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nvent Raychem RayClic Series Installation Instructions Manual

nvent Raychem RayClic Series Installation Instructions Manual

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RayClic Connection System
Installation Instructions
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
Hazardous Locations: For IceStop (GM-XT) only
Class I, Div. 2, Groups A,B,C,D
APPROVED
WARNING:
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
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 (800) 545-6258.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• TORX T20 screw driver
• Utility knife
• Wire cutters
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
(NOT INCLUDED IN THIS KIT)
• RayClic-SB-02 Wall mounting bracket
• RayClic-SB-04 Pipe 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
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.

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 RAYCLIC-T TEE KIT Item Qty Description Plastic cable ties Clips End seal Labels (1 splice, 2 warning) Cable lubricant RAYCLIC-X CROSS KIT Item Qty Description Cross Plastic cable ties Clips End seals Labels (1 splice, 2 warning) Cable lubricant 2 | nVent.com...
  • Page 3 • Remove the outer jacket. • Score around and down the outer jacket of the heating cable 3 1/8-inches from the end. • Place the metal clip over the base of the exposed braid. nVent.com | 3...
  • Page 4 RAYCHEM HWAT nVent RAYCHEM IceStop and XL-Trace HWAT Only IceStop and XL-Trace 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.
  • Page 5 • Using glass cloth tape, attach heating cable to pipe. attach heating cable to pipe. • Apply insulation, cladding, warning • Apply insulation, cladding, warning labels and yellow splice identification label. labels and yellow splice identification label. nVent.com | 5...
  • Page 6 • Protect heating cable from sharp edges. 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. 6 | nVent.com...
  • Page 7 • 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. nVent.com | 7...
  • Page 8: Troubleshooting Guide

    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.
  • Page 9 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 nVent.com | 9...
  • Page 10 ©2018 nVent. All nVent marks and logos are owned or licensed by nVent Services GmbH or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. nVent reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Raychem-IM-H55388-RayClicConnectionKits-EN-1805...