FE-Series Heating Cable Installation Instructions
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Anyone who reads and understands these
instructions is qualified to maintain this heater.
Maintenance:
All maintenance should be performed after the heater has cooled to room temperature and with
the electricity disconnected.
Dirt, oil, grease or other foreign matter can be removed with a damp rag and mild household
cleaners.
Do not attempt to repair a damaged heater.
Storage:
This product should be stored at room temperature in an environment with less than 80% relative
humidity.
Disposal:
This product does not contain any hazardous substances and may be discarded with domestic
waste.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Read and understand these procedures prior to using this heater.
Disconnect power to the heater in the event of an emergency.
Electric Shock:
Do not touch the injured person while they are still in contact with the electrical current.
Call your local emergency service if the injured person experiences: severe burns, confusion,
difficulty breathing, heart rhythm problems, cardiac arrest, muscle pain and contractions, seizures
or a loss of consciousness.
Minor Burns:
Hold the burned area under cool running water for 10-15 minutes.
Remove rings or other tight items from burned area.
Major Burns:
Call your local emergency service.
Protect the person from further harm.
Remove rings or other tight items from burned area.
Monitor breathing and perform CPR if necessary.
Fire:
Call your local emergency service.
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FE-Series Heating Cable Installation Instructions
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Please read this guide prior to contacting BriskHeat. This guide is designed to answer the most
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
Entire heating cable run does not heat
Portion of heating cable does not heat
Circuit breaker is tripping
Maximum Circuit Length
Cable
120 VAC
208 VAC
ft (m)
ft (m)
3 W/ ft (10 W/m)
640 (195)
1110 (338)
385 (117)
665 (203)
8 W/ ft (26 W/m)
240 (73)
415 (127)
12 W/ ft (39 W/m)
160 (49)
277 (85)
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SOLUTION(S)
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.
Examine unheated module for damage.
Validate that the circuit breaker is capable of handling
the amp requirement of heater.
Examine heater and power wiring for any damage.
Verify open circuit exists between bus wire and ground
braid.
Ensure heater length does not exceed maximum circuit
length (See table below).
240 VAC
277 VAC
480 VAC
ft (m)
ft (m)
ft (m)
1280 (390)
N/A
2560 (780)
770 (234)
1535 (468)
N/A
480 (146)
555 (169)
960 (293)
320 (98)
370 (113)
640 (195)
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