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Corporation. All rights reserved
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Metal Clad Hopper Heater
CONNECTING YOUR HEATING BLANKET TO A POWER
SOURCE
1. The heater
must
be connected to an external control device. The heater must
not be operated without some form of temperature control.
Your heater is designed to operate at a specific voltage ±10%. Refer to the label on
the heater for proper operating voltage and wattage information. Failure to operate
the heater at the specified rating could result in overheating of the heating blanket,
the surface being heated, or personal injury. Also note lower-than-rated voltage will
result in under-heating.
All electrical connections must be made by qualified personnel and in accordance
with all applicable codes and regulations.
2. Ensure heater is protected by a properly rated circuit breaker or fuse.
3. Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is highly recommended and may
be required according to local electric code.
4. Two wires (same color) should be connected to the power source (or
temperature control device) directly, through a junction box, or to a connector
that is mated to a receptacle connected to the power source. BriskHeat
®
Metal
Clad Hopper Heaters are non-polarized, allowing either wire to be connected to
the neutral or hot. The third wire (if applicable), designated by the color green
(or a green stripe), should be connected to ground. For three-phase
installation, contact factory.
BriskHeat
®
Corporation. All rights reserved
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Metal Clad Hopper Heater
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 before use.
Never operate heater without a
temperature control device.
Do not wrap the heater over itself.
If spillage of foreign matter onto
heater occurs, disconnect from
power source and 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 or 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not immerse heater in liquid.
Keep volatile or combustible material
away from heater when in use.
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.
End User Must Comply to the Following:
Only qualified personnel are allowed to
connect electrical wiring.
Disconnect all supply power at the
source before making any power
connections.
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 area that the heater is
installed.
The end-user is responsible for
providing a suitable disconnecting
device.
The end-user is responsible for
providing a suitable electrical protection
device. It is highly recommended that a
ground fault circuit breaker is used.
Failure to observe these warnings may result
in personal injury or damage to the heater.
A person who has not read and understood all
operating instructions is not qualified to operate
this product.
Agency Approvals
Approvals valid only when
installed in
accordance with all applicable
instructions, codes, and regulations.
MCH Series
Ordinary Locations
