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NELSON
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AXPTC125 POWER TEE SPLICE CONNECTION KIT
KIT CONTENTS
QTY
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
1
1
ENCLOSURE WITH TERMINAL BLOCKS
3
2
POWER TERMINATION
3
3
END TERMINATION
1
4
SILICONE ADHESIVE
1
5
ENCLOSURE ADAPTER
1
6
STANDOFF
1
7
LOCKNUT
3
8
GREEN/YELLOW TUBE
1
9
CABLE CLAMP
1
10
CABLE TIE (not shown)
1
11
STOPPING PLUG AND LOCKNUT
6
12
GUIDE TUBES (not shown)
1
13
PRODUCT LABEL (not shown)
INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES
Pipe Clamp – PC03, PC12 or PC20 (included)
Fiberglass Tape – GT6 or GT60
OPTIONAL INSTALLATION MATERIAL
HC-SPA Small Pipe Adapter – For 1.0"
(25 mm) diameter pipe and below.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Utility Knife
Wire Cutters
Adjustable Wrench (52mm [2.1"] size)
Needle Nose Pliers
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver
Large Slotted Screwdriver
Allen wrench (10mm [3/8"] size)
TULSA, OK 74146
DESCRIPTION
The AXPTC125 Power Tee Splice Connection Kit is
designed to connect three heater cables in a tee splice
configuration and with the removable plug can also connect
the heating cables to customer supplied power wiring. This
kit is designed for use with all wattages of Nelson Heat Trace
CLT-J(ordinary locations), CLT-JT(ordinary locations), LT-J,
LT-JT, UT-1, QLT-J, HLT-J and XLT-J heater cables. The
AXPTC125 is rated IP66/NEMA 4X. The AXPTC125
connection kit may be used to connect multiple heater
segments, connect different wattage cables together or to
provide access to serviceable equipment.
These instructions are to be used together with the
installation and maintenance instructions for self-regulating
heater cable (GA-1765).
TEL 918-627-5530
FAX 918-641-7336
www.nelsonheaters.com
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
GA-5052 Rev. 3
Sheet 1 of 10
August 2017
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Summary of Contents for Emerson NELSON AXPTC125
- Page 1 NELSON ™ INSTALLATION AXPTC125 POWER TEE SPLICE CONNECTION KIT INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIPTION The AXPTC125 Power Tee Splice Connection Kit is designed to connect three heater cables in a tee splice configuration and with the removable plug can also connect the heating cables to customer supplied power wiring. This kit is designed for use with all wattages of Nelson Heat Trace CLT-J(ordinary locations), CLT-JT(ordinary locations), LT-J, LT-JT, UT-1, QLT-J, HLT-J and XLT-J heater cables.
- Page 2 NELSON ™ INSTALLATION AXPTC125 POWER TEE SPLICE CONNECTION KIT INSTRUCTIONS STANDOFF POSITIONING 18” (46 cm) 12” (31 cm) 18” (46 cm) 18” (46 cm) Mark pipe where standoff will be mounted. Insert cable retainer assembled with cable grommet into ...
- Page 3 NELSON ™ INSTALLATION AXPTC125 POWER TEE SPLICE CONNECTION KIT INSTRUCTIONS HEATING CABLE PREPARATION Lightly cut around the cable outer jacket and up Lightly cut around the cable inner jacket. the center. Bend cable to break outer jacket. WARNING ...
- Page 4 NELSON ™ INSTALLATION AXPTC125 POWER TEE SPLICE CONNECTION KIT INSTRUCTIONS HEATING CABLE PREPARATION Lightly score core material and snap off at base of bus wires. Trim away any frayed or damaged bus wire ends. Pull braid tight to form a pigtail. POWER TERMINATION INSTALLATION ...
- Page 5 NELSON ™ INSTALLATION AXPTC125 POWER TEE SPLICE CONNECTION KIT INSTRUCTIONS POWER TERMINATION INSTALLATION Slide green/yellow tubing over braid. Trim bus wires and braid as necessary. WARNING Do not megger or hipot until silicone completely cured. ½” (13 mm) ...
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Page 6: Final Assembly
NELSON ™ INSTALLATION AXPTC125 POWER TEE SPLICE CONNECTION KIT INSTRUCTIONS FINAL ASSEMBLY 1 ½” (38 mm) Allow 1 ½” (3.81 cm) of each heating cable Pull excess heating cable back to remain above top of standoff body. through standoff. STEP 3 STEP 4 Note: For pipes 1”... - Page 7 NELSON ™ INSTALLATION AXPTC125 POWER TEE SPLICE CONNECTION KIT INSTRUCTIONS FINAL ASSEMBLY Locknut 90° Cable Clamp Install cable clamp over heating cables at top of Install enclosure and secure to enclosure adapter enclosure adapter. Tighten cable clamp with supplied screws. with supplied locknut.
- Page 8 NELSON ™ INSTALLATION AXPTC125 POWER TEE SPLICE CONNECTION KIT INSTRUCTIONS Install thermal insulation and protective lagging. Apply sealant around standoff penetration to prevent moisture entry. Leave installation instructions with end user for future maintenance and/or trouble shooting. ...
- Page 9 NELSON ™ INSTALLATION AXPTC125 POWER TEE SPLICE CONNECTION KIT INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SAFE USE To prevent electrical arcing and fire hazard, all cable connections and electrical wiring connections should be sealed against moisture. This includes the use of proper cable sealing kits and the moisture proofing of all wire connections. ...
- Page 10 Nelson Heat Tracing Systems products are supplied with a limited warranty. Complete Terms and Conditions may be found on Nelson's website at www.nelsonheaters.com. Nelson is a trademark of the Appleton Group LLC (Heating Cable Systems), 2 Connecticut South Dr, East Granby, CT, 06026. A division of Emerson Automation Solutions. ...