Pentair Raychem JBS-100-ECP-A Installation Instructions Manual

JBS-100-ECP-A
Combination power ConneCtion box and digital eleCtroniC Controller
installation instruCtions
JBS-100-ECP-A with
Pyrotenax MI heating cable
using required MI cable
grounding kit
JBS-100-ECP-A with
Raychem heating cable
apprOvals
Nonhazardous locations
KIt cOntents
Item qty description
A 1 Lid
B 1 Wire cover
C 1 Box with electronics
D 1 Green/yellow tube
E 1 Core sealer (for use with Raychem heating cables only)
F 1 Battery connector
G 1 Stand with RTD
H 1 Cable lubricant (for use with Raychem heating cables only)
I 1 Cable tie
J 1 MI cable grounding kit (ordered separately; P000000279)
K 1 Plug (for use with MI cable installations only)
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 of 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 Pentair Industrial Heat Tracing
Solutions, agency certifications, and the National Electrical
Code, ground-fault equipment protection must be used. Arcing
may not be stopped by conventional circuit breakers.
IndustrIal Heat tracIng sOlutIOns
descrIptIOn
The Raychem JBS-100-ECP-A is an electric heat-tracing power
connection / electronic controller combination housed in a NEMA 4X
rated enclosure. It is designed for use only with Raychem BTV-CR,
XL-Trace, BTV-CT, QTVR-CT, XTV-CT, VPL-CT, KTV-CT, and Pyrotenax
MI heating cables in nonhazardous locations.
These kits may be installed at temperatures as low as −40°F (−40°C).
For easier installation store above freezing until just before installation.
The controller can be programmed to maintain temperatures of 425°F
(220°C). It operates at voltages from 100 to 277 Vac and can switch
current up to 30 Amps.
For technical support call Pentair Industrial Heat Tracing Solutions at
(800) 545-6258.
tOOls requIred
• Wire cutters
• Utility knife
• Needle nose pliers
• Wire stripper (for VPL-CT)
addItIOnal MaterIals requIred
• Pipe strap
• GT-66 or GS-54 fiberglass tape
• MI cable grounding kit (for MI cable installations)
Catalog No: MI-GROUND-KIT
• AT-180 aluminum tape
• Small pipe adapter (for 1 in (25 mm) and smaller pipes)
Catalog No: JBS-SPA
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B
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• Component approvals and performance are based on the use of
Pentair Industrial Heat Tracing Solutions-specified parts only.
Do not use substitute parts or vinyl electrical tape.
• The black heating cable core and fibers are c onductive and can
short. They must be properly insulated and kept dry.
• Damaged bus wires can overheat or short. Do not break bus wire
strands when scoring the jacket or core.
• Keep components and heating cable ends dry before and during
installation.
• Use only fire resistant insulation materials, such as fiberglass
wrap or flame-retardant foam.
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• Pliers or adjustable wrench
• Large slotted screwdriver
• Small slotted screwdriver
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CAUTION:
HealtH Hazard: Prolonged or repeated contact with the
sealant in the core sealer may cause skin irritation. Wash hands
thoroughly. Overheating or burning the sealant will produce
fumes that may cause polymer fume fever. Avoid contamination
of cigarettes or tobacco. Consult MSDS VEN 0058 for further
information.
CHEMTREC 24-hour emergency telephone:
(800) 424-9300
Non-emergency health and safety information:
(800) 545-6258
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