USER`S MANUAL - Thermal Solutions of Texas
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1. SRP SRMU AND SRX SERIES f USER S MANUAL SILICONE RUBBER HEATING BLANKETS 14306 Mary Jane Lane Tomball TX 77377 Solutions SUL ti Or Phone 866 351 cns nsofTexas c www ThermalSolut Thermal SR Heating Blankets Solutions 7 S i MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operating or servicing this heater Failure to understand how to safely operate these heaters could result in an accident causing serious injury or death Only qualified personnel should operate or service heater TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction d Safety Alert Symbol s Important Safety Instructions Prior to Installation sss Mounting Your Heating Blanket sss Connecting Heating Blanket to a Power Source Troubleshooting Guide Warranty Moo Uu BR WN hn INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Silicone Rubber Heating Blanket Your heater is designed to provide a long and efficient service life with function reliability and safety in mind For additional information concerning this or other products please contact Thermal Solutions of Texas Customer Service Center at 1 866 351 4328 or by email at sales thermalsolutionsoftexas com CDANGER Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL The symbol above is used to call your Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in attention to instructions concerning your severe personal injury or death2. 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 Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in the possibility of personal injury or death minor personal injury or property damage SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional copies of this manual are available upon request 2 Page Thermal SR Heating Blankets Sol uti O ns oj xas INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CDANGER gt A person who has not read and understood all operating instructions is not qualified to operate this CDANGER gt e Do not immerse heater in liquid Keep volatile or combustible material away from heater when in use Use heater only in approved locations Keep sharp metal objects away from heater All SRX blankets have T ratings described in Article 501 of the NEC code The blankets should not be used in an area with a lower T rating than the blanket The T rating is stated in marking on the blanket Failure to observe these warnings may result in electric shock risk of fire and personal injury End User Must Comply to the Following Only qualified personnel are allowed to connect electrical wiring Disconnect all supply power at the source before making any power connections All electrical wiring must follow local electrical codes and highly recommend following NEC Article 427 Final
3. BriskHeat Corporation hereinafter referred as BriskHeat warrants to the original purchaser for the period of eighteen 18 months from date of shipment or twelve 12 months from date of installation whichever comes first that the products manufactured by BriskHeat A conform to the description and specifications as set forth in BriskHeat s current catalogue or in the quotation and drawings submitted by BriskHeat and B are free from defects in materials and workmanship under prescribed use and service REMEDY BriskHeats obligation and the exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement at BriskHeat s option of any parts of the product which may prove defective under prescribed use and service within eighteen 18 months from date of shipment or twelve 12 months from date of installation whichever comes first and which following BriskHeats examination is determined by BriskHeats to be defective under conditions described herein provided BriskHeat has at its option a representative of BriskHeat present at start up BriskHeat shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages arising from any breach of warranty breach of contract negligence or any other legal theory including but not limited to loss of use of parts or equipment or any associated equipment cost of capital cost of any substitute equipment facilities or services overhead downtime costs or claims of cust
4. URPOSE EXCEPT AS IS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH ABOVE BRISKHEAT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES This warranty allocates risk between the purchaser and BriskHeat as authorized by the Uniform Commercial Code and other applicable law 7 Page
5. aximum exposure temperature rating is suitable for environment The temperature of the internal heating element may run up to 2596 higher than the external surface of the blanket Use extreme caution for applications that require a process temperature near the maximum exposure temperature ratings of the blanket All heating blankets except SRX exposure temperature range 60 F to 450 F 519C to 232 C SRXexposure temperature range 60 F to 400 F 519C to 204 C T3 292 F 145 C high limit thermostat T4A 158 F 70 C high limit thermostat 6 Confirm all necessary installation hardware and tools are readily available Depending on the application this may include TOOLS Wire strips Cleaning prep supplies varies based on what is being cleaned Medium to hard roller HARDWARE Junction Box Wire Ties Mounting Hardware Temp controller and sensor Silicone RTV nsulating material High temp adhesive tape Plug if connecting heater to a receptacle rather than hard wiring to a temperature controller or junction box 4 Page Thermal SR Heating Blankets Solutions i MANUAL MOUNTING YOUR HEATING BLANKET Your silicone rubber heating blanket can be mounted on both flat and curved surfaces However do not allow your heater to exceed the maximum bend radius The typical bend radius is approximately 2 51mm To determine the bend radius slowly bend the heater until it begins to crease or fold The poi
6. e release film Figure A and then press the heater onto the surface of the item being heated using a medium to hard rubber roller Figure B Ensure blanket is making intimate contact with the surface to be heated a The pressure sensitive adhesive will cure when the blanket is energized and heat is generated PSA generally cures in twenty minutes at 200 F 93 C in a 68 F 20 C ambient environment The cure time will vary with temperature of the blanket and surrounding ambient conditions The higher the ambient temperature and set point of the blanket the faster the cure time b The 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 C Forlarger heaters press the heater onto the surface as the film is removed NOTE It is not recommend to allow pressure sensitive adhesive to cure at temperatures below 40 F 4 C SURFACE C ISURFACE i a m Figure A BLANKET Figure B p f Removing Film Rolling the Blanket ir s 5 Page Thermal a SR Heating Blankets Solutions INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONNECTING YOUR HEATING BLANKET TO A POWER SOURCE 1 6 If your heating blanket does not have its own internal temperature control device it must be connected to an external control device The heater must not be operated without some form of A control Your heater is designed t
7. ead wire to be connected to the neutral or hot The third wire if applicable designated by the color green or a green stripe should be connected to ground For three phase installation contact the factory SRX series The conduit connection is 24 hub TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Please read this guide prior to contacting Thermal Solutions of Texas This guide is designed to answer the most frequently asked questions If you are unable to identify the problem or need additional assistance please feel free to contact us at 1 866 351 4328 or service thermalsolutionsoftexas com PROBLEM SOLUTION S Heater does not warm up 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 Pressure sensitive adhesive is not Verify date of manufacture PSA has a shelf life of 6 months adhering Ensure there are no air gaps and heater is making intimate contact with surface being heated Use a medium to hard rubber roller Circuit breaker is tripping Validate that the circuit breaker is capable of handling the amp requirement of heater The identification label located on the power cord displays the heater s amperage requirement Examine heater and cord for any damage Check to see if there is a resistance reading between power leads and the ground lead 6 Page ThermalG SR Heating Blankets Solutions 7 i MANUAL BriskHeat Standard Warranty The
8. installation wiring is to be inspected by the authority who has jurisdiction in the area that the heater is installed The end user is responsible for providing a suitable disconnecting device The end user is responsible for providing suitable electrical protection device It is highly recommended that a ground fault circuit breaker is used SRX series A NRTL National Recognized Testing Laboratory listed temperature controller must be used to control the surface temperature of the blankets The controller must be approved for the area where it is located SRX series Heaters provide surface heating consult proper authorities for information for safe heating of materials contents of any vessel heated by SRX heaters Failure to observe these warnings may result in personal injury or damage to the heater Agency Approvals SRL SRP Series c us GB Up to 358 F 181 C SRMU Series and Custom Silicone Rubber Heating Blankets Approvals valid only when installed in accordance with all applicable instructions codes and regulations Inspect all components before use Never handle the heater while it is in operation always disconnect the heater from the power source and allow cooling prior to handling Designed for use of metal surfaces Do not use on plastic surfaces Do not wrap the heater over itself If spillage of foreign matter onto heater occurs disconnect from power source and clean after heater is allowed
9. nt prior to creasing is the bend radius Your heater may be more flexible in one direction than the other however the heater should be installed with the wires exiting the bottom if in an outdoor application Your heater can be attached to the surface using Factory applied PSA pressure sensitive adhesive Factory supplied mechanical fasteners Factory supplied or recommended mechanical clamping devices High temperature adhesive tape that will not damage the heater Thin layer of RTV FOR ALL INSTALLATIONS REGARDLESS OF ADHESION METHOD 1 For proper temperature control place the thermocouple RTD or other sensing device so that it touches the edge of the heating blanket a Sensor must be in close proximity to the heater to prevent overheating b If heating blanket is installed on a vertical surface place sensor directly on lower edge of heating blanket since heat naturally rises c Sensor should be connected in accordance with instructions provided with temperature controller d Secure with one strip of aluminum adhesive tape 2 Ensure heater is in contact with the surface to be heated If air gaps are present heat transfer will decrease and there is a potential to overheat the heating blanket Use a medium to hard roller to eliminate trapped pockets of air A CAUTION Do not wrap the heater over itself or allow contact to a second heater INSTALLATION OF HEATER USING PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE PSA 3 Peel off th
10. o operate at a specific voltage 10 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 lower than rated voltage will result in under heating All electrical connections must be made by qualified personnel and in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations SRX series A NRTL National Recognized Testing Laboratory listed temperature controller must be used to control the surface temperature of the blankets The controller must be approved for the area where it is located Most heating blankets are available with an optional high limit safety thermostat to protect both the heater and the product being heated from damage if the main controlling device fails This option is especially recommended for surfaces that are high risk for heat damage e g plastic Contact factory for more details Ensure heater is protected by a properly rated circuit breaker or fuse Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI is highly recommended and may be required according to local electric code Power lead wires 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 Heating Blankets are non polarized allowing either power l
11. omer of purchaser for such damages This remedy does not include labor costs for installation or removal of the equipment or parts covered by this warranty and BriskHeat shall not be responsible for such labor costs LIMITATION This warranty shall not apply to any product or part thereof which has been subject to accident negligence alteration damage during shipment improper service abuse or misuse including but not limited to use beyond rated capacity BriskHeat makes no warranty whatsoever with respect to accessories or parts not supplied or manufactured by BriskHeat BriskHeat s obligation under this warranty shall be conditioned upon BriskHeats receiving written notice of any defect within fifteen 15 days after its discovery and at BriskHeat s option return of such equipment or parts prepaid to its factory at 1055 Gibbard Ave Columbus Ohio 43201 DISCLAIMER BRISKHEAT MAKES NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EXCEPT AS IS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH ABOVE NO AGENT EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF BRISKHEAT HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO BIND BRISKHEAT TO ANY AFFIRMATION REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY COVERING THE SALE OF ANY PRODUCT AND UNLESS SUCH AFFIRMATION REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY MADE BY AN AGENT EMPLOYEE OR RERESENTATIVE IS SPECIFICALLY ENDORSED IN WRITING BY BRISKHEAT IT SHALL NOT BE ENFORCEABLE BY ANY BUYER BRISKHEAT MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR P
12. to cool Never operate a heater without an appropriate heat sink device being heated is considered a heat sink Do not operate heater above rated temperature value Fasten heater to device using approved methods only Do not use control and heating system if any component is damaged Do not repair damaged or faulty control and heating systems Do not crush or apply severe physical stress on any component of system including cord assembly Unplug control and heating system when not in use Failure to observe these warnings may result in personal injury or damage to the heater 3 Page Thermal Solution SR Heating Blankets cud i S of Texas INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE ELECTRIC HEATER PRIOR TO INSTALLATION 1 Checkfor suspected damage to the heating blanket like rips punctures etc 2 Verify surface to be heated is free from all sharp edges weld splatter rust oil etc Surface must be clean prior to installing heater 3 Checkthatthe desired placement of the blanket will not cause damage to the blanket through impact shock vibration ambient temperature or by neighboring moving parts 4 Confirm voltage wattage rating of heater is appropriate for power supply device or temperature controller The heater is designed to work at a specific voltage to heat properly For additional information contact Thermal Solutions of Texas 5 Confirm blanket m
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