BriskHeat SRL-ADJ Series User manual

Read and understand this manual before operating or
servicing this heater. Failure to understand how to
safely operate these heaters could result in an
accident causing serious injury or death. Only
qualified personnel should operate or service heater.
Silicone Rubber Heating Blanket
with Control
SRL-ADJ & SRP-ADJ Series
Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................2
Safety Alert Symbol........................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions..........................................................3
Prior to Installation..........................................................................4
Mounting Your Heating Blanket......................................................5
Connecting Heater to AC Power ....................................................6
Adjustment of Temperature Set-Point............................................7
Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................7
Warranty Information......................................................................8
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.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a BriskHeat® Silicone Rubber Heating
Blanket with Control. Your heater is designed to provide a long and
efficient service life with function, reliability, and safety in mind. For
additional information concerning this, or other BriskHeat® products,
please contact your local BriskHeat® distributor or contact us toll free
(U.S. / Canada only) at 1-800-848-7673 or 614-294-3376.
Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe
personal injury or death
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in
severe personal injury or death
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in
minor personal injury or property damage
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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 Inspect all components before use.
 Never handle the heater while it is in
operation; always disconnect the heater
from the power source and allow cooling
prior to handling.
 Designed for use of metal surfaces. Do
not use on plastic surfaces.
 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 use control and heating system if
any component is damaged.
 Do not repair damaged or faulty control
and heating systems.
 Do not crush or apply severe physical
stress on any component of system,
including cord assembly.
 Unplug control and heating system 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 or spray any component
of the control system with liquid.
 Keep volatile or combustible material
away from control and heating system
when in use.
 Keep sharp metal objects away from
control and heating system.
 Use control and heating system only in
approved locations.
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 NEC Article 427
 Final installation/wiring is to be inspected
by the authority who has jurisdiction in the
area where the heater and temperature
control system are installed
 The end-user is responsible for providing
a suitable disconnect device
 The end-user is responsible for providing
a suitable over-current 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.
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.
CSA Approval only available
with certain opons.
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PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
1. Check for suspected damage to the heating blanket like rips, punctures,
etc.
2. Verify surface to be heated is free from all sharp edges, weld splatter, rust,
oil, etc. Surface must be clean prior to installing heater.
3. Check that the desired placement of the blanket will not cause damage to
the blanket through impact shock, vibration, ambient temperature, or by
neighboring moving parts.
4. Confirm voltage / wattage rating of heater. The heater is designed to work
at a specific voltage to heat properly. For additional information, contact
your local distributor or BriskHeat®.
5. Confirm blanket maximum exposure temperature rating is suitable for
environment. The temperature of the internal heating element may run up
to 25% higher than the external surface of the blanket. Use extreme
caution for applications that require a process temperature near the
maximum exposure temperature ratings of the blanket.
 Silicone rubber heating blanket exposure temperature range:
 -60ºF to 450ºF (-51ºC to 232ºC)
6. Confirm all necessary installation hardware and tools are readily available.
Depending on the application, this may include specific Tools:
 Cleaning / prep supplies (varies based on what is being cleaned)
 Medium to hard roller
Your silicone rubber heating blanket can be mounted on both flat and curved
surfaces. However, do not allow your heater to exceed the maximum “bend
radius”. The typical bend radius is approximately 2” (51mm). To determine the
bend radius, slowly bend the heater until it begins to crease or fold. The point
prior to creasing is the bend radius. Your heater may be more flexible in one
direction than the other, however, the heater should be installed with the
wires exiting the bottom if in an outdoor application.

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MOUNTING YOUR HEATING BLANKET
Your heater can be attached to the surface using:
 Factory applied PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive)
 Factory supplied mechanical fasteners
 High-temperature adhesive tape that will not damage the heater
 Thin layer of RTV
For all installations, regardless of adhesion method:
1. Ensure heater is in contact with the surface to be heated. If air gaps are
present, heat transfer will decrease and there is a potential to overheat the
heating blanket. Use a medium to hard roller to eliminate trapped pockets
of air.
2. Do not crease the heater, wrap over itself or allow contact with a second
heater.
Installation of heater using factory supplied Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
(PSA):
Peel off the release film [Figure A on next page] and then press the heater onto
the surface of the item being heated using a medium to hard rubber roller
[Figure B on next page]. Ensure blanket is making intimate contact with the
surface to be heated.
 The pressure sensitive adhesive will cure when the blanket is
energized and heat is generated. PSA generally cures in twenty
minutes at 200ºF (93ºC) in a 68ºF (20ºC) ambient environment.
The cure time will vary with temperature of the blanket and
surrounding ambient conditions. The higher the ambient
temperature and set-point of the blanket, the faster the cure time.
 The blanket may require a temporary method of attachment to
secure the heater until the PSA cures. Use a high-temperature
adhesive tape (BriskHeat® Part # AAT2180) to secure the heater.
 For larger heaters, press the heater onto the surface as the film is
removed.
NOTE: BriskHeat® does not recommend allowing pressure sensitive adhesive
to cure at temperatures below 40ºF (4ºC).
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Connecting Heater to AC Power
- The heater is designed to operate at a specific voltage: Refer to the lead
wire label or stamp located on the heater for rated voltage and wattage. Failure
to operate the heater at its rated voltage could cause damage to the heater,
surface being heated, or contents.
- All electrical connections must be made by qualified personnel and in
accordance with all local codes and regulations.
- Properly sized circuit breakers must be used. The end-user is responsible
for providing suitable electrical protection device. It is highly recommended that
a ground fault circuit breaker be used.
- If heater is equipped with a plug:
Plug power cord into appropriate receptacle.
- If heater is not equipped with a plug:
Two wires (same color) should be connected to the power source directly,
through a junction box, or to a connector that is mated to a receptacle
connected to the power source. BriskHeat® SRL-ADJ/SRP-ADJ Silicone
Rubber Heating Blankets with Control are non-polarized, allowing either wire to
be connected to the neutral or hot. The third wire, designated by the color green
(or a green stripe), should be connected to ground.
Figure A: Removing Film Figure B: Rolling the Blanket

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ADJUSTMENT OF TEMPERATURE SET-POINT
Turn dial to desired setting. Heaters designed for metal surfaces (SRL-ADJ
series) can be adjusted 50-425°F (10-218°C). Heaters designed for poly
surfaces (SRP-ADJ) can be adjusted 50-160°F (10-71°C).
NOTE: If precise temperature control is required
for your application, please contact BriskHeat or
your local distributor for application assistance
and product solutions.
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 us at
1-800-848-7673 (U.S. / Canada), 1-614-294-3376 (worldwide), or
[email protected].
PROBLEM SOLUTION(S)
Heater does not warm up Verify heater is connected to proper voltage.
Check to see if there is a resistance reading (not an open
circuit) in heater using an ohm meter.
Pressure sensitive
adhesive is not adhering
Verify date of manufacture. PSA has a shelf life of 6 months.
Ensure there are no air gaps and heater is making
intimate contact with surface being heated.
Confirm:
 Medium to hard rubber roller used for install.
 Surface properly cleaned and clear from oil, dirt and
residue.
 Installation occurred above 40ºF (4ºC)
Circuit breaker is tripping Validate that the circuit breaker is capable of handling the amp
requirement of heater. The identification label located on the
power cord displays the heater’s amperage requirement.
Examine heater and cord for any damage.
Check to see if there is a resistance reading between power
leads and the ground lead.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
BriskHeat® warrants to the original purchaser of this product for the period of
eighteen (18) months from date of shipment or twelve (12) months from date of
installation, whichever comes first. BriskHeat®’s obligation and the exclusive
remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement, at
BriskHeat®’s option, of any parts of the product which may prove defective
under prescribed use and service following BriskHeat®’s examination, is
determined by BriskHeat® to be defective. The complete details of the warranty
can be found online at www.briskheat.com/t-warranty.aspx or by contacting us
at 1-800-848-7673 (toll free, U.S. / Canada) or 1-614-294-3376 (Worldwide).