Omega Products FGH Installation Manual
Silicone Rubber - SRT
Insulated Fiberglass - FGS, FGH, and FWH
Insulated Samox - SST, STH, and SWH
Heating Cords - HTC
FGS, FGH, FWH, HTC, SST, STH, SWH, and SRT Series
OMEGALUX™ Flexible Heating Tapes
and Cords
© Copyright 2009 OMEGA ENGINEERING, Inc. All rights reserved. This document may not be copied, photocopied,
reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without the
prior written consent of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC
© Copyright 2009 OMEGA ENGINEERING, Inc. All rights reserved. This document may not be copied, photocopied,
reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without the
prior written consent of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction...................................................................
Safety Alert Symbol.......................................................
Important Safety Instructions……………......................
Specications................................................................
Installation.................................…………......................
Troubleshooting Guide……………………………..........
Contacting OMEGA......................................................
Warranty........................................................................
Return Requests / Inquires...........................................
INTRODUCTION
OMEGALUX™ Flexible Heating Tapes and Cords are constructed of high
quality resistance wire and braided insulation and are designed to provide the
user with long life and high performance. Heating tapes and cords are no
different than any other piece of electrical or laboratory equipment; they are
subject to damage as a result of abuse or misuse. By observing the following
operational guidelines, your OMEGALUX™ Heating Tapes and Cords will provide
years of trouble free operation.
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A person who has not read
and understood all operating
instructions is not qualied to
operate this product.
• Do not immerse heater in liquid.
• Keep volatile or combustible
material away from heater when
in use.
• Do not use heater in hazardous
locations
• Keep sharp metal objects away
from heater.
Failure to observe these warnings
may result in electric shock, risk of
re, and personal injury.
• 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 operate heater without a
temperature control device.
• Never connect heating tape to a
controller’s output without
assembling the two separable
plug halves (if applicable).
• Never use FGS or SST series
tape on a conductive surface. A
SRT, FGH, FWH, STH, or SWH
series tape should be used only.
• Do not use heater with torn or
worn surfaces.
• If spillage of foreign matter onto
heater occurs, disconnect from
power source and clean after
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe
personal injury or death
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.
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.
End User Must Comply to
the Following:
• Only qualied 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 blanket 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 be used.
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 at
temperatures 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.
• Do not place plug close to heating
surface.
• Unplug heater when not in use.
Failure to observe these warnings may
result in personal injury or damage to
the heater.
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