King Electric SRK10 splice/tee kit - Manual (Page 2)

WARNING:
The SRK10 kit components are electrical devices and they must be installed correctly to ensure proper operation and to prevent
shock or fire. Carefully follow all of the installation instructions and read these important 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. To minimize the danger of fire from electrical arcing if the heating cable is damaged or improperly installed ground fault
equipment protection (GFEP) must be used on each heating cable branch circuit. Arcing may not be stopped by conventional
circuit protection.
3. Bus wires will short if they make contact each other, keep bus wire separated.
4. Keep ends of heating cable and kit components dry before and during installation.
5. The black heating cable core is conductive and can short. It must be properly insulated and kept dry.
6. UL listing approvals and performance are based on the use of the specified components in this kit only. Do not substituted
parts or use vinyl electrical tape.
7. Damaged heating cable can cause arcing or fire. Do not energize damaged heating cable. Repair or replace damaged heating
cable prior to applying power.
8. Do not twist cables during installation or embed in thermal insulation.
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Lightly score completely around and then down
outer jacket a distance of 7”. Do not cut braid or inner
jacket. Bend heating cable to break jacket at score,
then peel off outer jacket!.
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The SR heating cable is comprised of several layers as shown
above, use the illustration to gain a clear understanding of the
cable components.
Cut the braid and push it back to loosen it as shown.
Bend the cable and gently pull it through the braid.
Twist and position the braid to one side of heating
cable and then cut the insulating jacket back 4-
1/2”.
Lightly score the inner insulating jacket and then bend
the cable to break the jacket and peel it off.
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