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FIREROD® Product Guide
FIREROD® Product Guide
General
The purpose of this product guide (the "Guide") is for Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company ("Watlow") to convey
certain recommendations, advisories, and requirements regarding your purchase and use of the product(s) described
below (the "Product"). This guide is not intended to be an exhaustive list of recommendations, advisories, or
requirements for the use of the products. Please visit Watlow's website (http://www.watlow.com/) or contact Watlow
customer service (1-800-WATLOW2) for more information regarding Watlow's products. To ensure the proper use
of the product, each user of the product should carefully review this guide. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL CAUSE YOU TO ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT
OF SUCH FAILURE.

Product Description

This guide applies to Watlow FIREROD
sheath and/or a lead wire tag with "WATLOW FIREROD" or simply "FIREROD".
Safety
The following markers utilized throughout this guide shall have the meanings set forth below:
DANGER – This is a danger statement that is related to the use of this product. Failure to heed these
messages will result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING – This is a warning statement that is related to the use of this product. These statements warn
of actions that may result in physical injury or death.
WARNING – Risk of Electric Shock – This is a warning statement that warns of the presence of electrical
voltages, which can cause physical injury or death.
CAUTION – This is a caution statement that is related to the use of this product. These statements caution
against actions, which may damage the product or associated equipment.
DANGER – Care should be taken to read and completely understand this guide before installing and wiring
the product. The product is designed to become hot while in operational use. The end user must conduct
their own risk assessment to identify if there is any residual risk pertaining to direct contact with hot
surfaces. There is potential risk of rupture or other malfunction of the product if it is not installed in
accordance with this guide or other installation instructions provided by Watlow. It is the end user's
responsibility to ensure that the product is properly selected and installed in accordance with applicable
recommendations given within this guide. Note: this guide does not cover all foreseeable end-use
applications, therefore, consult your local Watlow representative with any additional questions or concerns.
WARNING – Risk of Electric Shock – Any installation and maintenance performed on this product shall
be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with applicable national and local electrical codes.
It is the end user's responsibility to ensure that proper precautions are taken to ensure that necessary
personal protective equipment is utilized by persons installing and maintaining any equipment.
© 2018 Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company.
heaters. The product can be distinguished via marking on the outer metal
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Product Guide
Document 10-29296 June 18, 2018

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Summary of Contents for Watlow FIREROD

  • Page 1: Product Description

    FIREROD® Product Guide General The purpose of this product guide (the “Guide”) is for Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company (“Watlow”) to convey certain recommendations, advisories, and requirements regarding your purchase and use of the product(s) described below (the “Product”). This guide is not intended to be an exhaustive list of recommendations, advisories, or requirements for the use of the products.
  • Page 2: Pre-Installation

    1. Upon receipt of the product, inspect for any damage occurring during shipment. If you have any concerns about the condition of the product, do not install such product and contact your Watlow representative prior to taking further action with the product.
  • Page 3 CAUTION – Ensure that the heater is installed in the correct orientation. A hi limit sensor (if so equipped) is critical! For more information regarding the correct orientation for your product, contact your Watlow representative.
  • Page 4 It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the bending radius of the products and/or any conductors/ cables and coverings (even if supplied by Watlow) are large enough to prevent any damage. For components that do not already have insulated supply leads provided, user must take suitable action to either add suitable insulating sleeving or equivalent (with appropriate temperature and environmental rating) to suitably cover any exposed conductive surface.
  • Page 5 Note: lead wires should not be assumed to be agency recognized unless marked as such. Contact your Watlow representative if you have further questions.
  • Page 6 5. Platen Applications Ensure that platen holes have been machined to the proper inside diameter for suitable hole-fit as determined by the “Maximum Watt Density – Heating Metals” chart in Watlow’s Cartridge Heater Catalog found on www.watlow. com. 6. Miscellaneous For immersion applications, ensure the heated sections of the product are extended completely into the fluid media to maximize heat transfer and heater reliability.
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    The information provided below contains potential causes and corrections for functional problems with the product. This is a non-exhaustive list of potential problems and corrections and is not meant to cover all potential issues. Please do not hesitate to contact your Watlow representative if you have any questions regarding the performance of your product.
  • Page 8: Replacement Parts

    The terms and conditions may be found attached to any order acceptance or bid prepared by Watlow. For a copy of such terms and conditions, please contact Watlow’s customer service department or visit our website http://www.watlow.com.

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