Raychem 3BTV2-CT Self Regulating Trace Heating Cable

Electrical heat-tracing for frost protection without steam cleaning.

The nVent RAYCHEM BTV-family of self-regulating, parallel circuit heating cables is used for frost protection of pipes and vessels.

It can also be used for process temperature maintenance up to 65°C.

Application

Area Classification:

• Hazardous, Zone 1, Zone 2 (Gas), Zone 21, Zone 22 (Dust)
• Ordinary

Traced surface type:

• Carbon Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Plastic
• Painted or unpainted metal

Chemical resistance:

• For organic corrosives: use -CT (fluoropolymer outer jacket)
• For mild inorganic solutions: use -CR (modified polyolefin outer jacket)
• For aggressive organics and corrosives consult your local Pentair representative

Approvals

The BTV heating cables are approved for use in hazardous areas by PTB and Baseefa Ltd.

• PTB 09 ATEX 1115 X & Baseefa06ATEX0183X
• II 2 G Ex e II T6 & II 2 D Ex tD A21 IP66 T80°C
• IECEx PTB 09.0056X & IECEx BAS 06.0043X
• Ex e II T6 & Ex tD A21 IP66 T80°C

The BTV heating cables are approved by DNV for use on ships and mobile offshore units. DNV Certificate No. E-11564

The above numbers are for circuit length estimation only. For more detailed information please use the Pentair TraceCalc software or Contact your local Pentair representative.

Pentair requires the use of a 30 mA residual current device to provide maximum safety and protection from fire.

Where design results in higher leakage current, the preferred trip level for adjustable devices is 30 mA above any inherent capacitive leakage characteristic of the heater as specified by the trace heater supplier or alternatively, the next common available trip level for non adjustable devices, with a maximum of 300 mA. All safety aspects need to be proven.