BN Thermic THKM Operating instructions

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 . 1 ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING!
It is the responsibility of the Installer, owner and operator to read, understand and comply with the following:
1.1.1 All electrical wiring must be carried out by a fully qualified Electrician in accordance with the current IEE wiring regulations.
1.1.2 Before any work starts make sure the Power is turned off and the cable is completely isolated.
1.1.3 All Heating Cables Must be Earthed.
2. INTRODUCTION
This termination kit is for use with CRJM (NOT CRJ) cables and can be used in hazardous and non-hazardous areas.
It contains all the parts required to fit the power supply end of the cable and all the parts to seal the far end of the trace heater cable.
If used with ATEX approved cables it is suitable for Zones 1, 2, 21 & 22. Groups IIC (Gas) and IIIC (Dust).
NOT SUITABLE FOR CRJ CABLES (See THK)
3. KIT PARTS
CABLE GLAND
POWER END
LABEL
FAR END
RTV GLUE
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE:
The cable glands are only suitable for fixed
installations. Cables shall be effectively clamped
to prevent pulling or twisting. Cable glands have a
working temp of: -40ºC to +80ºC.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE:
These termination kits and the cable that enters them shall be fixed to a secure mounting point.
The components shall only be used with self-regulating trace heating cables within the following ranges:
-40ºC to +180ºC.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR:-
TERMINATION KIT
THKM
TRACE CABLE - POWER END
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS ALL THE WAY THROUGH BEFORE STARTING; NOTE THE SAFE
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS, AND CAUTIONS. USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY, AND WITH CARE FOR THE
PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
TRACE CABLE - FAR END
CABLE GLAND
4. PREPAPING THE CABLE
Both the power supply end and far end of the cable need to be prepared as follows.
Trace Cable Power End
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Trace Cable Far End
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5. TRACE CABLE POWER SUPPLY END
Cut and prepare cable as per opposite page
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BN Thermic Ltd,
34 Stephenson Way,
Crawley, RH10 1TN
Tel: +44 (0) 1293 547361
Email: sales@bnthermic.co.uk
Web: www.bnthermic.co.uk
6. TRACE CABLE FAR END
Cut and prepare cable as per page 2
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NOTE:
It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to
alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORTANT:
No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product. Please read
instructions fully before starting.
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