DHCSR Series Drum / Pail Heaters Instruction Manual Read and understand this material before installing this heater. Failure to understand how to safely install the heater could result in an accident causing serious injury or death. This heater should only be installed by qualified personnel.
Silicone Rubber Band Drum / Pail Heaters TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Introduction .........................................2 Safety Alert Symbol ............................2 Important Safety Instructions ............3 Summary of Operation .......................4 Prior to Installation .............................4 Installation of Heater ..........................5 Mounting of Temperature Sensor ......6 Adjustment of Temperature Set-Point ..............................................
Silicone Rubber Band Drum / Pail Heaters IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A person who has not read and understood all operating instructions is not qualified to operate this product. 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. Do not wrap the heater over itself.
Silicone Rubber Band Drum / Pail Heaters Read and understand this entire manual before operating this electric heater. SUMMARY OF OPERATION BriskHeat® DHCSR Silicone Rubber Drum Heaters are designed to heat the contents inside either metal or poly drums / pails. “DH..” and “ECONO” are designed for metal drums / pails. “DP..” is designed for poly drums / pails. DHCSR series drum heaters are integrated with built-in PRIOR TO INSTALLATION 1.
Silicone Rubber Band Drum / Pail Heaters INSTALLATION OF HEATER 1. Verify drum surface is clean, free of weld splatter, and not damaged in anyway. 2. Select a suitable location on the drum, below the lowest expected content level. For almost all applications, the heater should be mounted on the bottom 1/3 of the drum. 3. Wrap the heater around the drum. Extend the spring attached to the metal tab; latch the spring loop onto the hook on the opposite side as shown in Figure 1. 4.
Silicone Rubber Band Drum / Pail Heaters MOUNTING OF TEMPERATURE SENSOR (DHCX series) 1. Mount the temperature sensor as close as possible to the heater, on the outside of the drum. It is best to mount the sensor vertically. Avoid bending or coiling the capillary tube tighter than a 1/2” (13mm) radius. NOTE: The sensing point is the entire length of the sheath (10.5” / 267mm). It is important that as much of the bulb’s surface is in contact with the drum.
Silicone Rubber Band Drum / Pail Heaters Do not adjust the low set-point higher than the high limit thermostat. Do not adjust the low set-point higher than the high temperature setpoint connected to the indicator light. 4. Replace the metal plate and secure with two screws. CONNECTING HEATER TO AC POWER 1. The drum heater is designed to work at a specific voltage. Refer to the lead wire label or stamp located on the heater for rated voltage and wattage.
Silicone Rubber Band Drum / Pail Heaters 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 BriskHeat® distributor or contact us toll free (U.S. / Canada only) at 1-800-848-7673 or 614-294-3376 or bhtsales1@briskheat.com. PROBLEM SOLUTION(S) Does not heat Verify heater is connected to proper voltage.
