nvent RayClic, RayClic-S Splice Kit, RayClic-T Tee Kit, RayClic-X Cross Kit Installation Instructions Manual

WARNING:

RayClic Connection System

Installation Instructions

DESCRIPTION

nVent RAYCHEM RayClic-S Splice Kit
nVent RAYCHEM RayClic-T Tee and End Seal Kit
nVent RAYCHEM RayClic-X Cross and End Seal Kit

These kits are for use with nVent RAYCHEM IceStop, XL-Trace
and HWAT heating cables. The connection is designed to
be strapped to the pipe, or wall mounted. 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 [phone].

TOOLS REQUIRED

• TORX T20 screw driver

• Utility knife

• Wire cutters

APPROVALS

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

For HWAT, IceStop, and XL-Trace only

APPROVED

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

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

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
(NOT INCLUDED IN THIS KIT)

• RayClic-SB-02 Wall mounting bracket

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nVent, 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

• RayClic-SB-04 Pipe mounting bracket

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.

KIT CONTENTS

RAYCLIC-S SPLICE KIT

Item Qty Description

A 1 Splice

B 2 Plastic cable ties

C 2 Clips

D 3 Labels (1 splice, 2 warning)

E 1 Cable lubricant

RAYCLIC-T TEE KIT

Item Qty Description

A 1 Tee

B 2 Plastic cable ties

C 3 Clips

D 1 End seal

E 3 Labels (1 splice, 2 warning)

F 1 Cable lubricant

A B C D E

A B C D E F

RAYCLIC-X CROSS KIT

Item Qty Description

A 1 Cross

B 2 Plastic cable ties

C 4 Clips

D 2 End seals

E 3 Labels (1 splice, 2 warning)

F 1 Cable lubricant

A B C D E F

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If you experience difficulty during installation, refer to the “Troubleshooting Guide” on page 8.

For pipe-mounted applications follow
steps 1 through 10 (pages 3–5).

 Splice, Tee, and Cross Installation

1

2

For roof-mounted applications,
follow steps 2 through 9
(pages 3–5), then turn to “Roof
Installation” on page 6.

• Place kit on pipe and attach with
plastic cable ties.

3 4

Do not cut

through metal braid

or inner jacket.

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

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

• Make sure the end of the heating cable is cut clean.

• Remove the outer jacket.

• Place the metal clip over the base of the exposed braid.

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nVent RAYCHEM HWAT nVent RAYCHEM IceStop and XL-Trace

5A

5B

IceStop and XL-Trace OnlyHWAT Only

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

• Pull exposed braid back over metal clip.

• Pull exposed braid back over metal clip.

• Using wire cutters, cut away aluminum wrap.

6 7

• Apply a small amount of lubricant to the jacket surface near

• Apply a small amount of lubricant to the jacket
the end of the cable.

surface near the end of the cable.

• Avoid using large amounts of lubricant on the exposed end

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

exposed end of the cable.

• Insert prepared heating cable
end into connector. Push until

• Insert prepared heating cable
heating cable is fully inserted and

end into connector. Push until heating

end is visible through opening in

cable is fully inserted and end is visible

connection cover plate.

through opening in connection cover plate.

Note: Heating cable cannot be removed. The connection

Note: Heating cable cannot be removed. The connection

and end seal are designed to be installed only once; the

and end seal are designed to be installed only once; the

heating cable cannot be removed once installed.

heating cable cannot be removed once installed.

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8

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.

9

WARNING: Fire hazard. Loose screws can cause

excessive heating. Be sure screws are fully tightened.

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.

11B

TEE (insulation not shown)

• Repeat steps 2 through 7 for all
remaining heating cable entries.

11A

SPLICE

• Using glass cloth tape,
attach heating cable to pipe.

• Apply insulation, cladding, warning
labels and yellow splice identification label.

11C

CROSS (insulation not shown)

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• Using glass cloth tape,
attach heating cable to pipe.

• Apply insulation, cladding, warning
labels and yellow splice identification label.

• Using glass cloth tape,
attach heating cable to pipe.

• Apply insulation, cladding, warning
labels and yellow splice identification label.

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Roof Installation

1

2

RayClic-SB-02

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

• Mount bracket above water line.

Donot mount in gutter or where it

may be immersed in water.

3

• Prepare and attach heating cables as
detailed in steps 2 through 9 (pages 3–5).

RayClic-S

RayClic-T

and RayClic-X

• Position attachment clips on mounting bracket based on
the type of connector being installed.

4A

SPLICE

Drip loops

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

• Complete heating cable installation and
install drip loops as shown.

• Protect heating cable from sharp edges.

4B

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TEE

Drip loops

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

• Complete heating cable installation and install drip loops
as shown.

• Protect heating cable from sharp edges.

End Seal Installation

1

1"

• Score down and around outer
jacket 1 inch from the end.

• Remove the outer jacket.

• Do not cut or damage inner jacket.

2

• Remove exposed braid.

HWAT

2A

• Using wire cutters, cut away aluminum wrap close to
braid and outer jacket.

IceStop, XL-Trace, and RaySol

3

• Push end seal completely onto heating cable.

Note: The end seal can be
installed only once; it cannot be
removed from the heating cable.
Do not use until ready for final
installation.

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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
[phone].

Mounting bracket is missing.

Connector does not snap onto bracket.

Heating cable type not mentioned.

Braid clip does not fit.

Heating cable does not have aluminum wrap.

Heating cable cannot be inserted into connector.

Lid does not close.

Heating cable cannot be inserted into end seal.

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

A mounting bracket is not included in the splice, tee and cross
kits. One can be ordered using one of the catalog numbers
listed under “Optional Accessories” on the front page of these
instructions when you place your order.

The bracket has two sets of attachment clips. Fold up the four
outer clips for the splice kit. Fold up only the center clips for the
tee and cross kits.

RayClic connection kits are approved for use only with
RAYCHEM HWAT, XL-Trace, and IceStop heating cables. Do not
use with other heating cables.

Be sure the clip is installed on the metal braid, not on the outer
jacket.

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

Check for the following:

• Apply cable lubricant to the 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.

Be sure all screws are fully tightened before closing the lid.

The outer jacket must be removed from the heating cable
before the end seal is installed (see the “End Seal Installation”
instructions on page 7). Make sure 1-inch of the outer jacket,
braid, and aluminum wrap (HWAT only) are removed.

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

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Heating Cable Circuit Testing

The RayClic-T now includes test ports in the blank module. Voltage
can measured at these points to confirm continuity or power to the
installed heating cable circuit. For detail heating cable operation refer
to the appropriate installation and operating manual.

Instructions:

1. Open the RayClic Cover.

2. Set multimeter to AC voltage function.

3. Insert multimeter test probes into the two test ports.

WARNING: To avoid shock do not cross the test

probes or touch them to the metal pressure plate
when measuring voltage.

Test
ports

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