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Installing The Thermostat - Pentair RAYCHEM AMC-1A Installation Instructions

Ambient-sensing thermostat for nonhazardous locations

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instAlling the thermostAt

1. Verify that the thermostat is suitable for the area where it is to
be installed.
2. Check the line voltage and the
heat-tracing load to ensure that
the thermostat ratings are not
exceeded.
3. Mount the unit in a position that
prevents condensation from
draining into the enclosure from
the connecting conduit (see diagram above).
Wiring
Power Supply
GFEPD
Ø
Ø
208-V or 240-V supply - 240 -V heating cable
or
G
120-V supply – 120-V heating cable
N
Ø
277-V supply – 240-V heating cable
Power
G
connection
Braid
Heating
Cable
Figure 1. Heat-tracing control
NORTH AMERICA
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IndustrIal Heat tracIng solutIons
Conduit
drain
Control
thermostat
EuROPE, MIddLE EAsT, AfRICA
Tel: +32.16.213.511
Fax: +32.16.213.603
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positioning
4. Mount ambient-sensing units in the area exposed to the
coldest temperature and the most wind. Do not mount on the
side of a warm building or in a location that is exposed to warm
air currents or direct sun light.
setting AnD ADjusting
5. Set the thermostat dial to the desired temperature and finish
wiring.
Power Supply
GFEPD
G
N
N
N
Ø
Ø
Ø
A
B
C
A
B
C
Braid
Heating
Cable A
Heating
Cable B
Heating
Cable C
Figure 2. Controlling a contactor
For switching heat-tracing loads greater than 22 A
or switching multiple heat-tracing circuits.
AsIA PACIfIC
Tel: +86.21.2412.1688
Fax: +86.21.5426.2937
cn.thermal.info@pentair.com
120-V supply – 120-V heating cable or
277-V supply – 240-V heating cable
NC
NO
C
Control
thermostat
C
120-V or
277-V
coil
NC
NO
C
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LATIN AMERICA
Tel: +1.713.868.4800
Fax: +1.713.868.2333
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