Raychem RayClic Connection System

Product Description

The Raychem RayClic Connection System offers Power Connection, Powered Splice, and Powered Tee kits designed for use with Raychem IceStop, XL-Trace Edge, and HWAT heating cables. These kits are intended for strapping to pipes or mounting on walls at the start of a heating cable circuit. For detailed information, consult the relevant system installation and operation manuals.

Available Kits:

• Raychem RayClic-PC Power Connection and End Seal Kit
• Raychem RayClic-PS Powered Splice and End Seal Kit
• Raychem RayClic-PT Powered Tee and End Seal Kit

Tools Required:

• Wire cutters
• Utility knife
• TORX® T20 screw driver
• Wrenches (2)

Additional UL Listed or CSA Certified Materials Required:

• 1/2 inch flame retardant conduit and fittings
• Junction box

Optional Accessories (Not Included):

• RayClic-SB-02 Wall mounting bracket

Approvals

Pipe Heating Systems 718K

De-icing and Snow Melting Equipment 877Z

For Use in Hazardous Locations: Class I Div. 2 Group A, B, C, D T6 when installed with GM-1XT and GM-2XT only. Operating temperature range: -40°C to +40°C.

Certifications include UL and CSA listings.

Important Warnings

• This is an electrical device; proper installation is crucial to prevent shock or fire. Read and follow all instructions carefully.
• To prevent fire hazards from electrical arcing due to damaged or improperly installed heating cable, use appropriate fault protection equipment (e.g., differential circuit breaker). Conventional circuit breakers may not stop arcing.
• Keep bus wires separated to prevent short circuits.
• Ensure all components and heating cable ends remain dry during installation.
• The black heating cable core is conductive and must be properly insulated and kept dry to prevent shorts.
• Component approvals and performance are based on the use of Chemelex-specified parts only. Do not use substitute parts or vinyl electrical tape.
• Leave these instructions with the end-user for future reference.

Avertissement (French):

• Le câble chauffant électrique doit être installé correctement pour éviter les risques d'incendie ou de décharge électrique. Lisez attentivement les mises en garde et suivez les instructions.
• Pour réduire le danger d'incendie causé par un arc électrique continu, utilisez une protection par disjoncteur différentiel.
• Les fils omnibus peuvent être court-circuités s'ils se touchent. Tenez-les éloignés les uns des autres.
• Les composants et terminaisons du câble chauffant doivent rester au sec avant et pendant l'installation.
• Le noyau du câble chauffant noir est conducteur et peut occasionner des courts-circuits. Il doit être correctement isolé et gardé à sec.
• Les homologations et performances sont basées sur l'utilisation de pièces Chemelex. N'utilisez pas de pièces de rechange ou de ruban isolant en vinyle.
• Laissez ces instructions à l'utilisateur pour référence ultérieure.

Kit Contents

RayClic-PC Power Connection Kit

RayClic-PS Powered Splice Kit

RayClic-PT Powered Tee Kit

Power Connection, Splice and Tee Installation

1. Attach Bracket: Using plastic cable ties, attach the mounting bracket to the pipe. For roof-mounted applications, follow steps 3-9 (pages 4-6) and then refer to "Roof Installation" on page 7.
2. Connect RayClic-PC: Fold up the four outer snaps on the bracket, position the connector over the snaps, and press down.
3. Connect RayClic-PS/PT: Fold up the two center snaps on the bracket, position the connector over the snaps, and press down.
4. Prepare Heating Cable: Allow sufficient extra heating cable for service loops. Ensure the end of the heating cable is cut cleanly.
5. Score Outer Jacket: Score around and down the outer jacket of the heating cable 3/8 inches from the end. Do not cut through the metal braid or inner jacket.
6. Remove Outer Jacket: Remove the outer jacket.
7. Place Metal Clip: Place the metal clip over the base of the exposed braid.
8. HWAT Only - Cut Braid: Using wire cutters, cut away 1 inch of the braid.
9. HWAT Only - Pull Braid Back: Pull the exposed braid back over the metal clip.
10. HWAT Only - Cut Aluminum Wrap: Using wire cutters, cut away the aluminum wrap close to the braid and outer jacket.
11. IceStop, XL-Trace Edge, and RaySol: Pull exposed braid back over the metal clip.
12. Apply Lubricant: Apply a small amount of lubricant to the jacket surface near the braid. Do not apply lubricant within 2 inches of the cable end. (Excessive lubricant may cause low insulation resistance or short circuits).
13. Insert Connector: Insert the prepared heating cable end into the connector. Push until fully inserted and the end is visible through the opening in the connection cover plate.
14. Secure Connector: Securely tighten the two connection screws, alternating as they are tightened, until the metal top surface is level with the inner clear plastic module.
15. Close Lid: Close the lid and snap the lever shut. Do not force the lid. If it does not close, check that all screws are fully tightened.
16. Tighten Grommets: Tighten the nuts on the heating cable entries until the grommets are compressed.
17. Conduit Attachment (Power Connection): Using two wrenches, attach user-supplied 1/2 inch conduit. Do not exceed 15 ft-lbs of torque to avoid breaking the housing.
18. Final Steps (All Kits): Apply insulation, cladding, and warning labels. Terminate power wiring in a user-supplied junction box.

Note: RayClic connection kits are designed for single installation; the heating cable cannot be removed once installed.

Roof Installation

1. Mount Bracket: Mount the RayClic-SB-02 wall-mounting bracket flat using screws through the center holes. Do not mount in a gutter or where it may be immersed in water.
2. Position Clips: Position attachment clips on the mounting bracket based on the type of connector being installed (RayClic-PC, RayClic-PS, or RayClic-PT).
3. Connect Heating Cable: Connect the heating cable as detailed in steps 3 through 9 (pages 4-6).
4. Attach Connector to Bracket: Attach the connector to the mounting bracket by pressing until it snaps into place.
5. Install Drip Loop: Complete heating cable installation and install a drip loop as shown. Protect the heating cable from sharp edges.
6. Power Connection (Roof): Connect user-supplied 1/2 inch conduit following step 11A on page 6. Apply the Electric De-Icing and Snow Melting label on or near the junction box.

End Seal Installation

1. Prepare Cable End: Score down and around the outer jacket 1 inch from the end. Remove the outer jacket, being careful not to damage the inner jacket.
2. HWAT - Remove Aluminum Wrap: Using wire cutters, cut away aluminum wrap close to the braid and outer jacket.
3. Remove Exposed Braid: Remove the exposed braid.
4. Install End Seal: Push the end seal completely onto the heating cable.

Note: The end seal can only be installed once and cannot be removed from the heating cable. Do not use until ready for final installation.

Troubleshooting Guide

Heating Cable Circuit Testing

The RayClic Power Connection Kits (RayClic-PC, RayClic-PS, and RayClic-PT) include test ports in the blank module for confirming continuity or power to the heating cable circuit.

Instructions:

1. Open the RayClic Cover.
2. Set multimeter to AC voltage function.
3. Insert multimeter test probes into the two test ports.

WARNING: To avoid shock, do not cross the test probes or touch them to the metal pressure plate when measuring voltage.

AVERTISSEMENT : Pour éviter les chocs, ne pas chevaucher les sondes d'essai et ne pas toucher au plateau de pression métallique pour mesurer la tension.