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WARNING:
Electric Shock Hazard. You MUST disconnect all power before installing or servicing
heating cable and accessories. A qualified electrician must perform installation and
servicing of heating cables and accessories. Heating cables must be grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code. Failure to comply with this code can
result in personal injury or property damage.
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TRM SR-ACC-SPL/TEE
Self Regulating Cable Splice and Tee Kit
Installation Instruction Manual
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Description
Clamp Tie
Black Cloth Tape (6" long)
Heat Shrink Tubing (8" x 1")
Cable Ties
Mastic Strips (1 ½" x ½")
Heat Shrink Tubing (1" x ½")
Heat Shrink Tubing (1" x 1/8")
Heat Shrink Cap
Insulated Bus Wire Crimps
Heat Shrink For Ground (1" x ½")
Uninsulated Braid Crimp
Thermal Resources Management (TRM)
175 Idema Road, Markham,
ON, Canada, L3R 1A9
Tel: 1-905-940-4737
Fax: 1-905-940-4731
Ryan@TRMheatingcables.com
www.TRMheatingcables.com
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Summary of Contents for TRM SR-ACC-SPL
- Page 1 Heating cables must be grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Failure to comply with this code can result in personal injury or property damage. Thermal Resources Management (TRM) 175 Idema Road, Markham, Product...
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Page 2: Important Notes
CAN/CSA-C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (CEC)) Governs the installation of these heat tracing systems 3) TRM SR-ACC-SPL/TEE (Splice and Tee Kit) is suitable for use with TRMSR heating Cables 4) Cables should be terminated into certified junction boxes that are appropriate for the... - Page 3 TRM BR SR Controls and GFI: TRM SR can function safely without the use of controls, but it is strongly recommended to utilize thermostats or controllers to maximize the efficiency of the cables while simultaneously minimizing electrical costs. For further information or for design assistance with controls and/or sensors that work in concert with our SR cable, please call TRM directly Circuit protection depends on the breaker size being used and the start-up temperature.
- Page 4 TRM SR cable is constructed of a self-regulating polymer core that varies its output along its entire length, saving energy and eliminating hot spots along the pipe.
- Page 5 The heating cable must be bent as shown, so it can be pulled through the braid opening 3.) Figure 3: Twist together braid and put off to one side as shown. Thermal Resources Management (TRM) 175 Idema Road, Markham, Product ON, Canada, L3R 1A9...
- Page 6 6.) Using either a pair of scissors (Figure 6-1) or a utility knife (Figure 6-2) make a cut through the centre matrix material 1 ¾”, down to where the inner jacket begins (Figure 6-3). Thermal Resources Management (TRM) 175 Idema Road, Markham, Product ON, Canada, L3R 1A9...
- Page 7 Be careful not to leave the heat source on one area for very long 9.) Figure 9-1: Centre the black heat shrink (F) over the end of cable as shown Thermal Resources Management (TRM) 175 Idema Road, Markham, Product ON, Canada, L3R 1A9...
- Page 8 2” down from the end of the outer jacket. (If needed, each mastic strip can be stretched to accommodate thicker types of heating cable) Thermal Resources Management (TRM) 175 Idema Road, Markham, Product ON, Canada, L3R 1A9...
- Page 9 ½” of heating cable. 11.) Figure 11-4: Crimp braid as shown, at least twice, using a crimping tool. 12.) Figure 12-1: Cut off the excess braid. Thermal Resources Management (TRM) 175 Idema Road, Markham, Product ON, Canada, L3R 1A9...
- Page 10 13.) Figure 13-3/13-4: Immediately after shrinking, pinch the end of the tube with a pair of pliers and hold until the end stays sealed Thermal Resources Management (TRM) 175 Idema Road, Markham, Product ON, Canada, L3R 1A9...
- Page 11 16.) Figure 16-1: Slide insulated bus wire crimps (I) over each conductor 16.) Figure 16-2: Using a crimping tool, crimp each set of conductors together Thermal Resources Management (TRM) 175 Idema Road, Markham, Product ON, Canada, L3R 1A9 Tel: 1-905-940-4737...
- Page 12 18.) Figure 18-2: Ensure the heat shrink tube is completely sealed between the two conductors and that there are no visible gaps. Thermal Resources Management (TRM) 175 Idema Road, Markham, Product ON, Canada, L3R 1A9...
- Page 13 21.) Figure 21-1: Slide the heat shrink tube (C) over cables. Place the edge of heat shrink ½” past the edge of the mastic strips on each cable. Thermal Resources Management (TRM) 175 Idema Road, Markham, Product ON, Canada, L3R 1A9...
- Page 14 22.) Figure 22-2/22-3: If the width of the pliers isn’t wide enough to pinch the entire tube, pinch a second time at the end of the cable. Thermal Resources Management (TRM) 175 Idema Road, Markham, Product ON, Canada, L3R 1A9...
- Page 15 23.) Figure 23: After the heat shrink has cooled, fold over the connection end and fasten it with the third cable tie. Refer to applicable application instruction manual(s) for installation and testing instructions and guidelines Thermal Resources Management (TRM) 175 Idema Road, Markham, Product ON, Canada, L3R 1A9 Tel: 1-905-940-4737...
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