heating cable the rscc 2700 selfregulating heating cable is available with either a tinned copper or stainlesssteel overshield.
Installed on a roof or inside gutters and downspouts, wintergard wet heating cable creates a drainage path for melting snow, adjusting its heat output as the ambient temperature fluctuates. Raychem raysol system installation and operation manual. Each is designed to provide long term protection in the most demanding environments where moisture, corrosion, mechanical damage and extreme temperature are found. Multilingual europe installation manual raystat v5 german french. Always make sure that your installation is thermally insulated and weatherproofed according to the requirements of your particular application.
A professionalquality electric heating cable, wintergard wet heating cable can be cut and spliced to fit the layout of any roof line. Proper heat tape installation for manufactured mobile homes w. Raychem supply your source for all raychem products. Do not clamp the heating cable with the support, but place the heating cable over the support. Raychem supply is your source for all raychem products including heat trace cables and accessories, cable terminations, heat shrink sleeves and heat shrink tubing. Commercial heattracing installation manual nvent thermal. A professionalquality electric heating cable, wintergard wet heat ing cable can be cut and spliced to fit the layout of any roof line. Btv selfregulating heating cable print nvent raychem btv selfregulating trace heating cables provide freeze protection and process temperature maintenance, up to 150 f65 c, of pipesvessels without steam cleaning requirements. Installation instructions wintergard power connection kit with end.
Consult the design specification or raychem product literature for the tracing requirements for fittings and support. Selfregulating cables are flexible, can be cuttolength in the field and can be single overlapped without fear of burnout in areas where complex piping and equipment require additional heat trace cable. Heat cable for pipe freeze protection, 100 feet, with builtin thermostat and 16 feet of hightemp installation tape, heavyduty, selfregulating, 120 volt 4. For over 50 years, they have recognized that innovation and customer satisfaction are the keys to their success. Heating cable installation involves three basic steps. Raychem xltrace system installation and operation manual pdf. Single entry power connection with junction box installation instructions 1 8 description thejbs100aandjbs100a6are nema4xrated powerconnection kit. Customers the world over use raychems heatshrinkable tubing instead of standard approaches to insulation, such as taping or molding in place. As the temperature of the heating matrix increases, the resistance of the heating matrix increases. Apr 30, 2018 nvent raychem xmi heating cable installation guide. Raychem selfregulating heating cable systems on thermally insulated pipes. The manual covers general heating cable installation procedures and specific installation details and shows available connection kits for the different applications. R xltrace selfregulating pipe freeze protection system. Raychem cable delivers the appropriate amount of heat exactly when and where it is needed, adjusting the out put produced in response to ambient and process conditions, making it ideal for heat management systems.
Freeze protection and flow maintenance design guide h55838. This installation and maintenance manual is for pyrotenax mineral insulated mi heattracing systems installed on thermally insulated metal pipes and vessels only. How to install heat tracing cables on different types of. Heat tracing cable stripping, termination, splicing. Pipe freeze protection frozen pipes nvent nvent raychem. Meeting the needs of their customers is at the core of the pentair thermal management mission. Installing raychem heat trace cable on industrial piping youtube. English americas catalog commercial heat tracing english americas catalog. D raychem heating cable can be cut to length without affecting the heat output per.
Low total operating cost building operators are assured of optimal energy efficiency and low maintenance costs when an xltrace system is specified. Add additional heating cable to trace the fittings and supports or for spiralling as required by the design specifications, or consult raychem product literature for design. Bending technique crossing the heating cable xltrace heating cables are selfregulating and may be overlapped whenever necessary without over heating or burning out. The following information is intended to assist in troubleshooting electric heat tracing systems.
Trace pipe fittings as shown to allow easy maintenance. Selection guide for selfregulating heattracing systems. Fix the heat tracing cable on the pipe with selfadhesive glass cloth tape. Raychem 4xtv2 heat trace self regulating heating cable. Raychem trace heating uk are approved raychem trace heating product distributors. They withstand intermittent exposure to 482 f250 c. Since inventing the technology, pentair thermal building solutions has sold over one billion feet of raychem brand selfregulating. Line russia challenge designing and installing a wide variety of long pipelines.
Complete design guidelines, installation instructions, and safety information are pro vided in the commercial and residential selfregulating heating products application and design guide h53585, the h900 power connection kit, the h908 pluginpower connection kit, and the h921 120vground fault protected junction box. Next to our range of heating cables, we offer a full suite of control and monitoring products and connected solutions for virtually any application. Selfregulating heat tracing cables can adjust their output to the surrounding temperature down the cable length. This manual covers the installation of raychem raysol selfregulating heating cables and connections for floor heating and freezer frost heave prevention. The instructions in this manual and the installation instructions included with the connection kits, control systems. This stepbystep design guide provides the tools necessary to design a raychem xltrace. Their selfregulating heating core adjusts automatically, to protect against overheating or developing hot spots when overlapped or covered with insulation. End seal termination of eltherm heat tracing cables elsrnbo once heat tracing cables are installed directly to the pipework to provide frost protection or process temperature maintenance it is essential to prevent moisture ingress into the exposed heating cable. Raychem raysol system installation and operation manual for. Design guide and installation details for selfregulating heating cable the rscc 2700 selfregulating heat ing cable is available with either a tinned copper or stainlesssteel overshield. This installation and maintenance manual is for nvent raychem selfregulating and powerlimiting heattracing systems on thermally insulated pipes and vessels only. The primary objective is to provide an enhanced understanding of the elements of a successful heat tracing installation.
Before cutting it, confirm the tracing allowance as per. It is designed for use with raychem btvcr,btvct, qtvrct, xtvct, ktvct and vplct industrialparallel heating cables. This stepbystep design guide provides the tools necessary to design a raychem xl trace. Tes raychem heat shrink tubing is available in different varieties of materials, colors and sizes. Raychem xltrace system installation and operation manual. Not recommended by heat trace, due to the potential of a dangerous situation occurring when the sensor, without the knowledge of the user, becomes detached from the outer sheath. This includes raychem btv, qtvr, xtv, and vpl heating cables and the appropriate raychem components. Contact your pentair thermal management representative for other applications and products. We manage the heat you needtm at tyco thermal controls. Whether the application is a small project or a complete network of piping and equipment, designing an electric heat tracing system for complex piping is simplified by using thermon selfregulating cables. We offer a wide array of products with applications across many industries. Xtv selfregulating heating cable print nvent raychem xtv selfregulating trace heating cables are mainly used for freeze protection of pipes and vessels that require steam cleaning and process temperature maintenance, up to 250 f121 c. Raychem self regulating heating cable installation youtube.
Design, installation and maintenance manual heat trace. Raychem applications include frost protection, temperature maintenance and hot water maintenance across industrial, commercial and domestic applications. Instruction and tips for installing raychem heating cable on industrial piping in a safe and effective manner. General information general information use of the manual this manual covers the installation of raychem xltrace selfregulating heating cables and con nections for commercial construction pipe systems in ordinary nonhazardous areas. Heat traces evolution software will advise the setpoint temperature required in. The installation and maintenance manual is for nvents. Selfregulation makes the xltrace heating cable an energy miser. We specialize in keeping processes and operations running smoothly in industrial environments.
Raychem rockshield is a flexible mechanical protection padding consisting of a tough hdpe mesh, designed especially for the protection of anticorrosion coatings of pipeline laid in rocky terrain and difficult backfill conditions. As the inventor of selfregulating heat tracing technology, nvent raychem solutions are globally recognized as a leading provider of complete electrical trace heating systems. In this blog, our nvent raychem winter experts share knowledge and tips on how to take the stress out of the colder days of the year. From standard solutions to custom designs, we offer reliable, costeffective products for mechanical, electrical, digital, analog, miniature, and harsh environment requirements. Raychem heat shrink tubing comes in a wide range of sizes, colors, and materials. This includes nvent raychem btv, hbtv, qtvr, hqtv, xtv, hxtv, ktv, vpl heating cables and the appropriate raychem components.