KING SRK10 User Manual

SRK10 Splice and Tee Kit with End Seal

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

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DESCRIPTION

The SRK10 Splice and Tee kits are to
be used with King SR heating cables.
Carefully follow these instructions. Do
not use other materials or alternate
splicing methods which may damage
the heating cable and create an
electrical hazard, risk of fire, or poor
performance.

SRK10 SPLICE AND TEE KIT
The SRK10 kit is to be used with King
SR heating cables to make a splice, tee
connection and one end seal.

CAUTION: Charring or burning the
heat shrink tubing can produce fumes
that may cause eye, skin, nose and
throat irritation. Use adequate
ventilation during installation and avoid
overheating the heat shrink tubing.

TOOLS REQUIRED: utility knife, cross
cutters, needle nose pliers, crimping
tool, heat gun.

Item Qty Description

A 1
B 2
C 3
D 1
E 6
F 2
G 5
H 1

I 1

J 3
K 1
X 1
Y 1
Z 1

Black heat shrink tube for ground
Insulated buss wire crimp connectors
Black heat shrink tube (1/2” dia. x 1” length)
Un-insulated ground crimp connector

Black heat shrink tube (1/8” dia. x 1” length)
Heat shrink cap (1/2” dia. x 2” length)
Mastic strips (1” width x 1-1/2” length)
Black cloth tape (1” width x 6” length)

Cable tie with mounting hole
Cable ties

Black heat shrink tube (1” dia. x 8” length)
Black heat shrink tube (3/4” dia. x 5” length)
Woven braid sleeve ( ½” dia. x 4” length)
Black heat shrink cap ( ½” dia. x 1-1/4” length)

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

Disconnect all power before installing or servicing
the heating cable and accessories. SR heating
cable must be grounded properly in accordance
with the National Electrical Code (NEC). Failure to
comply can result in personal injury or property
damage. Only a qualified licensed electrical
contractor shall install and service of SR heating
cable and accessories, otherwise the warranty is
voided.

Note:·All electrical wiring, including Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupters (GFCI), must be done
according to the NEC and local codes by a
qualified installer. Article 426 of ANSI/NFPA 70 of
National Electrical Code (NEC section 62 of
CAN/CSA-C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I
(CEC) governs the installation of this heat systems

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WARNING:

The SRK10 kit components are electrical devices and they must be installed correctly to ensure proper operation and to prevent
shock or fire. Carefully follow all of the installation instructions and read these important warnings.

1. Heating cables must be installed in compliance with the national electric code (NEC) in addition to state, provincial and local
codes. Check with your local inspector for specific code requirements (or regulations or standards) in your area.

2. To minimize the danger of fire from electrical arcing if the heating cable is damaged or improperly installed ground fault
equipment protection (GFEP) must be used on each heating cable branch circuit. Arcing may not be stopped by conventional
circuit protection.

3. Bus wires will short if they make contact each other, keep bus wire separated.

4. Keep ends of heating cable and kit components dry before and during installation.

5. The black heating cable core is conductive and can short. It must be properly insulated and kept dry.

6. UL listing approvals and performance are based on the use of the specified components in this kit only. Do not substituted
parts or use vinyl electrical tape.

7. Damaged heating cable can cause arcing or fire. Do not energize damaged heating cable. Repair or replace damaged heating
cable prior to applying power.

8. Do not twist cables during installation or embed in thermal insulation.

The SR heating cable is comprised of several layers as shown
above, use the illustration to gain a clear understanding of the

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cable components.

Cut the braid and push it back to loosen it as shown.
Bend the cable and gently pull it through the braid.

Lightly score completely around and then down

outer jacket a distance of 7”. Do not cut braid or inner

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jacket. Bend heating cable to break jacket at score,
then peel off outer jacket!.

Twist and position the braid to one side of heating

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cable and then cut the insulating jacket back 4-1/2”.
Lightly score the inner insulating jacket and then bend
the cable to break the jacket and peel it off.

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Notch the conductive core at the end and twist it back

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to peel the bus wires from the core.

Score between the bus wires and bend the core to
break it free and peel the core material away from the
bus wires.

Cut and remove the remaining center core, leaving the

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bare conductors.

Center the 1/2” x 1” heat shrink tube over the cable core

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and bus wires as shown.

Slide the 1/8” dis. X 1” heat shrink tube over the bus wires.

Apply heat to shrink the tubes, approximately 2 minutes at

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600ºF (315ºC). Keep tubes up against the core while heat
shrinking.

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Heat evenly for approximately 3 minutes at 600ºF
(315ºC) until it shrinks completely.

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