KH, KHR, KHLV SERIES
Kapton® Flexible Heaters
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
C A U T I O N
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
10.Make sure heaters are installed and used by qualified personnel. DO NOT attempt to repair damaged heaters.
