Danfoss Heat shrink technology connection system Installation guide
Installation Instruction
End-termination
Heat shrink technology connection system
Installation Instruction End-termination - Heat shrink technology connection system
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1 Overview
This manual introduces the installation and operation of Danfoss heat shrink splice technology. The end-termination connection is sealed with heat shrink tubes.
Catalog No.: 088L1457.
Danfoss heat shrink splice technology can be used to establish end-termination.
It is suitable for the following self-regulating trace heaters:
•Danfoss PX Pipe Trace Heating System
•Danfoss RX-C Roof and Gutter De-Icing System
The following terms describe the parts of the trace heater within these instructions:
bus wire heating matrix insulation jacket
grounding braid
outer jacket
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2 Certifications / Approvals
Heat shrink technology connection system for Danfoss PX/RX trace heaters.
3 Technical data
Ambient temperature range |
-40 °F to +185 °F / -40 °C to +85 °C |
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Max. operating temperature end cap |
185 °F / 85 °C |
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Protection class |
NEMA Type 4X |
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4 Safety
Safety |
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Sécurité |
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For safe installation of the 1/2” NPT cable gland kit the technical requirements and instructions given in this manual must be followed.
Afin de garantir la sécurité lors de l’installation et de l’utilisation du Kit de connexion 1/2” NPT, il est impératif de respecter les exigences ainsi que les consignes techniques mentionnées dans le présent manuel.
WARNING
Risk of fire or electrical shock. Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury or material damage.
•All electrical systems and installations must comply with BARTEC GmbH requirements and be installed in accordance with the relevant electrical codes and any other applicable national and local codes.
•BARTEC GmbH, the US and Canadian electrical codes require ground fault protection to be provided for all trace heating circuits.
•Note that the design guide that comes with each trace heater contains further important information and must be followed in addition to this manual.
•Install the connection system and trace heaters carefully.
•Use the trace heater and connection system in accordance with the intended purpose and strictly comply with the operational data specified in section Technical Data.
•The bending radius of the trace heater must be at least 1” (25 mm). Do not bend on the narrow axis.
•Any defective component of the kit must be replaced before installation.
•To avoid short circuits, do not connect the trace heater bus wires together.
•Keep all components and the trace heaters dry before and during installation.
•Beware of hot surfaces when using the heat gun.
•Never use vinyl adhesive tape.
•Keep these instructions for future reference. If applicable, leave them with the end user.
•De-energize before installation or servicing.
•Use only original BARTEC accessories.
NOTICE
The following instructions are provided in English only. Refer to www.bartec.us for the French version.
AVERTISSEMENT
Risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution. Suivez ces consignes pour éviter toute blessure ou dommage matériel.
•Tous les systèmes et installations électriques doivent satisfaire aux exigences imposées par la société BARTEC GmbH et doivent être installés conformément aux normes électriques en vigueur ainsi qu’aux autres prescriptions nationales et locales applicables.
•La société BARTEC GmbH ainsi que les normes électriques américaines et canadiennes imposent une protection contre les défauts à la terre pour tous les circuits de traçage électrique.
•Notez que le guide de conception fourni avec chaque câble chauffant contient des informations importantes additionnelles qu’il convient de respecter en plus du présent manuel.
•La pose du kit de raccordement, des câbles chauffants et des embouts d’étanchéité doit être réalisée avec soin.
•Utilisez le câble chauffant conformément à l’usage prévu et en respectant les caractéristiques de fonctionnement spécifiées à la section Caractéristiques techniques.
•Le rayon de courbure du câble chauffant ne doit pas être inférieur à 1” (25 mm). Ne pas courber le câble chauffant sur la tranche.
•Tout élément défectueux dans le kit doit être remplacé avant l’installation.
•Pour éviter un court-circuit, ne jamais raccorder ensemble les deux conducteurs du câble chauffant.
•Conservez tous les éléments et les câbles chauffants au sec avant et pendant l’installation.
•Faites attention aux surfaces chaudes en utilisant le décapeur thermique.
•N’utilisez jamais des rubans en vynile.
•Conservez ces instructions pour un usage ultérieur. Le cas échéant, remettez-les à l’utilisateur final.
•Mettez le système hors tension avant toute installation ou opération de maintenance.
•Utilisez exclusivement des pièces et accessoires d’origine BARTEC.
AVIS
Les instructions qui suivent sont fournies en anglais uniquement. Veuillez vous référer au site www.bartec.us pour la version française.
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5 Kit contents
The following table lists the kit contents for the Danfoss heat shrink technology connection system:
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Heat shrink tube for |
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½" (12 mm) |
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Outer heat shrink |
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2 ¾" (70 mm) |
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tube for end-termi- |
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nation |
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¾" (19 mm) |
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1 x End-termination |
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Protection heat |
Length: 2 ⅓" |
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heat shrink technology |
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shrink tube for end |
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Diameter: ¾ " |
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termination |
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(19mm) |
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6 Installation
Preparation
Before installing any electric trace heating, the person installing must check if the trace heating has been designed and planned correctly. It is particularly essential to verify the following points:
•complete project planning documentation, operating instructions and installation instructions.
•correct selection of the trace heater and accessories with respect to:
calculation of heat losses
max. permissible operating temperature max. permissible ambient temperature temperature class
heating circuit length
Before installing, make sure that all piping and equipment is properly installed and pressure tested.
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