Omega Vehicle Security KH - Manual (Page 3)

KH, KHR, KHLV SERIES
Kapton ® Flexible Heaters
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Use a method of temperature control (e.g., thermostat,
thermocouple and temperature controller, or variable
voltage transformer) to prevent heaters from exceeding
maximum operating temperature ratings. Place temperature
sensor close enough to the heater to sense heater
temperature.
1. DO NOT immerse heaters in liquids.
2. DO NOT operate heaters at a voltage higher than the specified or
rated voltage.
3. DO NOT cut, punch holes in or otherwise mishandle heaters.
4. AVOID exposing heaters to chemicals, acids, alkalies. oils fluids or
other substances that could ignite or cause damage to the heaters.
5. DO NOT insulate heaters unless adequate measures are taken to
control heater temperature.
6. DO NOT leave heaters operating unattended unless adequate
controls are installed to insure safety.
7. Heaters can be bent around curved surfaces; however, DO NOT
exceed minimum banding radius.
8. Exercise care in attaching heaters to flat or curved surfaces. Heaters
can be attached by mechanical clamping, by using factory applied
pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), or with a thin layer of conductive
epoxy. Make sure that the entire heater is in contact with the surface
with no air pockets trapped underneath. This is especially important
for high watt density heaters, i.e. heaters with a watt density of 10
watts/square inch, to prevent heater failure. DO NOT overlap
heaters.
9. Heaters must be attached to an appropriate heat sink and should
NOT be mounted free-standing In air.
10. Make sure heaters are installed and used by qualified personnel.
DO NOT attempt to repair damaged heaters.
CAUTION