The JBS-100 kit is designed to connect power to a single Raychem brand BTV, QTVR, XTV, KTV, or VPL heating cable. It is approved by FM, CSA, PTB and IEx for use in hazardous locations. The JBS-100 integrates the functions of connection kits and insulation entries. The rugged stand protects the heating cable and allows for up to four inches (100 mm) of thermal insulation. The cold-applied core sealer does not require a heat gun or torch for installation, so no hot work permit is necessary. The silicone-free, non-curing sealant allows easy installation and re-entry for maintenance. Innovative spring clamp terminals provide fast installation and safe, reliable, maintenance-free operation. Compared with other systems, this connection kit significantly reduces installation time. The kit is offered in three versions, customized for local installation practices, and is also available with a plug-in LED light (-L) that indicates when power is supplied to the heating cable circuit. The kit contains all the necessary materials for a complete installation except for one pipe strap, which must be ordered separately.

All connection kits used to terminate heating cables, including power connectors, splices, tees and connectors shall be approved for the respective area classification and approved as a system with the particular type of heating cable in use

In order to keep connections dry and corrosion resistant, connection kits shall be constructed of nonmetallic, electrostatic, charge-resistant, glass-filled, engineered polymer enclosure rated NEMA 4X

The connection kit stand shall allow for up to 4 in of thermal insulation

Terminals shall be spring clamp wire connection type to provide reliable connection, maintenance free operation and ease of reentry

The connection kit shall use cold applied materials and shall not require the use of a heat gun, torch or hot work permit for installation

The connection kit shall be rated to a minimum installation temperature of -40 deg F, minimum usage temperature of -60 deg F and maximum pipe temperature of 500 deg F

This kit has a junction box with one through hole

1 x 3/4 in entries

-75 to 132 deg F ambient

Spring clamp Ex e2 line, 1 ground terminals

8 AWG (A6 to 6 AWG) maximum conductor size

480 VAC maximum operating voltage

50 A maximum circuit breaker rating

Stainless steel lid screws, silicone rubber lid gasket

Electrostatic charge resistant glass-filled engineered black polymer enclosure