Instruction Manual

nVent.com/RAYCHEM | 3
24 in
(60 cm)
12 in
(30 cm)
Align heating
cable indentations
Centerline of
connection
12 in (30 cm) minimum Indentation
(bus wire
connection)
Cut at 45
angle
VPL
1A
• Cut each heating cable 12 in (30 cm) from the center of
the first indentation, cut at a 45° angle.
• After heating cable has been cut, align indentations.
Allow approximately 24 in (60 cm) of heating cable for
installation.
Go to Step 2
24 in
(60 cm)
Centerline of
connection
BTV, QTVR, XTV, KTV, HTV
1B
• Allow approximately
24 in (60 cm) of heating
cable for installation.
• Cut off heating cable
end at a 45° angle for
easier insertion.
Go to Step 2
18 in
(45 cm)
Box nut
2
Complete steps 2 through 6 for each heating cable before
going on to the next length of heating cable.
• Do not remove box nut from
stand. Push heating cable
through stand and nut as
shown. Use cable lubricant if
needed.
• Square off cable end with 90°
angle cut.
• Do not attach stand
to pipe until step 8.
7 1/2 in
(190 mm)
Do not cut braid.
3
• Lightly score outer jacket around and down as shown.
• Bend heating cable to break jacket at score, then peel off
jacket.
XTV, KTV
VPL
Go to Step 5B
Go to Step 5A
Go to Step 5C
BTV, QTVR
Go to Step 5D
HTV
4
• Determine heating cable type and continue as shown.