Installation Instructions; Overview; Certifications / Approvals; Technical Data - Bartec TWISTO/N-B Serie Consignes D'installation

TWISTO/N-B

Installation Instructions

Overview

TWISTO/N-B is a family of connection kits for self-regulating trace heat-
ers. The TWISTO/N-B connection kits are simple and safe to use, yet
faster to install and more cost effective than conventional systems. They

Certifications / Approvals

TWISTO/N-B Connection for self-regulating trace heater for roof and
gutter de-icing, pipe applications etc. ; for use with BARTEC BACAB FT
trace heater only

Technical data

Operating voltage max. 250 V
Current max. 16 A
Ambient
-40 °F to 185 °F / -40 °C to 85° C
temperature range
Operation
-40 °F to 150 °F / -40 °C to 65 °C
temperature range
Protection class NEMA Type 4X / IP66
The following terms describe the parts of the trace heater within these
instructions:
21-56N0-7N0001/392164
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
AC
bus wire
heating element
insulation jacket
grounding braid
outer jacket
Reservation Technical data subject to change without notice.
No claims for damages arising from alternations, errors or misprints shall be allowed.
can be used with BARTEC BACAB FT trace heaters in fixed equipment
heating systems for multiple applications (e.g. heating of pipes, roof and
gutter de-icing etc.).

Safety

For safe installation and operation of the TWISTO/N-B the technical
requirements and instructions given in this manual must be followed.
WARNING
Risk of fire or electrical shock. Follow these guidelines to avoid per-
sonal injury or material damage.
 All electrical systems and installations must comply with BARTEC
GmbH requirements and be installed in accordance with the relevant
electrical codes and any other applicable national and local codes.
 BARTEC GmbH, the US and Canadian electrical codes require
ground fault protection to be provided for all trace heating circuits.
 Install the connection kit and trace heaters carefully.
 The bending radius of the trace heater must be at least 1" (25 mm).
Do not bend on the narrow axis.
 Use the trace heaters and connection kit in accordance with the
intended purpose and strictly comply with the operational data speci-
fied in section Technical Data.
 For roof and gutter applications use only the UV-resistant
FT 15 'black' trace heater (certified by the –WS mark on the device).
 Any defective component in a set must be replaced before installa-
tion.
 Keep all components and the trace heaters dry before and during
installation.

To avoid short circuits, do not connect the trace heater bus wires
together.
 When used for roof and gutter de-icing, the TWISTO/N-B connection
kit must be installed in a dry place outside the gutter.
 This kit contains silicone adhesive. Keep out of reach of children.
Store at below 77 °F (25 °C). Follow the safety instructions given on
the packaging.
 Keep these instructions for future reference. If applicable, leave them
with the end user.
 De-energize before installation or servicing.
 Use only original BARTEC accessories.
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