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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.
Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe
personal injury or death
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
severe personal injury or death
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
minor personal injury or property damage.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
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Thank you for purchasing a OMEGALUX
®
Silicone Rubber Drum Heater. Your
heater is designed to provide a long and effi cient service life with function, reli-
ability, and safety in mind. For successful operation of these heaters, read and
understand these instructions prior to use.
Introduction.................................................................
Safety Alert Symbol....................................................
Important Safety Instructions…..................................
Prior to Installation......................................................
Installation of Heater...................................................
Mounting of Temperature Sensor................................
Adjustment of Temperature Set-Point.........................
Connecting Heater to AC Power.................................
Troubleshooting Guide………………...…...................
Warranty......................................................................
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2. Connect the hazardous location approved plug to power source only after all
steps listed above are complete.
SEPDH series
2. Refer to external temperature controller instructions for power installation
instructions.
SHDH and SSDH without controller series
CONNECTING HEATER TO AC POWER
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Please read this guide prior to contacting OMEGA. 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 us at 1-800-USA-HEAT.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION(S)
Does not heat
Verify heater is connected to proper voltage. The
identifi cation label located on the power cord displays
the heater’s voltage requirement.
Check to see if there is a resistance reading (not an
open circuit) in heater using an ohm meter.
Circuit breaker is tripping
Validate that the circuit breaker is capable of handling
the amp requirement of heater. The identifi cation
label located on the power cord displays the heater’s
amperage requirement.
Examine heater and cord for any damage.
Does not fi t
Confi rm that the heater provided was designed to fi t
around your specifi ed drum.
If the heater was designed for the specifi ed drum,
please call 1-800-USA-HEAT for further assistance.
Something has lightly spilled on exterior
or interior
Apply any general household cleaner, that does not
contain any silicone rubber dissolving type
ingredients, with a clean cloth fabric.