12.2 End processing method
(1)Power supply side (power connection kit)
q When cutting out the heating pipe, take care not to damage the heater wire.
w Pulling out on the inside of grid section provides a
Grid
Fig.
ePeel the outer sheath covering of heater as shown below and cut off the heater wire as close to its root as possible.
(HTP type heater has fiber glass, heater wire and thin Teflon covering under its outer sheath covering. So the outer sheath covering should be peeled neatly.)
115 mm
Cut off at root.
Fig.
rApply RTV (silicone sealant) to the terminal boots and plug the boots into the heater. Then wind a sealing tape across the boots and heater.
RTV
RTV
Terminal boots
10
Fig.
tFor connection with the power supply wire, use a
Fig.
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