Thermon TBX-3LC User Manual

Installation Instructions

TBX-3LC

Power Connection Boot Kit

Applications

The TBX-3LC Boot Kit is used for power connection of BSX,
RSX, TSX, VSX self-regulating heating cables.

Kit Contents:

Item Qty Description

1 1 Power Connection Boot

2 1 RTV Tube

1

2

Tools Required

Warnings

Due to the risk of electrical shock, arcing and re caused by product

damage or improper usage, installation or maintenance, a ground-fault
protection device is required.

Installation must comply with Thermon requirements (including form PN
50207U for Ex systems) and be installed in accordance with the NEC,
CEC, or any other applicable national and local codes.

Component approvals and performance ratings are based on the use

of Thermon specied parts only.

Keep ends of heating cable and kit components dry before and during

installation.

Installation Instructions for BSX, RSX,

TSX, and VSX

2

1.

2.

Cut off end of cable.

Cut and remove overjacket. Do not cut metallic braid.

3.

4.

Separate braid strands and pull cable through opening in
braid. Twist braid into a pigtail. Trim ends of braid.

Cut and remove primary insulation jacket. Omit this
step for VSX cable.

Installation Instructions for BSX, RSX,

TSX, and VSX

3

5.

6.

Skive outside edges of black matrix. Do not cut bus wire
strands. See page 4 for TSX cable matrix removal tips.

Cut V-notch in matrix and pull bus wires from matrix.

7.

8.

Cut and remove remaining center core of matrix.

Apply a liberal amount of RTV sealant to cable and
slide boot onto the end of the cable.

TSX Matrix Removal Tips 4

A1.

A2.

Cut matrix core between inside edges of conductors.
Do not cut bus wire strands.

Cut and remove remaining matrix core.

A3.

Strip off matrix material at end of conductors.

Cable Take-off for BSX, RSX, TSX, VSX

5

Thermon Europe B.V.

Boezemweg 25 • 2461 KG Pijnacker • The Netherlands
Phone: [phone]

Thermon Manufacturing Company

100 Thermon Drive • P.O. Box 609 • San Marcos, Texas 78667-0609
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • 1-800-820-HEAT
www.thermon.com

Form No. 50071 (07/06)