DESTU TERMINATION

Direct entry sealed termination unit for use with

the Heat Trace range of heating cables
SYSTEM

Suitable for use in safe and hazardous areas. IP54 rated.

Eliminates the risk of damage to heating May be used for power connection, in-line and
cables at termination points. tee-splicing.

FEATURES
The DESTU is a direct entry sealed termination unit
for use with the majority of the Heat Trace range
of self-regulating, and constant wattage heating
cables.
Made from Glass Reinforced PPS, it has been
designed specifically to reduce the risk of damage to
heating cables at termination points. Thus avoiding
the need to expose the heating cable as it emerges
from the thermal insulation for connection into the
junction box.
The DESTU may be used for power termination,
in-line splice and tee splice terminations. When the
RTD version of the unit is ordered, it is also suitable
as a means of temperature sensing at various points
along the length of heated pipework.
The DESTU is approved for use in non-hazardous and
hazardous locations to EN EuroNorms.

OTHER EQUIPMENT NEEDED

JUNCTION BOX END/POWER SEALS
The suggested junction box for use with the Termination seals are required to provide a method of
DESTU system is the DJB9000. This style of safe power and end termination of a heating cable.
junction box provides ample room inside A tube of RTV silicone sealant is also necessary, (see
for connecting the heating cables and earth ordering information). One tube for 6 seals is usually
wiring. The DJB9000 comes complete with sufficient.
the necessary terminal blocks and is drilled PIPE FIXING STRAPS
with a 33mm clearance entry to accept the
DESTU. However, almost any style of junction Heat Trace suggest that the PFS range of pipe fixing
box, provided it is drilled with a suitably sized straps is the most suitable method of holding the
DESTU entry, may be used. DESTU in position on the pipework. Refer to the table
provided overleaf for details. Two PFS fixing straps
DESTU SEALS are required per DESTU.
Seals are required that have been specifically OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
designed to seal correctly on the Heat A Pt100 RTD sensor may be purchased to enable the
Trace range of heating cables. The seals DESTU to be used as a pipe temperature sensing unit.
are positioned within the DESTU base and See overleaf for details.
provide a means of passing the heating The DESTU may also be used in a tee-spice
cable safely through the DESTU and into the arrangement when additional components are
chosen junction box. Refer to Heat Trace's ordered. See overleaf for further details.
comprehensive listing of the seal sizes needed Should the surface pipe temperature of the pipe
for specific heating cables. exceed 180°C a suitable thermal barrier is required.
DESTU - Haz (13022023)

The
Heat Tracing Authority TM

2776
 SPECIFICATION

MAXIMUM EXPOSURE 180°C (356°F) DESTU - TOP & BASE SECTIONS

TEMPERATURE
1
See note below about use of heat break
MINIMUM OPERATING -20ºC ( -4ºF )
TEMPERATURE
DESTU DIMENSIONS (LxWxH) 110 x 42 x 116mm
IP RATING IP54

THERMAL BARRIER TEMPERATURE Min.–45°C (–49°F)

Max.250°C (482°F)
THERMAL BARRIER SIZE (LxWxH) 130 x 62 x 45mm
SENSOR CONSTRUCTION Stainless steel tube with
PTFE insulated wires and
Pt100 RTD sensor.
APPROVAL DETAILS Figure 1
Testing Authority Certificate Number DESTU - SENSOR AND SEAL DIMENSIONS
ATEX SIRA 02ATEX3081U

ORDERING INFORMATION
Cat Ref Description
DESTU DESTU ‘top’ and ‘base’ sections complete with
locking ring, o-ring, blank seal, screw, shakeproof
washer, instructions & caution label.
THERMAL Silicone rubber & mineral wool heat break 65 - 150 Figure 2
BARRIER
TYPICAL DESTU USES
DRTD RTD sensor and seal for DESTU
DESTU/T Tee-splicing components including LEK/U lagging
DESTU used
entry kit (separate product specific gland kit in a tee-splice
(PGSn or BGSn also required). configuration
DSn DESTU silicone rubber seal (‘n’ indicates nos 1 to 5)
PGSn Plastic gland kit (‘n’ indicates nos 1, 3 or 5)
BGSn Brass gland kit (‘n’ indicates nos 1 or 3)
BPSn Silicone boot power seal (‘n’ indicates nos 4 to 5)
BESn Silicone boot end seal (‘n’ indicates nos 4 to 5)
PFS025 Pipe fixing strap for <= 2” (50mm) pipework
PFS050 Pipe fixing strap for <= 5” (127mm) pipework
PFS100 Pipe fixing strap for <=10” (254mm) pipework
PFS160 Pipe fixing strap for <=18” (460mm) pipework
PFS200 Pipe fixing strap for <=24” (635mm) pipework
RTV 0.5 Standard silicone sealant (max.200ºC )
In-line splice
RTV 1.5 High temperature silicone sealant (max.250ºC ) incorporating Sensor
the silicone arrangement
Note: 2 x PFS pipe fixing straps are required per DESTU unit rubber thermal incorporating
barrier the silicone
+
Maximum pipe surface temperature when the thermal barrier is used is 250°C (482°F).
rubber thermal
barrier
Maximum pipe surface temperature without the thermal barrier is 180°C (356°F).
We recommend use of a thermal barrier for DESTU and silicone end seals on pipes intended
for operation in the range 180°C - 250°C. See RTV temperature range.

Figure 3
DESTU - Haz (13022023)

Heat Trace Ltd, Mere’s Edge, Chester Road, Helsby, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 0DJ, England.
Tel: +44 (0)1928 726451
www.heat-trace.com Email: [email protected]
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disclaims any liability in connection with its use. Users of Heat Trace Ltd products should make their own evaluation to determine the suitability of each such product for specific applications. In no way
will Heat Trace Ltd be liable for any damages arising out of the misuse, resale or use of the product.