Omega HTWT101-002-60F, HTWT101-008-60F, HTWT101-004-60F, HTWT101-006-60F, HTWT101-010-60F User Manual

HTWT SERIES

Heating Tape with Pre-set Thermostat

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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.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Additional copies of this manual are available upon request.

Introduction...................................................................

Safety Alert Symbol.......................................................

Important Safety Instructions……………......................

Specifi cations................................................................

Installation / Operation Instructions.……......................

Troubleshooting Guide..................................................

Contacting OMEGA.....……………………………..........

Warranty........................................................................

Return Requests / Inquires...........................................

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

HTWT Heating Tapes with Pre-set Thermostat are designed for freeze protection
and low temperature process control solutions. This true plug-and-play fl exible
silicone rubber heating tape is pre-set at 60˚F (16˚C).

A person who
has not read and
understood all
operating instructions
is not qualifi ed to
operate this product.

• Do not immerse heater in
liquid.

• Keep volatile or combustible
material away from heater
when in use.

• Keep sharp metal objects
away from heater.

Failure to observe these
warnings may result in electric
shock, risk of fi re, and personal
injury.

• Only qualifi ed personnel are
allowed to connect the 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 heating tape is installed.

• The end-user is responsible
for providing a suitable
disconnecting device.

• The end-user is responsible
for providing suitable over­protection device. It is highly
recommended that a ground
fault circuit breaker be used.

End User Must Comply to the Following:

• Never handle the heating tape while it
is in operation; always disconnect the
heating tape from the power source
and allow to cool prior to handling.

• Inspect heating tape before use.

• Do not use heater with torn or worn

surfaces.

• Do not wrap the heater over itself

• Do not repair damaged or faulty

heaters.

• Do not crush or apply severe physical
stress on heater or cord assembly.

• Unplug heater when not in use.

• Make sure there is a uniform fi t prior

to energizing. If there are air gaps
between the surface to be heated
and the heater, hot spots can occur
and could result in burnouts due to
overheating.

Failure to observe these warnings may
result in personal injury or damage to the
heater.

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INSTALLATION / OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Operating conditions:

Maximum Exposure Temperature: 450oF (232oC)

Width

inches

Length
inches

Total

Watts

Part Number

120VAC

Part Number

240VAC
1 24 104 HTWT101-002-60F N/A
1 48 209 HTWT101-004-60F HTWT102-004-60F
1 72 313 HTWT101-006-60F HTWT102-006-60F
1 96 418 HTWT101-008-60F HTWT102-008-60F
1 120 522 HTWT101-010-60F HTWT102-010-60F

Read and understand this entire
manual before operating this electric
heating tape.

STEP 1

Remove heater from box. Make visual
inspection of heater. Do not use if torn or
damaged.

STEP 2
Installing your heating tape: The fl exible

heating tape can be installed on both a fl at
and/or curved surface. For a fl at surface,
lay the heating tape onto the surface to
be heated. For a curved surface, wrap the
heating tape onto the surface to be heated
(A). The length of one entire side of the
heating tape must be in full contact with
the surface.

The thermostat (the raised disc) on the 3”
long oval block must be placed tightly and
directly against the surface to be heated
(B). Secure the thermostat in place.
The thermostat should be placed on the
coldest end of the pipe. The thermostat
will turn the heater on and off based on
the temperature of the area of pipe it is
against.

Ensure the heating tape is not kinked,
twisted, or any portion of the tape hanging
free from the surface (C). Do not over-
lap heating tape on itself (D). Attach
the heating tape to the surface by using
aluminum tape, fi berglass tape, or a me-
chanical clamping devices which will not
cause damage to the heating tape.

STEP 3

Plug power cord into appropriate
grounded outlet.

A.) Proper Installation

(pipe and valve)

D.) Incorrect Installation:

Heating tape overlapped on itself

C.) Incorrect Installation:

Heating tape hanging free from the surface

B.) Thermostat against surface

• Built-in Controlling Thermostat set at 60°F (16°C)

• Silicone Rubber Extruded Outer Sheath

• Moisture and Chemical Resistant

• Patented Grounded Heating Element

• Nominal Watts: 6.0in

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(0.009mm2)

• Suitable for Electrically Conductive Surfaces

• 120 or 240VAC

• 6ft (2m) power cord with either NEMA 5-15 or 6-15 plug

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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.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONTACTING OMEGA

PROBLEM SOLUTION(S)

Does not heat 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.

Circuit breaker is
tripping

Validate that the circuit breaker is capable of
handling the amp requirement of heater.

Examine heater and cord for any damage.

M-4251/0609

PN: 11525-01 Rev A