1A
• Cut each heating cable 12 in (30 cm) from the center of
the first indentation, cut at a 45° angle.
Cut at 45
12 in (30 cm) minimum
angle
• After heating cable has been cut, align indentations.
Allow approximately 24 in (60 cm) of heating cable for
installation.
24 in
12 in
(60 cm)
(30 cm)
Centerline of
connection
3
• Lightly score outer jacket around and down as shown.
• Bend heating cable to break jacket at score, then peel off
jacket.
Do not cut braid.
VPL
Indentation
(bus wire
connection)
Align heating
cable indentations
Go to Step 2
7 1/2 in
(190 mm)
1B
BTV, QTVR, XTV, KTV, HTV
24 in
(60 cm)
Centerline of
connection
2
Complete steps 2 through 6 for each heating cable before
going on to the next length of heating cable.
Box nut
18 in
(45 cm)
4
• Determine heating cable type and continue as shown.
VPL
XTV, KTV
BTV, QTVR
HTV
• Allow approximately
24 in (60 cm) of
heating cable for
installation.
• Cut off heating cable
end at a 45° angle for
easier insertion.
Go to Step 2
• Do not remove box nut from
stand. Push heating cable
through stand and nut as
shown. Use cable lubricant if
needed.
• Square off cable end with 90°
angle cut.
• Do not attach stand
to pipe until step 8.
Go to Step 5A
Go to Step 5B
Go to Step 5C
Go to Step 5D
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