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TB4000 Bulb and Capillary  

Temperature Controller 

 

Read and understand this entire manual before 
operating this controller. 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

Controller Operation:

 

Set the dial for the desired temperature to be maintained.  If the sensed  
temperature is below the set-point, power is applied to the heater and the  
indicator light next to the set-point dial is illuminated.  After the set-point  
temperature is reached, the indicator light next to the set-point dial shuts off and 
heater power is removed.  The control cycles as necessary to maintain the  
desired temperature. 

 

Alarm Operation:

 

The alarm may be used as a high or low alarm, depending on the connections 
used. 
 
In the high temperature alarm mode, the alarm light illuminates and the external 
device (if applicable) operates when the sensed temperature is above the alarm  
point.   
 
NOTE: To verify alarm operation, turn the alarm point dial to a setting lower 
than the sensed temperature.  Validate the alarm light illuminates.  Return dial 
to the desired alarm point to continue operation. 
 
In the low temperature alarm mode, the alarm light illuminates and the external 
device (if applicable) operates when the sensed temperature is below the alarm  
point.   
 

NOTE: 

To verify alarm operation, turn the alarm point dial to a setting greater 

than the sensed temperature.  Validate the alarm light illuminates.  Return dial 
to the desired alarm point to continue operation. 

Summary of Contents for TB4000

Page 1: ...ervicing these heating tapes Failure to understand how to safely operate these heaters could result in an accident causing serious injury or death These heaters should only be operated by qualified personnel TB4000 Temperature Controller Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...equiring automatic control SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional copies of this manual are available upon request 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 ...

Page 3: ...ions 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 All electrical wiring must follow local electrical codes and highly recommend following NEC Article 427 Final installation wiring is to be inspected by the authority who has jurisdiction in the a...

Page 4: ... heater wires to the proper terminals Proper over current protection should be located in the supply lines Contact your local distributor or BriskHeat at 1 800 848 7673 U S Canada 1 614 294 3376 World wide or bhtsales1 briskheat com for additional assistance Alarm Connections If applicable On all models with the alarm feature the loose wire must be connected to the proper terminal on the terminal ...

Page 5: ...BriskHeat Corporation All rights reserved 5 TB4000 Bulb and Capillary Temperature Controller Alarm Connection Wiring Diagram ...

Page 6: ...peration The alarm may be used as a high or low alarm depending on the connections used In the high temperature alarm mode the alarm light illuminates and the external device if applicable operates when the sensed temperature is above the alarm point NOTE To verify alarm operation turn the alarm point dial to a setting lower than the sensed temperature Validate the alarm light illuminates Return d...

Page 7: ...r source and assure correct voltage is present Check to see if there is a resistance reading not an open circuit in heater using an ohm meter Heater does not turn off Check set point Ensure correct bulb placement Check bulb and capillary for any holes or kinks Heater will not reach desired temperature Check set point Ensure correct bulb placement Power source circuit breaker trips Validate that th...

Page 8: ...ration All rights reserved 8 TB4000 Bulb and Capillary Temperature Controller 1055 Gibbard Ave Columbus OH 43201 Toll Free 800 848 7673 Phone 614 294 3376 Fax 614 294 3807 Email bhtsales1 briskheat com PN 40479 Rev D ...

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