Important Safety Instructions; Safety Alert Symbol; Connection/Termination Kits Descriptions; Prior To Installation - BriskHeat FE Série Manuel D'instructions

FE-Series Heating Cable Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER
A person who has not read and understood all operating
instructions is not qualified to operate this product
DANGER

Do not immerse heater in liquid.

Heater must be 5/8 in (13 mm) away from any
combustible material.

Use heater only in approved locations.

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 the
electrical wiring.
 Disconnect all supply power at the source before
making any heating cable power input connections.
 All electrical wiring must follow local electrical
codes and highly recommend following NEC Article
427.

The person who performs the final installation /
wiring must be qualified for this work.

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 be
used.
Failure to observe these warnings may result in personal
injury or damage to the heater.

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.
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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 heater while it is in operation;
always disconnect the heater from the power
source and allow to cool prior to handling.
 Inspect heater and connection kits before use.

Never operate heater without a temperature
control device.

Do not wrap the heating cable over itself.
 If spillage of a foreign matter onto heater occurs,
disconnect from power source clean after heater is
allowed 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 repair damaged or faulty heaters.

Do not crush of apply severe physical stress on
heater or cord assembly

Disconnect heater when not in use
Failure to observe these warnings may result in personal
injury or damage to the heater.
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FE-Series Heating Cable Installation Instructions
CONNECTION / TERMINATION KIT DESCRIPTIONS
FECABUC:
Universal Connection/Termination Kit
3-Lead pouches
2-End pouches
6-Shrink tubes
1-3 oz. tube RTV sealant
1-Caution label
2-Ring terminals
2-Splice connectors 12-10 AWG
3-Wire nuts
1-1 in NPT Pipe standoff
2-Pipe straps
Enough to complete one power input connection or
one power input splice, three lead terminations and
two end terminations.
NOTE: Requires double hub junction box.
FECABKC
:
Lead/ End Termination Kit
5-Lead pouches
5-End pouches
10-Shrink tubes
Enough to complete five lead terminations and five
end terminations.

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

STEP 1:
Check for suspected damage to heater like rips, punctures, etc. Ensure surface to be heated is free of
jagged or sharp edges or weld splatter.
STEP 2:
Confirm all necessary installation hardware and tools are readily available. Depending on the application
and kit, this may include.
Tools
Diagonal Cutter Crimping Tool / Wire Stripper
Measuring Tape/Ruler Knife
Hardware and Accessories
 Temperature Controller  Insulating Material
Temperature Sensor Monitor Light Kit (Optional)
 
Connection / Termination Kits RTV Sealant
 
Pipe Straps

(see kit descriptions to verify
Junction Box 1 in NPT

contents and additional
 Wire Nuts
required hardware)
STEP 3:
(A) Verify the total amperage of the system does not exceed the maximum amperage that the heating
system components can handle. (B) Verify that the total length of cable required does not exceed the
maximum circuit length. If the cable length exceeds (A) or (B), the cable must be divided into sections.
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FECABSK:
Splice Kit
3-Lead pouches
1-End pouch
4-Shrink tubes
1-3 oz. Tube RTV sealant
1-Caution label
3-Ring terminals
3-Splice connectors 12-10 AWG
Enough to complete one in-line splice or one
tee splice, three lead terminations and one end
termination.
NOTE: Requires single hub junction box, pipe
standoff, two pipe straps.
FECABLP:
Lead Termination Kit
1-Lead pouch
1-Shrink tube
Enough to complete one lead termination.
FECABEP:
End Termination Kit
1-End pouch
1-Shrink tube
Enough to complete one end termination.
Heat Gun
Screwdriver
 Caution Labels
Aluminum or Fiberglass

Adhesive Tape (verify
temperature rating)
Heat Conductive Putty

 Pipe Standoffs 1 in NPT
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