EasyHeat EasyHeat TSRT Tee Splice Kit, TSR Cable Connection Kits and Accessories, 14038-001 Instruction Sheet
TSRT
TSRT Tee Splice Kit Installation Instructions
Description
The TSRS Splice Connection Kit is for use with all versions of
EasyHeat’s self regulating heater cables smaller than 0.44”
(11mm) in diameter. It is also compatible with any other
manufacturer’s heating cables that t the size specication.
This kit contains materials to make 1 tee splice and 2 end seals.
Power Terminations (2)
Power Termination (1)
Grommet Retaining Cap
**Sealing Grommet
Gasket
Connection Fitting
Flex Tubing
Kit Contents
1 Junction Box
1 Terminal Block
1 Conduit locknut
2 Sealing Grommet
1 Stand-off
1 Flex Tubing
1 Uninsulated Splice
Connector
Terminal Block
Junction Box
Conduit Locknut
Gasket
Box Adapter
**Sealing Grommet
2 Warning Labels
3 Power Terminations
1 Box adapter
2 Gasket
2 End Seals
1 Connection Fitting
1 Grommet Retaining Cap
1 Tube of Silicone
2 Pipe Clamps
Silicone
Box Cover Gasket
Box Cover
Pipe Clamps
WARNINGS!
• Article 427 of the National Electrical Code requires that all
heaters shall have grounded metal coverings and branch
circuit may require ground-fault protection.
• If nuisance tripping of ground fault breakers occurs due to con-
densation in the junction box, electrical connections should be
moisture-proofed by suitable means!
• Minimum installation temperature -40°C (-40°F)
Stand-off
End Seal
*Heater Cable
see warning below
*ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN KIT
**Sealing Grommets
J-Grommet - Overjacket Products
B-Grommet - Base Products
U-Grommet - Double Entry or non standard construction
(For dual connections 1 additional power termination
and end seal will be included in this kit.)
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TSRT Tee Splice Installation Instructions
Section View A A
Pipe Tee
Cable Termination
1. Cut heater cables to lengths shown.
2. Push the two 12” (305mm) length heater cables through the
bottom opening of stand-off.
3. Place stand-off on pipe and fasten with pipe clamps.
4. Slide the large opening sealing grommet over the two heater
cables and position inside stand-off opening.
5. Apply silicone around the heater cables at top of sealing
grommet and ll any voids in sealing grommet.
6. Slide the box adapter over the two heater cables and tighten
securely to stand-off.
7. Install the ex tubing over the 18” (457 mm) length heater
cable, tape at pipe tee with berglass tape.
8. Slide the small opening sealing grommet over the single
heater cable and position inside the connection tting.
9. Apply silicone around the heater cables at top of sealing
grommet and ll and voids in sealing grommet.
10. Prepare heater cables for power termination according to
cable stripping procedures.
11. Compare the electrical circuit according to the wiring
connection procedures.
WARNING!
• Do not place pipe clamps over the heater cable
(recommend installing at the
4 or 8 o'clock positions.)
8 o'clock
203mm (8")
4 o'clock
A
A
305mm (12")
457mm (18")
*Heater Cable
*Fiberglass Tape
Stand-off
Sealing Grommet
Box Adapter
Gasket
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Cable Stripping Procedure
FOR CABLES WITHOUT OVERJACKET (BRAID ONLY), PROCEED
DIRECTLY TO STEP 4.
TSRT Tee Splice Installation Instructions
1. Lightly cut around heater overjacket 5” (127mm) from the
end. Bend cable to break overjacket.
127mm (5")
2. Lightly cut overjacket up the center between rst cut mark
and the cable end. Bend cable to break overjacket.
3. Remove overjacket from the heater cable.
4. Move braid back toward the overjacket, creating a bulge.
(For cables without an overjacket, apply a ring of electrical
tape 5” from the end of the cable. Then move braid back
towards the tape creating a bulge).
7. Pull the braid tight.
114mm (4.5")
cut off excess braid
8. Lightly cut around heater jacket 4” (102mm) from the end.
Bend cable to break outer jacket.
102mm (4")
9. Lightly cut the outer jacket up the center between the rst cut
mark and the cable end. Bend cable to break outer jacket.
10. Remove the jacket from the heater cable.
5. At bulge, separate the braid to make an opening.
6. While bending the heater cable, work it through the braid
opening.
11. Shave the core material from the outside of each bus wire.
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TSRT Tee Splice Installation Instructions
Fiberglass Tape
12. Starting at the end, pull each bus wire away from the core
material.
13. Remove exposed core material.
14. Insert bus wires into power termination.
apply silicone here
15. Squeeze power termination opening and ll with silicone.
16. Push power termination opening and ll with silicone.
13mm (.5")
WARNING!
• Do not cut or nick braid
• Do not cut or nick wires
• Bus wires must not touch or cross while inserting into power
termination/end seal.
• Only power terminations/end seals specically approved for
the vendor’s style and type of heater cable must be used.
Cable Termination
1. Remove 0.5” (13mm) of overjacket exposing the braid. Then
remove the 0.5” (13mm) of exposed braid.
2. Make a 0.4” (10mm) cut at the end of the heater cable.
3. Squeeze end seal and ll with silicone.
4. Push and seal over the heater cable.
5. The silicone will set up in about 30 minutes with a complete
cure after 24 hours.
not included in kit
WARNING!
• Not sure what this says
• Braid must be kept away from bus wire or shorting will occur
apply silicone here
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Wiring Connection
1. Place gasket onto the box adapter.
2. Position junction box onto the box adapter and secure it with
the conduit locknut.
3. Place gasket on the ex tubing assembly and connect to
junction box with the grommet retaining cap.
4. Connect bus wires and ground braid from all heater cables to
the terminal block. See diagram.
5. Apply silicone at point braid leaves the overjacket.
6. Place all wires, cables and terminal block inside junction box.
7. Place the box cover and box cover gasket onto junction box.
TSRT Tee Splice Installation Instructions
Terminal Block
Braid
Power Terminations
Terminal Block Connection
Braid
Heater Cable
Baid
Heater Cable
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TSRT Tee Splice Installation Instructions
General Information
Easy Heat TSR Cable connection kits are provided in nonmetallic NEMA 4X enclosures for use in pipe tracing applications in ordinary
locations and Division 2 hazardous areas when used with Easy Heat TSR Cable. These kits contain all necessary components to
terminate/connect TSR Cable and any associated power supply.
TSRP Power Connection Kit
The TSRP Power Connection Kit
is suitable for connecting up to
two heating cables to customer
supplied power wiring. Seals
for up to 2 cable ends are
also provided. Models: TSRP3,
TSRP12, TSRP20.
1 Universal Base, Box Adaptor, Sealing Gasket, Locknut Assembly
1 Nonmetallic Junction Box with Cover and Sealing Gasket
1 Sealing Grommet
2 Power Terminations
2 Cable End Seals
1 Tube Adhesive Sealant
1 3-point Floating Terminal Block
1 Ground Connection Splice
2 Stainless Steel Pipe Clamps: TSRP3, 3"; TSRP12, 12"; TSRP20, 20"
1 Label
TSRT Tee Connection Kit
1 Universal Base, Box Connector, Sealing Gasket, Locknut
Assembly
1 Nonmetallic Junction Box with Cover and Sealing Gasket
1 Watertight Connection Fitting with 12" Hi-Temp Flexible Tubing
2 Sealing Grommets
1 Grommet Retaining Cap
3 Power Terminations
2 Cable End Seals
1 Tube Adhesive Sealant
1 3-point Floating Terminal Block
1 Ground Connection Splice
2 Stainless Steel Pipe Clamps: TSRT3, 3"; TSRT12, 12"; TSRT20, 20"
TSRS Splice Connection Kit TSRL Pilot Light Kits
The TSRS Splice Connection
Kit is designed for connecting
two heating cables together in
an in-line splice conguration.
Models: TSRS3, TSRS12, TSRS20.
The TSRT Tee Connection Kit
is designed for connecting
heating cables in a tee splice
conguration. Seals for up to 2
cable ends are also provided.
The TSRL Pilot Light Kits are
designed as end-of-circuit
indicating light assemblies
utilizing low temperature LED
lamps. Kits are available for
120V, 208V, 240V and 277V
operation.
1 Universal Base, Box Connector, Sealing Gasket, Locknut
1 Nonmetallic Junction Box with Cover and Sealing Gasket
1 Sealing Grommet
2 Power Terminations
1 Tube Adhesive Sealant
1 3-point Floating Terminal Block
1 Ground Connection Splice
2 Stainless Steel Pipe Clamps: TSRS3, 3"; TSRS12, 12"; TSRS20, 20"
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1 Universal Base, Box Connector, Sealing Gasket, Locknut
1 Nonmetallic Junction Box with Cover and Sealing Gasket
1 Pilot Light Assembly, 3 Sealing Gaskets, Locknut
1 Sealing Grommet
1 Power Termination
1 Tube Adhesive Sealant
2 Stainless Steel Pipe Clamps for pipe size 3 to 12"
2 Stainless Steel Pipe clamps for pipe size up to 3"
2 Warning Labels
1 Caution Label
120 Volt model: TSRL112
208 Volt model: TSRL812
240 Volt model: TSRL212
277 Volt model: TSRL712
Assembly
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