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nvent RAYCHEM BTV User Manual

nvent RAYCHEM BTV
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Industrial Heat Tracing
Installation and Maintenance Manual for
Self-Regulating and Power-Limiting
Heating Cable Systems
nVent.com
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nvent RAYCHEM BTV Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product TypeSelf-Regulating Heating Cable
Maximum Maintain Temperature150°F (65°C)
Minimum Installation Temperature-40°F (-40°C)
ApplicationFreeze Protection, Temperature Maintenance
Bend Radius25mm (1 inch) minimum
Voltage120V, 240V
Cable Diameter0.47 in (11.9 mm)
Outer Jacket MaterialFluoropolymer or Polyolefin
Jacket MaterialFluoropolymer or Polyolefin

Summary

Important Safeguards and Warnings

Key Safety Precautions and Hazards

Covers fire and shock hazards, proper installation, component integrity, and material usage.

Heating Cable Installation

Routing, Positioning, and Securing

Covers paying out, positioning, securing cable, and attachment tape types.

Power Supply and Electrical Protection

Ground-Fault Protection Requirements

Explains the requirement for ground-fault protection and lists suitable breakers.

Commissioning and Preventive Maintenance

System Testing Procedures

Introduces tests performed during commissioning and for preventive maintenance.

Test Procedures

Power Output Checks

Details the procedure to determine the power output of Self-Regulating and Power-Limiting cables.

Fault Location Techniques

Explains methods for finding faults: ratio, 1/R, and capacitance tests.

Troubleshooting Guide

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