Heating Cable Types
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Bus wire
XTV-CT, KTV-CT
1
• Allow approximately 24 in (60 cm) of heating cable for
installation. For VPL, cut cable 12 in (30 cm) from bus
indentation.
• Cut off heating cable end at about 45° for easier insertion.
24w
(60 cm)
3
• Determine heating cable type and continue as shown.
VPL
BTV, QTVR
XTV, KTV
HTV
Outer jacket
Braid
Inner jacket
Conductive
fiber
12 in
45°
(30 cm)
Indentation (bus wire
connection on VPL
heating cables only).
Go to Step 4A
Go to Step 4B
Go to Step 4B
Go to Step 4B
Conductive Core + Electrical Insulation
Bus Wire
HTV-CT
2
• Optional: If stand is to be
installed on bottom side of
pipe, knock out drain hole
prior to inserting cable.
• Push 12 in (30 cm) of heating
cable through stand. Use
cable lubricant if needed.
• Square off cable end with
90° cut.
Outer Jacket
Braid
12 in
(30 cm)
Drain hole
• Do not attach
stand to pipe
until step 8.
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