Contents

3M™ Self-Regulating Heating Cables

Construction & Function:
Introduction.......... ..............................................................................................2
Properties ...........................................................................................................2
Advantages ......................................................................................................... 2
Construction .......................................................................................................3

3M™ Self-Regulating Heating Cables

Ordering Information & Design Guides:
Pipe Freeze Protection Ordering Information (TTS Cable).......... ..................... 4
Pipe Freeze Protection Design Guide (TTS Cable) ...........................................6
Roof & Gutter Snow & Ice Melting Ordering Information (TTS Cable) ........ 15
Roof & Gutter Snow & Ice Melting Design Guide (TTS Cable) .................... 17
Surface Snow & Ice Melting Ordering Information (KSR Cable) .................. 25
Surface Snow & Ice Melting Design Guide (KSR Cable) ............................... 27
Hot Water Temperature Maintenance Ordering Information (HSX Cable) .... 36
Hot Water Temperature Maintenance Design Guide (HSX Cable) ................. 38

Data Sheets:
TTS Pipe Freeze Protection DATA Sheet .......................................................48
TTS Roof & Gutter Snow & Ice Melting DATA Sheet .................................. 50
KSR Surface Snow & Ice Melting DATA Sheet .............................................. 52
HSX Hot Water Temperature Maintenance DATA Sheet ................................ 53

Accessories .............................................................................................. 54
Design Guide Forms ........................................................................60
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2 Construction & Function Heating Cables

Introduction:
3M Canada and Thermon Manufacturing Company have entered into a strategic
alliance to market the commercial line of heat tracing products manufactured by
Thermon. The alliance agreement provides 3M Canada exclusive rights within
Canada to sell and market three distince products: TTS, KSR, and HSX heat
tracing cable with accessories.

Properties:
The Heat Tracing Cable consists of a conductive-polymer heating matrix extruded
between two parallel copper bus conductors. Heat is generated in the conductive
polymer matrix when energized. The bus conductors provide uniform voltage
across the heating matrix by providing current down the entire length of the cable.
The conductive polymer matrix is irradiated with an electron beam to provide
cross-linking and “lock in” performance properties.
As the temperature increases, the electrical paths in the carbon-polymer heating
matrix become longer and the resistance of the heating element increases. This
causes the heat output of the cable to decrease. As the temperature of the
heating matrix increases, the resistance of the heating matrix increases. This is
a self-regulating effect.
Self-regulating Heat Tracing Cables can adjust their output to the surrounding
temperature down the cable length. This adaptability to individual thermal
conditions provides more heat where needed and can also reduce energy
consumption as the ambient temperature increases, reducing heating costs.

Advantages:
• Self-regulating heat output at any point
• Cut-to-length at any point down the cable
• No overheating
• Can overlap heating cable
• Economical, simple installation
• Safe assembly due to simple handling
• Low Investment
• Reliable, long term performance
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Construction & Function Heating Cables

Construction:
3M’s self-regulating Heat Tracing The heating matrix provides an infinite Copper grounding braid serves as a
Cables consist of a conductive-polymer number of parallel resistances. This safety conductor and provides a
heating matrix between two parallel provides the ability of the heating cable continuous ground path.
bus conductors. Therefore the cable to respond to temperature conditions at
can be cut to any desired length without any point down its length and adjust its
changing its properties. heat output.

The outer protective jacket protects

against corrosion, chemicals, and
adverse environmental conditions.
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4 Ordering Information for Pipe Freeze Protection

Certifications / Approvals:
Canadian Standards Association
Ordinary Locations
Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D
Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G
Meets or exceeds - IEEE 515, 515.1 - UL 1588
CSA 130.1, CSA 130.2, CSA 138
Description:
TTS cut-to-length self-regulating heating cables are designed to provide freeze
protection to metallic and non-metallic piping. Whether the application is a small
project or a complex network, designing an electric heat trace system is easy with
TTS heater cable.
Please refer to the TTS design guide for Pipe Freeze Protection on page 12 of this
catalogue for full details.

TTS Cables are approved for use in ordinary (non-classified) and hazardous
(classified) areas.

Areas of Application:
• Freeze protection or low temperature maintenance
• Metallic or non-metallic piping, tanks and equipment
• Sewage pipes, intake and drain lines (external tracing only)
• Water meters and outside pipes/taps
• Water pipes in unheated areas
• Sprinkler Systems
• Refrigeration
* For pipe freeze protection add thermal insulation for a complete installation

Ratings:
Available watt densities......................................................16, 26, 33 w/m @ 10° C
(5, 8, 10 w/ft @50° F)
Supply Voltages...................................................................110-120 or 208-277 Vac
Max. Maintenance temperature..........................................................65° C (150° F)
Max. Continuous exposure temperature
Power off............................................................................. 85° C (185° F)
Minimum installation temperature.....................................................-51° C (-60° F)
Minimum bend radius........................................................................ 32 mm (1.25")
T-rating..........................................................................................T6 85° C (185° F)
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Ordering Information for Pipe Freeze Protection

Basic Components:
A TTS freeze protection heat tracing system will typically include heating
cable and components shown in the illustration and TTS ordering information
table below. Please refer to page 54 for detailed accessory information.
5
Ref # Part Number Description
Cable
4 1 TTS-5-1-OJ 5 W/FT @ 120V (500 / 1000 foot spools)
6
1 TTS-8-1-OJ 8 W/FT @ 120V (500 / 1000 foot spools)
1 TTS-10-1-OJ 10 W/FT @ 120V (500 / 1000 foot spools)
1 TTS-5-2-OJ 5 W/FT @ 240V (500 / 1000 foot spools)
1 TTS-8-2-OJ 8 W/FT @ 240V (500 / 1000 foot spools)
1 TTS-10-2-OJ 10 W/FT @ 240V (500 / 1000 foot spools)

Termination Kits
1
2 18-SXG-KIT Power Connection Gland Kit w/o Junction Box
7 2 ECA-1-SR-SP Metallic Power Connection Kit
9 (Ordinary & Div 2 Approved) with Junction Box
4 ECT-2-SR Metallic T-Splice Kit
(Ordinary & Div 2 Approved) with Junction Box
2 PCA-1-SR Non-metallic Power Connection Kit
1 (Ordinary & Div 2 Approved) with Junction Box
4 PCS-1-SR Non-metallic T-Splice Kit
(Ordinary & Div 2 Approved) with Splice Cover
8 HS-PBSK Inline Heat Shrink Splice Kit (Under Insulation)
4 HS-TBSK T-Splice Heat Shrink Kit (Under Insulation)
5 ET-6C End Termination Kit
T (Ordinary & Div 2 Approved)
3 8 Installation Accessories
6 BTape Binding / Attachment Tape (1/2" X 60 yds)
7 CL Caution Labels (25 Per Pack)
2 9 AL-20P Aluminum Tape (2" X 150') for non-metallic
pipe

Controls
3 R1-050-DP Indoor Thermostat
3 R3C-0120-DP Weatherproof Indoor / Outdoor Thermostat

1. Junction box supplied by installer

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6 Design Guide for Pipe Freeze Protection

Design Guide Contents

Introduction ..................................................................................................7
Basis for a Good Design
Step 1: Establish Design Parameters......................................................8
Step 2: Select the Proper TTS Heating Cable ........................................9
Step 3: Determine TTS Circuit Lengths ..............................................11
Step 4: Choose TTS Installation Accessories ......................................12
Design Tips ................................................................................................13
Thermostatic Control .................................................................................14
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Design Guide for Pipe Freeze Protection

Safety Comes First . . . Introduction: After following the prescribed steps

in this design guide, the reader will be
The safety and performance of electric While an insulated pipe can withstand
able to design, specify or establish a
heat tracing depends on how the cable cold temperatures longer than an
bill of materials for a freeze protection
was selected, installed and eventually uninsulated pipe, the contents of the
heat tracing system. If higher maintain
maintained. Improper handling, pipe will cool to the temperature of
temperatures are required (such as for
installation or maintenance of the the surrounding environment. When
fuel oil or caustic soda lines), contact
cable could result in electrical shock, the ambient temperature is below
3M for additional information.
fire or cable failure. The information, freezing, the results can be both costly
instructions, testing procedures and and inconvenient. TTS self-regulating
warnings addressed in this guide are heating cable is designed to provide
important. To minimize these risks, read freeze protection of metallic and
this guide prior to starting any heating non-metallic pipes by replacing the
cable or component installation and heat lost through the thermal insulation
follow the instructions carefully. into the air.

The Canadian Electrical Code requires Whether the application is a small

that all heat tracing applications utilize project or a complex network of piping
ground-fault protection. This protection and equipment, designing an electric
requirement can be achieved through heat-traced freeze protection system
ground-fault branch circuit breakers is easy with TTS. The information
supplying power to the heating cable. contained in this design guide will
take the reader through a step-by-step
procedure to make proper heating cable
selections based on:

• Minimum ambient temperature

• Heating cable start-up

temperature

• Pipe size

• Thermal insulation type

and thickness

• Available power supply

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8 Design Guide for Pipe Freeze Protection

Basis for a Good Design . . . other than the minimum outside air
temperature. Piping located inside of
The generally accepted maintenance unheated buildings or in unconditioned
temperature for freeze protection is attics may be subject to freezing but
5° C (40° F.) This design guide is may have different minimum ambients
based on maintaining 5° C (40° F)
temperature and provides a safety Minimum Start-Up Temperature . . .
factor to protect the piping and the This temperature differs from the
contents from freezing. minimum expected ambient in that the
heating cable will typically be energized
To become familiar with the at a higher ambient temperature. This
requirements of a properly designed temperature will have an effect on the
electric heat tracing freeze protection maximum circuit length and circuit
system, use the five design steps breaker sizing for a given application.
detailed here and on the following pages.
Insulation Material and Thickness . . .
The selection charts in this
Step 1: Establish Design Parameters
design guide are based on fiberglass
Collect information relative to the insulation. These charts may also be
following design parameters: used with Polyisocyanurate or Mineral
Application Information . . . Wool insulations of the same thickness.
• Pipe sizes or tubing diameters If insulation materials other than
• Pipe lengths these are used, contact your 3M
• Pipe material (metallic or representative for a design selection
nonmetallic) chart supplement that corresponds with
• Type and number of valves, the insulation material.
pumps or other equipment
• Type and number of pipe supports

Expected Minimum
Ambient Temperature . . .
Generally, this number is obtained from
weather data compiled for an area and
is based on recorded historical data.
There are times, however, when the
minimum ambient will be a number
 Design Selection Chart 1.2.1 Metallic Piping
Supply Voltage . . .
TTS self-regulating cables are designed
NPS Low Ambient Temperature
in two voltage groups: 110-120 Vac and Fiberglass* -12° C -18° C -23° C -29° C -40° C
Pipe Size
208-240 Vac. Determine what voltage(s) (10° F) (0° F) (-10° F) (-20° F) (-40° F)
are available at a facility for use with heat 1/2"
tracing. 3/4"
1"
One Pass 9
Step 2: Select the Proper TTS-5
TTS Heating Cable 1-1/4"
0.5" 1-1/2" 15
Using the pipe diameter, insulation
thickness and minimum expected ambient, 2"
OneOne
Pass
Pass
TTS-8
8-TTS
find the recommended heating cable using 2-1/2"
1X TTS-10
Design Selection Chart 1.2.1 Metallic 3"
Piping, at right, or Design Selection Chart 4" 1X TTS-10
1.2.2 Non-metallic Piping on page 10. If 6" 1X TTS-10 Two Passes TTS-8 Contact 3M
the pipe size or insulation information 1"
does not appear, contact your 1-1/4"
3M representative. 1-1/2"
One Pass
2" TTS-5
1. Select the vertical column headed 2-1/2"
by a low ambient temperature 3"
which is equal to or lower than that 1"
4"
expected in your area. 6" 1X TTS-10
One Pass TTS-8
2. Use the table section which 8" 1X TTS-10
corresponds to the insulation 10" 1X TTS-10
thickness shown in the left- 12" 1X TTS-10 Two Passes
hand column. 14"
Two Passes TTS-8 TTS-10 Contact 3M

3. Based on the pipe diameter(s) of 1"

the application, read across the 1-1/4"
table to the low ambient temperature 1-1/2"
and note the TTS cable recommended 2" One Pass
for that set of conditions. 2-1/2" TTS-5

4. Note that larger pipe sizes and lower 1.5"

3"
ambient temperatures may require 4"
multiple passes of heating cable. 6" 1X TTS-10
One Pass TTS-8
8"
5. On piping 1-1/4" in diameter and
smaller, the insulation must be one 10" One Pass TTS-10
12" Two Passes TTS-8
pipe size larger to accommodate the
14"
heating cable; i.e., use insulation 1X TTS-10 2X TTS-10
sized for a 1" diameter pipe if the 1"
pipe to be insulated is 3/4" diameter. 1-1/4"
1-1/2"
6. For pipe sizes larger than listed or
for maintain temperatures other 2"
One Pass
than 5° C (40° F), contact your local 2-1/2"
TTS-5
3M representative. 3"
2"
4"
Note . . . Heat loss calculations are based on
IEEE Std 515-1997, Equation A.1, with the 6"
following provisions:
8" 1X TTS-10
• Piping insulated with glass fiber in
accordance with ASTM Std C547. 10" One Pass TTS-8
• Pipes located outdoors in the noted 12" 1X TTS-10
ambient with a 25 mph wind. 14" 1X TTS-10 Two Passes TTS-8
• A 10% safety factor has been included.

* Charts may also be used for designs with Polyisocyanuate or

mineral wool insulation of the same thickness.
 Design Selection Chart 1.2.2 Nonmetallic Piping

Additional Considerations for Low Ambient Temperature

NPS
Nonmetallic Piping . . . For freeze Fiberglass*
Pipe Size -12° C -18° C -23° C -29° C -40° C
(10° F) (0° F) (-10° F) (-20° F) (-40° F)
10 protecting nonmetallic pipes, TTS is to
be installed with a continuous covering 1/2"
of AL-20P foil tape. The data in Design 3/4"
Selection Chart 1.2.2 is based on this 1" One Pass TTS-5
installation method. 1-1/4"
0.5" 1-1/2"
Heat loss characteristics are similar
2"
to metal pipes, but the TTS self-
2-1/2"
regulating cable output is lower because One Pass TTS-8
3" 1X TTS-10
of the insulating properties of the pipewall
material. Design Selection Chart 1.2.2 4" 1X TTS-10
reflects these values. 6" 1X TTS-10 Two Passes TTS-8
1"
Example . . . A 4" diameter metallic pipe
1-1/4"
that will be insulated with 1" fiberglass 1-1/2"
must not freeze even with a minimum One Pass TTS-5
2"
expected ambient temperature of -12° C
2-1/2"
(10° F). Refer to chart 1.2.1.
3"
1"
Using the column for the -12° C 4"
(10° F) ambient temperature, the section 6" 1X TTS-10
of the table that corresponds to 1" thick One Pass TTS-8
8" 1X TTS-10
insulation and the row indicated for a 4" 10" 1X TTS-10
diameter pipe in Chart 1.2.1 identifies 1 12" Two Passes
pass of TTS-5 as the proper cable to use. 14" 1X TTS-10 Two Passes TTS-8
TTS-10

1"
1-1/4"
1-1/2"
2" One Pass TTS-5
2-1/2"
3"
1.5"
4"
6"
8" 1X TTS-10
One Pass TTS-8
10"
12" 1X TTS-10
14" 1X TTS-10 Two Passes TTS-8

1"
1-1/4"
1-1/2"
2"
One Pass TTS-5
2-1/2"
3"
2"
4"
6"
8"
10" One Pass
12" One Pass TTS-8 TTS-10
14" 1X TTS-10 2 X TTS-8

* Charts may also be used for designs with Polyisocyanuate or

mineral wool insulation of the same thickness.
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Step 3: Determine TTS miscellaneous equipment and pipe In Step 2 the proper TTS cable
Circuit Lengths supports. Use the following guidelines (5, 8 or 10) was selected from Design
Heat tracing circuit lengths are based to determine the amount of extra Selection Chart 1.2.1 or 1.2.2. Using
on several conditions which must be cable required: voltage and cable selections plus
simultaneously taken into account Table 1.3.2 or 1.3.3 the maximum
and include: • Valves and pumps . . . Use heating cable lengths and branch
allowances from Table 1.3.1. circuit breaker requirements can be
• Length of piping (including determined.
extra allowances) • Miscellaneous equipment and pipe
• Operating voltage supports: use allowances from • If a branch circuit breaker of a
• Available branch circuit Table 1.3.1A known amperage will be used,
breaker sizes match this rating with the cable
To determine circuit lengths, a selection and the temperature at
• Expected start-up temperature voltage selection must be made from which the cable will be energized.
• Maximum allowable circuit lengths the available voltages gathered as
Every heat tracing circuit will part of Step 1. • If no circuit breaker sizing has been
require some additional heating established, find the maximum
• TTS intended for use on 110-120 circuit length that meets or exceeds
cable to make the various splices Vac will have a catalog number the length of the appropriate TTS
and terminations. followed by a 1; i.e., TTS-X-1. cable at the start-up temperature of
• TTS intended for use on 208-240 the cable and determine what
Additional cable will also be needed Vac will have a catalog number amperage branch circuit breaker
to provide extra heat at valves, pumps, followed by a 2; i.e., TTS-X-2. will be required.
Table 1.3.1 Valve and Pump Allowances Remember the start-up temperature
does not necessarily match the expected
Valve Allowance Pump Allowance low ambient.
Pipe Size Screwed Flanged Welded Screwed Flanged

1/2" 6" ................ 1' .................0 1' ................. 2' Table 1.3.1 A Other Allowances
3/4" 9" ..............1' 6" ...............0 1' 6" .............. 3'
1" 1' ................. 2' ................ 1' 2' ................. 4' Description Allowance
1-1/4" 1' 6"............... 2' ................ 1' 3' ...............4' 6" Power Connections 1 foot of TTS cable for each
1-1/2" 1' 6".............2' 6" ............ 1' 6" 3' ................. 5' heating circuit
2" 2' ...............2' 6" .............. 2' 4' ...............5' 6" Splices 2 feet of TTS cable for each
3" 2' 6".............3' 6" ............ 2' 6" 5' ................. 7' splice kit / 3 feet of TTS cable for
4" 4' ................. 5' ................ 3' 8' ................ 10' each TSplice kit
6" 7' ................. 8' .............. 3' 6" 14' ............... 16' Insulated Pipe Supports Require no additional heating cable
8" 9' 6".............. 11' ............... 4' 19' ............... 22'
Uninsulated Pipe Supports Allow 2 times the length of the pipe
10" 12' 6"............. 14' ............... 4' 25' ............... 28' support plus and additional foot of
12" 15' .............16' 6" ............. 5' 30' ............... 33' heating cable for each support
14" 18' .............19' 6" ........... 5' 6" 36' ............... 39'
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Example . . . Continuing with the first 1. TTS self-regulating heating cable 7. CL "Electric Heat Tracing" label
example from page 25, the 4" diameter (refer to Design Selection Charts (peel and stick label attaches to
metallic pipe is 60' long, has one 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 for proper cable). insulation vapor barrier on 10'
screwed valve and is supported by 6 intervals or as required by code or
metal pipe hangers. The heating cable 2. Power connection / circuit specification.
allowances for the circuit would be: fabrication kits.
8. Inline Splice Kit.
Pipe Length..................................60' 3. Thermostats.
1 power connection......................1' 9. Aluminum tape to hold down cable
4. T Splice kits. and disperse heat as required.
1 valve..........................................4'
6 pipe supports.............................4' 5. End termination kit
Notes . . .
(4" dia. x 2 = 8"/hanger) 1. All heat-traced lines must be thermally insulated.
Total circuit length.......................69' 6. BTape attachment tape (1/2" X 2. The 18SXG-Kit does not include electrical junction boxes.
60 yds) secures cable to pipe; use on 3. 30 mA ground-fault equipment protection is to be used for
12" intervals or as required by code all heat tracing circuits.
Step 4: Choose TTS Installation
or specification. Use Table 1.5.1
Accessories Attachment Tape Allowance on page
A TTS self-regulating freeze protection 14 to determine tape requirements.
heat tracing system will typically
include the following components:

Table 1.3.2 110-120 Vac Table 1.3.3 208-240 Vac

120 Vac Service Voltage Max. Circuit Length vs. Breaker Size 240 Vac Service Voltage Max. Circuit Length vs. Breaker Size
Ft(m) Ft(m)
Catalog Start-Up Catalog Start-Up
Number Temp. Number Temp.
° C (° F) 15A 20A 30A 40A ° C (° F) 15A 20A 30A 40A

10 (50) 190 (58) 270 (82) 275 (84) 275 (84) 10 (50) 380 (116) 530 (162) 550 (168) 550 (168)
-18 (0) 125 (38) 170 (52) 275 (84) 275 (84) -18 (0) 245 (75) 335 (102) 550 (168) 550 (168)
TTS 5-1 TTS 5-2 -29 (-20) 215 (66) 295 (90) 475 (145) 550 (168)
-29 (-20) 105 (32) 145 (44) 240 (73) 275 (84)
-40 (-40) 95 (29) 130 (40) 210 (64) 275 (84) -40 (-40) 195 (59) 265 (81) 420 (128) 550 (168)

10 (50) 150 (46) 205 (63) 220 (67) 220 (67) 10 (50) 295 (90) 410 (125) 435 (133) 435 (133)
TTS 8-1 -18 (0) 100 (30) 140 (43) 220 (67) 220 (67) TTS 8-2 -18 (0) 205 (63) 280 (85) 435 (133) 435 (133)
-29 (-20) 90 (27) 125 (38) 200 (61) 220 (67) -29 (-20) 185 (56) 250 (76) 400 (122) 435 (133)
-40 (-40) 85 (26) 115 (35) 180 (55) 220 (67) -40 (-40) 165 (50) 225 (69) 360 (110) 435 (133)

10 (50) 115 (35) 160 (49) 195 (59) 195 (59) 10 (50) 230 (70) 320 (98) 390 (119) 390 (119)
-18 (0) 80 (24) 115 (35) 180 (55) 195 (59) TTS 10-2 -18 (0) 165 (50) 225 (69) 360 (110) 390 (119)
TTS 10-1 -29 (-20) 150 (46) 205 (63) 325 (99) 390 (119)
-29 (-20) 75 (23) 100 (30) 160 (49) 195 (59)
-40 (-40) 70 (21) 95 (29) 145 (44) 195 (59) -40 (-40) 140 (43) 190 (58) 295 (90) 390 (119)
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Design Tips . . . 2. A similar situation exists 3. Where a freeze protection application

when an above ground pipe goes has a main line with a short branch
To ensure a properly operating heat underground. While the pipe may line connected to it, the heating
tracing system and avoid the common eventually travel below the frost cable installed on the main line
mistakes made by first-time users, the line and therefore be protected from can be looped (double passed) on
following tips have been compiled: freezing, the distance between the the branch line. This eliminates the
surface (grade) and the frost line need to install a T-splice kit.
1. When a heat-traced pipe enters
must be protected. This can be
a facility, the heating cable
accomplished by creating a loop
should extend into the building
with the heating cable end terminated
approximately 305 mm (12") to
above the normal water line. If
ensure the pipe temperature is
the application is temperature
maintained. This prevents
maintenance, the above grade and
temperature drops due to air
below grade portions should be
gaps or compression of the
controlled as separate circuits due
thermal insulation.
to the differing surrounding
environments.

4. All of the heating cable power

connection points should be secured
to the piping. Heating cable should
not pass through the air to travel to
an adjoining pipe. Instead, use
multiple circuit fabrication kits
interconnected with conduit and
field wiring as shown.
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14 Design Guide for Pipe Freeze Protection

Thermostatic Control . . . outside air temperature. When this Pipewall Sensing . . . While a self-
temperature falls below the set point, regulating cable adjusts its heat output
While the five steps in the design and a set of contacts close and energize the to accommodate the surrounding
selection process provide the detailed heating cable(s). conditions, the most energy-efficient
information required to design, select method for controlling heat tracing is
and/or specify a TTS self-regulating heat Should the electrical load of the a pipewall sensing thermostat.
tracing system, some type of heating circuit exceed the rating of
control will typically be needed. the thermostat switch, a mechanical This is because a flowing pipe will
The type of control and level of contactor can be used. An entire power typically not need any additional heat
sophistication needed will depend distribution panel, feeding dozens of to keep it at the proper temperature.
entirely on the application of the heat tracing circuits, can be energized Where a piping system has tees and
piping being heat-traced. Self- through an ambient sensing thermostat. therefore multiple flow paths, more
regulating heating cables can, under than one thermostat may be required.
The primary application for ambient Situations where more than one
some design conditions, be operated
sensing control of electric heat tracing thermostat could be necessary include:
without the use of any temperature
is freeze protection (winterization) of
control; however, some method of
water and water-based solutions. A • Pipes of varying diameters or
control is generally used and the two
benefit of ambient sensing control for insulation thicknesses.
most common methods are ambient
freeze protection is that pipes of varying
sensing and pipewall sensing. Each • Varying ambient conditions such
diameters and insulation thicknesses
method has its own benefits, and as above/below ground transitions
can be controlled as a single circuit.
various options are available within and indoor/outdoor transitions.
each method. By controlling heat tracing with
ambient sensing control, the status • Flowing versus nonflowing
Ambient Sensing . . . An adjustable conditions within the
(flowing or nonflowing) of the
thermostat, designed for mounting in interconnected piping.
heated pipe needs no consideration.
an exposed environment, senses the
• Applications involving
temperature-sensitive products.

Note: Pipewall sensing required for

non-metallic piping.

Table 1.5.1 Attachment Tape Allowance (BTape)

Pipe Size ½"-1" 1¼" 1½" 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14"
Feet of 360' 260' 220' 180' 150' 120' 90' 70' 60' 50' 40'
Pipe/Roll
of Tape - 180' roll of tape
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Ordering Information for Roof & Gutter Snow & Ice Melting

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Certifications / Approvals:
Canadian Standards Association
Ordinary Locations
Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D
Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G
Meets or exceeds - IEEE 515.1 - UL 1588
CSA 130.1, CSA 130.2, CSA 138
Description:
TTS cut-to-length self-regulating heating cables are designed to provide snow and
ice melting for roof and gutter applications. Whether the application is a small
project or a complex network, designing an electric heat trace system is easy with
TTS. Please refer to the TTS design guide for Roof and Gutter on page 17 of this
catalogue for full details.

TTS Cables are approved for use in ordinary (non-classified) and

hazardous (classified) areas

Areas of Application:
• Asphalt, shake, shingle, or metal roof surfaces
• Metal or plastic gutters and downspouts

Ratings:
Heating Cable Output
In Snow and Ice......................................39 w/m @ 0° C (12 w/ft @32° F)
In Dry Air................................................20 w/m @ 0° C (6 w/ft @32° F)
Supply Voltages.......................................................................110-120 or 208-240 V
Minimum installation temperature.....................................................-51° C (-60° F)
Minimum bend radius........................................................................ 32 mm (1.25")
T-rating..........................................................................................T6 85° C (185° F)
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Basic Components:
A TTS self-regulating roof and gutter snow and ice melting heat tracing
system will typically include heating cable and components shown in the
illustration and TTS ordering information below. Please refer to page 54 for
detailed accessory information.

Ref # Part Number Description

Cable
4 1 TTS-8-1-OJ 8 W/FT @ 120V (500 / 1000 Foot Spools)
1 TTS-8-2-OJ 8 W/FT @ 240V (500 / 1000 Foot Spools)

2
Termination Kits
9 2 18-SXG-Kit1 Power Connection Gland Kit w/o Junction Box
8 ET-4S End Termination Kit
6 HS-PBSK Inline Splice with Heat Shrink
1
HS-TBSK T-Splice with Heat Shrink

Installation Accessories
3 AL-20P Aluminum Tape (2" X 150') in gutter
5
4 CL Caution Labels (25 Per Pack)
6 RG-CMC “P” Style Roof, Cable Mounting Clips (100/Bag)
5 RG-CRF Roof Clips, Cable Roof Fastener (25/Bag)
7 RG-DCH Downspout Cable Hanger

7 Controls
9 STC-DS2B Snow and Ice Sensor, Pole Mounted
9 STC-DS-8 Snow and Ice Sensor with a 10' Remote Lead Wire
9 RC3-0120-DP Weatherproof Indoor / Outdoor Thermostat

1. Junction box supplied by installer

3 8
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Contents
Introduction .......... ....................................................................................18
Basis for a Good Design ............................................................................18
Step 1. Determine Level of Protection .................................................18
Step 2. Select the Proper TTS Heating Cable ......................................18
Step 3. Specify Locations for Power Connections...............................19
Step 4. Choose TTS Installation Accessories ......................................19
Step 5. Establish Control Method ........................................................19
Design Tips ................................................................................................24
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Introduction: Basis for a If any design variable falls into the

This design guide provides a basis Good Design . . . heavy category, design the system for
for designing a roof and gutter snow heavy accumulation to ensure adequate
and ice melting system. The amount The area that will require heat tracing protection for the building. Should
of heating cable required and the is based somewhat on the size and weather conditions, the building’s
performance of the system is highly shape of the building. A building with design/orientation or the expected
dependent upon the following design no overhangs, for example, may only usage of the facility dictate, increase
parameters: need gutter and downspout protection the amount of cable to be installed.
while an overhang covering a building
• Geographical location of project entrance that is subject to drifting may Step 2: Select Proper TTS Cable
need complete coverage. Typically the Based on:
• Orientation of building to areas susceptible to snow and ice dams
prevailing wind and weather Operating Voltage . . . TTS self-
consist of:
regulating cables are available in two
• Building design and • Roof overhangs without gutters voltage groups: 110-120 Vac and
construction • Roof overhangs with gutters and 208-240 Vac. Determine what voltage
downspouts is available for use with heat tracing.
• Degree of protection required1 • Gutters and downspouts only
Branch Circuit Breakers . . . Use
Notes... Table 2.1, Cable Selection, to match the
1. While entire roof areas can be electrically heat Step 1: Identify the Area Requiring
traced for snow and ice removal, this design guide addresses TTS circuit length with the available
only roof overhangs, gutters and downspouts. Should your Snow and Ice Melting and Determine branch circuit breaker size. If a
application require more area to be protected, contact a
3M factory representative.
Level of Protection Required known branch circuit breaker size is
Review the plans and/or design of the being used, match this value with the
facility to identify the areas that will corresponding TTS circuit length. If
require roof and gutter snow and ice breaker size will be dictated by heating
melting. To establish the level of cable requirements, determine the
protection necessary, decide if the optimal TTS circuit lengths based on
climate/installation conditions fall into the project size and cable layout.
the moderate or heavy levels based on
the variables below: Maximum Circuit Lengths . . . The
maximum circuit lengths shown in
Table 2.1 are based on TTS cable
start-up at an ambient temperature of
Snowfall Rate Moderate (≤1"/hr.) Heavy (1-2"/hr.) 7° C (20° F). Because the power output
Eave-to-Ridge Distance ≤20' 20-40' of TTS will vary to meet the needs
Size (width) of Gutter ≤6" 6-12" of the surrounding environment, the
operating load will vary.
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Step 3: Specify Locations for Power variables indicated. Be sure to add 1. Manual On/Off Switch
Connections; Lay Out Cable: sufficient extra cable to get from the with Timer—Economical and
heat-traced area back to the power simple to install; requires diligence
1. The junction boxes used for connection point. on the part of the operator.
connecting the heating cable to
power should, whenever possible, 2. Ambient Sensing Control—Turns
Step 4: Choose TTS
be located under a roof overhang or system on and off based on ambient
Installation Accessories
similar area to avoid direct exposure. temperature. Heating cable will
Provide drip loops where the power A TTS roof and gutter system will frequently be energized during non
feed and heating cable enter the typically use the installation accessories required times.
junction box. detailed on page 16. As a minimum,
the heating cable must be terminated 3. Automatic Control—Roof or
2. On larger projects with multiple gutter-mounted ice sensor turns system
with an 18-SXG kit and ET-4S kit to
circuits or where the design layout on when moisture is detected and
properly terminate the ends of the cable.
permits, locate the power connection temperatures are in the range when
points for two circuits in the same freezing can occur on roof overhangs
Step 5: Establish Control Method
location to reduce power feed or in gutters.
conduits. Needed to Operate System
All roof and gutter snow and ice
3. To aid in design, TTS multipliers are melting systems should be controlled
given for the most common roofing to turn the heating cable on and off
material types. Use these multipliers, as conditions warrant. There are three
shown in Tables 2.2.1 through basic means to activate a roof and
2.2.2, to determine the footage of gutter system: Attention: The Canadian Electrical
TTS cable required based on the Code requires Ground-fault protection
of equipment to be provided for branch
circuits supplying fixed outdoor electric
snow-melting equipment.

Table 2.1 Cable Selection

Start-up Temperature 20°F Start-up Temperature 0°F
-7°C -18°C
Voltage Max Ckt Lngth (feet) Max Ckt Lngth (meters) Voltage Max Ckt Lngth (feet) Max Ckt Lngth (meters)
120V 100 31 120V 80 25
15A breaker 208V 185 57 15A breaker 208V 145 45
240V 190 58 240V 150 46
120V 135 42 120V 105 33
20A Breaker 208V 245 75 20A Breaker 208V 190 58
240V 250 77 240V 200 61
120V 175 54 120V 155 48
30A Breaker 208V 350 107 30A Breaker 208V 290 89
240V 350 107 240V 295 90
120V 175 54 120V 175 54
40A Breaker 208V 350 107 40A Breaker 208V 350 107
240V 350 107 240V 350 107
Notes…Due to its self-regulating feature, TTS cable will increase power when exposed to ice and snow.
When the cable has cleared the area, the power output will decrease, reducing energy consumption.
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TTS Multipliers . . . To determine the layout pattern for TTS heating cable on metal or tile roofs,
use Table 2.2.1 in conjunction with measurements of the spacing of the seams,
Select a multiplier from the examples corrugations or ridges in the roofing material. This spacing, combined with the
shown based on the type of roofing desired level of protection, will determine what multiplier to use to determine the
material utilized. If gutters and footage of cable required. (Heating cable does not have to be installed on every
downspouts will also require seam, corrugation, etc.) Be sure to add sufficient extra cable to reach the power
protection, be sure to add the cable connection point for each circuit.
requirements (see Table 2.2.3) to the
roof overhang footages. To establish the amount of cable required, select the overhang distance that
fits the application and follow this row across to the spacing pitch column that
corresponds to the roofing material. The number where the row and column
Metal/Tile Roofs . . . intersect is the multiplier for that application. Multiply this number by the number
Metal roofing materials such as of linear feet of roof eave to be protected and add sufficient cable to reach the
standing seam or corrugated, as well power supply junction box plus any additional cable to allow for on-site variations.
as tile/concrete roofing materials that
have distinct ridges or grooves, must be Table 2.2.1 Metal/Tile Roofs
properly addressed when installing heat
tracing. Metal roofs in particular pose
Overhang Spacing Pitch
an avalanche potential that could Distance 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 22" 24"
12" 4.2 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.8 2.6 2.5 2.4
TTS Cable

18" 5.4 4.7 4.2 3.8 3.5 3.2 3.0 2.9

Roof

24" 6.6 5.7 5.0 4.5 4.1 3.8 3.6 3.4

RG-CMC

30" 7.8 6.7 5.9 5.3 4.8 4.4 4.1 3.9

36" 9.0 7.7 6.7 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.7 4.4
Gutter Section Detail

Heavy Conditions Multipliers Moderate Conditions Multipliers

damage the heating cable if it were
installed in a serpentine pattern. To How far up the roof the heating cable
combat this, the cable is installed should travel may be determined by
parallel to the standing seams or along measuring the distance as shown at left.
the length of a corrugation. The partial Overhang Distance The heating cable should loop past the
sketch below depicts TTS cable as it point where an imaginary line extending
would be installed on a standing seam up from the inside wall would pass
metal roof. This method would also be through the roof.
used on corrugated or tile roofs.
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Shingle Roofs . . . The heating cable may be attached roofs, use Table 2.2.2. Recommended
to the roof and fascia with cable moderate and heavy conditions
All shingle roofs (fiberglass, cedar fasteners (Catalog No. RG-CRF) or multipliers have been shaded for each
shake, flat tile or concrete shingle) similar devices held in place with overhang distance. Should conditions
can utilize heating cable installed in suitable fasteners or adhesives. Care dictate a specific pitch, multipliers for
a serpentine pattern as detailed in the should be exercised to maintain the additional spacings have been included.
partial sketch below. integrity of the roof. Be sure to add sufficient extra cable to
reach the power connection point for
To determine the layout pattern for each circuit.
TTS heating cable on shingle-style

Table 2.2.2 Shingle Roofs

Overhang Spacing Pitch

Distance 10" 16" 18" 20" 22" 24" 26" 28"
18" 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.4 2.3 2.1 NR NR
24" 4.2 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.3
To establish the amount of cable
required, select the row with the 30" 5.0 4.4 3.9 3.6 3.3 3.0 2.8 2.7
corresponding overhang distance and
36" 5.8 5.1 4.6 4.1 3.8 3.5 3.3 3.1
follow across to the multiplier that
matches the level of protection desired. 42" 6.7 5.9 5.2 4.7 4.3 4.0 3.7 3.5
After selecting a multiplier, read the
corresponding spacing pitch value at Heavy Conditions Multipliers Moderate Conditions Multipliers
the top of the column. Rate of Snow Fall 2"/hr Rate of Snow Fall 1"/hr

Multiply this number by the number of

linear feet of roof eave to be protected
and add sufficient cable to reach the
power supply junction box.

Attention: Where conditions dictate (heavy snow loads,

steep roof slopes, smooth roofing materials or long eave-to-
ridge distances), snow fences and/or snow brakes should be
considered to prevent/reduce the potential for damage to the
cable and/or facility.
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Gutters and A typical layout is shown below. not be located in the lowest portion of
Downspouts . . . As stated in IEEE Standard 515.1,
the downspout.

TTS heating cable can be utilized in Recommended Practice for the Testing, Select the level of protection required
gutters and downspouts regardless of Design, Installation, and Maintenance (based on the size of the gutter) from
whether heating cable has been installed of Electrical Resistance Heat Tracing Table 2.2.3. Choose the multiplier
on the roof. The amount of cable required for Commercial Applications,
Applications in-line which corresponds to the application
is based on the width of the gutters, the and T-splice kits should be avoided. and apply this multiplier to the footage
level of protection desired and the linear This will require that heating cable in of gutters and the number and footage
footage of gutters and downspouts. downspouts be looped (also an IEEE of downspouts to be heat traced. Add
515.1 recommendation) to eliminate sufficient heating cable (including a drip
splicing the cable. Additionally, the loop) to reach the power connection
heating cable end termination should junction box.

Table 2.2.3 Gutters and Downspouts

Gutter Gutter Downspout
Width Allowance Allowance
1X Gutter 2X Downspout
_ 6"
<
Length Length
2X Gutter 2X Downspout
6-12"
Length Length

Example... To determine the recommended amount of cable for a standing seam metal roof under a heavy snowfall rate with
12" seams and a 24" overhang use Table 2.2.1.

Using the column for 12" seams and the row for a 24" overhang indicates the application would require 5.7 feet of cable per
linear foot of roof. Therefore if the length of the roof was 100' x 5.7 = 570 of cable for the roof surface.
(Additional cable required for power connection, see complete calculations below.)

Continuing with the example, refer to table 2.2.3 to determine the amount of cable required for a 12" gutter with 3 downspouts
that are 15' in length.

Using the row for 12" gutter widths indicates that a 2X multiplier should be used for the total gutter length and downspout
length. Therefore the total length of roof 100' x 2 = 200' for the gutters. Additionally, each downspout, 15' in length would
require 15' x2 = 30' of cable. Multiply this total times three downspouts 30' x 3 = 90' for three downspouts.

Roof Length 100' x 5.7 = 570'

Gutter Length 100' x 2 = 200'
3 Downspouts 3 x (15' x 2) = 90'
3 Power connections 3 x 2' = 6'
866
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Installation Accessories . . .
1
1. 18-SXG Kit & ET-4S circuit 4. RG-CRF cable roof fasteners attach
fabrication kits are designed to TTS heating cable to roof or fascia 2
terminate one circuit for both power materials. Can be secured with 7
connection and end termination. fasteners or adhesives compatible
Junction boxes supplied by installer. with roofing material.
3
2. CL-1 “Electric Heat Tracing” 5. RG-DCH downspout cable hanger
caution labels peel and stick to secures heating cable at downspouts 4
junction boxes, breaker panels and to remove strain at lip of downspout/
control panel(s), or as required by gutter contact point.
code or specification. 5
6. AL-20P aluminum tape secures
3. RG-CMC cable mounting clips heating cable to bottom of clean
secure TTS heating cable to the roof gutter to keep cable in place
utilizing screws and a waterproof during rain.
6
cover material.
7. Snow Sensor / Controller

1 2
3
5 4

* Please refer to pages

54-59 for detailed accessory
information.
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Design Tips . . . (see diagram p.29)

8. Roof Drains
Roof drains may require heat tracing to prevent
blockage due to ice buildup. Heating cable should
extend a minimum of 12" into the heated portion
of the building. If building is unheated, extend heat
tracing down to the storm sewer (see 8. at right).

9. Downspouts to Underground Storm Sewers

When downspouts are routed to storm sewers
located below the frost line, extend the TTS
cable down to the point where the vertical drain
meets the horizontal drain. The cable should not
extend into the horizontal drain line.
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Certifications / Approvals:
Canadian Standards Association
Ordinary Locations
Meets or exceeds - IEEE 515.1 - UL 1588
CSA 130.2

Description:
KSR cut-to-length self-regulating heating cables are designed to provide snow
and ice protection in concrete and asphalt applications. Designed and approved
specifically for direct burial, KSR cable withstands the abuse encountered during
installation.

Areas of Application:
• Business entrance and exit locations
• Ramps or Handicap Access routes
• Stairs and Footpaths
• Loading docks
• Driveways and garage entrances
• Critical access routes and helicopter pads

Ratings:
Available watt densities.................................................................... 88 w/m @ 0° C
(In concrete) (27 w/ft @32° F)
Supply Voltages......................................................................................208-240 Vac
Minimum installation temperature.................................................... -40° C (-40° F)
Minimum bend radius........................................................................ 32 mm (1.25")
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Basic Components:
A KSR self-regulating surface snow and ice melting system will typically include
heating cable and components shown in the illustration and KSR ordering
information below. Please refer to page 54 for detailed accessory information.

Ref # Part Number Description

Cable
1 KSR-2-OJ 208 - 240 Vac (500/1000 Foot Spools)

Termination Kits
2 KSR-CFK1 Power Connection / End Termination Kit w/o
Junction Box
3 KSR-EJK Expansion Joint Kit
6 KSR-SR-DB Splice Kit

Installation Accessories
4 CL Caution Labels (25 Per Pack)
5 NT-7 Nylon Tie Wrap

Controls
7 STC-DS2B Snow and Ice Sensor, Pole Mounted

7 7 R3C-0120-DP Weatherproof Indoor / Outdoor Thermostat

2 1. Junction box supplied by installer
4

6
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Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................. 28
Basis for a Good Design

Step 1: Identify Area Requiring Snow & Ice Melting ....................... 29

Step 2: Determine Level of Protection Required ............................... 30
Step 3: Determine Length of Cable Required and Circuit Lengths ... 31
Step 4: Locate Power Connections and End Terminations;
Lay Out Cable .............................................................................. 32
Step 5: Establish Control Method to Operate System ............................. 34
Appendix A .............................................................................................. 35
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Introduction:
Notes . . .
Snow melting systems have been 1. The examples and descriptions
steadily increasing in popularity during contained in this guide are based on
the last few years. This is due in part structurally sound, steel-reinforced
slab-on-grade concrete 4 to 6 inches
to the risk management demands thick. The amounts of heat provided
placed on building owners and in the design tables are for snow and
occupants to provide clear and safe ice melting at the rates indicated.
Prevention of accumulation from
access to the facilities even during drifting snow or runoff from other
inclement weather. The intent of this sources may require additional
guide is to simplify the design and heating cable. Should design
conditions vary from those shown,
installation of an electrical snow and please contact a 3M representative
ice melting system. for assistance.
2. The formulas, calculations, charts,
While there exists a multitude of tables and layout information
methods for determining the heating presented have been researched
for accuracy; however, the design
requirements of a snow and ice melting and selection of a snow and ice
system, the goal is to keep the protected melting system are ultimately the
area safe and accessible. The severity responsibility of the user.
of weather in which the system must 3. Refer to Canadian Electrical Code.
perform is of primary significance.
Therefore, it is important to establish
a performance level1 as the amount
of materials and power requirements
are directly related to the weather
conditions.

Establishing a proper sequence of

design, procurement, installation and
performance expectations before each
function occurs will ensure successful
installation of a heat tracing system. To
facilitate this interaction, this design
guide2 has been assembled to assist
engineers and contractors.
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Basis for a Good Design . . . Step 1: Identify Area Requiring Example . . . The public/employee
Snow and Ice Melting entrance to a facility is exposed to
The following five design steps outline weather with only the area directly in
Determining the area that will require
the selection process for a KSR snow front of the entry doors covered by a
heat tracing is based somewhat on the
melting system. roof. The building is adjacent to the
traffic expected during snow and
ice accumulation periods plus the concrete on two sides with the handicap
An example following each design step
layout of the area and its location access ramp (which has a retaining
will take the reader through the process
relevant to prevailing winds and wall) located on the third side. Snow
of evaluating, designing and specifying
susceptibility to drifting. removal could only be accomplished
a snow melting system.
at the curb and parking area, a choice
While the example shown is small, the Identify the existence of electric snow found undesirable for various reasons.
process would be the same regardless and ice melting heat tracing cable in
the Concrete Curbs, Walks and Paving To maintain a clear entrance, the
of the area to be protected. The design
portions of the project specification. landing, stairs, ramp and approach
example includes flat surfaces, stairs, a
In addition, the project drawings (both area will require snow melting. The
ramp, expansion joints in the concrete
electrical and site work) should include area in front of the doors will be heat
and the need to bring power from a
reference to the existence of electric traced to prevent accumulation also from
specific location.
heat tracing. drifting and tracking.

Figure 3.1.1
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Step 2: Determine the Level of finite element analysis (FEA) plus Noncritical: Applications where
Protection Required other computer-aided design programs snow removal is a convenience but not
Regardless of geographical location or to accurately assess your application essential. Examples include building
size of area to be protected, the heating can be provided. entrances, loading docks and parking
requirements for snow melting are garage ramps.
Example . . . Since the example
affected by four primary factors: shown is a public / employee entrance Critical: Applications where safe
it would be considered a noncritical access is essential. Examples include
• Rate of snowfall
area (Table 3.2.1) where snow removal hospital emergency entrances, train
• Ambient temperature
is convenient but not essential. loading platforms and fire station
• Wind velocity
Additionally, if the example is located driveways.
• Humidity
in Vancouver, BC, where the snowfall
Notes . . .
Establishing the level of protection severity would fall into the “moderate”
1. Additional heat may be needed if the area will be
required for a facility requires an category of 1" per hour, the heating subject to drifting or moisture runoff from another

understanding of the type of service cable should be installed on 9" source. No allowance has been made for back or edge
loss. Both back and edge loss will occur to varying
the area will encounter and under what center-to-center spacing. degrees on every application. The amount and extent of
loss is affected by soil types, frost line depth, shape and size
type of weather conditions the snow of the area, plus the location of the area as it relates to other
If the design was to meet ASHRAE structures and wind.
and ice melting system must perform1.
requirements, refer to Appendix A. 2. Spacing as shown in Table 3.2.1 will provide a completely
3M developed Table 3.2.1 KSR Cable melted surface for the concrete area under typical snowfall
Based on the data included in
Spacing (using information from IEEE weather conditions–ambient temperatures between -6° C (20°
Appendix A on page 35, for Vancouver, F) and 1° C (34° F) with wind speeds of 5 to 15 mph. Should
Standard 515.1-1995 and ASHRAE) the ambient temperature fall below -6° C (20° F) during the
9" center-to-center spacing of KSR snowstorm, some snow accumulation could occur but will be
to simplify the selection process for melted at the rate of fall.
cable indicates that for approximately
determining the level of protection
84% of snowfall hours the surface will
required. An additional design table
remain clear.
can be found in Appendix A on
page 35.

When an application requires an

Table 3.2.1 KSR Cable Spacing2
in-depth design review or does not
conform to the “standard” design Snowfall Severity KSR Cable Spacing
conditions stated, contact a 3M Category Rate of Snowfall Noncritical Critical
representative for additional design Light .................. ½"/hour ............... 12" O.C. .................. 7½" O.C.
information. If required, a complete Moderate ............... 1"/hour ................ 9" O.C. ..................... 6" O.C.
snow and ice melting review using Heavy .................. 2"/hour ................ 6" O.C. ..................... 6" O.C.

O.C. = On Centre
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Step 3: Select Operating Voltage, • The maximum circuit length required many circuits will be needed for a
Size Circuit Breakers for a given heating cable layout given branch circuit breaker size.
and Determine Power • The maximum circuit length for The total operating load of a KSR
Requirements a predetermined branch circuit snow and ice melting system is
Most snow melting applications breaker size dependent on the supply voltage and
will utilize a 208, 220, or 240 Vac the total footage of cable which will
power supply. To ensure maximum Estimating the amount of KSR
be energized. To determine the total
snow melting potential, KSR is rated heating cable required, number of
operating load, use the following amps
for 208/240 Vac. Table 3.3.1, Cable circuits needed and the total power
per foot multipliers:
Selection, shows the circuit lengths requirements can be accomplished
possible with KSR heating cable at with Formulas 3.1 and 3.2. These KSR-2 @ 208-240 Vac draws
each voltage. For a specific system, estimates will be useful for 0.12 amps/foot
match the branch circuit breaker size to coordinating the material and power
the KSR circuit length based on: requirements of the cable. By inserting the appropriate values
into the following formula, the total
• The maximum circuit length shown in Dividing the total KSR cable estimate load of the snow and ice melting
Table 3.3.1 by the circuit length shown in Table system can be determined.
3.3.1 will give an indication as to how

Formula 3.2 Total Heat Output / Operating Load

Formula 3.1 Estimating Quantity of KSR Required
P1 = L1 X I1 X E
Where: P1 = Total heat output (in watts) for system
Total KSR cable required = Area in square feet x (12 ÷ S)
L1 = Total installed length of KSR heating cable
Where: S = KSR cable spacing in inches
I1 = Amps per foot multiplier for voltage used
E = Operating Voltage

Table 3.3.1 Cable Selection

Catalog Start-Up Operating Installation Maximum Circuit Length vs. Breaker Size
Number Temperature Voltage Method 15 Amp 20 Amp 30 Amp 40 Amp
KSR-2 .............. -18° C (0° F) ............. 208 Vac ............... Direct Burial ................. 24 m (80').............. 32 m (105').............. 49 m (160').........64 m (210')
KSR-2 .............. -18° C (0° F) ............. 240 Vac ............... Direct Burial ................. 26 m (85').............. 34 m (110').............. 52 m (170').........69 m (225')
KSR-2 .............. -7° C (20° F) ............. 208 Vac ............... Direct Burial ................. 26 m (85').............. 34 m (110').............. 50 m (165').........67 m (220')
KSR-2 .............. -7° C (20° F) ............. 240 Vac ............... Direct Burial ................. 27 m (90').............. 37 m (120').............. 55 m (180').........69 m (225')
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Example . . . As the example facility Step 4: Specify Locations for • Use a scaled drawing or sketch
will have 208 Vac, single-phase, four- Power Connections /End to simplify the process.
wire available, KSR-2 cable is selected. Terminations and Lay Out • Base layout on center-to-center
To optimize the circuit length potential, Cable on Scaled Drawing spacing selected in Step 1.
the branch circuit breakers will be • Do not exceed circuit lengths
Junction Boxes . . . KSR power
sized to reflect the layout of the cable shown in Table 3.3.1.
connection and end termination points
(see Step 4 for cable layout). must be located inside suitable junction • Locate cable 2" to 4" below
finished concrete surface.
Using Formula 3.1 . . . boxes located above the moisture line.
• For standard slab (4" to 6" thick),
Depending on the size of the junction
Total KSR cable required = place KSR directly on top of
box, several power connections and/or
Area in ft2 x (12 ÷ S) reinforcing steel.
end terminations can be located within
• Attach to steel with nylon tie
the same box.
and substituting values for the design wraps on 24" (minimum)
example . . . • Protect heating cable with rigid intervals.
metallic conduit (one cable per
Total KSR cable required = Expansion Joints . . . Unless the slab is
conduit) between junction box and
600 ft2 x (12 ÷ 9) area being heated. of monolithic construction, there will be
expansion or construction joints which
the total footage of cable can be • Extend conduit (equipped with
must be taken into account to prevent
estimated . . . bushings on each end) a minimum
damage to the cable (Figure 3.4.2).
of 12" into slab.
Total KSR cable required = 800 linear • Keep expansion joint kit use to a
feet (plus allowance from Note 2) A typical junction box and conduit
minimum by utilizing proper layout
assembly is shown in Figure 3.4.1.
Using Formula 3.2 . . . techniques.
• Mark drawings with locations of
Pt = Lt x If x E expansion and construction joints.
and substituting values for the design • Allow an extra 3' of KSR for each
example . . . expansion joint kit.
Pt = 840 ft x 0.12 amps/ft x 208 Vac

the total kilowatt demand for the Figure 3.4.1 Junction Box/Conduit
system can be estimated . . .
KSR Layout . . . When the location
Pt = 21 kw of the junction boxes for power
Notes . . . connections and end terminations
[Link] calculating the amount of KSR heating cable required
based on the square footage of the area, allowances should be has been established, lay out the
Figure 3.4.2 Expansion Joint Kit Section
included for making connections within junction boxes and for
any expansion joint kits necessary to complete the layout.
heating cable.
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Stair Steps . . . Because of the rugged Example . . . Determine a suitable When finished, the system layout
yet flexible nature of KSR and the location for the power connection will be as shown at right in Figure
center-to-center spacing typical to most and end termination junction boxes. 3.4.5. Note how the heating cable has
applications, difficult areas such as Considerations should be given to been routed to minimize the number
steps can be easily accommodated. aesthetics, obstructions, routing of of crossings at expansion joints.
power supply wiring and the space Additionally, all power connections
• Tie KSR to reinforcing steel in same required for the junction boxes. and end terminations originate from the
manner as open areas. same area. This minimizes the power
Several locations could be utilized in feed requirements and provides a clean
• Serpentine across each tread; route up the example shown. These include
riser to next tread. installation. The layout shows that
either side of the entrance doors, the three circuits are required on 240 Vac
• Concrete can be placed in single pour. building wall where it meets the planter to cover the area based on the spacing
or the wall along the handicap selected. Since each of the three
access ramp. circuits is less than the 40 amp branch
The area located to the right of the circuit breaker limit of 225 feet (refer
entrance doors was ultimately selected to Table 3.3.1), power distribution
because the room located behind it can be accomplished through three
would make an excellent location for 40 amp breakers with 30 mA ground-
the snow melting power distribution fault protection.
and control panel.
Figure 3.4.3 Detail at Steps

Figure 3.4.4 Figure 3.4.5

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Step 5: Establish Control Method even though no precipitation is falling. that a dedicated power distribution and
Needed to Operate the System To properly deal with these conditions, contactor panel be utilized. By keeping
a custom designed control system is the snow melting circuit breakers in a
Energizing the Heating Cable . . . typically required and the designer dedicated panel, several design and
All snow melting systems should be should contact 3M for assistance. operation advantages will occur:
controlled to turn the heating cable on
and off as conditions warrant. There are Example . . . Because the facility • The panel can utilize a main
three basic means to activate a snow will be occupied during normal circuit breaker and contactor
melting system: weekday business hours, the system which permits a complete shut-
is to be controlled automatically. To down of the system for out-of-
A. Manual accomplish this, an STC-DS-2B snow season times as well as routine
and ice sensor will be utilized. maintenance checks.
• On/Off Switch–Simple to install
and economical to purchase; A power distribution and contactor • A dedicated snow melting panel
requires diligence on the part of panel would consist of a main 3 pole will reduce the potential of non-
the operator. breaker, a 3 pole contactor and three 40 authorized access.
amp branch circuit breakers equipped
B. Automatic • A dedicated snow melting panel
with 30 mA ground-fault protection.
• Ambient Sensing Control–Turns The panel would also be equipped with can be located close to the point
system on and off based on a hand/off/auto switch plus lights to of use and reduce power feed
ambient temperature. Heating indicate system status. wiring and conduit necessary to
cable will frequently be energized energize the system.
during non required times. Because the panel will be located
indoors, a NEMA 12 enclosure is • In critical snow melting
• Automatic Control–Turns suitable for the panel. If the panel was applications, the panel can be
system on when precipitation is to be installed outside, a NEMA 4 or equipped with a monitor and
detected and temperatures are in 4X enclosure would be required. alarm feature that will verify the
the range where snow or freezing integrity of the circuit and the
rain is likely. Providing Power Distribution and status of the ground-fault branch
Contactors . . . When a snow melting circuit breakers.
Some applications, such as truck system requires four or more heat
scales and loading zones, are subject to tracing circuits, it is recommended
freezing water or slush accumulation
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Appendix A . . . The values presented in Table 1, Data for clear, is obtained when the watts/ft2
Determining Operating Characteristics is increased.
As an alternate to the KSR cable of Snow Melting Systems (ASHRAE
spacing selection chart shown in Step 1991 Applications Handbook, Chapter While it is necessary to have weather
2, a snow and ice melting system can 45), and detailed below show the data to establish values for temperature,
be designed using the information calculated percentage of snowfall wind, humidity and snowfall, ASHRAE
presented in Chapter 45 of the ASHRAE hours that a surface will remain clear cautions that a snow melting system
Applications Handbook. In their tutorial of snow when a predetermined level of should not be designed based on the
on snow and ice melting, ASHRAE heat is installed. This method is very annual averages or worst weather
compiled a list of 33 cities with weather useful when comparing what additional conditions encountered. Doing so will
data for each. Using this information, benefit, in terms of keeping an area result in a system unnecessarily over
3M developed the table below designed for a majority of applications.
to show the effect of various power
(heat) outputs.
Cable Spacing Selection Guide

Calgary, Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Montreal, Quebec

Ottawa, Ontario

Quebec City, Quebec

[Link] NFLD,

Sudbury, Ontario

Toronto, Ontario

Vancouver, B.C.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Percentage of Snowfall Hours Surface Is Clear With KSR Heat Tracing Cable Spacing as Indicated
6" O.C. 9" O.C. 12" O.C.
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Certifications / Approvals:
Canadian Standards Association
Ordinary Locations
Meets or exceeds - IEEE 515.1 - UL 1588
CSA 130.2

Description:
HSX 2100 series cut to length self-regulating heating cables are specifically
designed to maintain hot water supply piping at desired nominal maintenance
temperatures. With 14 AWG bus wires, HSX 2100 series can reduce the number
of circuits required to install an electric heat-traced system. Simply match the
hot water maintenance temperature with the corresponding color-coded cable
(Blue/Green/Red) and insulate per the design guide.

Application:
• Energy efficient alternate to recirculation pipe systems
• Ideal for installations with multiple maintain temperatures
• Maintain hot water at three temperature levels:
• 40° C, ie Nursing Homes
• 50° C, ie Hotels
• 60° C, ie Kitchens

Ratings:
Maintain Temperatures.................................................................... 40, 50, or 60° C
(104, 122, 140° F)
Supply Voltages.............................................................................120, 208, 240 Vac
Minimum installation temperature.................................................... -50° C (-40° F)
Minimum bend radius.............................................................................13 mm (.5")
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5 Basic Components:
An HSX self-regulating hot water temperature maintenance system will
typically include heating cable and components shown in the illustration
and HSX ordering information below. Please refer to page 54 for detailed
accessory information.

Ref # Part Number Description

Cable
1 HSX-2105-1 40 C @ 120V Blue (500/1000 Foot Spools)
1 HSX-2120-1 50 C @ 120V Green (500/1000 Foot Spools)
1 HSX-2105-2 40 C @ 240V Blue (500/1000 Foot Spools)
1 HSX-2120-2 50 C @ 240V Green (500/1000 Foot Spools)
1 HSX-2140-2 60 C @ 240V Red (500/1000 Foot Spools)
4 1
Termination Kits
2 18-SXG-KIT Power Connection Gland Kit w/o Junction Box
5 ET-6C End Termination Kit
2 PCA-1-SR Non Metallic Power Connection Kit with Junction Box
2 PCS-1-SR Non Metallic Splice Kit with Splice Cover

Installation Accessories
4 CL Caution Labels (25 Per Pack)
8 BTape Binding / Attachment Tape (1/2" X 60 yds)
8
Notes . . .
1. 30 mA ground-fault equipment protection is
required for all hot water temperature maintenance
heat tracing circuits.
2. Circuit fabrication kits do not include electrical junction boxes.

7
2
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Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................39

Basis for a Good Design .....................................................................................40

Step 1: Identify Piping which Requires Heat Tracing ..................................40

Step 2: Determine the Maintain Temperature and Make Cable Selection ....46
Step 3: Specify Circuit Breaker Requirements .............................................46
Step 4: Specify Insulation Thickness ............................................................47
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Introduction . . .
A WarmTrace system replaces heat lost through the thermal insulation on hot water
supply piping to maintain the water at desired nominal temperatures without the need
for costly insulated recirculation lines, pumps and balancing valves. Preventing the hot
water from cooling also ensures readily available hot water when needed.

Like many other systems installed in a facility, the successful installation of a heat
tracing system for maintaining1 hot water requires coordination among the various trades
involved. Mechanical, electrical and insulation contractors must be made aware of the
specific requirements each must provide.

The information contained in this design guide will take the reader through a
step-by-step procedure2 to:

• Identify the piping which requires heat tracing.

• Determine the maintain temperature and make the proper cable selection.
• Specify the electrical circuit breaker requirements based on the estimated heat
tracing circuit lengths.
• Specify the thermal insulation type and thickness to complete the thermal design.
• Incorporate the design information provided into a complete package for a facility.

To further facilitate this interaction, an additional installation, operation and start-up

guide has been prepared to provide trouble free installation of the heating cable
and accessories.
Notes...
1. An electrical heat tracing system is not a substitute for a complete, efficient domestic hot water system: it does not replace the need for an
efficient water heater.
[Link] examples and descriptions contained in this guide are based on copper water pipe with fiberglass thermal insulation (ASTM Std C-547)
and other design conditions typical of most applications. Should design conditions vary from those shown, contact 3M™.
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Basis for a Good Design . . . A wait of 15 or 20 seconds for the water to get hot at a utility room mop sink may
be acceptable; however, it would not be appropriate for a public washroom. Here
Step 1: Identify Piping Which the need to have water hot when the faucet is operated would dictate installing
Requires Heat Tracing heating cable to the rough-in point.
Typically, the main and branch Most new facilities require the use of lavatory and shower fixtures that have
lines 3/4” and larger are the GPM flow limits. As a result, the length of piping not recirculated or heat traced
primary applications for a hot water has become increasingly important. Tables 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 show the time correlation
temperature maintenance system. between fixture flow rate and length of runout piping that is not temperature
Where a recirculation system would maintained. Table 4.1.3 shows the water wasted while waiting for temperatures
only be able to provide temperature to reach proper levels where low flow fixtures are used.
maintenance within the recirculation
loop, a heat-traced line can maintain Fixture
Table 4.1.1 Time Correlation for 3/4” Type L
Distance From End of Heat Tracing Circuit to Point of Use Copper Tubing (time in seconds for hot water to
hot water to every point of use. Flow Rate
US GPM 15’ 20’ 25’ 30’ 40’ reach fixture)
Systems which have different pressure 1 23 ..................30............... 38 ............. 45 ................ 60
or temperature zones can be easily 1.5 15 ..................20............... 25 ............. 30 ................ 40
2 11 ..................15............... 19 ............. 23 ................ 30
accommodated in the design and 2.5 9 ...................12............... 15 ............. 18 ................ 24
layout of HSX 2100 heating circuits. 3
3.5
8 ...................10............... 13 ............. 15 ................ 20
6 ....................9................ 11 ............. 13 ................ 17
4 6 ....................8................. 9 .............. 11 ................ 15
Determining the amount of piping that 4.5 5 ....................7................. 8 .............. 10 ................ 13
5 5 ....................6................. 8 ............... 9 ................. 12
will require heat tracing is easy. The
extent of the heat tracing is dictated by Table 4.1.2 Time Correlation for 1” Type L
Fixture
the layout of the building and the need Flow Rate
Distance From End of Heat Tracing Circuit to Point of Use Copper Tubing (time in seconds for hot water to
US GPM 15’ 20’ 25’ 30’ 40’ reach fixture)
for water conservation.
1 39 ..................51............... 64 ............. 77 ............... 103
Deciding on how close to the point 1.5 26 ..................34............... 43 ............. 51 ................ 69
2 19 ..................26............... 32 ............. 39 ................ 51
of use the heat tracing should be 2.5 15 ..................21............... 26 ............. 31 ................ 41
3 13 ..................17............... 21 ............. 26 ................ 34
installed is dependent on the following 3.5 11 ..................15............... 18 ............. 22 ................ 29
conditions: 4
4.5
10 ..................13............... 16 ............. 19 ................ 26
9 ...................11............... 14 ............. 17 ................ 23
5 8 ...................10............... 13 ............. 15 ................ 21
• The gallons per minute (GPM)
of the fixture.
Type L Distance From End of Heat Tracing Circuit to Point of Use Table 4.1.3 Water Wasted While Waiting for
• The diameter of the “runout” line. Copper
15’ 20’ 25’ 30’ 40’ Hot Water2 (in ounces and based on line diameter
nom. dia.
• The number of times per day the /distance from end of temperature maintenance)
1/2” 23 ..................31............... 39 ............. 47 ................62
fixture will be used. 3/4” 48 ..................64............... 80 ............. 97 ...............129
• Any acceptable time period 1” 82 .................110............. 137 ........... 164 ..............219

waiting on water to get hot. Notes . . .

• Any acceptable level of water 1. Based on flow rates, line diameter and distance from end of
temperature maintenance to fixture.
waste per fixture per use.
2. Remember to add up all the fixtures throughout a facility and
• Special requirements at the multiply by both the waste number shown plus the expected
number of usages per day.
point of use.
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Unheated Water Cools Fast . . .

Although protected by means of the fiberglass thermal insulation, hot
water lines will lose their heat to the surrounding ambient in a very
short period of time.

While Tables 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 identify the amount of time and/
or water lost during the waiting process, Graph 4.1.4 demonstrates
how quickly the cooling process occurs.

Coordinating Design Graph 4.1.4 1/2”, 3/4” & 1” Diameter Lines

Information . . . with 1” Fiberglass Insulation
140
To get the most from each heat 135
1/2” Diameter Line
tracing circuit, establish the maximum 3/4” Diameter Line
130
circuit length based on the available 1” Diameter Line
125
circuit breakers for the project.
120
(Note that maximum circuit lengths
115
Initial Temperature

will vary based on voltage and

110
temperature selection.) Regardless of
105
the shape and size of a building, it is
recommended that the heat tracing 100

circuits be organized to provide a 95

means of recording the layout of the 90

cable. For ease of identification during 85

the layout process and for effective 80

communication in the contract 75
drawings, it is recommended that 0 0.5 1 2 3
Time in Hours
the pipes requiring heat tracing be
identified. This is a simple process
that can also include locating power
connection points, end terminations and
heating cable T-splice locations. The
symbols that follow are routinely used
to show the various components of a
heat-traced hot water supply system.
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Power Connection Point 1,2

Heating Cable T-Splice Kit

2 2
2

Circuit Continued on Another Sheet

End-of-Circuit Termination
Electrically Heat-Traced Hot Water Line

Example: A lavatory faucet located in a hospital patient room is used an

average of six times per day with a minimum time between each use of
one hour.

Design Parameters

Pipe.........................................................3/4" nominal diameter copper

Insulation................................................1" fiberglass
Maintain temperature..............................49° C (120° F)
Ambient temperature..............................24° C (75° F)
Fixture flow rate......................................1.5 US GPM
Uses per day............................................6 (average)
Time between uses..................................1 hour (minimum)
Unmaintained distance............................20'

After only one hour of non use, the water in the insulated (but not heat-traced)
line will drop from the 49° C (120° F) initial temperature to just over 38° C
Notes . . . (100° F). Additionally, each time the faucet is opened, 20 seconds will pass
1. Circuit number is shown inside symbol. before the water gets hot. During this time approximately 1/2 gallon of
2. While the indication of heating cable, power
connection, end termination and T-splice kits are
water will be wasted. When these values are extended to every patient
shown on the plumbing drawings, only the power room for a 250 bed facility with a 75% occupancy rate, the annual water
connection points will need referencing on the
electrical drawings. wasted is significant.
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Heat Tracing Horizontal Mains . . . the hot water lines with the heating gallons per minute, hot water would
Designing a heat tracing temperature cable circuit length information reach the point of use within ten
maintenance system for horizontal will allow optimum use of the seconds.) Should the distance between
mains and branch lines can be done extended circuit lengths possible the branch line and the runout be
on the plumbing plan drawings. By with HSX 2100. much longer or the flow rate be lower,
referring to the heating cable selection the amount of water potentially wasted
Note that the main and branch lines and the time required for hot water to
chart (see Table 4.2.1, page 52) for
are heat traced and insulated while reach the point of use may be beyond
the desired maintain temperature, the
the short runouts are only insulated. the acceptable level for the facility.
maximum heating cable circuit length
(The runouts that feed the individual To remedy this condition, simply heat
can be determined for different circuit
points of use would typically contain trace closer to the point of use.
breaker sizes (refer to Table 4.3.1,
minimal amounts of water. If the
page 52). Coordinating the layout of
faucet flow rate was above 1-1/2

HSX 2100 Self-Regulating Heating Cable

1/2” Dia. (Typical)

1-1/2” Dia. (Typical)

2” Dia. (Typical)

2-1/2” Dia. (Typical)

1-1/2” Dia. (Typical)
T

Heating Cable T-Splice Kit (Typical)

P

E Power Connection Point

End Termination Kit

(Typical) Figure 1.1 Water Heater
Partial Simplified System Typical of Hospitals,
Correctional Facilities and Hotels
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Heat Tracing Riser Lines . . . is encountered. Because the vertical 10

Riser lines that extend three floors or pipe diameters above the eighth floor
less should be heat traced in the same are smaller and heat is migrating from 3/4” Dia.

manner as horizontal piping. In a lower levels, thermal insulation is 9

facility where a riser extends beyond needed, but heat tracing cable might
three floors, some additional design not be required. 1” Dia.
conditions should be considered. 8
When the horizontal runouts from
When vertical piping extends more a riser are long enough to require Power Connection Point
than 30 feet, heat migration (convective temperature maintenance, each floor
circulation) within the pipe and the air should be treated as a separate heat 7
tracing circuit. This will simplify the Control
space between the pipe and thermal Thermostat
insulation (if oversized insulation layout and installation process plus
is used) is possible. This condition, facilitate future building renovations 1-1/4” Dia. 6
referred to as “chimney effect,” can or expansions.
result in water temperatures above the Because the riser configuration
desired temperature at the upper floors 5
will vary with each facility, it is
of the facility. To compensate for this recommended that the designer/ End Termination
(in the example shown), the heating engineer responsible for the
cable installed on the horizontal piping 4
plumbing system contact 3M™.
located on the lower level has been 1-1/2” Dia.
extended to the vertical piping up to
the fifth floor level and is intended to 3
operate without the use of any control
thermostat. On the vertical riser from
the fifth floor level to the eighth floor
2
level, a thermostatically controlled
heat tracing circuit was installed. This
controls the heat output of the cable
in this area to reduce any possibility 1
of overheating the water when
2” Dia.
additional heat from chimney effect

Figure 1.2
Partial Simplified System for
High-Rise Buildings
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Combining Horizontal Mains with Supply Risers . . . plumbing location. Electric heat tracing has been
installed on the horizontal mains and risers. Since the
Many multilevel facilities duplicate floor plans over several
distance between the horizontal piping and the first-floor
levels. This practice simplifies the layout of electrical, HVAC and
runouts is minimal (less than 15 feet), it would typically
mechanical equipment. Hot water supply lines are no exception
not require heating cable beyond the horizontal line
to this ease of layout unless a maze of recirculation piping and
connecting the main to the riser. As the example shown
balancing valves are required. Figure 1.3 shows a typical layout
is for a four-story facility, it is recommended that heating
found in two- to four-story facilities such as hospitals, research
cable be installed up to the feed point for the third floor.
labs, correctional facilities and campus dormitories.
The line feeding from level three to level four would
In this example, the supply main is located in the interstitial again be within 15 feet and, under most conditions,
space between the first-floor ceiling and the second floor. would not require heat tracing. The untraced lines should
Because each floor has roughly the same layout with water use be insulated to prevent rapid heat loss between usages.
points stacked, a riser and drop would supply water at each

End Termination Kit

(Typical) HSX 2100 Self-Regulating Heating Cable
E

4th Floor 2” Dia.

(Typical)

3rd Floor 3/4” Dia.

(Typical) (Typical)
T 1” Dia.
2nd Floor (Typical)
(Typical) 2” Dia.
1-1/4” Dia.
1-1/2” Dia. (Typical)
1st Floor
Heating Cable T-Splice Kit
(Typical) 3/4” Dia.
(Typical)
(Typical)
1-1/4” Dia.
(Typical)

2” Dia.

Figure 1.3 P
Typical Layout for 2- to 4-Story Hospitals, Research Labs, 2-1/2” Dia.
Power Connection Point
Correctional Facilities and Dormitories

Water Heater
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Step 2: Determine the Maintain Temperature and Make Cable Selection

The desired maintenance temperatures for most applications are listed in Table 4.2.1.
Based on the maintain temperature desired, choose the appropriate HSX 2100 self-
regulating cable. For temperatures other than those shown below, contact 3M™.

Table 4.2.1 Nominal Maintain Temperature

40° C (105° F) 50° C (120° F) 60° C (140° F)

Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Hotels, Condos,
Correctional Facilities Correctional Facilities, Schools Kitchens, Laundries
1
Ambient Range .........................24° C - 27° C (75° F - 80° F) ................22° C - 27° C (72° F - 80° F) .............. 22° C - 27° C (72° F - 80° F)
Cable Jacket Color ......................................... Blue ..................................................... Green .................................................... Red
240 Vac Power Supply ...........................HSX 2105-2 ..........................................HSX 2120-2 ........................................ HSX 2140-2
120 Vac Power Supply .............................HSX 2105-1 ..........................................HSX 2120-1 ................................................ --

Note . . .
1. Ambient temperature ranges other than those listed are possible; contact 3M™.

Step 3: Specify Circuit Breaker Requirements Based on

Heat Tracing Circuit Lengths

After determining the extent of the hot lengths must be observed to prevent
water supply piping to be heat traced, excessive electrical currents in the
determine the quantities to be maintained bus wires of the heating cable. The
at 40° C (105° F), 50° C (120° F) and/or maximum circuit length is defined as
60° C (140° F). At this point, the total total length of cable that can be fed
footage of each type of HSX 2100 self- from a single power connection point,
regulating cable can be determined. inclusive of all splices and tees. Note
that longer circuit lengths may require
Because HSX 2100 is designed larger circuit breakers. Be sure to verify
specifically for hot water temperature the available amperages of the branch
maintenance and is manufactured with circuit breakers supplying power to the
14 AWG nickel-plated copper bus wires, heat tracing.
the maximum circuit length possible
is far greater than any other product Table 4.3.1 outlines the maximum
approved for hot water temperature length possible with each type of HSX
maintenance. These maximum circuit 2100 self-regulating cable.
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Step 4: Specify Insulation Thickness Table 4.1 Fiberglass Insulation Schedule1

for HSX Systems
The following information should be
made part of the thermal insulation
Insulation2 Nominal Nominal
specification. Variations to this Thickness Pipe Size3 Insulation Size
insulation schedule may result in
different maintain temperatures. 1/2”.............................. 3/4”
1” 3/4”................................1”
1” ............................. 1-1/4”

1-1/4” .......................... 1-1/2”

1-1/2” 1-1/2” .......................... 1-1/2”
2” .................................2”

2-1/2” .......................... 2-1/2”

2” 3” .................................3”
4” .................................4”

Notes . . .
1. This insulation schedule is applicable for 40° C (105° F), 50° C (120° F) and
60° C (140° F) HSX systems.
2. All selections are based on using fiberglass insulation with a kraft paper
moisture vapor barrier. Before using other types of thermal insulation,
consult 3M™.
3. To accommodate the heating cable on copper piping that is 1¼” or less in
diameter, the thermal insulation will need to be one line size larger than the
nominal pipe diameter.

Table 4.3.1 Maximum Circuit Length vs. Circuit Breaker Size

Breaker Size
Catalog Number Service Voltage 15 Amp 20 Amp
(Vac) ft (m) ft (m)
HSX 2105-2 (Blue) ................................ 240 .............................. 1,295 (395) ................... 1,720 (525)
HSX 2120-2 (Green) .............................. 240 ................................685 (210) .......................915 (280)
HSX 2140-2 (Red) ................................. 240 ................................360 (110) .......................490 (150)
HSX 2105-1 (Blue) ................................ 120 ................................510 (155) .......................510 (155)
HSX 2120-1 (Green) .............................. 120 ................................360 (110) .......................425 (130)

Note . . .
1. Steady-state current draw is defined as the theoretical current draw of the heating cable at the desired maintain
temperature. Because temperature fluctuations will exist, this current should be used for reference purposes
only. Current during start-up when the water in the piping is at ambient temperature will be greater and should
be accounted for when sizing circuit breakers.
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Product Specifications
Construction 1

1 Nickel-Plated copper Bus Wires (16 AWG) 2

2 Radiation Cross-Linked Semiconductive 3
Heating Matrix
4
3 Radiation Cross Linked Dielectric insulation
5
4 Tinned Copper Braid (BC)
5 Polyolefin overjacket

Ratings...
Available watt densities........................................................16, 26, 33 w/m @10° C
(5,8,10 w/ft @50° F)
Supply Voltages...................................................................110-120 or 208-240 Vac
Max. Maintenance temperature...........................................................65° C (150° F)
Max. Continuous exposure temperature
Power off......................................................................................85° C (185° F)
Minimum installation temperature.....................................................-51° C (-60° F)
Minimum bend radius.........................................................................32 mm (1.25")
T-rating1.........................................................................................T6 85° C (185° F)

Basic Accessories...
Power Connection: All TTS cables require an ECA, PCA or 18-SXG-KIT
power connection kit for terminating the circuit before connecting to power.

End-of-Circuit Termination: TTS cables require the ET-6C end cap

for terminating the end of the circuit.
Notes . . . 1. T-rating per the 1996 NEC, Tables 500-3(d), 505-10(b) and as verified
by Factory Mutual Research and the Canadian Standards Association.
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Certifications / Approvals...
Canadian Standards Association
Ordinary Locations
Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D - Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G
Meets or exceeds - IEEE 515, IEEE 515.1 - UL 1588
CSA 130.1, CSA 130.2, CSA 138

Circuit Breaker Sizing... Maximum Circuit lengths for various circuit breaker amperatures are shown below. Circuit
breaker sizing should be based on the 1996 National Electrical Code, article 427-4 (or refer to the Canadian Electrical
Code, Rule 62-300[4]).
The 1996 National Electrical code, Article 427-22 states: “Ground fault protection equipment shall be provided for each
branch circuit supplying electrical heating equipment.” Consult local authority for ground fault circuit protection.

120 Vac Service Voltage Max. Circuit Length vs. Breaker Size 240 Vac Service Voltage Max. Circuit Length vs. Breaker Size
Ft(m) Ft(m)
Catalog Start-Up Catalog Start-Up
Number Temp. Number Temp.
° C (° F) 15A 20A 30A 40A ° C (° F) 15A 20A 30A 40A

10 (50) 190 (58) 270 (82) 275 (84) 275 (84) 10 (50) 380 (116) 530 (162) 550 (168) 550 (168)
-18 (0) 125 (38) 170 (52) 275 (84) 275 (84) -18 (0) 245 (75) 335 (102) 550 (168) 550 (168)
TTS 5-1 -29 (-20) 105 (32) 145 (44) 240 (73) 275 (84) TTS 5-2 -29 (-20) 215 (66) 295 (90) 475 (145) 550 (168)
-40 (-40) 95 (29) 130 (40) 210 (64) 275 (84) -40 (-40) 195 (59) 265 (81) 420 (128) 550 (168)

10 (50) 150 (46) 205 (63) 220 (67) 220 (67) 10 (50) 295 (90) 410 (125) 435 (133) 435 (133)
TTS 8-1 -18 (0) 100 (30) 140 (43) 220 (67) 220 (67) TTS 8-2 -18 (0) 205 (63) 280 (85) 435 (133) 435 (133)
-29 (-20) 90 (27) 125 (38) 200 (61) 220 (67) -29 (-20) 185 (56) 250 (76) 400 (122) 435 (133)
-40 (-40) 85 (26) 115 (35) 180 (55) 220 (67) -40 (-40) 165 (50) 225 (69) 360 (110) 435 (133)

10 (50) 115 (35) 160 (49) 195 (59) 195 (59) 10 (50) 230 (70) 320 (98) 390 (119) 390 (119)
TTS 10-1 -18 (0) 80 (24) 115 (35) 180 (55) 195 (59) TTS 10-2 -18 (0) 165 (50) 225 (69) 360 (110) 390 (119)
-29 (-20) 75 (23) 100 (30) 160 (49) 195 (59) -29 (-20) 150 (46) 205 (63) 325 (99) 390 (119)
-40 (-40) 70 (21) 95 (29) 145 (44) 195 (59) -40 (-40 140 (43) 190 (58) 295 (90) 390 (119)
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50 Data Sheet for Roof & Gutter Snow & Ice Melting

Product Specifications
Construction 1

1 Nickel-Plated copper Bus Wires (16 AWG) 2

2 Radiation Cross-Linked Semiconductive 3
Heating Matrix
4
3 Radiation Cross Linked Dielectric insulation
5
4 Tinned Copper Braid (BC)
5 Polyolefin overjacket

Ratings...
Available watt densities ................................................................... 26 w/m @10° C
(8 w/ft @50° F)
Supply Voltages ....................................................................110-120 or 208-240 Vac
Minimum installation temperature..................................................... -51° C (-60° F)
Minimum bend radius .........................................................................32 mm (1.25")

Basic Accessories...
Power Connection: All TTS cables require an 18-SXG-KIT power
connection kit for terminating the circuit before connecting to power.
End-of-Circuit Termination: TTS cables require the ET-4S end cap
for terminating the end of the circuit.
Notes . . . 1. T-rating per the 1996 NEC, Tables 500-3(d), 505-10(b) and as verified
by Factory Mutual Research and the Canadian Standards Association.
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Certifications / Approvals...
Canadian Standards Association
Ordinary Locations
Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D - Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G
Meets or exceeds - IEEE 515, IEEE 515.1 - UL 1588
CSA 130.1, CSA 130.2, CSA 138

Circuit Breaker Sizing... Maximum Circuit lengths for various circuit breaker amperatures are
shown below. Circuit breaker sizing should be based on the local or applicable code. Refer to rule
62-300(4) of the Canadian Electrical Code.
“Ground fault protection equipment shall be provided for each branch circuit supplying electrical
heating equipment.” Consult local authority for ground fault circuit protection.

Cable Selection for Roof and Gutter....

Start-up Temperature 20°F Start-up Temperature 0°F

-7°C -18°C
Voltage Max Ckt Lngth (feet) Max Ckt Lngth (meters) Voltage Max Ckt Lngth (feet) Max Ckt Lngth (meters)
120V 100 31 120V 80 25
15A breaker 208V 185 57 15A breaker 208V 145 45
240V 190 58 240V 150 46
120V 135 42 120V 105 33
20A Breaker 208V 245 75 20A Breaker 208V 190 58
240V 250 77 240V 200 61
120V 175 54 120V 155 48
30A Breaker 208V 350 107 30A Breaker 208V 290 89
240V 350 107 240V 295 90
120V 175 54 120V 175 54
40A Breaker 208V 350 107 40A Breaker 208V 350 107
240V 350 107 240V 350 107
Notes…Due to its self-regulating feature, TTS cable will increase power when exposed to ice and snow.
When the cable has cleared the area, the power output will decrease, reducing energy consumption.
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Self-Regulating Heating Cable
52 Data Sheet for Surface Snow & Ice Melting

Construction . . .

Silicone Rubber Outer Jacket Fluoropolymer Insulation Nickel-Plated Copper Bus Wires

Tinned Copper Braid Semiconductive Heating Matrix

Ratings...
Bus wire .......................................................................................................................................... 16 AWG nickel-plated copper
Heating Core .................................................................................................................................. semiconductive heating matrix
Primary dielectric insulation .......................................................................................................high performance fluoropolymer
Metallic braid ............................................................................................................................................................ tinned copper
Outer jacket ............................................................................................................................................................. silicone rubber
Minimum bend radius ..............................................................................................................................................32 mm (1.25")
Supply voltage ............................................................................................................................................................ 208-277 Vac
Circuit protection .............................................................................................................30 mA ground-fault protection required

Cable Selection . . .

Catalog Start-Up Operating Installation Maximum Circuit Length vs. Breaker Size
Number Temperature Voltage Method 15 Amp 20 Amp 30 Amp 40 Amp
KSR-2 .............. -18° C (0° F) ............. 208 Vac ............... Direct Burial .................24 m (80')..............32 m (105').............49 m (160').............64 m (210')
KSR-2 .............. -18° C (0° F) ............. 220 Vac ............... Direct Burial .................24 m (80')..............32 m (105').............50 m (165').............66 m (215')
KSR-2 .............. -18° C (0° F) ............. 240 Vac ............... Direct Burial .................26 m (85')..............34 m (110').............52 m (170').............66 m (225')

KSR-2 .............. -7° C (20° F) ............. 208 Vac ............... Direct Burial .................26 m (85')..............34 m (110').............50 m (165').............67 m (220')
KSR-2 .............. -7° C (20° F) ............. 220 Vac ............... Direct Burial .................26 m (85')..............34 m (110').............52 m (170').............69 m (225')
KSR-2 .............. -7° C (20° F) ............. 240 Vac ............... Direct Burial .................27 m (90')..............37 m (120').............55 m (180').............69 m (225')

Certifications / Approvals...
Notes . . .
Canadian Standards Association
3M strongly recommends the use of ground fault protection
with KSR heating cable. Please refer to Rule 62-300(4) of
the Canadian Electrical Code.
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Construction...
Polyolefin Outer Jacket Tinned Copper Braid Aluminum Foil Wrap Bus Wire

Radiation Cross-Linked Polyolefin Insulation Radiation Cross-Linked Heating Core

Ratings...
Bus wire ..................................................................................................................................................14
14 AWG nickel-plated copper
Metallic braid ......................................................................................................................... 14 AWG (equivalent size) tinned copper
Outer jacket .................................................................................................................................... polyolefin; 1 mm (0.040") nominal
Minimum bend radius .......................................................................................................................................................13 mm (0.5")
Supply voltage ............................................................................................................................................................... 120 or 208 Vac
Circuit protection1 ...................................................................................................................30 mA ground-fault protection required

Cable Selection . . .

Catalog Outer Jacket Operating Nominal Maintain Ambient Maximum Circuit Length vs. Breaker Size
Number Color Voltage Temperature Range 15 Amp 20 Amp
HSX 2105-2 ...........Blue ............. 240 Vac ............ 41° C (105° F) ..........24°-27° C (75°-80° F) ....... 395 m (1296') ...........525 m (1952')
HSX 2120-2 ..........Green............ 240 Vac ............ 49° C (120° F) ..........22°-27° C (72°-80° F) ....... 210 m (688') .............280 m (918')
HSX 2140-2 ........... Red ............. 240 Vac ............ 60° C (140° F) ..........22°-27° C (72°-80° F) ....... 110 m (360') .............150 m (492')
HSX 2105-1 ...........Blue ............. 120 Vac ............ 41° C (105° F) ..........24°-27° C (75°-80° F) ....... 155 m (510') .............155 m (510')
HSX 2120-1 ..........Green............ 120 Vac ............ 49° C (120° F) ..........22°-27° C (72°-80° F) ....... 110 m (360') .............130 m (425')

Certifications/Approvals . . .

Notes . . .

1. The National Electrical Code and the Canadian Electrical Code

require ground-fault protection of equipment for each branch circuit
supplying electric heating equipment. Refer to Rule 62-300 (4) of
the Canadian Electrical Code.
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Designed Specifically for
54 Accessories 3M™ Heating Cables

Product Specifications

18-SXG-KIT...nonhazardous ECA-1-SR-SP . . . is designed ECT-2-SR . . . is designed for

power connection kit includes for connecting one or two heating connecting two heating cables to
rubber boot, RTV adhesive, cables to power or for splicing two power or for splicing three cables
grommet and gland connector. cables together. The ECA-1-SR KIT together. The ECT-2-SR KIT
Junction box not included. components include: components include:
• NEMA 7 junction box • NEMA 7 junction box
• Pipe-mounted expediter • Pipe-mounted expediter
• 2 stainless steel pipe • Third-cable entry assembly
attachment bands • 2 stainless steel pipe
• Heater cable grommet attachment bands
• 2 power connection boots • Heater cable grommets
(TBX-3L) • 3 power connection boots
• RTV adhesive (TBX-3L)
• Wire fasteners and grounding • RTV adhesive
splice lug • Wire fasteners and grounding
splice lug

ET-6C... end termination kits ET-4S...end termination kits are HS-PBSK... Heat shrink inline
are designed to properly terminate designed specifically for Roof & splice kit designed to join two
the end (away from power) of Gutter applications. Each kit heater cables together. Kit
an SX heat tracing circuit. Each contains one U.V. resistant Heat components include a heat
kit includes two rubber end caps Shrink end cap. shrink sleeve, two silicone
plus RTV adhesive. sleeves, two butt connectors, and
a caution label. Used in ordinary
non-hazardous locations.
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HS-TBSK...Heat shrink Tee KSR-CFK...Circuit fabrication KSR-EJK...Expansion joint kit

splice kit designed to join three kit is designed to fabricate a KSR is designed to allow KSR cables
heater cables together. Kit circuit with one power connection to cross a concrete expansion or
components include one heat boot and one end cap. Both construction joint. When installed,
shrink tube, one heat shrink tee, power and end terminations the kit will allow normal expansion
two silicone tubes, two parallel must be made in UL listed or and contraction of the substrate
connectors, one butt connector, CSA Approved junction boxes. without straining or damaging the
one tie wrap, and one caution heating circuit. Easy to use kit
label. Used in ordinary non- includes reinforced flexible sleeve
hazardous locations. and RTV sealant.

KSR-SR-DB...Cable splice kit is PCA-1-SR...is designed for PCS-1-SR...re-enterable in-line or

designed to fabricate an in-line connecting up to three heating T-splice kit is designed to fabricate
splice between two pieces of cables to power. The PCA-1-SR outside-the-insulation splices of
overjacketed cable. The kit allows may also be used as an in-line 3M TTS cables.
for field fabrication of heating or T- splice connection kit.
The PCS-1-SR kit
cable should the cable become
The PCA-1-SR kit components include:
damaged during installation.
components include: • NEMA 4X pipe-mounted
Easy-to-use kit includes splice
lugs, self-vulcanizing tape and • NEMA 4X junction box expediter with splice cover
heat shrink tubing. • Pipe-mounted expediter • 2 stainless steel pipe
• 2 stainless steel pipe attachment bands
attachment bands • Heater cable grommet
• Heater cable grommet • 3 power connection
• 3 power connection boots (TBX-3L)
boots (TBX-3L) • RTV adhesive
• RTV adhesive • Wire fasteners and
• Ground wire extension grounding splice lug
lead with lug
• Wire fasteners
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Designed to Compliment
56 Accessories 3M™ Heating Cables

Application . . .
Electric Heat Tracing Control

The R1 and R3, equipped with double-pole switches, are designed for use as adjustable
control thermostats for freeze protection and temperature maintenance applications
requiring pipewall or tankwall sensing.

The R1 thermostat is approved for indoor/protected use in ordinary (nonclassified)

locations. The R3 is approved for indoor/outdoor use in ordinary (nonclassified) locations.

Indoor Indoor / Outdoor

Thermostats:

R1...This cost-effective thermostat, R3...A gasketed cast aluminum enclosure

designed for use in indoor/protected provides weatherproof protection to the
locations, utilizes a painted steel NEMA 1 thermostat switch and internal setpoint dial.
enclosure to house the thermostat switch
while permitting temperature adjustments
without removing any cover.

Sensors: Snow / Ice: Use Gutter, Snow / Ice:

in ordinary Use in ordinary
non-hazardous non-hazardous
locations. locations.

STC-DS-2B...stand-alone snow and STC-DS-8...gutter snow and ice sensor/

ice sensor/controller. This compact unit controller. This unit includes remote sensor
provides an adjustable temperature trigger capabilities with a 10-foot lead wire, which
set point from 1° C to 7° C (34° F to 44° F) allows sensor placement directly in gutters or
with manual on/off, automatic and standby downspouts. Controller includes an adjustable
switching functions. The STC-DS-2B temperature trigger set point from 1° C to
operates on a 120 Vac or 208-240 Vac 7° C (34° F to 44° F) with manual on/off,
power source, providing a single 30 amp automatic and standby switching functions.
normally open load contact set rated to The STC-DS-8 operates on a 120 Vac or
277 Vac. Contactor may be required. Not 208-240 Vac power source, providing a single
included in kit. 30 amp normally open load contact set rated
to 277 Vac. Contactor may be required. Not
included in kit.
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Ratings/Specifications for R1 / R3 . . .
Voltage rating .................................................................................................240 Vac
Switch rating ................................................................................................. 25 amps
Switch type........................................................................................................DPST
Electrical connection
R11 ..............................................................................screw terminals on switch R3
R32 ................................................................................................ 12 AWG leads
Adjustable control range
R1 ....................................................................... 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F)
R3 ..................................................................... 0° C to 120° C (32° F to 248° F)
Maximum control differential
R1 ...................................................................................................1.8° C (32° F)
R3 ..................................................................................................4.3° C (7.7° F)
Setpoint repeatability
R1 ............................................................................................... ±0.4° C (0.7° F)
R3 ............................................................................................... ±1.1° C (2.0° F) R1
Maximum bulb exposure temperature
R1 ..................................................................................................68° C (154° F)
R3 ................................................................................................200° C (392° F) Typical Wiring Diagram . . .
Bulb dimensions
R1 .................................................................................. 6 x 300 mm (1/4" x 12") L1
R3 ..............................................................................6 x 140 mm (1/4" x 5-1/2") L2/N Sensor
Bulb material................................................................................................... copper
Capillary length...................................................................................... 300 cm (10')
Capillary material............................................................................................ copper
Heating Cable
Notes . . .
1. The R1 includes two ½" or ¾" conduit knockouts with an internal grounding terminal.
2. The R3 includes two ½" NPT conduit hubs with an internal grounding terminal.
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58 Accessories 3M™ Heating Cables

AL-20P...aluminum tape for securing BTape...fibreglass cloth tape for

cable in the bottom of a gutter or on circumferential banding cable to
a non-metallic pipe. Tape is designed piping every 30 cm (12") or as
to hold cable in place and prevent required by code or specification.
movement. Allow one foot of tape for Tape is 13 mm (1/2") wide x
each foot of heating cable. Tape is 51 55 m (180') long.
mm (2") wide x 46 m (150') long. Max. Exposure Temp 150° C (300° F)
Min. Installation Temp 0° C (32° F)
Min. Operating Temp -40° C (-40° F)

B-9, B-21...stainless steel CL...caution labels are vinyl-based

attachment bands for securing peel and stick with black letters
Thermon metallic and nonmetallic on a yellow background and are
power connection and splice kits intended for direct exposure to
to pipes. Each kit includes two harsh environments. In accordance
B-9 bands. with the CEC (62-316), electrically
heated pipelines and vessels are to
B-9...for pipes up to 203 mm be “suitably marked.”
(8") diameter
Caution labels should be placed at
B-21...for pipes up to 530 mm 3 m (10') intervals or as required
(21") diameter by code or specification (25 labels
per pack).
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RG-CRF...cable roof fastener (left) is TB-2F, TB-3F, TB-4F...2, 3 or

designed to hold heating cable in place 4 point floating terminal blocks
and is suitable for most types of roof for use inside metallic and
surfaces. The fastener can be secured to nonmetallic junction boxes.
the roof with screws (a waterproof cover
material is recommended) or adhesive.
(Screws, waterproofing and adhesive
are not included.) (25/bag)

RG-CMC...cable mounting clip (center)

is designed to hold heating cable in place
on standing seam roof surfaces. The “P”
shaped fastener can be secured to the roof
with screws using a waterproof cover
material. (Screws and waterproofing are
not included.) (100/bag)

RG-DCH...downspout cable hanger

(right) is designed to secure the cable
when entering long downspouts to prevent
abrasion of the cable by the edge of the
gutter/downspout. Hanger is to be secured
to the building fascia in a similar manner
to the gutters.
 Pipe Freeze Protection Systems
Design Form

Date: Project Name:

Customer Name: Phone # : Fax # :

Design Information:

Sketch Layout If Required

Pipe Supports / Hangers are assumed every 20’ otherwise:

Number of V
Valves Number of Flanges Number of Pumps

T
Type of V
Valves Screwed Flanged W
Welded Types of Pumps
T Screwed Flanged

Minimum Ambient T
Temperature (Coldest expected temperature): Indoors ºC Outdoors ºC

Desired Maintenance T
Temperature What size of EPD Breakers are Available
A Amps

Preferred
V
Voltage 120 208 240 Other
Available

Insulation T
Type Insulation Thickness

Pipe Material: Metallic Non Metallic

Pipe Diameter & Length Area Classification: Non Hazardous Hazardous

T
Type of Control: Ambient Sensing Line-sensing

Notes:

Recommended Bill of Materials

Item
m D
Description Qtyy
Qt Cost Extended Cost

0409CP20655b
 Roof & Gutter Snow Melting Systems
Design Form

Date: Project Name:

Customer Name: Phone # : Fax # :

Design Information:
Preferred

V
Voltage 120 208 240 Other

A
Available
Eave length ft.
EPD Breaker Size AMPS
Gutter width in.
Minimum Ambient T
Temperature
(coldest expected outside temp) Note: Mark on above diagram
- downspout length(s) and location
- power point location(s)
Snow Conditions: Moderate (< 1” / hour)
Heavy (1” – 2” / hr)

Roof Type Metal Space Between Metal Seams

Tile

Shingle

Type of Control Ambient Thermostat

Snow Sensor
Overhang distance in.
in

Notes:

Recommended Bill of Materials

Item
m Description
D Qty Cost Extended Cost

0409CP20655