Stelpro SCPT Series User manual

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1-844-STELPRO
SCPT CONSTANT WATTAGE PIPE FREEZE
PROTECTION HEATING CABLE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE!
NEED ASSISTANCE ? CONTACT °STELPRO’S CUSTOMER SERVICE.
OWNER’S MANUAL

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed and manufactured to prevent water pipes from freezing. Improper
installation, use or maintenance of this electrical heating cable can cause re, electric shock or
freezing of pipe.
Heating cables must be installed in compliance with all national, state, provincial and local
codes. Check with your local electrical inspector for specic details.
WARNING: Never install the heating cable on a plastic pipe unless the pipe
is continually filled with water. Use plastic (including PEX tubing) piping
material suitable for residential water applications. Never spiral heating
cable on the pipe. Install the heating cable straight along the pipe. To
ensure even heat distribution, we strongly recommend wrapping plastic
pipes with aluminum adhesive foil tape before applying the heating cable.
WARNING: Use on water pipes only and comply with these important
instructions. The minimum pipe length should be 3 ft (90 cm).
WARNING: Strictly adhere to the following guidelines. Failure to do so
could cause the heating cable to overheat and result in a serious fire
hazard or electrical shock.
1. Never plug in the heating cable while it is coiled.
2. Never install so that external heat sources might overheat installation. Do not use the
heating cable on pipes heated above 65°C (150°F) such as steam lines.
3. Never alter this heating cable in any way. If made shorter, it will overheat. Any attempt to
physically alter the heating cable will void the warranty. Once cut, the heating cable cannot
be repaired.
4. The temperature sensor and the entire heating cable must be in contact with the pipe.
5. Never use metal binding to secure heating cable to the pipe.
6. Do not install the same cable on more than one pipe. Doing so could cause the heating
cable to overheat and may result in re or electrical shock.
7. Never allow the heating cable to touch, cross or overlap itself at any point. Doing so will
cause the heating cable to overheat and could result in re or electrical shock.
8. Never install heating cable in walls, oors or ceilings.
9. Combustible material must not be within ½ in. (13 mm) of the completed installation.

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SELECTION
To choose the right length of pipe freeze protection cable, make sure the heating
cable is long enough to run along the bottom of horizontal pipes and either side of
vertical pipes (including valves) without crossing or spiralling. Never use a cable
longer than the pipe you are protecting.
1CABLE LENGTH
The cable should be applied straight along the pipe and can protect pipes up to
1½in. (38 mm) in diameter.
For pipe lengths other than standard heating cable sizes and over ¼ in. (6.4 mm)
in diameter, use two heating cables in parallel on opposite sides of the pipe (see
illustration below). The maximum overrun in the middle of the pipe should not exceed
3 ft (90 cm).
Do not install on pipes shorter than 3 ft (90 cm) long.
2CABLE INSTALLATION
To protect standard length pipes with a standard length of heating cable, apply the
cable straight along the bottom of horizontal pipes or either side of vertical pipes
following installation instructions.
For non-standard length pipes that are 3∕8to ¾ in. (9.5 to 19 mm) in diameter, the
cable can be up to 1 ft (30 cm) shorter than the pipe. For non-standard lengths that
are 1 to 1½ in. (25 to 38 mm) in diameter, use two separate cables and overrun
them on opposite sides of the pipe, starting from opposite ends following installation
instructions.
The maximum overrun in the middle of the pipe should not exceed 3 ft (90 cm).

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TO ENSURE A SAFE AND EASY INSTALLATION,
TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO READ THIS INSTALLATION GUIDE.
INSTALLATION
TOOLS REQUIRED
Marking pencil
ScissorsMeasuring tape File
Note : Accessories are sold separately.
ACCESSORIES REQUIRED
Fibreglass or aluminum
adhesive foil tape
½ in. (13 mm) thick
breglass or equivalent
non-ammable pipe
insulation with vapour seal
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses during installation.

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1CHECKING INSTALLATION CONDITIONS
2ATTACHING THE CABLE TO THE PIPE
1. Before installing the heating cable, make sure that the area on and around the
pipe is free and clear of sharp edges and combustible materials. Remove old
heat tape before proceeding, and use the le to remove any sharp edges.
2. Make sure there is a properly grounded electrical receptacle close enough to
plug in the cable. We strongly recommend the use of a GFCI protected circuit.
Use cable with a 120 V power cord and be sure the electrical outlet is not
overloaded. This heating cable will consume ve amps or less. If an extension
cord is necessary, use only a properly sized and grounded product suitable for
outdoor use.
3. The minimum installation temperature of the cable is -10°C (14°F). Never
install the SCPT heating cable when it is colder than this temperature. If the
heating cable is stiff (due to cold), rst uncoil it and then plug it into a 120 V
power outlet until it is warm and pliable before unplugging it and applying it to
the pipe.
1. The temperature sensor (located at the junction between the cold lead and
heating cable) must be placed tightly against the pipe and secured with breglass
or aluminum adhesive foil tape. The temperature sensor should be placed on
the coldest end of the pipe and turn the cable on and off to ensure economical
operation.
2. Apply breglass or aluminum adhesive foil tape at 6 in. (15 cm) intervals to secure
the heating cable straight along the pipe. The minimum heating cable bend radius
is 1 in. (2.5 cm).
WARNING: Always use
fibreglass or aluminum
adhesive foil tape. Other
adhesive tapes may allow
the cable to move at
normal cable operating
temperatures and could
result in overheating, fire
or electrical shock.

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3INSULATING THE CABLE
Fibreglass insulation (including pre-formed breglass) with a maximum thickness
of ½ in. (13 mm) must be used over the heating cable to maintain a protection
temperature. The same insulation applied over the heating cable must be applied
over the temperature sensor. Insulation must be protected with an additional
waterproof overwrap using opposite spiralling.
WARNING: Never use
fibreglass or other non-
flammable insulation made
for pipe application that’s
more than ½ in. (13 mm)
thick. Over-insulation could
cause the heating cable
to overheat and result in
a serious fire hazard or
electrical shock.
WARNING: In compliance with all national, state, provincial and local
codes, we recommend the use of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
receptacle or circuit breaker to reduce the danger of fire or electrical
shock from a damaged or improperly installed heating cable. Electrical
fault current caused by a damaged or improperly installed cable MAY
NOT BE LARGE ENOUGH to trip a conventional circuit breaker. If you DO
NOT know whether your electrical circuit is protected by a GFCI, ALWAYS
consult an electrician.

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MAINTENANCE
1INSPECTING THE CABLE
2SEASONAL PRECAUTIONS
At the beginning of the heating season and monthly during operation, inspect the
heating cable and its connection to the electric power source. Remove any unit
that has been cut, damaged, immersed in water, shows any evidence of charring or
cracking or has deteriorated for any reason. Other conditions to look for are chewing
by animals, debris thrown from a lawnmower or any physical damage. This cable
does not contain any serviceable parts.
The heating cable may remain on the pipe all year round, but we recommend
always turning off or disconnecting the power at the end of the season when air
temperatures remain above 10°C (50°F). The temperature sensor turns the heating
cable on when exposed to temperatures below 3°C (37.4°F). It will shut the heating
cable off when the pipe has been heated to a temperature of approximately 10°C
(50°F).
If after reading the following instructions, you still have questions regarding the installation
or operation of this heating cable, contact °STELPRO customer service.

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Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Québec, Canada, J3V 6L7
°STELPRO DESIGN INC.
This limited warranty is offered by °STELPRO Design Inc. (“°STELPRO”) and applies to the following product made
by °STELPRO: model SCPT. Please read this limited warranty carefully. Subject to the terms of this warranty,
°STELPRO warrants its products and their components against defects in workmanship and/or materials for the fol-
lowing periods from the date of purchase: 2 years. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser; it is non-
transferable and cannot be extended.
CLAIM PROCEDURE
If at any time during the warranty period the unit becomes defective, you must cut off the power supply at the main
electrical panel and contact 1) your installer or distributor, 2) your service center or 3) °STELPRO’s customer service
department. In all cases, you must have a copy of the invoice and provide the information written on the product
nameplate. °STELPRO reserves the right to examine or to ask one of its representatives to examine the product itself
or any part of it before honoring the warranty. °STELPRO reserves the right to replace the entire unit, refund its purchase
price or repair a defective part. Please note that repairs made within the warranty period must be authorized in advance
in writing by °STELPRO and carried out by persons authorized by °STELPRO.
Before returning a product to °STELPRO, you must have a °STELPRO authorization number (RMA). To obtain it, call
the customer service department at: 1-844-°STELPRO. The authorization number must be clearly written on the parcel
or it will be refused.
CONDITIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other representations and warranties (except of title), expressed or implied,
and °STELPRO expressly disclaims and excludes any implied warranty of merchantability or implied warranty of tness
for a particular purpose.
°STELPRO’s liability with respect to products is limited as provided above. °STELPRO shall not be subject to any other
obligations or liabilities whatsoever, whether based on contract, tort or other theories of law, with respect to goods
or services furnished by it, or any undertakings, acts or omissions relating thereto. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, °STELPRO expressly disclaims any liability for property or personal injury damages, penalties, special
or punitive damages, damages for lost prots, loss of use of equipment, cost of capital, cost of substitute products,
facilities or services, shutdowns, slowdowns, or for other types of economic loss or for claims of a dealer’s customers
or any third party for such damages. °STELPRO specically disclaims all consequential, incidental and contingent
damages whatsoever.
This warranty does not cover any damages or failures resulting from: 1) a faulty installation or improper storage; 2)
an abusive or abnormal use, lack of maintenance, improper maintenance (other than that prescribed by °STELPRO)
or a use other than that for which the unit was designed; 3) a natural disaster or an event out of °STELPRO’s control,
including, but not limited to, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, terrorist attacks, wars, overvoltage, ooding, water
damages, etc. This warranty does not cover any accidental or intentional losses or damages, nor does it cover dam-
ages caused by negligence of the user or owner of the product. Moreover, it does not cover the cost of disconnection,
transport, and installation.
The warranty is limited to the repair or the replacement of the unit or the refund of its purchase price, at the discretion
of °STELPRO. Any parts replaced or repaired within the warranty period with the written authorization of °STELPRO
will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. This warranty will be considered null and void and
°STELPRO will have the right to refuse any claims if products have been altered without the written authorization of
°STELPRO and if the nameplate numbers have been removed or modied. This warranty does not cover scratches,
dents, corrosion or discoloration caused by excessive heat, chemical cleaning products and abrasive agents. It does
not cover any damage that occurred during the shipping.
Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages and some
of them do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or
from province to province.
°STELPRO LIMITED WARRANTY