XL-Trace
Self-regulating pipe freeze protection and flow
maintenance system
The Raychem® XL-Trace system provides
freeze protection and flow maintenance of
pipes in commercial applications.
Typical applications include:
• Buried pipes
• Cooling tower lines
• Sprinkler systems
• Fire standpipe and drain pipes
• Exposed plumbing systems
• Metal and plastic pipes
The heating element in the XL-Trace heating
cable consists of a continuous core of conductive polymer extruded between two
copper bus wires. As current flows through
the core, the XL-Trace heating cable regulates its own heat output in response to pipe
temperature changes.
Low total operating cost
Low total installed cost
The same features that make an
XL-Trace system easy to install the
first time also simplify additions or changes
to the system during building renovations.
The XL-Trace heating cable’s parallel circuitry allows it to be cut to the exact length
required, with no wasted cable. Its flexibility
allows it to be wrapped around complex fittings and valves and overlapped without
overheating plastic pipes. All of these characteristics simplify and streamline the
design of a heat-tracing system. Installation
is quick and simple.
Building operators are assured of optimal
energy efficiency and low maintenance costs
when an XL-Trace system is specified.
For additional information, contact your Tyco
Thermal Controls representative or call Tyco
Thermal Controls at (800) 545-6258.
Heating cable construction
Polyolefin or
Fluoropolymer outer jacket
Tinned-copper braid
Modified polyolefin inner jacket
Self-regulating conductive core
Nickel-plated copper bus wire
Catalog number
5XL-1-CR/CT
5XL-2-CR/CT
8XL-1-CR/CT
8XL-2-CR/CT
Voltage
120 V
208–277 V
120 V
208–277 V
Maximum exposure temperature
150°F (65°C)
150°F (65°C)
150°F (65°C)
150°F (65°C)
Minimum installation temperature
0°F (–18°C)
0°F (–18°C)
0°F (–18°C)
0°F (–18°C)
Minimum bend radius
5/8 in (16 mm)
5/8 in (16 mm)
5/8 in (16 mm)
5/8 in (16 mm)
Maximum circuit length in feet (meters)
5XL-1-CR or -CT at 120 volts
8XL-1-CR or -CT at 120 volts
5XL-2-CR or -CT at 208–277 volts
8XL-2-CR or -CT at 208–277 volts
* Use 40°F start-up for ambient control.
Start-up
temperature
40°F
(0°C)
0°F (–18°C)
40°F
(0°C)
0°F (–18°C)
40°F
(0°C)
0°F (–18°C)
40°F
(0°C)
0°F (–18°C)
Circuit breaker size
15 A
20 A
165 (50)
220 (67)
110 (34)
145 (44)
120 (37)
160 (49)
85 (26)
115 (35)
285 (87)
380 (116)
190 (58)
255 (78)
205 (62)
275 (84)
150 (46)
200 (61)
30 A
250 (76)
220 (67)
190 (58)
170 (52)
450 (137)
385 (117)
350 (107)
300 (91)
Technical Data Sheets: XL-Trace
Nominal Power Output on Metal Pipes at 120V/208V
A 5XL1-CR and 5XL1-CT
5XL2-CR and 5XL2-CT
B 8XL1-CR and 8XL1-CT
8XL2-CR and 8XL2-CT
Power output (w/ft)
W/ft
B
10
8
A
6
4
2
0
(0)
50
(10)
60
(15)
70
(21)
80
(27)
90
(32)
100
(38)
110
(43)
120
(49)
130
(54)
140 °F
(60) (°C)
Pipe temperature
Components
Raychem RayClic or FTC components must be used to terminate XL-Trace heating cables.
Refer to the XL-Trace Application and Design Guide (H55838) for proper component
selection.
Bus wires
16 AWG nickel-plated copper
Braid/outer jacket
Tinned-copper braid with modified polyolefin jacket-CR or optional fluoropolymer jacket-CT
Dimensions
Maximum width
Maximum thickness
Nominal weight
Approvals
92 lb/1000 ft
718K Pipe Heating Cable
DESIG. 3A, 3B, 3C
To minimize the danger of fire from sustained electrical arcing if the heating cable is damaged or
improperly installed, and to comply with the requirements of Tyco Thermal Controls and
national electrical codes, ground-fault equipment protection must be used on each heating cable
branch circuit. Arcing may not be stopped by conventional circuit protection.
World Wide Headquarters
Tyco Thermal Controls
300 Constitution Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025-1164
USA
Tel (800) 545-6258
Fax (800) 527-5703
info@tycothermal.com
www.tycothermal.com
Important: All information, including illustrations, is believed to be reliable. Users, however,
should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for their particular application.
Tyco Thermal Controls makes no warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the information, and disclaims any liability regarding its use. Tyco Thermal Controls’ only obligations are
those in the Tyco Thermal Controls Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for this product, and
in no case will Tyco Thermal Controls or its distributors be liable for any incidental, indirect, or
consequential damages arising from the sale, resale, use, or misuse of the product.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. In addition, Tyco Thermal Controls reserves
the right to make changes—without notification to Buyer—to processing or materials that do
not affect compliance with any applicable specification.
© 1992, 1995, 2004 Tyco Thermal Controls LLC
Tyco, RayClic, Raychem, and XL-Trace are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tyco Thermal Controls LLC or its
affiliates.
Printed in USA
H51349
06/04
Ground-fault protection
0.75 in (19 mm)
0.38 in (10 mm)