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Method for connecting a Heating Tape / cord to an MC5 / MC227/
MC228x1 Controller.
ATTENTION: INSTALLATION MUST BE UNDERTAKEN BY A
COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
To connect a Heating Tape to an MC controller you will require a connecting lead set. This
sheet details a process for assembling a suitable lead set.
1
Carefully examine your heating tape. Look at the terminal block and identify if you
have a two lead or three lead type tape / cord.
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2
Select suitable connection cable type giving due consideration to current,
temperature and insulation requirements.
Note: The wire gauge should NOT be less than 16/0.2mm.
3
Take IEC plug M7131. Using a screw driver, unscrew and remove the retention screw
from the centre of the housing. Remove the top of the IEC plug. Reserve plug top and
screw for use later.
Addendum sheet M7917 issue 2.3
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Summary of Contents for Bibby Sterilin Electrothermal MC5
- Page 1 Method for connecting a Heating Tape / cord to an MC5 / MC227/ MC228x1 Controller. ATTENTION: INSTALLATION MUST BE UNDERTAKEN BY A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN. To connect a Heating Tape to an MC controller you will require a connecting lead set. This sheet details a process for assembling a suitable lead set.
- Page 2 Unscrew and remove the cable clamp bridge found with in the IEC plug. Reserve for use later. Feed the wires through the rubber grommet of the IEC plug. Connect the wires to the terminals as illustrated. Ensure the plug terminal screws are fully tight and the cable is secure.
- Page 3 Fasten the wires from the IEC plug to the heating tape terminal block. Note: There is no positive (+) or negative (-) polarity. Warning: On heating tapes with 3 wires the Earth wire from the IEC plug must be connected to the earth position in the terminal block. On the terminal case type refit the cable bridge clamp before closing and fastening the case.