Important Safety Instructions; Safety Alert Symbol; Connection/Termination Kits Descriptions; Prior To Installation - BriskHeat K Serie Mode D'emploi

K-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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K-Series Heating Cable Installation Instructions
CONNECTION / TERMINATION KIT DESCRIPTIONS
KCABUC:
Universal Connection/Termination Kit
2-Lead pouches
2-End pouches
1-3 oz. Tube RTV sealant
1-Caution label
2-Ring terminals
2-Splice connector 12-10 AWG
2-Wire nuts
1-1 in NPT Pipe standoff
2 Pipe straps
Enough to complete one power input
connection or one power input splice, two
lead terminations and two end terminations.
NOTE: Requires Double-hub junction box.
KCABKC
:
Lead/ End Termination Kit
5-Lead pouches
5-End pouches
1-3 oz. Tube RTV sealant
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 Knife
Crimping Tool / Wire Stripper Measuring Tape/Ruler
Hardware and Accessories
Temperature Controller Monitor Light Kit (Optional)
Temperature Sensor RTV Sealant
Pipe Straps
Connection / Termination Kits
Junction Box
(see kit descriptions to verify contents
Wire Nuts
and additional required hardware)
Caution Labels
Insulating Material
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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KCABSK:
Splice Kit
3-Lead pouches
3-End pouch
1-3 oz. Tube RTV sealant
1-Caution label
3-Ring terminals
3-Splice connectors 12-10
Enough to complete one in-line splice or one tee
splice, three lead terminations and three end
terminations.
NOTE: Requires single hub junction box, pipe
standoff, two pipe straps.
KCABLP:
Lead Termination Kit
1-Lead pouch
Enough to complete one lead termination.
NOTE: Requires RTV silicon.
KCABEP:
End Termination Kit
1-End pouch
Enough to complete one end termination.
NOTE: Requires RTV silicone.
Screwdriver
Aluminum or Fiberglass
Adhesive Tape (verify
temperature rating)
Heat Conductive Putty
Pipe Standoffs
Pipe Reducer
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