Choosing position to install
Understanding the characteristics of infrared heat will help you select your ideal position. This
is not an exact science and this discussion can serve as a guideline..
Height vs wattage:
The heater has an 80-85º spread angle, meaning that the higher the
installation, the less heat reaches the target. The ideal height for a 1500 watt heater is between
1.8 m and 2.5 m. If installation is only possible higher than 3 m, then consider the 3000 watt
heater. Sometimes it is more economical in terms of cost to rather use a 3000 watt heater at a
height of 3.5 m, than two 1500 watt heaters at the same height.
Position the heater according to the heat spread.
You can use the diagram below to decide on
the optimal height to mount your new heater. It is based on an average level of optimal
comfort for each heater and is generally the optimal heigh you could choose.
Shade:
Think of infrared heat as being similar to light rays, which means it can cast shadows.
Imagine your heater is a light. The shaded areas will not receive direct heat, although it
receives a lower level of “scattered” light. The more heaters you install in an area, the higher
the “scattered heat” will be. If you use more than one heater in a specific area, try and position
them either in a zig-zag pattern or opposite each other.
Direction:
At 12 o’clock (noon) the sun shines almost directly from above and is warmer than
during early morning, because there are less shaded areas. This is the same with infrared. The
larger the angle of installation (when wall mounted) the more shade there is. For safety
reasons, units connected to sensors and/or dimmers must not be installed facing downwards.
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