nvent RAYCHEM FTC-P User manual
XL-Trace RaySol
IceStop
DESCRIPTION
The nVent RAYCHEM FTC-P Power Connection and End Seal Kit is
for use with XL-Trace, RaySol and IceStop heating cables. Materials
for one power connection and one end seal are included in this kit.
These installation instructions should be used in conjunction with
the XL-Trace, RaySol and IceStop System Installation and Operation
Manuals. For technical support contact your nVent representative
or call nVent at 800-545-6258.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Screw driver • Pen
• Needle-nose pliers • Diagonal cutters
• Utility knife • Heat gun or propane torch
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED
(NOT PROVIDED IN THIS KIT)
• UL Listed or CSA Certified junction box suitable for the location,
with a clearance hole or threaded hub for 1⁄2-inch NPT. For
RaySol applications, the power connection and end seal may be
terminated in the same box.
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 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 nVent, agency certifications,
and national electrical codes, ground-fault
equipment protection must be used. Arcing may
not be stopped by conventional circuit breakers.
• Bus wires will short if they contact each other.
Keep bus wires separated.
• Keep components and heating cable ends dry
before and during installation.
• The black heating cable core is conductive
and can short. It must be properly insulated
and kept dry.
• Component approvals and performance are
based on the use of nVent– specified parts
only. Do not use substitute parts or vinyl
electrical tape.
• Leave these instructions with end user for
reference and future use.
HEALTH HAZARD: Overheating heat-
shrinkable tubes will produce fumes that may
cause irritation. Use adequate ventilation and
avoid charring or burning. Consult MSDS RAY3122
for further information.
CHEMTREC 24-hour emergency telephone:
(800) 424-9300
Non-emergency health and safety information:
(800) 545-6258.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
APPROVALS
FTC-P
XL-Trace, RaySol, and IceStop Power Connection Kit with
End Seal Installation Instructions
With XL-Trace and IceStop heating cables only
For Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D
hazardous locations-GM-1XT and GM-2XT only
718K Pipe Heating Cable or 877Z De-Icing and
Snow- Melting Equipment or
9J86 Radiant Heating Cable
For 12XL2-CT,
-CR only
Certified with XL-Trace, IceStop
and RaySol heating cables
-WS
-WS
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Bus wires
Conductive core
Inner jacket
Braid
Outer jacket
XL-Trace-CR and -CT, RaySol, and IceStop
6 1/2 in
1/2 in
6 in
1/2 in
2
4
3
5
1
• Discard black grommet and
use blue grommet.
KIT CONTENTS
Item Qty Description
A 4 Warning labels
B 1 Pipe mounting bracket
C 1 Lock nut
D 1 Blue grommet
E 1 Sealing fitting
F 3 Wire nuts
G 1 Black heat-shrinkable tube (1⁄2 in x 11⁄2 in)
H 1 Green/yellow heat-shrinkable tube (1⁄4 in x 51⁄2 in)
I 2 Black heat-shrinkable tubes (1⁄8 in x 51⁄2 in)
J 1 #3 pipe strap
K 1 Gel-filled end seal (FTC-E)
L 1 RaySol circuit tag
M 1 Sealing gasket
B
A
D
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
Do not cut through braid
or inner jacket.
POWER CONNECTION INSTALLATION
nVent.com | 3
1/2 in
1/2 in
5 1/2 in
Lock nut
Sealing
gasket
6
10
8
12
7
11
9
13
Do not cut through
bus wires.
• Slide heat-shrinkable
tubes over end
of cable.
• Starting from the
center of the tube,
move the heat source
continuously from
side to side.
• Starting at center of tube,
move heat source continuously
from side to side.
• Slip green/yellow tube
over braid and shrink.
• While tube is still hot, pinch
with pliers between bus wires
to seal; hold for 10 seconds.
Note: Pipe mounting
bracket and strap not
used with RaySol and
IceStop.
Note: Pipe mounting
bracket and strap not
used with RaySol and
IceStop.
Note: For junction box
with clearance hole,
use lock nut.
CAUTION: Health Hazard. Consult
material safety data sheet RAY3122.
©2018 nVent. All nVent marks and logos are owned or licensed by nVent Services GmbH or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
nVent reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
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Ground wire
1 in
14
1
3
15
2
• Attach circuit tag
to heating cable
(RaySol only).
• Push end seal completely
onto heating cable.
Note: The end seal is
designed to be installed
only once; it cannot be
removed from the heating
cable once installed. Do
not use until ready for final
installation.
• Apply appropriate
warning label to
junction box cover:
IceStop = Yellow
RaySol = Orange
XL-Trace = Orange
• Score down and around
outer jacket 1 inch from
the end.
• Remove the outer jacket.
• Do not cut or damage inner
jacket. If damaged, remove
damaged section and
repeat step 1.
• Remove exposed braid.
END SEAL INSTALLATION FOR XL-TRACE-CR AND -CT, RAYSOL, AND ICESTOP HEATING CABLES
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