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SL Self-Regulating Heating Cable

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Product Highlights

Automatically adjusts heat output based on surface temperature

No temperature controller is necessary*

Can be safely overlapped and insulated

Ideal for freeze protection and low temperature process maintenance

* If a specific process temperature is required, a temperature controller is necessary.

Specifications

Maximum Exposure temperature is 150°F (66°C)
3, 5, 8, or 10 watts/ft
Moisture, chemical, and flame resistant
16AWG bus wires
T-Rating**
- -T6: 3 and 5 watts/ft
- -T5: 8 and 10 watts/ft

** Electrical equipment T-rating codes define the maximum surface temperature that equipment will reach. It is used in hazardous (classified) area applications.

Approvals

US LISTED
Ordinary Locations Hazardous (Classified) Locations Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G Class III, Division 2	Ordinary Locations Hazardous (Classified) Locations Class I, Division 2, Groups B, C, D Class II, Division 2, Groups E, F, G	Ordinary Locations Hazardous (Classified) Locations Class I, Division 2, Groups B, C, D Class II and III, Division 2, Group G

Approvals valid only when used with appropriate heating cable
and installation accessories, and installed in accordance with all applicable instructions, codes, and regulations.

Outer Layer Options

Product Type	Description	Dimensions	Shipping weight per 500-foot (152m) spool	Purpose
SL-B	Tinned Copper Metal Braid	0.20" x 0.45" (5mm x 11mm)	40 lb. (18kg)	Ordinary applications
SL-BP	Tinned Copper Metal Braid with Thermoplastic Elastomer Overjacket	0.24" x 0.47" (6mm x 12mm)	48 lb. (22kg)	For use in weak chemical environments (i.e. weak acids)
SL-BF	Tinned Copper Metal Braid with Fluoropolymer Overjacket	0.25" x 0.49" (6mm x 12mm)	48 lb. (22kg)	For use in strong chemical environments (i.e. strong acids)
SL-SS	Stainless Steel Metal Braid	0.20" x 0.45" (5mm x 11mm)	40 lb. (18kg)	More resistant to rusting and corrosion than SL-B

Maximum Circuit Length in Feet vs. Circuit Breaker Size

Heat Cable Type	Circuit Breaker Size	Start-up Temperature
Heat Cable Type	Circuit Breaker Size	50°F (10°C)	0°F (-20°C)	-20°F (-40°C)
SL-3-120	15 amp 20 amp 30 amp	325 - -	230 305 325	205 275 325
SL-3-240	15 amp 20 amp 30 amp	650 - -	460 620 650	410 550 650
SL-5-120	15 amp 20 amp 30 amp	225 270 -	155 205 270	135 180 270
SL-5-240	15 amp 20 amp 30 amp	460 540 -	310 415 540	275 370 540
SL-8-120	15 amp 20 amp 30 amp 40 amp	145 295 210 -	100 130 195 210	90 115 175 210
SL-8-240	15 amp 20 amp 30 amp 40 amp	295 390 420 -	200 265 395 420	175 235 350 420
SL-10-120	15 amp 20 amp 30 amp 40 amp	115 150 180 -	85 110 155 180	75 100 145 180
SL-10-240	15 amp 20 amp 30 amp 40 amp	230 305 360 -	165 220 325 360	150 195 290 360

Note: Special consideration must be given for the circuit breaker due to the high initial in-rush currents.

Voltage Adjustment

Adjustment Multiplier
Product Type	208 VAC		220 VAC		277 VAC
Product Type	Power	Length	Power	Length	Power	Length
SL-3-240 SL-5-240 SL-8-240 SL-10-240	0.76 0.79 0.84 0.86	0.93 0.93 0.93 0.93	0.85 0.87 0.90 0.92	0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96	1.27 1.24 1.19 1.16	1.07 1.07 1.08 1.09

SL Self Regulating Heating Cable Specification Sheet

Ordering Information

Part Number Matrix

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Connection / Termination Kits

Standard Kits

Part Number	Kit	Enough to Complete
SLUC-1	Universal Connection Kit	Two end terminations and one input connection, or one input power splice. Good for any heating cable smaller than 0.44" (11mm) diameter. Note: Requires a junction box.
SLSK-5	In-Line Splice/Tee Splice Kit	Five in-line splices or Five tee splices.
SLET-2	End Seal Kit	Two end terminations.
SLPT-2	Power End Termination Kit	Two power terminations.
SLRPC-1	Power Connection Kit	Provides a watertight entry into a junction box. Two end terminations and one input connection. Designed for SL-BP cable.
MLK	End of Circuit Light Kit	Provides a LED end of circuit indication for SL and SLM heating cables.
SLJB-2	Junction Box	Non-Metalic junction box, 5" x 5" x 2" (127mm x 127mm x 51mm), NEMA 4X. Recommended for SLRPC-1 and SLUC-1.

Roof and Gutter Application Kits

Part Number	Kit	Enough to Complete
SLROOFET-5	End Seal Kit	Five end terminations. Designed for SL-BP cable.
SLROOFPT-5	Power End Seal Kit	Five power end terminations. Designed for SL-BP cable.
SLROOFSK-5	Splice Kit	Five in-line splices. Designed for SL-BP cable
SLROOFDH-5	Downspout Hanger Kit	Five complete downspout hangers. Designed for SL-BP cable.
SLROOFRC-25	Roof Clip Kit	25 Roof clips. Designed to fasten SL-BP cable to most types of roof and gutter materials.

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Accessories

Adhesive Tape

Helps to isolate the cable from the insulation and provides intimate contact with surface to be heated.

Part Number	Description
PSAT36	Pressure Sensitive Fiberglass Adhesive Tape 0.5" x 108' (13mm x 38m) Temperature limit: 350°F (176°C)
AAT260 AAT2180	Aluminum Adhesive Tape 2" x 180' (51mm x 55m) / Temperature limit: 350°F (176°C) 2" x 180' (51mm x 55m) / Temperature limit: 550°F (288°C)