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Pentair Raychem EMK-XP Installation Instructions Manual page 7

Electromelt power connection and end seal kit

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note: see step 1 for proper heating techniques.
• Position the 6 in (152 mm) long heat-
shrinkable tube (Item A) over the mastic sheet,
1/2 in (13 mm) from end of mastic sheet.
• Begin heating tube at end near cable tie.
• Heat until tube is recovered completely and
adhesive or mastic flows from ends.
• Continue to heat center section to melt mastic
inside but do not blister or burn tube.
• Allow the connection to cool before placing in
junction box.
end seal installation instructions
1
WArning: Do not cut into braid or inner jacket. this
could result in a short circuit.
• Allow 12 in (305 mm) of heating cable in junction box for
proper assembly.
• Score around outer jacket 2 in (51 mm) from end.
• Make one lengthwise score as shown.
3
• Use Ideal crimp tool No. 30-425 or blunt
nose pliers to pull outer jacket from braid.
tHerMAl builDing solutions
6 in (152 mm) tube
2 in
(51 mm)
Raychem-IM-H57284-EMKXP-EN-1612
½ in
(13 mm)
2
note: see step 1 for proper heating techniques.
• Gently heat cable to loosen bond
between outer jacket and braid.
4
• Roll outer jacket back around
heating cable to remove.
Heat this end first
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