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9. Position the Ceramic Terminal Caps over the studs on the Heater Band and reconnect the electrical wires
(it is not critical which wire goes on which stud). Make sure the connections are good and tight.
IMPORTANT: It is critical that the metal bands NEVER make contact with the electrical terminals during
operation of the BE unit.
10. Rotate the Heater Band so that the weld seam on the Process Tank is between the opening of the Heater
Band (the tank’s weld seam will either be centered in the front or the rear). Position the height so that the
bottom of the band is 3 inches from the base, and NOT resting on the drain pipe (on the left of the Process
Tank).
11. Tighten the Heater Band Straps by tightening the band’s bolts. Adjust the Heater Band for a flat fit
against the Process Tank. The metal straps should be positioned against the "lips" on the outside edges of
the Heater Band.
IMPORTANT: The better the Heater Band’s contact on the Process Tank is, the more efficient the heat
transfer will be.
12. Confirm that the electrical connections have no contact to ground. Use a VOM and check for no
continuity between each electrical terminal and the tank surface (wire #6 to ground and wire #7 to ground
at the Contactor in the BE unit’s circuit box). If there is continuity, check for the Heater Band Straps
making contact with the electrical terminals or wires. Also check the wire connections to TAS2 and
TAS3, making sure they are secure and not grounding out to the Process Tank.
13. Install the heater insulation snugly around the heater band. Use 1/2-inch filament tape to hold the heater
insulation in place. Wrap the tape around the heater insulation in three places—at both edges and the
middle. Next install the bottom outside insulation in the same manner, being careful not to leave a gap
between the bottom insulation and the insulation above it. Reinstall the side plastic skin around the tank.
14. Replace the top and front panels, making sure that the wires and hose are reconnected properly.
15. Restore electrical power to the BE unit and perform a water flush of the Process Tank as outlined in the
“Maintenance: Weekly” section of this manual. After the BE unit has been running for about two hours,
a gallon of distilled water should have processed.
16. Allow the unit to cool, and drain the residue from the water flush. If the drainings look dirty and
discolored, continue the flushing procedures until water drains clear. This may take several flushes or a
“detergent flush” as outlined in the “Maintenance: Semi-annually” section of this manual.
IMPORTANT: It is critical that the inside of the Process Tank be cleaned. A build-up of Residues can be the
cause of failure of the Heater Band. Proper maintenance procedures of the BE unit must be followed.
17. After the inside of the Process Tank is clean, attempt a normal recycle run during a time that the unit can
be periodically observed for any operational irregularities.