Arnold Rak 18.0 m Heating Cable / HK-18,0 Data Sheet
Product codes
HK-18,0
Important Information / Technical Notes
Please be sure to observe the following precautions before installing the heating cable:
9 Carefully read these instructions before commencing installation work.
9
The heating cable must only be connected to the specified power supply. Modifications of length,
power or voltage are not permitted.
power or voltage are not permitted.
9 A circuit breaker (RCB < 30 mA) must be used as a precaution.
9
The manufacturer grants a 2-year warranty. Damages caused by the non-observance of the
instructions void the warranty. The manufacturer accepts no liability for consequential damages
thereof. Please make sure to retain the warranty card.
instructions void the warranty. The manufacturer accepts no liability for consequential damages
thereof. Please make sure to retain the warranty card.
9 The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for errors that are attributable to the omission of or
erroneous measurements.
9
The location of the heating cable is to be documented on the attached warranty card – a sketch is
sufficient.
sufficient.
Heating cables must not be used as a loose heating element. They must always be installed as a
fixed component and fully protected against damages.
fixed component and fully protected against damages.
Damages of the heating cables are to be avoided (no compression, folding or tensile load on the
heating cable and connection socket). They must not be routed across sharp-edged or sharp objects.
Heating cables must not be shortened or connected directly. Only the connection cable may be
shortened and connected.
The heating cables must not touch or cross each other.
Heating cables must not be routed across expansion joints. In these locations, the heating cables
must be protected by two moveable pipes, one inserted into the other.
Do not install the heating cables in temperatures below +5° C.
Do not route the heating cables through walls, timber constructions, roof conduits and insulating
material as this would prevent heat distribution.
The heating cable must not be accessible to people or animals.
Do not bend the heating cables with a radius of less than 1.5 cm.
The maximum rated temperature must not be exceeded when installing the cable.