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In-Pipe Retro – 240 V, 251 to 500 ft
In-Pipe Freeze Protection Heating Cable Installation Instructions
APPROVALS
Note: This product
is suitable for use in
potable water.
-PS,X/D
Made in Canada
KIT CONTENTS
Item
Qty
Description
A
1
Temperature controller with 25 ft (7.6 m) sensor lead
B
2
1-1/4 inch pipe adaptor parts
C
2
1 inch pipe adaptor parts
D
1
Nut for plastic tee fitting
E
1
Metal junction box with cover
F
1
Heating cable with plastic tee fitting
G
1
Installation instructions (English and French)
WARNING:
FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD. In-Pipe Retro must be
installed correctly to ensure proper operation and to
prevent shock, fire or damage to the pipe. Read these
important warnings and carefully follow all the installation
instructions.
• Power must be supplied from a 240 Vac, 15 or 20A
circuit with 30-mA ground-fault equipment protection.
• The electrical connection must be made by a qualified
electrician.
• In-Pipe Retro must not be used in insulated pipe. For
insulated pipes use nVent RAYCHEM In-Pipe Miser.
DESCRIPTION
nVent RAYCHEM In-Pipe Retro-240 is a high wattage in-pipe
heating cable designed for freeze protection of 1 inch or 1-1/4
inch uninsulated polyethylene water pipes. It is made with a tough
mineral insulated cable for long life and years of trouble-free service.
To comply with nVent's, NEC and CEC requirements for ground-fault
protection of equipment and to prevent fire, use a separate 240-volt
grounded circuit breaker with 30-mA ground fault protection. Please
leave these instructions with the homeowner.
Note: For use only with the following pipe types.
I.D. Series 75 & 100 (PE 1404) (SIDR 9)
I.D. Series 125 (PE 2306, 2406 or 3406 resin) (SIDR 11.5)
I.D. Series 160 (PE 3408 resin) (SIDR 9)
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Screwdriver
• Electrician's fish tape
• 6 ft (2 m) of strong string or rope
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED
• (4) mounting screws for temperature controller
• Duct tape
• For cables up to 410 ft (125 m): 240 V, 15 A circuit breaker with
30-mA ground-fault protection
• For cables over 410 ft (125 m): 240 V, 20 A circuit breaker with
30-mA ground-fault protection
• The heating cable must be installed in accordance with
local and national electrical codes.
• Do not use with any voltage other than 240 Vac.
• The temperature controller must be installed in a dry
location.
• Do not unduly work or bend the cable (minimum inside
bend radius is 6 times the outside diameter of the
heating cable). Bend gently and avoid repeated sharp
bends, pinching, crimping, or flattening.
• Do not cut the heating cable or alter the heating cable
length.
• Pipe wrench
• Rubber mallet
• Wooden block
A
B
C
D
E
• The heating cable must not pass through a pitless
adaptor, valve or shut off of any kind.
• Do not install this heating cable on the outside of
piping.
• Do not energize the system until installation is
complete and the pipe is filled with water. Never
energize the system if the pipe is not filled with water.
• The temperature sensor must contact the pipe at all
times or it could sense an incorrect temperature.
G
F
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Summary of Contents for nVent RAYCHEM In-Pipe Retro-240
- Page 1 In-Pipe Retro – 240 V, 251 to 500 ft In-Pipe Freeze Protection Heating Cable Installation Instructions DESCRIPTION nVent RAYCHEM In-Pipe Retro-240 is a high wattage in-pipe heating cable designed for freeze protection of 1 inch or 1-1/4 inch uninsulated polyethylene water pipes. It is made with a tough mineral insulated cable for long life and years of trouble-free service.
- Page 2 For 1 inch pipe: Note: The minimum installation temperature is 32°F (0°C). • Disconnect any existing electrical connections and • Place nut, nut reducer, and small flange on pipe in open up access to both ends of the pipe. The pipe must the order and direction shown.
- Page 3 To structure water system Fish tape (pull from end of pipe to lake, river, or well) To lake, river or well Polyethylene water pipe Pipe through wall Uncoil/feed heating cable from end of pipe • Pull the heating cable slowly into the pipe, with a second inside structure person uncoiling / feeding the heating cable into the pipe from the other end.
- Page 4 • Reconnect the submersible pump or foot valve • Check that the brass nut and the black nut where the to the water supply end, if not already connected. flexible tails exit the tee are tightened securely (60 to The submersible pump or foot valve will ensure that 70 inch-lbs torque).
- Page 5 • If the water pipe is not already buried, protect the pipe over the exposed water pipe to protect from the wind and from the wind by burying it at least 3 in (7.5 cm) deep or abrasion damage. Place the far end of the pipe in the lake covering it with earth as shown.
- Page 6 • Ensure that the pipe is filled with water. • Energize the heating cable (at electrical breaker panel). Water flow Sensor lead (to structure water supply system) Water flow (from lake, river or well) Polyethylene water pipe Heating cable Mount Temperature in a dry sensor...
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Page 7: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Part Number Description PMSFTEE Blue Tee with 3 black nuts PMSFADPT1 1 inch fitting kit includes (1) pipe insert with large O-ring, (1) red flange, and (1) black nut reducer PMSFADPT114 1-1/4 inch fitting kit includes (1) pipe insert with large O-ring, (1) red flange PMSFPLUG78 Black plastic heating cable insert with O-ring... - Page 8 In-Pipe Retro Warranty Information nVent warrants all In-Pipe Heating Cables against faulty such alleged nonconformities actually exist and occurred in the workmanship and use of defective materials for two (2) years cause of proper and normal use and were not caused by accident, from the date of purchase.
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