3M TTS-5-1-OJ User guide

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3M™Self-Regulating
Heat Tracing Cables
Application Guide

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3M Self-Regulating Heating Cables: Construction and Function
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Properties ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Advantages .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Construction ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Application Map...................................................................................................................................................................................6-7
3M Self-Regulating Heating Cables: Ordering Information and Materials Guide
Pipe Freeze Protection Ordering Information and Basic Components: TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable ................9-10
Pipe Freeze Protection Materials Guide: TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable .........................................................................11
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Creating a Materials List................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Step 1: establish parameters..............................................................................................................................................................11-12
Step 2: select the proper TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable............................................................................................12-14
Step 3: determine TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable circuit lengths.............................................................................15-16
Step 4: choose TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable installation accessories...................................................................... 16
Tips ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................16-17
Thermostatic Control................................................................................................................................................................................... 17-18
TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable Pipe Freeze Protection Data Sheet............................................................................ 18-19
Roof and Gutter Snow and Ice Melting Ordering Information and Basic Components:
TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable..........................................................................................................................................21-22
Roof and Gutter Snow and Ice Melting Materials Guide: TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable ...........................................23
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Creating a Materials List................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Step 1: determine level of protection .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Step 2: select the proper TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable................................................................................................ 24
Step 3: specify locations for power connections ............................................................................................................................ 24
Step 4: choose TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable installation accessories..................................................................... 24
Step 5: establish control method...................................................................................................................................................24-27
Tips .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable Roof and Gutter Snow and Ice Melting Data Sheet .....................................................28
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Pipe Freeze Protection
Roof and Gutter Snow and Ice Melting

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Table of Contents
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Surface Snow and Ice Melting Ordering Information and Basic Components: KSR™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable......30
Surface Snow and Ice Melting Materials Guide: KSR™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable...........................................................31
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Creating a Materials List................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Step 1: identify area requiring snow and ice melting ..................................................................................................................... 32
Step 2: determine level of protection required..........................................................................................................................32-33
Step 3: determine length of cable required and circuit lengths .......................................................................................... 33-34
Step 4: locate power connections and end terminations; lay out cable ........................................................................... 34-35
Step 5: establish control method to operate system...................................................................................................................... 36
Cable Spacing Selection Guide .............................................................................................................................................................36-37
KSR™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable Surface Snow and Ice Melting Data Sheet..............................................................37-38
Alternative accessories.................................................................................................................................. 39-42
Surface Snow and Ice Melting

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Advantages
Self-regulating heat output at any point
Cut to length at any point down the cable
Energy saving
Can overlap heating cable
Easy to install
Multi-use
Low investment
Reliable, long-term performance
TTS™ and KSR™ Self-Regulating Heating Cables consist of a conductive-polymer heating matrix extruded between
two parallel copper bus conductors. Heat is generated in the conductive polymer matrix when energized. The bus
conductors provide uniform voltage across the heating matrix by providing current down the entire length of the
cable. The conductive polymer matrix is irradiated with an electron beam to provide cross-linking and “lock in”
performance properties.
As the temperature increases, the electrical paths in the carbon-polymer heating matrix become longer and the
resistance of the heating element increases. This causes the heat output of the cable to decrease. As the temperature of
the heating matrix increases, the resistance of the heating matrix increases. 
TTS™ and KSR™ Self-Regulating Heating Cables can adjust their output to the surrounding temperature down the cable
length. This adaptability to individual thermal conditions provides more heat where needed and can also reduce energy
consumption as the ambient temperature increases, reducing heating costs.
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Construction and Function
Introduction
Properties
3M Canada and Thermon Manufacturing Company have entered into a strategic alliance to market the commercial line
of heat tracing products manufactured by Thermon. The alliance agreement provides 3M exclusive rights within Canada
to sell and market two distinct products: TTS™ and KSR™ Self-Regulating Heating Cables and Accessories.
Note: The agreement with the KSR™ Self-Regulating Heating Cables and Accessories is within commercial markets only.

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Construction
TTS™ and KSR™ Self-Regulating
Heating Cables consist of a
conductive-polymer heating
matrix between two parallel
bus conductors .
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number of parallel resistances.
Copper grounding braid serves as
a safety conductor.
The cable is quipped with an
outer protective jacket.
 the cable can be
cut to any desired length
without changing TTS™ and
KSR™ Self-Regulating Heating
Cable properties.
 provides a continuous
ground path.
 the cable can respond
to the temperature conditions
and adjust the heat output at any
point of the cable.
 helps to protect against
corrosion, chemicals, and adverse
environmental conditions.

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Pipe Freeze
Protection

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23M Self-Regulating Heating Cables Ordering
Information and Materials Guide
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Areas of Application
Description
Canadian Standards Association
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Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D
Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G
Meets or exceeds - IEEE 515, 515.1 - UL 1588
CSA 130-16
Cut-to-length TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cables are designed to help provide freeze protection to metallic and
non-metallic piping. Whether the application is a small project or a complex network, designing an electric heat trace
system is easy with TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable.
Please refer to the TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cables materials guide for Pipe Freeze Protection on pages 10-11 of
this catalogue for full details.
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• Freeze protection or low-temperature maintenance
• Metallic or non-metallic piping tanks and equipment
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• Water meters and outside pipes/taps
• Water pipes in unheated areas
• Sprinkler systems
• Refrigeration
* For a complete installation, add thermal insulation in pipe freeze applications.
TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable for Pipe Freeze Protection

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Basic Components
A pipe freeze protection system that uses TTS™ Self-Regulating Heating Cable will typically include heating cable and
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1Junction box appropriate for the application to be supplied by the installer.
Note: More power connection/end termination, and control options available – see the Alternative Accessories section.
Ref # Part # Description
Cable
1 TTS-5-1-OJ 5 W/FT @ 120 V
1 TTS-8-1-OJ 8 W/FT @ 120 V
1 TTS-10-1-OJ 10 W/FT @ 120 V
1 TTS-5-2-OJ 5 W/FT @ 240 V
1 TTS-8-2-OJ 8 W/FT @ 240 V
1 TTS-10-2-OJ 10 W/FT @ 240 V
Termination kits
2 18-SXG-KITPower connection gland kit w/o junction box
2 ECA-1-SR-SP Power connection kit with metallic junction box
2 PCA-1-SR Power connection kit with non-metallic junction box
4 PCS-1-SR T-splice kit with non-metallic junction box
8 HS-PBSK 
4 HS-TBSK 
5 ET-6C 
Installation accessories
6 BTape 
7 CL 
9AL TAPE 
non-metallic pipe
Controls
3 R1-050-DP Indoor thermostat
3 R3C-0120-DP Weatherproof indoor/outdoor thermostat
Ratings
Available watt densities 
Supply voltages 110-120 or 208-240 vac
Max. Maintenance temperature 
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Minimum installation temperature 
Minimum bend radius 
T-rating 