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BriskHeat

®

 Corporation.  All rights reserved

 

 

TB4000 Bulb and Capillary  

Temperature Controller 

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 
or BriskHeat at 

1-800-848-7673 (U.S. & Canada)

, 1-

614-294-3376 (World 

wide)

, or 

[email protected]

PROBLEM 

SOLUTION(S) 

Heater does not warm up  Check set-point 

 
Verify heater is connected to proper voltage 
 
Check power source: Using a voltmeter, test the power 
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 the circuit breaker is capable of handling the 
amperage requirement of heater(s) 
 
Examine system for any damage 

Warranty Information 

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. Contact factory at 1-800-848-7673 (U.S. & Canada) or  
1-614-294-3376 (World wide) for complete details.  

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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