Pentair Raychem PMKG-LE User manual

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PMKG-LE
Low-ProfiLe end SeaL Kit inStaLLation inStructionS
THERMAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS EN-RaychemPMKGLE-IM-H5407501/13
DESCRIPTION
The PMKG-LE is a NEMA Type 4X rated end seal kit designed for
use with Raychem BTV-CR, BTV-CT, QTVR-CT, LBTV2-CT, and
KHP-CR parallel heating cables. It is designed to be placed on the
pipe under the insulation and cladding.
For additional information contact your Pentair Thermal
Management representative or call (800)545-6258.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Screwdriver • Wirecutters
• Utilityknife
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Onegrommet:(1)
PMK-GK-10 P/N 222724-000 (Package of ten grommets)
• Glassclothtape
– GT-66 Installation temperature above 40°F (4°C)
 –GS-54 Installationtemperatureabove–40°F(–40°C)
(1) Required for LBTV2 (see step 1)
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 of 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 Pentair Thermal Management,
agency certifications, and National Electrical Codes, ground-
fault equipment protection must be used. Arcing may not be
stopped by conventional circuit breakers.
• Componentapprovalsandperformancearebasedontheuseof
Pentair Thermal Management-specified parts only. Do not use
substitute parts or vinyl electrical tape.
• Theblackheatingcablecoreisconductiveandcanshort.It
must be properly insulated and kept dry.
• Damagedbuswirescanoverheatorshort.Donotbreakbuswire
strands when scoring the jacket or core.
• Keepcomponentsandheatingcableendsdrybeforeandduring
installation.
• Buswireswillshortiftheycontacteachother.Keepbuswires
separated.
• Useonlyfire-resistantinsulationmaterials,suchasfiberglass
wrap or flame-retardant foam.
WARNING:
KIT CONTENTS
Item Qty Description
A 1 Pressure plate
B 1 End seal body with stainless steel screws
C 1 Red grommet (not for use with LBTV2)
D 1 End seal label
A
BC
D
APPROVALS
-W
Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D
Class II, Div. 2, Groups F, G
Class III
KHP-CR heating cables only
Hazardous Locations
Nonhazardous Locations
BTV-CR, BTV-CT, QTVR-CT and LBTV2-CT heating cables only

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BTV-CR, BTV-CT, QTVR-CT, LBTV2-CT, KHP-CR
Bus wire
Conductive core
Inner jacket
Braid
Outer
jacket
3/4 in
(20 mm)
21
43
5
• Slidepartsontoheatingcable.
• Removeexposedbraid.
• Secureendsealtopipeusingcorrect
tape(GT-66orGS-54).
• Applyinsulationandcladding.
• Installlabelonoutsideofcladding.
• Leavetheseinstructionswiththeend
user for future reference.
• Lightlyscoreouterjacket.
• Bendheatingcabletobreakjacket
at score, then peel off jacket.
• Pushheatingcable
completely into end
seal body.
• Seatgrommetand
tighten screws.
WARNING: Use of the
wrong grommet can
result in leaks, cracked
components, shock or
dielectric failure, and
will invalidate
approvals and
certifications
• Identifyheatingcabletype.
• Selectcorrectgrommetfromtablebelow.
Heating Cable Type Grommet
BTV, QTVR -CR or -CT RED
LBTV2 -CT K *
KHP -CR RED
*Orderseparately
Identify Heating Cable Type