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Selection guide
Prior to selecting the exact model and quantity required for your application, please ensure the correct range of Heatstrip
heaters is being used.
Below is an overview of the Heatstrip options.
HEATSTRIP
®
Design
(THD models) is a premium high temperature heater and is primarily used for outdoor rooms where
there is 1,2 3 or 4 enclosed sides, with an ideal mounting height of 2.1 m to 2.7m. Ideal for hard to heat indoor applica-
tions or moist environments where an IP55 rating is required.
HEATSTRIP
®
Max
(THX models) is an ultra high temperature heater used for uncovered or open areas with a mounting
height of 2.4 m to 3.5m. Also suitable for difficult indoor environments such as showrooms, production lines, warehouses
etc.
HEATSTRIP
®
Indoor
(THS models) is a medium intensity heater used for protected indoor applications, such as sun-
rooms, school classrooms, halls, gymnasiums etc.
General recommendations for
HEATSTRIP
®
Max:
•
Ideal mounting height: 2.4m to 3.5m. Maximum is 3.5m in a protected outdoor environment.
•
Ideal mounting location: ceiling mounted, directly above area to be heated (eg. above a table)
•
Based on the radiant footprint of the previous page, for a protected outdoor area, a minimum of 250W/m2 is re-
quired. For indoor spot heating, a minimum heating capacity of 150W/m2 is recommended.
The below table outlines the coverage of each
HEATSTRIP
®
Max
model (in m2), based on 3 different scenarios. For
example, for an outdoor area that is protected from prevailing winds by walls, café blinds etc, Model THX2400 will cover
9.5m2 and Model THx3600 will cover 14.5m2.
MODEL
INDOOR PROTECTED (m2) OUTDOOR ENCLOSED (m2)
OUTDOOR EXPOSED (m2)
THX2400
16
9.5
6
THX3600
24
14.5
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