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Types of
Infrared Radiant Heaters
It's difficult to make general claims about infrared heaters because
there are so many different specifications. First, there's the
fuel/energy source. As we mentioned earlier, infrared heaters can be
powered by electricity, natural gas or propane - if you're looking for
an electric model, you should check how many volts and Hz are used.
Different heaters also have different heat outputs and maximum operating
temperatures
Heat lamps : heat lamps are an incandescent light bulb that is used for
the principal purpose of creating heat. They are available in clear or
red filter to minimize the amount of visible light emitted.
Heat lamps are commonly used in bathrooms to warm you after you have
toweled off and in food-preparation areas of restaurants to keep food
warm before serving.
Installation of Infrared heater
• Infrared heaters can mount to a wall, ceiling, on suspension chain or
on mounting stand. Check the owner manual or description page of the
product your interested in to see which mounting configuration it can
handle
• Indoor, outdoor or splash proof: Again infrared heaters can by indoor
only or indoor / outdoor or splash proof. Splash proof means if rain
drops hits it, its okay but please kill the power and bring inside ASAP.
• Installation Clearance: Please read the owners manual on the mounting
clearance in reference to distance it can be installed from a adjacent
wall, an adjacent heater, and distance from the floor. All models are
different so you want to make infrared heater you are interested in
because each one in different
• To prevent electrical shock, disconnect all power coming to heater at
main service panel before wiring or servicing. All wiring must be in
accordance with the National and Local Electrical Codes and the heater
must be grounded as a precaution against possible electric shock.
• Verify the power supply voltage coming to heater matches the ratings
printed on the heater nameplate before energizing.
• This heater is NOT suitable for use in hazardous locations as
described by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This
heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. DO NOT use in areas
where gasoline, paint, or other flammable liquids or stored.
• Heater MUST be securely fastened to the building structure to prevent
it from falling.
• DO NOT stack or store combustible materials in the radiation path
under the heater. At least 5 feet (150 mm) clearance MUST be maintained
between bottom of heater and combustibles stored.
We have a large selection of infrared heaters for your home at heateroutlet.com
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