nvent RAYCHEM, RayClic Installation Instructions Manual

APPROVALS

WARNING:

718K Pipe Heating Cable
877Z De-Icing and Snow Melting
Not UL Listed with XL-Trace heating
cable for buried piping.

RayClic Connection System

RayClic-LE Lighted End Seal Kit Installation Instructions

DESCRIPTION

The nVent RAYCHEM RayClic-LE Lighted End Seal Kit is for use
with nVent RAYCHEM IceStop, XL-Trace and HWAT heating
cables. The connection is designed to be installed above the
pipe insulation or mounted on the wall at the end of the heating
cable circuit. These installation instructions should be used
in conjunction with the IceStop, XL-Trace and HWAT System
Installation and Operation Manuals.

For technical support contact your nVent representative or call

nVent (800)545‑6258.

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Utility knife • Wire cutters

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• TORX

T20 screw driver

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (Not included in this kit):

• nVent RAYCHEM RayClic‑SB‑02 Wall mounting bracket

RayClic

718K Pipe Heating Cable

also Listed De-icing and

Snow Melting Equipment

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WARNING:

Shock Hazard

Do not open while energized

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F

APPROVED

with HWAT, IceStop,
and XL-Trace heating

cables.

CL I, Div. 2, Gr. A,B,C,D

Hazardous Locations

with GM-XT only.

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APPROVED

For HWAT, IceStop, and XL-Trace only
Hazardous Locations: For IceStop (GM-XT) only
Class I, Div. 2, Groups A,B,C,D

KIT CONTENTS

Item Qty Description

A 1 Lighted end seal

B 1 Pipe mounting bracket

C 2 Plastic cable ties

D 1 Clip

E 1 Cable lubricant

This component is an electrical device that must be
installed correctly to ensure proper operation and to
prevent shock or fire. Read these important warnings and
carefully follow all the installation instructions.

• To minimize the danger of fire from sustained electrical
arcing if the heating cable is damaged or improperly
installed, and to comply with the requirements of nVent,

A B C D E

agency certifications, and national electrical codes,
ground-fault equipment protection must be used. Arcing
may not be stopped by conventional circuit breakers.

• Bus wires will short if they contact each other. Keep bus
wires separated.

• Keep components and heating cable ends dry before
and during installation.

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

• Component approvals and performance are based
on the use of nVent-specified parts only. Do not use
substitute parts or vinyl electrical tape.

• Leave these instructions with end user for reference
and future use.

If you experience difficulty during installation, refer to the “Troubleshooting Guide” on page 5.

Lighted End Seal Installation

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• Using the plastic cable ties, attach the bracket to the pipe.
Note: For roof-mounted applications, follow steps 3 through

9 (pages 2–4), then turn to “Roof Installation” on page 4.

Do not install the end seal where it can be immersed in water.

• For the RayClic-LE
lighted end seal, fold
up the four outer snaps, then
position the connector over the snaps
and press down.

3

• Allow enough extra heating cable to make service loops
as required.

• Make sure end of heating cable is cut clean.

5

• Remove the outer jacket.

• Place metal clip over the base of exposed braid.

4

• Score around
and down the
outer jacket of the
heating cable 3 1/8 inches
from the end.

Do not cut through

metal braid or

inner jacket.

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HWAT

6A

IceStop and XL-Trace

6B

HWAT Only

• Using wire cutters, cut away 1-inch of the braid.

• Pull exposed braid back over metal clip.

IceStop and XL-Trace Only

• Pull exposed braid back over metal clip.

• Using wire cutters, cut away aluminum wrap.

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• Apply a small amout of lubricant to the jacket surface
near the end of the cable.

• Avoid using large amounts of lubricant on the exposed
end of the cable.

• Insert prepared heating cable
end into connector. Push until
heating cable is fully inserted and end is
visible through opening in connection cover
plate.

Note: RayClic connection kits are designed to be installed only
once; the heating cable cannot be removed once installed

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9

Tighten the screws
until the metal top
surface is at the
same height as the
inner clear plastic
module.

• Securely tighten the two connection screws, alternating
as they are being tightened.

WARNING: Fire hazard. Loose screws can cause

excessive heating. Be sure screws are fully tightened.

Roof Installation

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10

• Close the lid and
snap the lever shut.
Do not force lid closed; if
lid does not close, check the
connection to ensure all screws are
fully tightened.

• Tighten the nuts on the heating cable entries
until grommets are compressed.

2

• Position attachment clips on mounting bracket as shown.

RayClic-SB-02

• Mount flat (wall mounting) bracket under eaves by
installing screws through the center holes.

Do not mount in gutter or where it may be immersed in water.

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• Connect heating cable as detailed in steps 3 through 9

(pages 2–4).

Drip

loop

• Attach the
connector to the
mounting bracket
by pressing until it
snaps in place.

• Complete heating
cable installation
and install a drip
loop as shown.

• Protect heating
cable from sharp
edges.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Solution

Braid clips are missing. The braid clips are attached to the cardboard packing insert

under the lid. The braid clips must be used to ensure a
ground connection. If clips are missing or lost, call nVent at
(800)545‑6258.

Mounting bracket is missing. A pipe mounting bracket is supplied with the Power Connection,

Powered Splice, Powered Tee and Lighted End Seal kits. A
wall mounting bracket or additional pipe mounting bracket
may be ordered using one of the catalog numbers listed under

“Optional Accessories” on the front page of these instructions

when you place your order.

Connector does not snap onto bracket. The bracket has two sets of attachment clips. Fold up the four

outer clips for the Power Connection and Lighted End Seal
kit. Fold up only the center clips for the Powered Splice and
Powered Tee kits.

Heating cable type not mentioned. RayClic connection kits are approved for use only with

RAYCHEM HWAT, XL-Trace, and IceStop heating cables. Do not
use with other heating cables.

Braid clip does not fit. Be sure the clip is installed on the metal braid, not on

theouterjacket.

Heating cable does not have aluminum wrap. Only HWAT heating cables have the aluminum wrap under the

braid. Skip the aluminum wrap removal step for XL-Trace and
IceStop heating cables.

Heating cable cannot be inserted into connector. Check for the following:

• Apply lubricant to heating cable primary (white) jacket.

• Outer jacket strip length is 3 1/8-inches.

• Braid clip is installed on top of the metal braid, not on the
outer jacket.

• Braid is pulled back over braid clip.

• For HWAT, 1-inch of braid is removed.

• Sealing nut is loose (but not removed).

• Connection screws are loose.

Lid does not close. Be sure all screws are fully tightened before closing the lid.

Heating cable cannot be removed. The power connection and end seal are designed to be installed

only once; the heating cable cannot be removed once installed.
Additional RayClic-E and RayClic-LE end seals can be ordered
from nVent.

Light does not come on. • Verify there is voltage present.

• Verify the cable guide is screwed down completely.

• If the light still does not function, the RayClic-LE cannot be
repaired and must be replaced.

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