Troubleshooting Guide - BriskHeat XtremeFLEX Manual De Instrucciones

Ensure the heating tape is not kinked, twisted, or any portion of the tape hanging free from the
surface (B). Do not overlap heating tape on itself (C).
Attach the heating tape to the surface by using aluminum tape, fiberglass tape, or a mechanical
clamping devices which will not cause damage to the heating tape.
B.) Incorrect Installation:
Heating tape hanging free from the
surface
STEP 3
Connecting your heating tape to a power supply:
1. Your heating tape must be connected to an external control device. The heater must not be
operated without some form of temperature control.
WARNING:
Your heater is designed to operate at a specific voltage. Refer to the label on
the heater for proper operating voltage and wattage information. Failure to operate the
heater at the specified rating could result in overheating of the heating blanket, the surface
being heated or personal injury. Also note that too low of a supply of voltage will result in
under heating.
All electrical connections must be made by qualified personnel and in accordance with all
applicable codes and regulations.
2. Ensure the heater is protected by a properly sized circuit breaker or fuse.
3. Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter is highly recommended and maybe required.
4A. If heating tape came with a plug:
Plug power cord into appropriate controller.
4B. If heating tape did not come with a plug:
Two wires (same color) should be connected to the power source (or temperature control
device) directly, through a junction box, or to a connector that is mated to a receptacle
connected to the power source. BriskHeat
polarized, allowing either wire to be connected to the neutral or hot. If BIH-G or BS0-G
series , the third wire, designated by the color green (or a green stripe), should be
connected to ground.
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C.) Incorrect Installation:
Heating tape overlapped on itself
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XtremeFLEX Heating Tapes are non-
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Please read this guide prior to contacting BriskHeat
commonly asked questions. If you are unable to identify the problem or need additional
assistance, please contact your local distributor/ representative or us at 1-800-848-7673,
614-294-3376, or bhtsales1@briskheat.com.
PROBLEM
Does not heat Verify heater is connected to proper voltage.
Check to see if there is a resistance reading (not an open circuit) in
heater using an ohm meter.
Circuit breaker is Validate that the circuit breaker is capable of handling the amp
tripping requirement of heater. The identification label located on the power
cord displays the heater's amperage requirement.
Examine heater and cord for any damage.
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. This guide is designed to answer the most
SOLUTION(S)
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