Chromalox RTPC User manual

Installation Instructions
RTPC Power
Connection Kit
For Self-Regulating & Constant Wattage Heating Cables
PJ451-12
161-562762-001
May 2020

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Item Qty Description
1 1 Junction Box
2 1 Junction Box Lid
3 1 Junction Box Base
4 1 Three Position Terminal Block
5 1 Mounting Screw for Terminal Block
6 1 Black Self-Regulating Cable Grommet
7 1 Orange Constant Wattage Grommet
8 1 Cover Gasket
9 8
Machine Screws (4 for Cover/4 for Box Base)
10 1 Butt Splice
RTPC Power Connection Kit
Self-Regulating & Constant Wattage Heating Cable Installation Instructions
General
These kits are designed to provide temperature control
as well as termination for one run of Chromalox Self-
regulating or Constant Wattage Heating Cable.
Each kit contains enough material to connect one ca-
ble.
Certifications & Approvals
IP66 NEMA/Type 4x -60°C < Ta < +55°C
Ordinary & Hazardous Locations
Class I, Division 2 Groups A,B,C, & D, Zone 2 IIC
Class II, Division 2, Groups F & G, Class III
Tools Required for Kit Installation
Caution Label CL-1
Fiberglass Tape FT-3
Pipe Straps
Pipe Strap: 1/2” to 3/4” pipes
Pipe Strap: 1” to 3-1/2” pipes
Pipe Strap: 2-1/2” to 9” pipes
Pipe Strap: 9” to 19.5” pipes
Order Separately

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HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Disconnect all power
before opening. All installations must be effectively
grounded in accordance with the National Electrical
Code to eliminate shock hazard. To avoid electro-
static discharge. Wipe with damp cloth.
Turn off power before removing junction box cover
at all times.
Users should install adequate controls and safe-
ty devices with their electric heating equipment.
Where the consequences of failure may be severe,
back-up controls are essential. Although the safety
of the installation is responsibility of the user, Chro-
malox will be glad to assist in making equipment
recommendations.
9.78 In.
(248mm)
3.52 In.
(89mm)
4.38 In.
(111mm)
1.25 In.
(32mm)
3.52 In.
(89mm)
Actual Kit Dimensions

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Cable installation instructions: CPR, CPM, CZH, SRL, SRM/E, SRP
CWM cable special instructions denoted by *
3. Slide cable grommet over the end of the cable and
insert it into the opening in the base. Secure the
base to the pipe by threading the appropriate sized
pipe strap through the slot in the mounting plate.
Tighten the pipe strap until the base is securely at-
tached to the pipe.
1. Punch out the knockouts on the bottom of the
box which correspond to the openings in the base
through which the heating cable passes. Only
punch out the knockouts that are to be used. If one
is mistakenly punched, blank grommets can be or-
dered to re-establish the water tight seal.
2. Feed the ends of the cables through the appropri-
ate hole in the base. Allow 8 inches of cable to ex-
tend above the top of the base.
4. Score the outer insulation 7 inches from the end of
the cable. Remove the jacket to expose the metal
braid. CAUTION: When removing outer jacket, be
careful not to damage the braid of the base cable
insulation. NOTE: If using braid only cable (-C) skip
this step.

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7. Using standard electrical cutters, cut a 3/4 in long
notch out of the cable between the conductor
wires. Bare a 3/8 inch length of each conductor by
stripping off the outside insulation and the inner
black core material.
***If using CZH,CWM score the outer jacket 3/4
inch from the end of the cable and remove the
jacket. Cut off the exposed nichrome wire, pushing
any remainder back under the jacket. Separate the
buss wires and strip off the last 3/8 of the insulation
from around both buss wires.
8. Insert the bared ends of the conductors and the
braid into the openings in the terminal block.
Tighten screws firmly to hold the wires and braid in
place.
5. Feed cables through the corresponding holes in the
box and secure box to base using all four screws.
6. Sarting from the end of the cable, unravel 2-1/2
inches of the braid. Twist the strands together to
form a pigtail.

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11. Mount terminal block to bottom of the box by driv-
ing the self-tapping screw (Item 5) provided into
the mounting hole as shown.
9. Connect conduit hub (Chromalox CCH, CH -75 or
equal) to the box. Attach conduit to hub and bring
power leads into box.
10. Strip 3/8 inch length of each power wire and con-
nect to unused side of terminal block as shown.
Tighten screws firmly to hold wires in place.
12. Carefully push the all wires into the box and secure
the lid to the box. Make sure water tight rubber
gasket (Item 8) is in place.

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RTPC Fully Assembled
© 2020 Chromalox, Inc.
Limited Warranty:
Please refer to the Chromalox limited warranty applicable to this product at
http://www.chromalox.com/customer-service/policies/termsofsale.aspx.
Chromalox, Inc.
1347 Heil Quaker Boulevard
Lavergne, TN 37086
[phone]
www.chromalox.com