BriskHeat TP0 Series User manual

Read and understand this material before operating or
servicing 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.
TP0 Series
Portable Time Percentage Dial
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction ...............................................................................................2
Safety Alert Symbol ..................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................3
Specifications............................................................................................4
Product Drawings and Dimensions...........................................................5
Installation / Operation Instructions...........................................................6
Troubleshooting Guide..............................................................................7
Warranty ...................................................................................................BACK
INTRODUCTION
The BriskHeat® TP0 Series
Percentage Controller is a manually
adjustable control which provides
continuously variable selection of
average heater power ranging from
5% to 100%. The controller varies the
proportion of “off” and “on” time of the
heater power. Thermal characteristics
of the heated item will determine the
setting of the manually adjustable
controller knob.
The controller does not use a temper-
ature sensor and therefore satisfac-
tory operation requires occasional
supervision under changing load
conditions.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS!
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
The symbol above is used to call your
attention to instructions concerning
your personal safety. It points out im-
portant 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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 Inspect all components before use.
 Do not use control and heater if any
component is damaged.
 Do not repair damaged or faulty
controller.
 Do not crush or apply severe physical
stress on any component of
controller, including cord assembly.
 Unplug controller when not in use.
 Unplug controller before fuse is
changed.
Failure to observe these warnings may result in
personal injury or damage to the heater.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 Do not immerse controller in liquid.
 Keep volatile or combustible material
away from controller when in use.
 Use controller only in approved
locations.
 Keep sharp metal objects away from
controller.
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
area that the heater and temperature
controller is installed.
 The end-user is responsible for providing
a suitable disconnecting device.
 The end-user is responsible for providing
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.
The controller does not use a
temperature sensor and therefore
satisfactory operation requires
occasional supervision under
changing load conditions.

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SPECIFICATIONS
 120 or 240VAC
 15 Amp Fuse
 Maximum controller exposure temperatures: -40 to 160°F
(-40 to 71°C)
 Range: 5 to 100%
 Enclosure: Cast Aluminum table model with rubber feet. For indoor
use.
 Input power cord 6 feet (1.8m) long with standard plug
 120VAC: NEMA 5-15
 240VAC: NEMA 6-15
 Output Receptacle
 120VAC: NEMA 5-15R
 240VAC: NEMA 6-15R
Part Number Volts Amps Range
TP0941-000 120 15 5 to 100%
TP0942-000 240 15 5 to 100%

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PRODUCT DRAWINGS AND DIMENSIONS

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Read and understand this
entire manual before operat-
ing this controller.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1:
Plug heater into the controller’s output receptacle.
Step 2:
Plug the controller into an approved power source using the input power cord.
Step 3:
Rotate controller knob to the percentage set-point which will produce the
desired temperature (see Note A).
Note A:
The time percentage dial controller varies the proportion (length) of time
the heater is in the “on” or “off” heating mode. The heating application will
determine the actual percentage set-point required.
Step 4:
Continue to monitor the controllers performance while in use (see Note B).
Note B:
The controller does not use a temperature sensor and therefore
satisfactory operation requires occasional supervision under changing
load conditions.
TP0 portable time percentage dial temperature controllers are
designed for temporary use applications and must be monitored
while in operation.
VOLTAGE:
120VAC; 240VAC

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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].
Controller does not function
1. Check fuse:
Unplug the unit from its power source. Remove the fuse located under
cap on front of controller and check its continuity. If the fuse is defec-
tive, replace it with an ABC 15 amp fuse. Fuses may be obtained from
most electrical supply houses.
2. Check heater:
Unplug heater from controller and check for continuity. Replace heater
if there is no continuity.
3. Check power source:
Using a voltmeter, test the power source and assure correct voltage is
present.

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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 (toll free, U.S. / Canada) or 614-294-3376 for
complete details.
WARRANTY INFORMATION