King Electric SR self-reg, cut to length - Manual (Page 2)

WARNING
Fire and shock hazard. Improperly installed heating cable can cause electrical shock, arcing, and fire.
Carefully follow all the instructions provided read the cautions and warnings.
1. Heating cables must be installed in compliance with the national electric code (NEC) in addition to state, provincial and local
codes. Check with your local inspector for specific code requirements (or regulations or standards) in your area.
2. Save these instructions and transfer them to future owner(s).
3. Never install on pipes that could potentially exceed 150º F, (65º C).
4. Do not substitute components or use or use vinyl electrical tape.
5. Cable should not run through the building walls, ceilings or floors.
6. For safety, King recommends that all heating cables are placed on a Ground Fault Equipment Protection (GFEP) circuit.
Consult your local electrical inspector to determine the specific requirements in your area.
7. The black heating core is conductive and can short. It must be properly insulated with heat shrink tubing.
8. Keep components and heating cable ends dry during installation.
9. Damaged bus wires can overheat or cause an electrical short. Do not energize cable if the bus wires are damaged.
10.Do not break the braid or bus wire strands when stripping the jacket or conductive core.
11.Bus wires will short if they come in contact with each other. Never spice the bus wires together, they must remain
separate.
12. Heat-damaged components can short, the use a heat gun is preferred. Use a torch with a soft, yellow ,low-heat flame, not
a high heat blue focused flame. Keep the flame moving to avoid overheating, blistering, or charring the heat-shrinkable
tubes. Avoid heating other components and replace any heat damaged parts prior to energizing the cable.
13.Use only fire-resistant insulation materials such as fiberglass wrap.
14. Do not twist he cable during installation.
15.De-energize all supply power circuits before installation or servicing.
16. Do not embedded the heating cable.
17.Post warning labels supplied with the cable at the power supply and along the pipe on the outside of the insulation.
18. Do not bend the cable to less than a 1/2” radius.
19.Do not Install cable on shingle roofs in freezing temperatures; as this may cause damage to the shingles.
20.Cables are intended for freeze protection of water pipes only. Not intended for use with other liquids or hazardous
materials.
21. Install cable in accessible areas only.
DESCRIPTION
The SRK00 hard wire power connection kit is to be used with King SR self regulating heating cables only. The kits are not
approved to be used with other brands of heating cable. The kit contains enough material for making one hard wire power
connection and one end seal. King SR cables are approved for both pipe freeze protection and roof and gutter deicing
applications. The kit is to be used with copper wire only, do not use aluminum power supply wires
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED
• UL Listed weatherproof junction box when used outdoors.
• The junction box requires a provision for 1/2-inch conduit or 1/2-inch NPT threaded hub.
• For heating cable with no outer-jacket, a metallic junction box must be used to ensure proper grounding.
• Adjustable hose clamp when mounted on pipe.
• The application may require additional accessories; for example, SRK03 application tape for pipe applications or SRK13
roof clips and/or SRK15 downspout hangers for roof and gutter deicing.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Adjustable wrench or pliers, needle nose pliers, diagonal cutters, utility knife, screwdriver, propane torch or heat gun,
crimp tool.
Caution: Charring or burning the heat-shrinkable tubes in this kit will produce fumes that may cause eye, shin, nose, and
throat irritation. Ensure proper ventilation during installation to avoid this health risk.
Important: For the warranty to be valid, installer must comply with all requirements outlined in these guidelines. All design
information provide her is based upon a standard installation with heating cable fastened to an insulated pipe.
Electrical codes: Article 427 of the National Electrical Code and Section 62 of CAN/CSA-C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code
govern the installation of King SR heating cable for pipe freeze protection.
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