Section 2 Installation And Wiring; Introduction; Initial Inspection; Operating Environment - nvent RAYCHEM T2000 Installation, Operating And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION AND WIRING

2.1 INTRODUCTION

2.2 INITIAL INSPECTION

2.3 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

2.4 INSTALLATION LOCATION

2.5 MOUNTING PROCEDURES

WARNING:
Electrical Hazard
Ensure all personnel involved in installation, servicing, and programming are qualified and
familiar with electrical equipment, their ratings and proper practices and codes. Multiple
voltages and signal levels may be present during the installation, operation, and servicing of
this product. Do not power the product until the safety provisions outlined in this section have
been observed.
This section includes information regarding the initial inspection, preparation for use, and
wiring instructions for the components of the RAYCHEM T2000 HTC. See Appendix B for wiring
details.
Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container or cushioning material
is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of the shipment have been verified for
completeness and the equipment has been checked mechanically and electrically. Procedures
for configuring and operating the RAYCHEM T2000 HTC are given in Sections 3 and 7. If the
shipment is incomplete, mechanically damaged, defective in any way, or the RAYCHEM
T2000 HTC does not pass the electrical performance tests, notify the nearest nVent
representative. If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning material shows signs of
stress, notify the carrier as well as your nVent representative. Keep the shipping materials for
the carrier's inspection.
The standard CM 2000/CM 2000+ control module using a Solid-state Relay (SSR) and a
CT 2000-HAZ module, is suitable for Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous areas.
Hazardous areas are defined by Article 500 of the National Electrical Code and Section 18 of
the Canadian Electrical Code.
The standard CM 2000/CM 2000+ control module using an Electro-mechanical contactor and
a CT 2000 module is suitable for use in ordinary (non-hazardous) areas only.
WARNING:
Some wiring configurations will use more than one power source and all must be de-energized
prior to performing any maintenance on a control module or its heating circuit.
The operating environment should be within the limitations specified for the RAYCHEM
T2000 HTC components as outlined in Appendix A.
The wide ambient operating temperature range of the RAYCHEM T2000 HTC permits
installation in most any convenient location. Considerations should include expected
atmospheric conditions, accessibility for maintenance and testing, the location of existing
conduits, and hazardous area rating. Ambient temperature conditions may affect load
current ratings.
WARNING:
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Be sure the product is approved for the intended location as defined by Article 500 of the
National Electrical Code and/or Part I, Section 18 of the Canadian Electrical Code.
2.5.1 CARD RACK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Shock Hazard
Turn off all power to the card rack and individual control modules during installation or removal
to avoid the risk of injury to personnel and damage to the RAYCHEM T2000 HTC.
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