How do you test a linear heat cable?

How do you test a linear heat cable?

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How do you test Protectowire?

5.2 Test the protectowire heat detector by introducing a small piece of bare copper wire across the "end of line resistor" located at the EOL junction box for each zone. 5.3 Observe operational condition of each heat detector. 5.4 Check each detector for paint or obstruction.