Thermon HSX - Manual (Page 2)

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WarmTrace
TM
HSX
Familiarize yourself with the entire guide prior to installing
any heating cable or components. Throughout this guide, the
following symbols will appear to emphasize key points or an
installation tip:
Safety Comes First. . .
The safety and performance of a heat tracing system depends
on how the system was designed, installed and eventually
maintained. Improper handling, installation or maintenance of
the system could result in underheating or overheating of the
water or damage to the heating cable. This damage could result
in electrical shock, fire or system failure. The information, in-
structions, testing procedures and warnings addressed in this
guide are important. To minimize these risks, read this guide
prior to starting any heating cable or component installation
and follow the instructions carefully.
Approvals/Code Compliances. . .
Thermon's WarmTrace systems comprised of HSX heating
cable and accessories are approved for hot water temperature
maintenance by:
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important installation, operation or mainte-
nance instruction within the guide.
This symbol identifies an installation, operation or
start-up tip that could save time, installation materi-
als or make for an improved system.
CAUTION
Tools Required . . .
TIP
WarmTrace systems comply with the applicable requirements
of the following code agencies:
• NEC, CEC
• Uniform Plumbing Code
• BOCA
• Southern Building Code Congress
• National Standard Plumbing Code
Be sure the electrical power connections comply with the
National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 427 and any other ap-
plicable national, state or local codes.
WarmTrace systems also meet or exceed the requirements of
the IEEE Recommended Practice for Testing, Design, Installa-
tion and Maintenance of Electrical Resistance Heat Tracing for
Commercial Applications, ANSI/IEEE Standard 515.1