Deltatherm PCK-RG User manual

PCK-RG
IN Series Power Connection Kit for Roof and Gutter
Delta-Therm Corporation 6711 Sands Road Ste A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 www.delta-therm.com 800-526-7887
CA_SR_PCK-RG_1905_DS
DESCRIPTION
PCK-RG allows you to make electrical connections for all
IN Series CBT self-regulating heating cables used in roof
and gutter applications. The kit contains the necessary
materials (except weather-tight junction box) for one
power connection, one splice connection, and two end
terminations.
A. Silicone Sealant*
B. Heat Shrink Sleeve .75” x 6” (1 x 15cm) (2)
C. Heat Shrink Cap .5” x 1.5” (1 x 3cm) (2)
D. .50” (2cm) Sealing Locknut
E. Connector Assembly .5”
F. Caution Labels (2)
G. #16-14 Insulated Butt Connectors (4)
H. #12-10 Insulated Butt Connectors (4)
I. Ring Connectors (2)
J. #12-10 Non-Insulated Butt Splices (2)
Additional compression fittings with 1/2” sealing locknut are available.
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*California Prop 65 compliant.
Detail 1.
CONNECTING TO POWER
1.Attach connector assembly to the Junction Box
through a .5" (1cm) NPT fitting. Loosen connector
assembly and insert 10" (25cm) of cable through into
junction box. Tighten connector assembly.
2. Strip end of cable (in junction box) as outlined on
detail
1. Slide one piece of shrink tube over cable. Connect
buss wire to the power input using the barrel
connectors.
3. Cover the entire spliced area (from barrel connectors
over black conductive core to gray over jacket) with
sili-cone sealant and let cure overnight. Center shrink
tube over barrel connectors and apply heat to shrink.
4. Twist braid into a conductor and attach ring
connector.
5. Connect the ring connector to the connection box
using the grounding screw (not supplied).
6.Push the splice and input power wire into the
connection box, then attach the gasket and cover.
7. Attach caution labels to the junction box and circuit
breaker panel and circuit breaker panel.
Gray Primary Insulation Bus Wires
Tinned Copper Braid Black Conductive Core
Black U.V. Over Jacket
SR CABLE CUTAWAY

Delta-Therm Corporation 6711 Sands Road Ste A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 www.delta-therm.com 800-526-7887
CA_SR_PCK-RG_2002_DS
STRIPPING THE CABLE
(DETAIL 1)
1. Score and remove 3" (8cm) of the black overjacket to
expose the braid.
2. Carefully separate 3" (8cm) of braid back to the over-
jacket, then twist the braid into a cold lead. Trim the cold
lead to remove the tapered end.
3. Remove 1" (3cm) of gray over jacket from the end ex-
posing the black conductive core.
4. Cut out the center of core material .125" wide x .75" long
(.32 x 2cm).
5. Strip conductive core .25" (.64cm) from the end of
each bus wire, using a wire stripper or utility knife.
Detail 1. Stripping.
WARNING: This kit and the cable used with it must be installed by a qualified electrician. All
assembly, installation, and test instructions must be followed. Improper installation can result
in property damage, serious injury, and/or death due to electric shock and fires. Please call
Delta-Therm Corporation at 1-800-526-7887 with any installation or operating questions.
Detail 2. Trim End of Cable.
Detail 3. Heat Shrink Cap.
END CAP TERMINATION
(DETAIL 2 AND 3)
1. Remove 3” (8cm) of black over jacket and braid from
end. Cut braid off.
2. Trim the end of the heating cable so that one bus wire
is .25” (.64cm) shorter than the other. Caution: Do not
terminate self-regulating cable by connecting the two
bus wires. Doing so will destroy the cable. If you have
any questions, please call 1-800-526-7887.
3. Slide the heat shrink cap over the end of the cable, leav-
ing .5” (1cm) from end cap to black
overjacket exposed.
4. Using a heat gun, shrink the sleeve into place. Heat until
glue begins to flow from cap.
5. Apply silicone sealant over .5” (1cm) exposed area cov-
ering edge of overjacket and braid.
WArNINg
.5”
(1cm)
1.5” (4cm)
1 (3cm)
.75”
(2cm)
.25”
(.64cm)
Braid Cut at a 45° Angle
Gray InsulationOverjacket
3” (8cm)
Silicone Sealant Heat Shrink Cap