HB Heating Cable
Installation Instructions
READ CAREFULLY
This product has been designed, manufactured and instructions
written for the sole use of preventing metal water pipes from
freezing. Improper installation, use and/or maintenance of
electrical heating cable can cause re, electric shock and/or
freezing of pipe.
WARNING
THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY
MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL,
BE ALERT TO THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY AND
CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS.
WARNING
1. Use on metal water pipes only. Do not use on plastic pipes.
2. For outdoor use only. Do not use inside any type of building.
3. This cable does NOT have an integral thermostat and
must be controlled by a separately connected thermostat
or by continuous monitoring of a qualied individual.
PRECAUTIONS
1. If after reading the following instructions, you still have
questions regarding installation or operation of this heating
cable, call toll-free (800) 562-6587 for assistance, M - F,
9:00AM- 5:00PM ET.
2. Heating cables must be installed in compliance with all
National, State, Provincial and Local Codes. Check with your
local electrical inspector for specic details.
3. These instructions must be saved and made available to the
owner and transferred to future owners.
4. Before starting, be sure you have selected the correct length
heating cable for the pipe to be protected.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED
1. Application tape (electrical tape).
2. Control thermostat and/or Pilot light.
WARNING
The following 12 points must be strictly adhered to. Failure
to do so could cause overheating and result in serious re
hazard or electrical shock.
1. Never plug in the heating cable while it is coiled.
2. Never use thermal insulation or overwrap on HB heating
cables.
3. Never install so that external heat source(s) might overheat
installation. Do not use heating cable on pipes heated above
155°F such, as steam lines.
4. Never use for process heating applications.
5. Never alter this heating cable in any way. If made shorter, it
will overheat. Any attempt to physically alter the heating cable
will void the warranty. Once cut, the heating cable cannot be
repaired.
6. The entire heating cable must be in contact with the pipe
7. Never use metal binding to secure heating cable to pipe
8. Do not install the same cable on more than one pipe. This
could cause the heating cable to overheat and may result in
re or electrical shock.
9. Never allow heating cable to touch, cross or overlap itself at
any point. This will cause the heating cable to overheat and
could result in re or electrical shock.
10. Never install heating cable in walls, oors or ceiling.
11. Never install where completed installation will be within 1/2
inch (13 mm) of combustible material.
12. Never energize heating cable when temperature is above 50° F.
13. Metallic surfaces that may come in contact with the heating
cable must be grounded in accordance with the Canadian
electrical code or other local codes.
14. Minimum bending radius of the cable is 3/6”.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Tape Measure • File
• Marking Pencil • Eye Protection
GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Always wear safety glasses during installation.
1. Read through the entire instruction sheet before you begin.
Make sure you have selected the correct length of heating
cable.
2. Before applying the heating cable, make sure that the area
on and around the pipe is free and clear of sharp edges and
combustible materials. Remove old heating cables/tapes
before proceeding and use the le to remove any sharp
edges.
3. Make sure the cable is installed by a qualied electrician in
accordance with the local electrical code. Control of the AC
supply with a switch incorporating a pilot light is required;
as an alternate, the heating cable must be controlled by a
thermostat that senses either ambient temperature or the
temperature of the pipe that the cable is installed on.
4. Make sure there is a properly grounded electrical junction
box close enough to connect the cable. The use of a
ground fault protected circuit, such as GFCI receptacle,
is required. Ensure the branch circuit is not overloaded.
This heating cable will consume 10 amps or less of
electricity. If an extension cord is necessary, use only a
properly sized, grounded, CSAIUL Certied cord suitable
for outdoor service.
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5. Install cable while it is warm and pliable. Do not energize
cable while it is coiled.
6. The minimum installation temperature of the cable is 15°F
(-10°C).
7. Spirally wrap or apply straight as indicated in Table 1, as
required for your specied condition.
8. Continue to wrap evenly, spacing each wrap until entire length
of pipe to be heated has heating cable (black portion of set)
installed. Hold end of cable in place with friction tape, then
secure with good quality electrical tape at six-inch intervals
along the pipe.
9. Heating portion (black) of cable must not touch, cross over
or overlap itself. Minimum spacing between spiral turns
around pipe is 1/2 inch.
10. The entire heating section of heating cable (black) along with
a few inches of cord (orange) shall be installed within the
heating area.
11. Do not allow the heating cable set to be closer than 1/2 inch
from any combustible surface.
12. Keep area around pipe free and clear during and after
installation.
11001-001 Rev. 8
2 HB Heating Cable Installation Instructions
Installation Nominal Pipe Size
Straight Along Pipe
Ruban placé le long
du tuyau
10 turns per meter
(3 turns per foot)
10 spires au mètre
(3 spires au pied)
20 turns per meter
(6 turns per foot)
20 spires au mètre
(6 spires au pied)
Diamètre nominal du tuyau
Degrees of Protection
Température minimum permise
Length of Cable Required per Meter (ft.) of Pipe
Longueur de câble requise par mètre (pied) de tuyau
Degrees of Protection
Température minimum permise
Length of Cable Required per Meter (ft.) of Pipe
Longueur de câble requise par mètre (pied) de tuyau
Degrees of Protection
Température minimum permise
Length of Cable Required per Meter (ft.) of Pipe
Longueur de câble requise par mètre (pied) de tuyau
1.0cm
(3/8”)
▶
-45°C
-50°F
1m
(1’)1m(1’)1m(1’)1m(1’)1m(1’)
-
-
1.25m
(1’3”)
-
-
1.75m
(1’9”)
WARNING
Always use application tape or a good quality electrical tape.
Other adhesive tapes may not keep the cable xed to the
pipe when the cable is heating, and this could result in over
heating, re or electrical shock.
WARNING
We require the use of a ground fault protected circuit
interrupter, such as a GFCI receptacle or ground fault circuit
breaker to reduce the danger of re or electrical shock from
a damaged or improperly installed heating cable. Electrical
fault current caused by a damaged or improperly installed
cable MAY NOT BE LARGE ENOUGH to trip a conventional
circuit breaker. If you DO NOT know whether your electrical
circuit is protected by a GFCI, ALWAYS consult an electrician.
WARNING
The HB (non-automatic) heating cable does not contain an
integral thermostat. The HB cable must be used in conjunction
with a temperature limiting (controlling) device or must have
a pilot light installed and monitored by a qualied individual.
MAINTENANCE
1. At the beginning of the heating season and monthly during
operation, inspect the heating cable and its connection to
the electric power source. Discontinue use and remove any
unit that has been cut, damaged, immersed in water, shows
any evidence of charring or cracking, or has deteriorated
for any reason. Other conditions to look for are chewing
by animals, debris thrown from lawnmower or any physical
abuse. This cable does not contain any serviceable parts.
2. Heating cable may remain on the pipe year round, but we
recommend always turning off or disconnecting the power
at the end of the season (when air temperatures remain
above 50°F).
1.3cm
1.9cm
2.5cm
3.2cm
3.8cm
5.1cm
7.6cm
(1/2”)
-40°C
-40°F
---45°C
1.33m
(1’4”)
-
-
2.00m
(2’)
(3/4”)
-33°C
-27°F
-50°F
1.50m
(1’6”)
---45°C
2.50m
(2’5”)
(1”)
-25°C
-13°F
-40°C
-40°F
1.67m
(1’8”)
-50°F
2.67m
(2’8”)
(1 1/4”)
-19°C
-3°F
-36°C
-33°F
1.83m
(1’10”)
-45°C
-50°F
3.08m
(3’1”)
(1 1/2”)
-18°C
0°F
1m
(1’)
-34°C
-30°F
2.08m
(2’1”)
-45°C
-50°F
3.50m
(3’6”)
(2”)
-14°C
+6°F
1m
(1’)1m(1’)
-33°C
-27°F
2.33m
(2’4”)
-45°C
-50°F
4.17m
(4’2”)
(3”)
-9°C
+15°F
-29°C
-20°F
2.92m
(2’11”)
-45°C
-50°F
5.67m
(5’8”)
10.2cm
(4”)
-7°C
+20°F
1m
(1’)
-27°C
-17°F
3.92m
(3’11”)
-45°C
-50°F
7.58m
(7’7”)
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
EasyHeat warrants that if there are any defects in material or workmanship in any heating cable or
accessory during the rst year after the date of purchase. We will provide new products to replace
any defective items, or we will refund the purchase price paid for the accessory or cable, not
including any labor or other installation costs. As an alternate, we may elect to repair the cable or
accessory at our factory with all shipping and other removal costs borne by the purchaser.
We further warrant that for a period of twelve (12) months after the date of performance any services
performed hereunder will be in a good and skillful manner, based on our understanding of pertinent
technical data as of the date of performance of such services. EasyHeat’s sole responsibility and
liability in the event of any defect, error, omission, or failure in the services rendered hereunder shall
be to provide corrected services of the type provided for herein, designed to correct such defect,
error, omissions, or failure, and in no event shall EasyHeat’s liability with respect to such warranty
exceed the amount received by it from the Buyer on account of such services.
Our obligation to provide corrected services, new products, refund the purchase price, or perform
the repair described above is conditioned upon (a) the installation of the accessory or cable
conforming to the specications set forth in our installation instructions and (b) the accessory or
cable not having- been damaged by mechanical or electrical activities unrelated to the operation
of the accessory or cable.
A refund of your purchase price, provision of replacement products, repair of the accessory or
cable or provision of corrected services as described above, shall be your sole and exclusive
remedy for a breach of this warranty. THESE ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES
GIVEN BY EASYHEAT WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS AND SERVICES AND ARE IN LIEU OF
AND EXCLUDE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY OPERATION
OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANT ABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PABTICIILAR PURPOSE WHETHER OR NOT THE PURPOSE OR USE HAS
BEEN DISCLOSED TO EASYHEAT IN SPECIF1CATIONS, DRAWINGS OR OTHERWISE, AND
WHETHER OR NOT EASYHEAT’S PRODUCTS ARE SPECJFICALLY DESJGJUED AND/OR
MANUFACTURED BY EASYHEAT FOR YOUR USE OR PURPOSE.
This warranty does not extend to any losses or damages due to misuse, accident, abuse, neglect,
normal wear and tear, negligence, unauthorized modication or alteration, use beyond rate
capacity, or improper installation, maintenance or application. To the extent that you or your agents
have supplied specications, information, representation of operating conditions or other data to
EasyHeat in the selection or design of the Goods and the preparation of EasyHeat’s quotation, and
in the event that actual operating conditions or other conditions differ from those represented by
you, any warranties or other provisions contained herein which are affected by such conditions
shall be null and void.
If within thirty (30) days after your discovery of any warranty defects within the warranty period,
you notify EasyHeat thereof in writing, EasyHeat shall, at its option, repair, correct or replace F.O.B.
point of manufacture, or refund the purchase price for, that portion of the Goods found by EasyHeat
to be defective. Failure by you to give such written notice within the applicable time period shall be
deemed an absolute and unconditional waiver of your claim for such defects. Goods repaired or
replaced during the warranty period shall he covered by the foregoing warranty for the remainder of
the original warranty period or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of the repaired or replaced
goods, whichever is longer.
This limited warranty does not cover any costs relation to the repair or replacement of any
accessory or cable at the installation site. Our accessories and cables are not easily accessible.
A failed accessory or cable usually cannot be easily repaired. Replacement of a failed accessory or
cable will require that the materials under which it is installed be removed to permit replacement of
the accessory or cable. We will not reimburse any costs relation to the repair or replacement
of any accessory or cable at the installation site.
IN NO EVENT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION
(WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, INFRINGEMENT, NEGIJGENCE, STRICT Liability,
OTHER TORT OR OTHERWISE), SHALL EASYHEAT’S LIABILITY TO YOU AND/OR YOUR
CUSTOMERS EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE SPECIFIC GOODS PROVIDED
BY EASYHEAT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION. YOU AGREE THAT WE
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR YOUR CUSTOMERS FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. No agent, employee or representative of
ours has authority to bind us to any afrmation, representation or warranty concerning the
goods sold unless such afrmation, representation or warranty is specically incorporated
by written agreement.
To obtain new products, arrange repair of existing product, or a refund under this warranty, please
contact EasyHeat with a description of the defect and proof of purchase at the address noted
herein.
USA Canada
2 Connecticut South Drive 99 Union Street
East Granby, CT 06026 Elmira, ON N3B 3L7
15.2cm
(6”)
-4°C
+25°F
1m
(1’)
-25°C
-13°F
5.00m
(5’)
-45°C
-50°F
10.25m
(10’3”)
US T. (800) 537-4732
CAN T. (800) 794-3766
©2013 EasyHeat
www.easyheat.com
11001-001 Rev. 8
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