Infrared Zone heating
(comfort heating):
Infrared elements for comfort heating
Infrared zone heaters are ideally suited for fast and efficient
comfort heating where heat is required for only short
periods of time or in large open spaces where convection
heating (air heating) is uneconomical.
Benefits:
· Instant warmth: IR transfers 3-5 times quicker than
hot air processes and requires only a very short warm
up period
· Efficiency: The angle of the beam at 70° allows
targeting of heating energy where it is required, yielding
approximately 96% efficient energy conversion
· No heat losses: Because IR energy penetrates the
air similar to visible light, it cannot be blown away by
wind or rise to the roof through convection
Types:
Ceramic IR heaters offer exceptional durability.
Emitting in the long-wave spectrum they hardly
display any visible glow, which is advantageous
when light sources are unwanted.
Quartz-glass IR heaters display a red glow,
which enhances the perception of warmth and
comfort.
Typical Applications:
Entrance halls, reception desks, warehouses, factories,
bathrooms, entertainment areas, open-air restaurants,
dining rooms, studios, youth clubs, etc.
· Environment-friendly: IR heaters emit no vapors
thereby, alleviating an environment for germ growth.
Unlike gas and oil heaters, IR heaters do not deprive
the air of oxygen
· Unobtrusive: IR heaters are small and inconspicuous.
When mounted high they do not pose an obstruction,
nor do they make any noise.
 Infrared installation guide

1. Determine the overall heating requirements

B x D x Heating Index = Total kW required
1 000

B = length to be heated in metres, D = width to be heated in metres

60° Heat index = intensity in watts per m², determined from Heating Index table

Heating index table

130 – 170 Shops, meeting halls, recreation rooms, clubs, pubs
150 – 170 O ff i c e s , c a n t e e n s , w a i t i n g r o o m s , e n t r a n c e h a l l s
2.5m - 3m 150 – 200 workshops, factories, garages, public buildings, restaurants
180 – 220 Warehouse, loading bays, large workshops and factories
220 – 240 Churches

2. Determine the number of comfort heaters by dividing the kW rating of

1.5m the units available into the total kW loading

3. A 10-15% overlap is recommended to give even coverage

Stock code Type Power Volts Height: Area coverage:

(Watt) (V) A (m) B x C (m)

UHI-LYIRW-E1000 Ceramic 1000 230 2.5 2.5 x 2.5

UHIRW-CS1500 Quartz glass 1500 230 2.5 3.0 x 3.0

Replacement element:

UHI-LYFSR--1000 Ceramic 1000 230

UHI-CS1500-HELE Quartz glass 1500 230

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