Sctk, Installation procedures – Thermon SCTK User Manual
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Step 2:
Matrix Removal for BSX, RSX, HTSX, KSX, and VSX Cables
2a.
Cut and remove primary insulation jacket (BSX 
and RSX cables only).
Step 1:
Remove Heating Cable Overjacket and Separate Metallic Braid to Form Pigtail
1b.
Separate braid strands at edge of overjacket 
and pull cable through opening in braid. 
1c.
Twist braid into a pigtail. Trim ends of braid 
and apply ground sleeve.
1a.
Cut and remove heating cable overjacket.
Do not cut metallic braid.
Terminator:
Route cable through base entry and
mount expediter to pipe using pipe band. Do not 
band over cable.
Note:
For HPT and FP cable exchange grommet in
Terminator with GRW-G provided in SCTK-3.
IMPORTANT!
Heating cable must be properly 
installed within expediter 
assembly and mounted to pipe 
prior to 
terminating with SCTK kit.
See Terminator Installation 
Instructions for expediter 
mounting details.
76 mm
(3")
51 mm
(2")
2
SCTK
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
2b.
Cut a 4mm strip of conductive matrix 
between the conductors.
Do not cut bus wire strands.
2c.
Cut and remove the 4mm matrix strip.
4 mm
(.15”)
4 mm
(.15”)
