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IMPORTANT: To ensure proper electrical insulation, use the specified high temperature Teflon tape provided with the kit. Do not
use common vinyl tape which does not have adequate temperature rating.
1st tape strip
2
2
1
• Wrap entire length of first
tape strip around end of
splice to create a tube that
extends over the end. Pinch
end of tube.
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• Finished view of installed connections.
• Stow conductors as shown. Ensure a mimimum clearance of
5/8-inch (16 mm) between each termination.
5/8 in (16 mm) minimum
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Remove and
discard release
liners while
wrapping the
tape strips.
• Wrap the second tape
• Fold over pinched
end of tape strip
as shown.
2nd tape strip
1
2
• Wrap remaining two tape strips with a
strip across the end of
the splice to cover the
pinched section, then
continue wrapping it
Repeat these steps for each additional splice
around the splice.
and ground connection.
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• Install lid.
• Apply insulation and cladding.
• Weather-seal stand entry.
• Install electric heat-tracing labels on insulation cladding.
• Leave these installation instructions with the end user for
future reference.
3rd & 4th tape strips
3/8 in
(10 mm)
minimum
minimum 50% overlap to completely cover
the metal splice, bare conductors and a
minimum 3/8-inch (10 mm) of the insulation.
50% overlap.
Weather seal