Important Safety Instructions; Safety Alert Symbol; Specifications; Installation Instructions - BriskHeat XtremeFLEX HSTAT Serie Manual De Instrucciones

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

The symbol above is used to call your attention to instructions
concerning your personal safety. It points out important safety
precautions. It means "ATTENTION! Become Alert! Your
Personal Safety is involved!" Read the message that follows
and be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
DANGER
A person who has not read and understood all operating
Instructions is not qualified to operate this product.
DANGER
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Do not immerse heater in liquid.
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For indoor use only.
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Keep volatile or combustible material away from
heater when in use.
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Use heater only in approved locations.
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Do not use heater in hazardous locations
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Keep sharp metal objects away from heater.
Failure to observe these warnings may result in electric
shock, risk of fire, and personal injury.
WARNING
End-User Must Comply to the Following:

Only qualified personnel are allowed to connect
electrical wiring.
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Disconnect all supply power at the source before
making any power connections.
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All electrical wiring must follow local electrical codes.
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The person who performs the final installation / wiring
must be qualified for this work.
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The end-user is responsible for providing a suitable
disconnecting device.
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The end-user is responsible for providing a suitable
electrical protection device. Ground Fault Equipment
Protection is required.
Failure to observe these warnings may result in personal
injury or damage to the heater.
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XtremeFLEX HSTAT and MSTAT
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DANGER
Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury
or death.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor personal
injury or property damage.
CAUTION

Never handle the heating tape while it is in operation;
always disconnect from the power source and allow to
cool prior to handling.
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Inspect heating tape before use.
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Do not use heating tape with torn or worn surfaces.
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Do not wrap the heater over itself

Do not repair damaged or faulty heaters.
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Do not crush or apply severe physical stress on heater
or cord assembly.
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Unplug heater when not in use.
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Fasten heater to device using approved methods only.

If spillage of foreign matter onto heater occurs,
disconnect from power source and clean after heater
has been allowed to cool.

Never operate a heater without an appropriate heat
sink (device being heated is considered a heat sink).

Make sure there is a uniform fit prior to energizing. If
there are air gaps between the surface to be heated
and the heater, hot spots can occur that could result in
burnouts due to overheating.
Failure to observe these warnings may result in personal
injury or damage to the heater.
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SPECIFICATIONS


Maximum Exposure Temperature: 450°F (232°C)
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Minimum Exposure Temperature: -40°F (-40°C)
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Maximum humidity: 95% RH
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Adjustable Thermostat Control
HSTAT 425°F (218°C)
MSTAT 160°F (71°C)
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120 or 230/240VAC Models (See identification label)

Power Density:
2 2
HSTAT 6.0 W/in (0.9 W/cm )
2 2
MSTAT 2.4 W/in to 6.0 W/in (0.4 W/cm

Moisture and Chemical Resistant
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Suitable for Electrically Conductive Surfaces
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120VAC model includes standard 2 prong plug (NEMA 1-15)
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230/240VAC model includes crimped wire ferrule terminated lead wires
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IP Rating: IP54

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow these instructions could result
in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Requirements:
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The heated surface must be grounded or a conductive grounding screen must be placed
between the surface and the heater.

Electrical terminations must be completed by qualified persons.
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No special tools or protective equipment is needed to handle this product (specific appli-
cations or surfaces may require protective equipment).
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Installation temperature: 32°F to 131°F (0°C to 55°C).
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3 in (7.5 cm) Clearance above the surface to be heated (for installation).
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Voltage and Frequency must be within +/-10% of the value specified on the product label.
Installation:
1. Inspect heater prior to each installation (see inspection procedure).
2. Ensure that there is no combustible material within 12 in (30 cm) of the surface to be
heated.
3. Lay or wrap the heating tape such that the flat side of the heating tape is in good contact
with the surface to be heated. The heating tape should not be twisted or kinked and the
entire length of heating tape should make good contact with the surface to be heated.
The heater should never be allowed to hang free cross over or overlap itself. See figure
A.
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© BriskHeat Corporation. All rights reserved.
®
XtremeFLEX HSTAT and MSTAT
Silicone Rubber Heating Tape
2 2
to 0.9 W/cm )
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