HTV

High power retention self regulating heating cables

freeze protection or process temperature maintenance for both
nonhazardous and hazardous locations
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The nVent RAYCHEM HTV self-regulating heating cable

is designed for freeze protection or process temperature
maintenance of pipes and vessels requiring high power
output and exposure temperatures.
The HTV heating cables can withstand temperatures
up to 500°F (260°C) and provide process temperature
maintenance to 400°F (205°C). The HTV cable has a solid
construction with a high power retention (HPR) heating core
and pressure extruded electrical insulation. This innovative
heating core technology and product design results in:
High temperature
fluoropolymer • Superior heat transfer
outer jacket (-CT) • Highly reliable power output for long operational life
• Ease of stripping, flexing and installation
Ni-Cu braid
• Eight wattage levels for efficient heat trace designs and
lower installation costs
High Power Retention Core + Electrical Insulation
Power retention: Minimum 95% after 10 years at maximum
14 AWG nickel plated copper conductors operating temperature of 400°F (205°C).

Heating Cable Construction Certified for use in hazardous and ordinary areas and comes
with a 10 year product warranty.
Design life: 30+ years of design life, depending on application.
nVent RAYCHEM HTV cables meet the requirements of the
U.S. National Electrical Code and the Canadian Electrical
Code. For additional information, contact your nVent
representative or call (800) 545‑6258.

APPLICATION
Area classification Nonhazardous and hazardous locations
Traced surface type Metal
Chemical resistance Organic and aqueous inorganic chemicals and corrosives

SUPPLY VOLTAGE
HTV1 100–130 Vac
HTV2 200–277 Vac

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SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum maintain or continuous 400°F (205°C)
operating temperature (power on)
Maximum intermittent exposure 500°F (260°C) for 2000 hours cumulative.
temperature (power on/off) Longer durations allowed between 500°F (260°C) and 400°F (205°C)
Temperature classification T2B 464°F (240°C) 28HTV2-CT
(T-Rating or Temperature ID numbers) T2D 419°F (215°C) 20HTV1-CT; 20HTV2-CT
Temperature ID numbers are consistent with T3 400°F (200°C) 5
 , 8, 10, 12, 15 HTV1-CT
North America National Electrical Codes 5, 8, 10, 12, 15 HTV2-CT
T3A 356°F (180°C) 3HTV1-CT, 3HTV2-CT
Minimum installation temperature –76°F(–60°C)
Bus-Wire size 14 AWG
Thickness (nominal) 0.28 in (7.1 mm)
Width (nominal) 0.429 in (10.9 mm)
Weight (nominal) 114 lb/1000 ft (170 g/m)
Minimum bend radius –76°F (–60°C) ≤ T< –4°F (–20°C): 1" (25 mm)
–4°F (–20°C) ≤ T< 14°F (–10°C): 0.8" (20 mm)
14°F (–10°C) ≤ T< 50°F (+10°C): 0.6" (15 mm)
T≥ 50°F (+10°C): 0.5" (13 mm)
Design Life 30 years or more depending on application
(contact nVent for more details)
Power Retention Minimum 95% after 10 years at maximum
operating temperature of 400°F (205°C)

APPROVALS
For HTV Cable
Class I Division 1 (Zone 1*), Groups A, B, C, D Class I Zone 1 Group IIC Class II/III Division 1 (Zone 21*)
Class I Division 2 (Zone 2*), Groups A, B, C, D Groups E, F, G Zone 21 IIIC
-WS for Canada. * Per CE Code Table 18 Class I Zone 2 Group IIC Class II/III Division 2 (Zone 22*)
Groups F, G Zone 22 IIIB
Ex 60079-30-1 IIC T** Gb
Ex 60079-30-1 IIIC T** Db
Class I Zone 1 AEx eb IIC T** Gb
Zone 21 AEx tb IIIC T** Db
-WS for Canada
IECEx PTB 21.0007X
Ex 60079-30-1 IIC T** Gb
Ex 60079-30-1 IIIC T** Db
System's hazardous area location rating and ambient temperature range depend on the connection kits used (see schedule).
IEx 21.0097X
Ex eb mb 60079-30-1 IIC 85°C (T6)...215°C (T2) Gb
Ex tb 60079-30-1 IIIC T85°C...T215°C Db
** For system T-rating, refer to design document or see schedule.

DESIGN AND INSTALLATION

For proper design and installation, use TraceCalc Pro design software or the Self-Regulating Heating Cables Design Guide
H56882. See Design Guide document H56882 for circuit length tables with 208 V and 277 V. Also, refer to the nVent
Installation and Maintenance manual (H57274). Literature is available via the nVent web site, nVent.com/RAYCHEM.

Power Adjustment Factors

Voltage
208 V 277 V
3HTV2-CT 0.85 1.1
5HTV2-CT 0.87 1.08
8HTV2-CT 0.88 1.06
10HTV2-CT 0.88 1.08
12HTV2-CT 0.88 1.08

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 Power Adjustment Factors
Voltage
15HTV2-CT 0.91 1.05
20HTV2-CT 0.92 1.04
28HTV2-CT 0.96 1.02

NOMINAL POWER OUTPUT RATING ON METAL PIPES AT 120 V / 240 V

Pipe Temperature °F (°C)

MAXIMUM CIRCUIT LENGTHS BASED ON CIRCUIT BREAKER SIZES

Ambient Maximum circuit length (in feet) per circuit breaker

temperature at
start-up 120 V 240 V
°F °C 15 A 20 A 30 A 40 A 50 A 15 A 20 A 30 A 40 A 50 A
50 10 241 322 482 485 485 482 643 964 978 978
0 –18 213 284 426 485 485 415 554 831 978 978
3HTV-CT
–20 –29 203 271 407 485 485 395 527 791 978 978
–40 –40 195 260 390 485 485 378 504 756 978 978
50 10 180 240 360 372 372 360 480 720 751 751
0 –18 157 209 314 372 372 314 418 627 751 751
5HTV-CT
–20 –29 151 201 302 372 372 299 398 598 751 751
–40 –40 145 194 291 372 372 285 380 571 751 751
50 10 131 174 261 289 289 261 348 523 581 581
0 –18 113 151 227 289 289 229 305 457 581 581
8HTV-CT
–20 –29 108 144 216 288 289 218 291 437 581 581
–40 –40 103 138 207 276 289 209 278 418 557 581
50 10 111 148 221 254 254 221 296 443 508 508
0 –18 97 130 195 254 254 196 261 392 508 508
10HTV-CT
–20 –29 93 124 185 247 254 187 249 374 498 508
–40 –40 89 118 177 236 254 178 238 357 476 508

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 Ambient Maximum circuit length (in feet) per circuit breaker
temperature at
start-up 120 V 240 V
°F °C 15 A 20 A 30 A 40 A 50 A 15 A 20 A 30 A 40 A 50 A
50 10 96 128 192 226 226 192 256 384 462 462
0 –18 85 114 171 226 226 167 223 335 446 462
12HTV-CT
–20 –29 81 109 163 217 226 160 213 319 426 462
–40 –40 78 104 156 207 226 153 204 305 407 462
50 10 75 101 151 201 201 151 202 302 400 400
0 –18 67 89 133 177 201 132 176 264 352 400
15HTV-CT
–20 –29 63 84 127 169 201 126 168 252 336 397
–40 –40 60 80 121 161 193 120 160 240 320 381
50 10 60 80 120 160 169 115 154 230 307 330
0 –18 53 71 106 141 155 101 135 203 271 294
20HTV-CT
–20 –29 51 68 101 135 149 97 129 194 259 283
–40 –40 49 65 97 130 144 93 124 186 248 273
50 10 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 86 114 172 229 231
0 –18 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 76 101 152 202 208
28HTV2-CT
–20 –29 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 73 97 145 194 200
–40 –40 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 70 93 139 185 193

ORDERING DETAILS

Part description Part number Part description Part number

3HTV1-CT P000004312 3HTV2-CT P000004319
5HTV1-CT P000004313 5HTV2-CT P000004320
8HTV1-CT P000004314 8HTV2-CT P000004321
10HTV1-CT P000004315 10HTV2-CT P000004322
12HTV1-CT P000004316 12HTV2-CT P000004323
15HTV1-CT P000004317 15HTV2-CT P000004324
20HTV1-CT P000004318 20HTV2-CT P000004325
28HTV2-CT 2000003152

GROUND-FAULT PROTECTION
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 nVent, agency certifications, 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.
Many nVent RAYCHEM control and monitoring systems meet the ground-fault protection requirement.

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