Raychem RayClic-S Connection System Instruction Manual

These kits are for use with Raychem IceStop,
XL-Trace Edge and HWAT heating cables. The connection is designed to be strapped to the pipe, or wall mounted.

These installation instructions should be used in conjunction with the IceStop, XL-Trace Edge, and HWAT System Installation and Operation Manuals. For technical support, contact your Chemelex representative or call Chemelex (800) 545.6258.

TOOLS REQUIRED

TORX T20 screw driver

Utility knife
Wire cutters

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

(NOT INCLUDED IN THIS KIT)

Raychem RayClic-SB-02 Wall mounting bracket

Raychem RayClic-SB-04 Pipe mounting bracket

APPROVALS

Pipe Heating System 718K, ALSO LISTED De-icing and Snow Melting Equipment 877Z, AND De-icing and Snow Melting Equipment FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS LOCATION E538285 Hazardous Location Class I Div. 2 Group A, B, C, D T6 when installed with GM-1XT and GM-2XT only –40°C ≤ Tambient ≤ +40°C

WARNING
This component is an electrical device that must be installed correctly to ensure proper operation and to prevent shock or fire. Read these important warnings and carefully follow all the installation instructions.

To minimize the danger of fire from sustained electrical arcing if the heating cable is damaged or improperly installed, and to comply with the requirements of Chemelex, agency certifications, and national electrical codes, ground fault equipment protection must be used. Arcing may not be stopped by conventional circuit breakers.

Bus wires will short if they contact each other. Keep bus wires separated.
Keep components and heating cable ends dry before and during installation.

The black heating cable core is conductive and can short. It must be properly insulated and kept dry.
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 end user for reference and future use.

KIT CONTENTS

If you experience difficulty during installation, refer to the “Troubleshooting Guide”.

SPLICE, TEE, AND CROSS INSTALLATION

Place kit on pipe and attach with plastic cable ties.
Allow enough extra heating cable to make service loops as required.

Make sure the end of the heating cable is cut clean.
Score around and down the outer jacket of the heating cable 3⅛ inches from the end.

Remove the outer jacket.
Place the metal clip over the base of the exposed braid.

HWAT ONLY

Using wire cutters, cut away 1 inch of the braid.
Pull exposed braid back over metal clip.
Using wire cutters, cut away aluminum wrap.
Apply a small amount of lubricant to the jacket surface near the braid. The lubricant should not be applied within 2 inches of the end of the cable
WARNING: Excessive use of lubricant may result in low insulation resistance values during testing or a short circuit across the bus wires.

ICESTOP AND XL-TRACE EDGE ONLY

Pull exposed braid back over metal clip.
Insert prepared heating cable end into connector. Push until heating cable is fully inserted and end is visible through opening in connection cover plate.
Note: Heating cable cannot be removed. The connection and end seal are designed to be installed only once; the heating cable cannot be removed once installed.
Securely tighten the two connection screws, alternating as they are being tightened.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Loose screws can cause excessive heating. Be sure screws are fully tightened.
Close the lid and snap the lever shut. Do not force lid closed. If lid does not close, check the connection to ensure all screws are fully tightened.
Tighten the nuts on the heating cable entries until grommets are compressed.
Using glass cloth tape, attach heating cable to pipe.
Apply insulation, cladding, warning labels and yellow splice identification label.
Repeat steps 2 through 7 for all remaining heating cable entries.
Using glass cloth tape, attach heating cable to pipe.
Apply insulation, cladding, warning labels and yellow splice identification label.
Using glass cloth tape, attach heating cable to pipe.

Apply insulation, cladding, warning labels and yellow splice identification label.

ROOF INSTALLATION

Mount flat (wall-mounting) bracket by installing screws through the center holes.
Mount bracket above water line. Do not mount in gutter or where it may be immersed in water.

Position attachment clips on mounting bracket based on the type of connector being installed.
Prepare and attach heating cables as detailed in steps 2 through.
Attach connector to mounting bracket by pressing until it snaps into place.

Complete heating cable installation and install drip loops as shown.
Protect heating cable from sharp edges.
Attach connector to mounting bracket by pressing until it snaps into place.

Complete heating cable installation and install drip loops as shown.
Protect heating cable from sharp edges.

END SEAL INSTALLATION

Score down and around outer jacket 1 inch from the end.

Remove the outer jacket.
Do not cut or damage inner jacket.
Remove exposed braid.

Using wire cutters, cut away aluminum wrap close to braid and outer jacket.
Push end seal completely onto heating cable.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

HEATING CABLE CIRCUIT TESTING

The RayClic-T now includes test ports in the blank module. Voltage can measured at these points to confirm continuity or power to the installed heating cable circuit. For detail heating cable operation refer to the appropriate installation and operating manual.
Instructions:

Open the RayClic cover.
Set multimeter to AC voltage function.

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.

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Asia Pacific
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Documents / Resources

Raychem RayClic-S Connection System [pdf] Instruction Manual
RayClic-S, RayClic-T, RayClic-X, RayClic-S Connection System, RayClic-S, Connection System

References

User Manual

Raychem RayClic-S Connection System

Specifications

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