Installation Instruction
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Safety
For safe installation and operation of the cold applied connection system the technical requirements and instructions given
in this manual must be followed.
WARNING
Risk of fire or electrical shock.Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury or material damage.
• All electrical systems and installations must comply with Danfoss requirements and be installed in accordance with
the relevant electrical codes and any other applicable national and local codes.
• The US and Canadian electrical codes require ground fault protection to be provided for all trace heating circuits.
• Install the connection system and trace heaters carefully.
• Note that the design guide that comes with each trace heater contains further important information and must be
followed in addition to this manual.
• Use the trace heater and connection system in accordance with the intended purpose and strictly comply with the
operational data specified in section Technical Data.
• The bending radius of the trace heater must be at least 1" (25 mm).Do not bend on the narrow axis.
• Any defective component of the kit must be replaced before installation.
• To avoid short circuits, do not connect the trace heater bus wires together.
• Keep all components and the trace heaters dry before and during installation.
• Beware of hot surfaces when using the heat gun.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.If applicable, leave them with the end user.
• De-energize before installation or servicing.
• Use only original accessories.
Preparation of the trace heater
WARNING
Risk of fire or electrical shock.De-energize all power circuits before installation or servicing. Always use ground fault
equipment within the heat tracing system.
• Double-check that all power circuits are de-energized before you begin your work.
• Make sure that you do not exceed the maximum heating circuit length for the trace heater type you
use.Refer to the system manual of the heating system.
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock and material damage.The gland body and grommet for PX/RX trace heaters are slightly different.
Make sure to use the cable gland kit that fits the trace heater you use.
WARNING
Risk of burns.Beware of hot surfaces when using the heat gun.
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