Installation Instructions; Connecting Heater To Power Source - BriskHeat SRMU-ADJ Serie Manual De Instrucciones

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow these instructions could result in
property damage, personal injury, or death.
Requirements:
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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 applications or
surfaces may require protective equipment).
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Installation temperature range: -60°F (-51°C) to 131°F (55°C).
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Clearance of 3" (7.5cm) required around the surface during installation.
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Voltage and frequency must be within +/- 10% of the value specified on the product label.
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The heater must be mounted to a grounded surface or a conductive grounding screen must be
placed between the heater and the surface.
Surface Preparation:
Always install your heater on a clean even surface for optimum performance and extended service life.
Debris and residue on the surface can not only damage your heater but may also reduce the
effectiveness of the heater by reducing the heat transfer between the surface and the heater.
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Remove or avoid contact with sharp edges including rough corners, weld spatter, exposed bolts,
etc.
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Remove or avoid contact with rust, stickers, or other coverings.
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Remove oil, moisture, gel and other liquids.
Heater Bend Radius:
Ensure that there is an appropriate bend radius allowance for the installation of your heater. The
minimun bend radius for this heater is 2 in (51 mm). The minimum bend radius applies to the heater
element direction of the heater only (See Figure 1). Do not bend the heater in the opposite direction of
the heater element. If the heater width is less than 4 in (102 mm), the heater cannot bend along the
controller box of the heater.
Figure 1
Instructions:
1. If your heater is equipped with PSA Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, verify the date of manufacture is
within 6 months of heater installation. The date of manufacturer is marked on the outside of the
packaging. If the date is beyond 6 months, please contact your local distributor/representative or
us at 1-800-848-7673, 614-294-3376, or bhtsales1@briskheat.com for reapplication of PSA
adhesive.
2. Inspect heater prior to each installation (see inspection procedure).
3. Inspect vessel to be heated for any sharp edges, rust, oil, etc.
4. Ensure that there is no combustible material within 12" (30cm) of the surface to be heated.
5. Mounting
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Heaters supplied with PSA (Pressure sensitive adhesive):
For PSA Models Only - Installation of heater using factory supplied Pressure Sensitive
Adhesive (PSA):
Peel off the release film (Figure 2) and then press the heater onto the surface of the item being
heated using a medium to hard rubber roller (Figure 3). Ensure heating blanket is making intimate
contact with the surface to be heated.
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The pressure sensitive adhesive will cure when the heating blanket is energized and heat is
generated. PSA generally cures in twenty minutes at 200°F (93°C) in a 68°F (20ºC) ambient
environment. The cure time will vary with temperature of the heating blanket and surrounding
ambient conditions. The higher the ambient temperature and set-point of the heating blanket,
the faster the cure time.
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The heating blanket may require a temporary method of attachment to secure the heater until
the PSA cures. Use a high-temperature adhesive tape (BriskHeat® Part # AAT2180) to
secure the heater.
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For larger heaters, press the heater onto the surface as the film is removed.
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NOTE: BriskHeat does not recommend allowing pressure sensitive adhesive to cure at
temperatures below 40°F (4°C).
SURFACE
Blanket
Figure 2:
Removing Film
Film
Heater without PSA may be mounted with:
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Factory supplied mechanical fasteners
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High temperature adhesive tape
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Thin layer (<1/8" (3mm)) of RTV
6. Check for any air-gaps between the heater and surface. Air-gaps can reduce heat transfer from the
heater causing excess heat.

CONNECTING HEATER TO POWER SOURCE

All electrical wiring must be completed by qualified persons and
must be in compliance with local codes and regulations.
Before connecting the heater to an electrical source, turn the adjustable dial on the heater's control box
in the counter clockwise direction until it stops (this is the off position).
Heaters provided with a plug:
Connect the provided plug to a power supply receptacle.
Heaters provided with wire leads:
The power leads consist of two non-polarized black conductors which should be connected to line 1 and
line 2. The power connections must be adequately rated to electrically support the voltage and
amperage of the heater. The identification label located on the power cord displays voltage and
amperage requirements.
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SURFACE
Blanket
Figure 3:
Rolling the
Blanket
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