Install Instructions

Installing the Heating Cable
1. Check Piping
Before installing the heating cable, ensure that all joints and inside surfaces
of the pipe are free from any sharp edges or other restrictions which would
inhibit pulling the cable through the pipe or which may damage the heating
cable jacket.
2. Prepare Cable
For cables supplied on spools, remove the power control enclosure from the
center of the spool. (You may nd it benecial to mount the spool on some
convenient axle, such as a broom handle, for easier dispensing).
For cables supplied without spools, uncoil and straighten.
3. Lubricate Cable
You will nd installation easiest in straight lengths of piping; piping with
several 90 degree turns will signicantly restrict the threading of the cable
through the piping; a pull force exceeding 30 lbs. could damage the cable.
Similarly, long piping runs exceeding about 100 feet may also require
excessive force to pull the cable; in such situations, it is recommended that
the piping be lled with water as this provides excellent lubrication for pulling
the cable through the pipe. As an alternate, the cable can be lubricated with
petroleum jelly; do not use any other type of lubricant, as this could
damage the cable and/or result in contamination of the water flowing
through the pipe. It is also advantageous to keep the heating cable as
straight and free from twists and kinks as possible.
4. Thread Cable
Thread heating cable through any plumbing ttings, which may be necessary
to connect the T-coupling to the piping. Refer to Figure C.
5. Attach Pull Cord
Attach the heating cable pull cord to a strong cord or electrician’s sh-tape
which has been threaded through the pipe. It is recommended that tape
be applied around the cable end connector and cord to ensure the end
connector does not get snagged on the inside of the pipe. Do not loop
the heating cable back onto itself for pulling purposes, as this could
damage the heating elements inside the cable. Refer to Figure C. Do
not attach the fish tape directly to the cable end connector.
6. Pull Cable
Gently pull (maximum pull force of 30 lbs) the heating cable through the
water pipe. Remove the T-coupling from the spool hub when the cable is
fully uncoiled from the spool. Disconnect the sh-tape or cord.
7. Secure End Connector
Secure the cable end connector to the piping using the stainless steel clip
provided. Refer to Figure D. Insert the clip through the hole in the cable
end connector. Note that the pull cord does not have to be removed from
the heating cable; the cord and shrink sleeve are “food grade” quality and
can be safely left inside the pipe.