Materials Needed For Installation; Installing The Cable; Preparing The Pipe - EasyHeat 11001-118 Manuel Du Propriétaire

3. Materials Needed for Installation

• GFCI protected receptacle or portable GFCI protected cord
• Tape: EasyHeat HCA application tape or good quality electrical tape with minimum 176°F (80°C) temperature
rating. Do not use anything else to attach the cable, including other types of tape, cable ties, or hose clamps. These
can cut through cable insulation or allow the cable to move.
• Insulation: 1/2" (13 mm) fiberglass or equivalent non-flammable foam pipe insulation. Never use insulation that is
too thick or that is flammable.
◦ Vapor seal must be used when using fiberglass insulation (not needed for waterproof insulation).
• For optimum freeze protection for plastic pipes, aluminum foil tape or aluminum foil may be used to improve heat
distribution.
• If needed, grounded, approved extension cord
• If your electrical receptacle is in an exposed location, weatherproof in-use receptacle

4. Installing the Cable

Read the entire "Installing the Cable" section before you begin.
a. Preparing the Pipe
Remove any old heat cable, tape, insulation, or anything else on the pipe. Check the area on and around the pipe for
sharp edges and combustible materials. File down any sharp edges. Be sure any combustible materials are at least 1
inch (25 mm) from the pipe.
For optimum freeze protection, wrap plastic pipes in aluminum foil tape or aluminum foil to improve heat distribution.
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