Installation, Maintenance and Operation Manual - Tyco Thermal ...

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General information
Use of the manual
The Installation and Maintenance manual is for Tyco
Thermal Controls series resistance heating cable systems
on thermally insulated pipes, vessels and associated equipment
only. In particular it refers to polymer insulated (PI)
series heating cable systems, which feature a specific
power output, varying with design parameters, mostly with
cable length and voltage. This manual provides general
information and shows an overview of the most common
installations and applications on PI. In any case, the
information provided for specific projects will take precedence
over this manual.
Figure 1: Typical cable construction
Refer to applicable product datasheet for more detailed
information.
Figure 2: Typical heating element set up
Earth leads
Connection leads
For information regarding other applications contact your
Tyco Thermal Controls representative.
d Important
For the Tyco Thermal Controls warranty to apply, the
instructions that are included in this manual and product
packages must be followed. The installation must also
be in accordance with local National requirements appli-
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Cable gland
Cold leads
Heating cable
Outer jacket PTFE
Protective braid of nickel plated
copper strands (max. 18 Ω/km)
PTFE/high temperature fluoropolymer sandwich
High temperature resistance heating conductor
Cable joint between heating cable and cold lead