Operating instructions – Infrared heating panels
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02. areas Of aPPlIcaTIOn
This unit has been designed for water damage resto-
ration and for drying out buildings. A survey carried
out by the Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumord-
nung (Federal Office for Building and Regional Plan-
ning) concluded that the use of such equipment acce
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lerates the drying out process considerably, especially
during the initial phase.
The infrared heating panels are also excellently-suited
for heating rooms or for ensuring that temperatures
are kept at a certain level.
The TIH 630 infrared heating panels from Trotec are
ideal for pinpoint applications and for drying out isola-
ted spots or areas in walls. They are extremely versatile
and can even be mounted three high for extra height
to dry out areas above 80cm (see drying above the
height of the appliance). If the cause of the damage
has been remedied in due time, then the water damage
is often only restricted to the area below the surface.
Infrared radiation provides a quick, gentle and effec
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tive means of removing the moisture from these areas
without further damaging the material in question. A
high temperature is not the only factor that plays a role
in ensuring that the drying out process is successfully
completed: the dosage (i.e. the amount of radiation in
combination with the time and the temperature) that
the wall can absorb plays an equally important part.
The infrared heating panels from Trotec are designed
and developed to the highest of standards so that the
amount of electrosmog produced can safely be seen
as being negligible. This means that the panels can
also be used by persons who would normal react sen-
sitively to electrosmog.
03. raDIaTIOn
The wavelength of the heat radiation generated by
the TIH 630 infrared panels is equivalent to the type
of radiation found in the IR-C area. The wavelength
depends on the heating panels’ surface temperature
and the temperature of the surrounding area in which
the heating panels have been set up.
At 75°C = 8.3µm, at 85°C = 8.1µm, at 95°C = 7.9µm
(according to Planck‘s Law of Radiation and Wien’s
Displacement Law). This type of mild IR-C radiation
does not pose a risk to the eyes.
04. wHaT Is InfrareD raDIaTIOn?
Infrared radiation is a natural form of radiation (e.g.
solar radiation). It is a form of heat radiation irres-
pective of the manner in which it is generated. Any
object or body whose temperature is above absolute
zero (-273°C) radiates energy in the form of elctroma-
gnetic energy. The wavelength of the infrared radiati-
on depends on the temperature of the body which is
emitting the radiation. If this infrared radiation strikes
the surface of another object, then the energy con-
tained therein is released in the form of heat. Heat
transfer occurs by means of conductivity, convection
or radiation. The decisive factor in all cases is the dif-
ference in temperature.
05. seTTInG uP THe Panels
The following instructions must be observed at all
times in order to guarantee an optimal, economic and
safe use of the infrared heating panels:
• Place the unit on an even and level surface.
• It is important to realize that the heating panels will
grow hot when taken into operation. For safety rea-
sons, please ensure that children are kept clear of
the panels when these are in use.
• The heating panels can be mounted three high in
order to provide an effective means of drying out
areas above 80 cm (32ins) (see Drying Out larger
Areas).
• The feet can be fastened firmly into place with
screws M5. This ensures that they do come loose or
that their position is adjusted during transport.
• The infrared radiating panel can either be placed
upright or on its long side.
• The heating panels may only be connected to a po-
wer source with a circuit breaker in accordance
