Lead Termination Preparation; End Termination Preparation - BriskHeat K Serie Mode D'emploi

K-Series Heating Cable Installation Instructions

LEAD TERMINATION PREPARATION

STEP 1:
Determine the module length of the heating cable.
Module points can be identified by slight indenta-
tions on the rounded surface of the outer jacket.
You can determine the module point by touch or
visually by sliding back the metallic overbraid.
NOTE: KE series cable module points must be
visually identified due to FEP outer jacket.
STEP 2:
Cut the cable between the module points for the
desired length of cold lead. The length of "cold
lead" must be at least 12 in (305 mm) but no long-
er than the module length minus 6 in (152 mm).
The section of cable between the end of the cable
and the first module point will be the cold lead.
This section will be used for lead termination /
power input connection.
STEP 3A: (KE cable only)
Using a knife, remove 10 in (254 mm) of the outer
jacket, exposing the metallic braid. DO NOT
DAMAGE THE BRAID.
STEP 3B: (all K series cable)
Push 6 in (152 mm) of the metallic overbraid back
to expose the polyimide layer of the heater. Using
a pair of Wire Cutters, cut off 4 in (101 mm) of the
exposed heater.
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STEP 4:
Pull the metallic braid back over the end of the
cable. Push the cable through the side of the
metallic braid. Twist the empty braid to form a
pigtail lead and crimp a ring terminal on the end
(see picture below). A crimp barrel can also be
used to extend the ground (braid) to another 12
AWG ground wire.
STEP 5:
Slide the metallic overbraid back at least an
additional 4 in (101 mm). Using a knife, carefully
cut and remove 4 in (101 mm) of the inner
polyimide layer to expose the spirally wrapped
resistance wire and the two bus wires. Do NOT
damage the bus wires or the bus wire insulation;
the resistance wire must NOT come into contact
with the exposed bus wires. Unwrap and cut the
resistance wire back to the point you cut the cable
jacket.
STEP 6:
Fill a lead pouch with silicone RTV sealant. Slide
the lead pouch over the two bus wires and over the
inner wrap and outer braid. Using wire strippers,
remove 0.75 in (19 mm) of the insulation from the
bus wires to expose the conductors.
DO NOT DAMAGE THE CONDUCTORS.
ENSURE OUTER BRAID DOES NOT CONTACT
THE SPIRALLY WRAPPED RESISTANCE WIRE.
ENSURE OUTER BRAID DOES NOT CONTACT THE
SPIRALLY WRAPPED RESISTANCE WIRE.
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K-Series Heating Cable Installation Instructions

END TERMINATION PREPARATION

STEP 1:
Locate the last module point of the cable run. Cut the cable 6 in (24 mm) beyond this point to form a cold
end.
Module Point
STEP 2A: (KE cable only)
Using a knife, remove 2 in (50 mm) of the outer jacket, exposing the metallic braid. DO NOT DAMAGE
THE BRAID.
STEP 2B: (all K series cable)
Using diagonal cutters and / or a knife, remove 1.5 in (38 mm) of the metallic braid and 1 in (25 mm) of
the polyimide layer to expose the spirally wrapped resistance wire and the two
insulated bus wires. Unwrap and cut off the resistance wire back to the polyimide layer. Be careful not to
damage the insulation on the bus wires. Make certain the resistance wire, the two bus wires, and the
metallic braid do NOT contact each other.
STEP 3:
Fill an end pouch with silicone RTV sealant. Slide the filled end pouch over the two bus wires, inner
jacket, and the outer most layer.
Note: When attaching the heating cable to the pipe, make sure that the last module point is in
contact with the pipe surface.
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