Install Instructions
CAUTION – READ THIS BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION
1. Do not attempt to pull the cable by the end connector; this connector
prevents the inltration of water into the cable, and excessive force could
damage this seal. The cable has been provided with a pull cord to ensure
that the cable is not damaged when being pulled through the piping.
2. The heating cable cannot be altered in length. Any attempt to physically
alter the heating cable will void the warranty. Once cut, the heating cable
cannot be repaired.
3. If the heating cable is insufciently exible to facilitate installation, perhaps
due to cold temperature, first completely uncoil the cable and then plug it
into a 120 VAC outlet until it is warm and pliable. The cable can then be
installed in the pipe. NEVER PLUG IN THE HEATING CABLE WHILE IT
IS COILED. If the heating cable touches itself while plugged in, as would
be the case if the cable is coiled, the outer PVC jacket will melt. This could
result in a loss of electrical insulation and, as the cable cools after it is
unplugged, the jacket will fuse together and the cable then could not be
uncoiled. A cable damaged in this manner must be discarded and is not
warranted.
4. Do not install heating cable in pipes that are heated to above 66°C
(155°F).
5. If the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) trips during normal operation,
and cannot be reset, then there is likely a fault in the cable and the heating
cable system should not be energized. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD THE GFCI BE BYPASSED.
6. The cable has been pre-assembled and sealed to the T-coupling; do not
alter the T-coupling connection as damage to the cable and/or coupling
could result.
WARNING
The plastic tting surrounding the black power supply cord is factory
tightened. If additional tightening of the tting is required to stop
leakage, do so in
1
/8 turn increments. Overtightening may damage the
cord and result in electrical failure.
7. The heating cable must be installed straight inside the pipe and must not
touch, cross, or overlap itself at any point inside the water pipe, as this
could cause the cable to overheat and melt the cable (and/or the plastic
pipe). This could then result in a ground fault or short circuit, which would
require replacement of the cable.