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About Heaters

Choose the right heater type and range to warm spaces or people and objects efficiently.

Short-Range Ceiling- and Wall-Mount Electric Radiant Heaters

Install near loading docks and other drafty areas to warm people and objects.

Ceiling Mount

NEMA

5-15

NEMA 6-15

Plug

Ceiling-mount heaters hang indoors and in sheltered outdoor areas.

Wall-Mount Thermostats—Thermostat is sold separately.

	Heaters														Replacement Elements		Wall-Mount Thermostats
							Overall
	Heat Output, BTU/hr	Max. Space Heated @ Temp. Change	Wattage, W	Current, amp	Cord Lg., ft.	Max. Mounting Ht., ft.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Housing Material	Heating Element Material	For Use Outdoors		Each		Each		Each
120V AC, Single Phase—Wire Leads



		5,100	150 ft² @ 10° F 70 ft² @ 20° F 50 ft² @ 30° F 40 ft² @ 40° F	1,500	12.5	—	9	7"	48"	6"	Stainless Steel	Quartz	Yes	1896K101	0000000	1896K71	0000000	1747K87	0000000


		240V AC, Single Phase—Wire Leads



				10,200	300 ft² @ 10° F 150 ft² @ 20° F 100 ft² @ 30° F 70 ft² @ 40° F	3,000	12.5	—	12	7"	59"	6"	Stainless Steel	Quartz	Yes	1896K102	000000	1896K72	000000	1747K87	000000


				120V AC, Single Phase—Three-Blade Plug (NEMA 5-15)



						5,100	150 ft² @ 10° F 70 ft² @ 20° F 50 ft² @ 30° F 40 ft² @ 40° F	1,500	12.5	6	9	7"	48"	6"	Galvanized Steel	Quartz	Yes	1896K58	000000	1896K71	000000	1747K87	000000


						240V AC, Single Phase—Three-Blade Plug (NEMA 6-15)



								10,200	300 ft² @ 10° F 150 ft² @ 20° F 100 ft² @ 30° F 70 ft² @ 40° F	3,000	12.5	6	10	7"	59"	6"	Galvanized Steel	Quartz	Yes	1896K59	000000	1896K72	000000	1747K87	000000

Ceiling/Wall Mount

Ceiling/wall-mount heaters have a stainless steel grille and heating element to resist corrosion in pump houses and other moist locations. All have a built-in thermostat.

					Overall
	Heat Output, BTU/hr	Max. Space Heated @ Temp. Change	Wattage, W	Current, amp	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Housing Material	Heating Element Material	For Use Outdoors	Temp. Setting, ° F		Each
120V AC, Single Phase—Wire Leads



		1,700	50 ft² @ 10° F 20 ft² @ 20° F 20 ft² @ 30° F 10 ft² @ 40° F	500	4.2	17"	7"	4"	Steel	Stainless Steel	No	40 to 90	1991K65	0000000


		2,500	70 ft² @ 10° F 40 ft² @ 20° F 20 ft² @ 30° F 20 ft² @ 40° F	750	6.3	17"	7"	4"	Steel	Stainless Steel	No	40 to 90	1991K66	000000
		3,400	100 ft² @ 10° F 50 ft² @ 20° F 30 ft² @ 30° F 20 ft² @ 40° F	1,000	8.3	17"	7"	4"	Steel	Stainless Steel	No	40 to 90	1991K67	000000


		240V AC, Single Phase—Wire Leads



				1,700	50 ft² @ 10° F 20 ft² @ 20° F 20 ft² @ 30° F 10 ft² @ 40° F	500	2	17"	7"	4"	Steel	Stainless Steel	No	40 to 90	1991K75	000000


				2,500	70 ft² @ 10° F 40 ft² @ 20° F 20 ft² @ 30° F 20 ft² @ 40° F	750	3.1	17"	7"	4"	Steel	Stainless Steel	No	40 to 90	1991K76	000000
				3,400	100 ft² @ 10° F 50 ft² @ 20° F 30 ft² @ 30° F 20 ft² @ 40° F	1,000	4.2	17"	7"	4"	Steel	Stainless Steel	No	40 to 90	1991K77	000000

Long-Distance Ceiling- and Wall-Mount Heat Lamps

Warm, cure, and dry from as far away as 8 ft. These lamps are also known as infrared and radiant heaters. Mount them horizontally using the included brackets, which let you tilt the lamps up to 60°.

Note: Do not use in hazardous locations, such as enclosed areas exposed to fumes.

	Heat Lamps															Replacement Elements
	Wattage, W	Lg.	Wd.	Dp.	Duty Cycle	Operating Temp., ° F	Housing Material	Reflector Material	Mounting Hardware Included	Electrical Connection Type	Includes	Temp. Setting Adjustability	For Use Outdoors		Each		Each
120V AC, 120V DC—Single Phase



		750	19"	8 1/4"	5 1/2"	Continuous	1,400	Steel	Aluminum	Yes	Hardwire	Outlet Box with 1/2 Trade Size Knockout	Fixed	Yes	1737K12	0000000	1737K52	000000


		1,000	33"	8 1/4"	5 1/2"	Continuous	1,400	Steel	Aluminum	Yes	Hardwire	Outlet Box with 1/2 Trade Size Knockout	Fixed	Yes	1737K13	000000	1737K53	00000
		1,500	33"	8 1/4"	5 1/2"	Continuous	1,400	Steel	Aluminum	Yes	Hardwire	Outlet Box with 1/2 Trade Size Knockout	Fixed	Yes	1737K16	000000	1737K65	000000


		240V AC, 240V DC—Single Phase



				750	19"	8 1/4"	5 1/2"	Continuous	1,400	Steel	Aluminum	Yes	Hardwire	Outlet Box with 1/2 Trade Size Knockout	Fixed	Yes	1737K41	000000	1737K62	00000


				1,000	33"	8 1/4"	5 1/2"	Continuous	1,400	Steel	Aluminum	Yes	Hardwire	Outlet Box with 1/2 Trade Size Knockout	Fixed	Yes	1737K42	000000	1737K63	00000
				1,500	33"	8 1/4"	5 1/2"	Continuous	1,400	Steel	Aluminum	Yes	Hardwire	Outlet Box with 1/2 Trade Size Knockout	Fixed	Yes	1737K43	000000	1737K66	000000
				2,000	39"	8 1/4"	5 1/2"	Continuous	1,400	Steel	Aluminum	Yes	Hardwire	Outlet Box with 1/2 Trade Size Knockout	Fixed	Yes	1737K44	000000	1737K27	000000
				3,000	61 1/4"	8 1/4"	5 1/2"	Continuous	1,400	Steel	Aluminum	Yes	Hardwire	Outlet Box with 1/2 Trade Size Knockout	Fixed	Yes	1737K45	000000	1737K28	000000


				480V AC, 480V DC—Single Phase



						2,000	39"	8 1/4"	5 1/2"	Continuous	1,400	Steel	Aluminum	Yes	Hardwire	Outlet Box with 1/2 Trade Size Knockout	Fixed	Yes	1737K84	000000	1737K89	000000


						3,000	61 1/4"	8 1/4"	5 1/2"	Continuous	1,400	Steel	Aluminum	Yes	Hardwire	Outlet Box with 1/2 Trade Size Knockout	Fixed	Yes	1737K85	000000	1737K91	000000

Short-Range Gas Radiant Heaters

Built for outdoor use, these heaters warm people at worksites and other cold spots without access to electricity. Connect heaters to a propane tank and light with a match. They have a regulator with a NGO connection (the same connection between your gas grill and propane tank). All have a safety shut-off that cuts the gas supply if the flame goes out.

Propane Heaters with External Lighter Ignition


1 Burner	2 Burners	3 Burners

						Overall
Heat Output, BTU/hr	Max. Space Heated @ Temp. Change	Req. Propane Tank Size, lb.	No. of Burners	Max. Fuel Consumption, lb/hr	Inlet Thread Type	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Housing Material	For Use Outdoors	Includes		Each
15,000	440 ft² @ 10° F 220 ft² @ 20° F 150 ft² @ 30° F 110 ft² @ 40° F	20	1	1	NGO	13"	10"	8"	Steel	Yes	Mounting Bracket	1719K2	000000
30,000	880 ft² @ 10° F 440 ft² @ 20° F 290 ft² @ 30° F 220 ft² @ 40° F	20	2	1.5	NGO	16"	17"	7"	Steel	Yes	Mounting Bracket	1719K3	000000
45,000	1,320 ft² @ 10° F 660 ft² @ 20° F 450 ft² @ 30° F 330 ft² @ 40° F	20	3	2	NGO	12"	27"	6"	Steel	Yes	Mounting Bracket	1719K31	000000

Ceiling Tile Heaters

Eliminate cold spots without taking up space. Slip these heaters into your drop-ceiling grid above windows and doorways to complement your existing heating system.

Thermostats—Thermostat is sold separately.

	Heaters												Thermostats
						Overall			Housing
	Heat Output, BTU/hr	Max. Space Heated @ Temp. Change	Wattage, W	Current, amp	Max. Mounting Ht., ft.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Material	Color		Each		Each
120V AC/240V AC, Single Phase—Wire Lead Connection



		1,200	40 ft² @ 10° F 20 ft² @ 20° F 10 ft² @ 30° F 10 ft² @ 40° F	370	3.1	8	24"	24"	1"	Painted Steel	White	1775K24	0000000	17395K95	000000


		2,500	70 ft² @ 10° F 40 ft² @ 20° F 20 ft² @ 30° F 20 ft² @ 40° F	750	6.3	8	48"	24"	1"	Painted Steel	White	1775K23	000000	17395K95	00000


		277V AC, Single Phase—Wire Lead Connection



				1,200	40 ft² @ 10° F 20 ft² @ 20° F 10 ft² @ 30° F 10 ft² @ 40° F	370	1	8	24"	24"	1"	Painted Steel	White	1775K44	000000	17395K95	00000


				2,500	70 ft² @ 10° F 40 ft² @ 20° F 20 ft² @ 30° F 20 ft² @ 40° F	750	3	8	48"	24"	1"	Painted Steel	White	1775K43	000000	17395K95	00000

Long-Range Portable Gas Radiant Heaters

Place at large worksites and other well-ventilated areas. These heaters have a safety shut-off that cuts the gas supply if the flame goes out.

Natural Gas Heaters with Pilot Light Ignition


125,000 BTU/hr Heat Output	212,000 BTU/hr Heat Output

Heaters														Replacement Thermocouples
			Inlet			Overall
Heat Output, BTU/hr	Max. Space Heated @ Temp. Change	Max. Fuel Consumption, ft³/hr	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Dia.	Housing Material	For Use Outdoors		Each		Each
125,000	3,660 ft² @ 10° F 1,830 ft² @ 20° F 1,220 ft² @ 30° F 910 ft² @ 40° F	125	1/2	NPT	Female	35"	15"	15"	—	Steel	Yes	1715K12	0000000	1719K12	000000
212,000	6,210 ft² @ 10° F 3,100 ft² @ 20° F 2,070 ft² @ 30° F 1,550 ft² @ 40° F	215	1/2	NPT	Female	50"	—	—	18"	Steel	No	1715K14	00000000	1715K32	00000

Accessories and Replacements for Heaters

Radiant Heater Guards

Radiant heater guard kits keep you from accidentally bumping into heaters. They are often used in areas with high foot traffic.

For Heat Output, BTU/hr	Sold As		Each
200,000 212,000	Kit	1715K34	0000000

For Heat Output, BTU/hr		Each
125,000	1715K24	000000

For Heat Output, BTU/hr		Each
125,000	1715K26	00000

For Heat Output, BTU/hr		Each
125,000	1715K27	00000

For Heat Output, BTU/hr		Each
125,000	1715K25	00000

Propane Heaters with Pilot Light Ignition


35,000 BTU/hr Heat Output	125,000 BTU/hr Heat Output	200,000 BTU/hr Heat Output

20-ft. Hose with Regulator—Propane heaters with a regulator have a NGO connection (the same connection between your gas grill and propane tank).

Heaters																Replacement Thermocouples
				Inlet			Overall
Heat Output, BTU/hr	Max. Space Heated @ Temp. Change	Req. Propane Tank Size, lb.	Max. Fuel Consumption, lb/hr	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Dia.	Housing Material	For Use Outdoors	Includes		Each		Each
35,000	1,020 ft² @ 10° F 510 ft² @ 20° F 340 ft² @ 30° F 260 ft² @ 40° F	20	2	—	NGO	—	35"	10"	13"	—	Steel	Yes	20-ft. Hose with Regulator	1719K8	0000000	1719K12	000000
125,000	3,660 ft² @ 10° F 1,830 ft² @ 20° F 1,220 ft² @ 30° F 910 ft² @ 40° F	40	6	—	NGO	—	35"	15"	15"	—	Steel	Yes	20-ft. Hose with Regulator	1715K11	000000	1719K12	00000
200,000	5,860 cu. ft. @ 10° F 2,930 cu. ft. @ 20° F 1,950 cu. ft. @ 30° F 1,460 cu. ft. @ 40° F	100	9	1/2	NPT	Female	50"	—	—	18"	Steel	No	—	1715K33	00000000	1715K32	00000

Accessories and Replacements for Heaters

Radiant Heater Guards

Radiant heater guard kits keep you from accidentally bumping into heaters. They are often used in areas with high foot traffic.

For Heat Output, BTU/hr	Sold As		Each
200,000 212,000	Kit	1715K34	0000000

For Heat Output, BTU/hr		Each
35,000	1719K14	000000
125,000	1715K24	00000

For Heat Output, BTU/hr		Each
125,000	1715K26	00000

For Heat Output, BTU/hr		Each
125,000	1715K27	00000

For Heat Output, BTU/hr		Each
125,000	1715K25	00000

Long-Range Wall-Mount Gas Radiant Heaters

Use these powerful heaters to warm people in large spaces, such as warehouses. They have a safety shut-off that cuts the gas supply if the flame goes out. They include a wall-mount thermostat.

Natural Gas Heaters with Pilot Light Ignition

Image of Product. Front orientation. Radiant Heaters. Long-Range Wall-Mount Gas Radiant Heaters.

				Inlet				Overall
Heat Output, BTU/hr	Max. Space Heated @ Temp. Change	No. of Burners	Max. Fuel Consumption, ft³/hr	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Max. Mounting Ht., ft.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Housing Material	For Use Outdoors	Temp. Setting, ° F	Includes		Each
22,000	640 ft² @ 10° F 320 ft² @ 20° F 210 ft² @ 30° F 160 ft² @ 40° F	1	25	1/2	NPT	Female	9	7"	30"	13"	Steel	No	35 to 75	Mounting Bracket, Wall-Mount Thermostat	17855K37	0000000

Propane Heaters with Pilot Light Ignition

				Inlet				Overall
Heat Output, BTU/hr	Max. Space Heated @ Temp. Change	No. of Burners	Max. Fuel Consumption, lb/hr	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Max. Mounting Ht., ft.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Housing Material	For Use Outdoors	Temp. Setting, ° F	Includes		Each
22,000	640 ft² @ 10° F 320 ft² @ 20° F 210 ft² @ 30° F 160 ft² @ 40° F	1	1	1/2	NPT	Female	9	7"	30"	13"	Steel	No	35 to 75	Mounting Bracket, Wall-Mount Thermostat	17855K35	0000000

Mobile Heat Lamps

Roll these lamps to your work surface and position the head anywhere along the stand, 18”-30” from what you want to heat. Use for spot-drying paint, adhesive, and other surface coatings and fillers. They’re also known as infrared and radiant heaters.

Note: Do not use in hazardous locations, such as enclosed areas exposed to fumes.

Fixed Temperature Setting

NEMA

5-15

NEMA

6-20

Fixed-temperature lamps have a head that rotates for horizontal or vertical positioning.

	Heat Lamps															Replacement Elements
							Stand O'all
	Wattage, W	Lg.	Wd.	Dp.	Duty Cycle	Operating Temp. Range, ° F	Ht., ft.	Wd.	Dp.	Housing Material	Electrical Connection	No. of Blades	NEMA Type		Each		Each
120V AC, 120V DC—Single Phase



		1,500	36"	3 1/2"	3 1/2"	Intermittent	1,125 to 1,325	6	26 1/2"	30"	Steel	Straight Blade	3	5-15	1825K411	0000000	1737K54	000000


		2,000	36"	3 1/2"	3 1/2"	Intermittent	1,125 to 1,325	6	26 1/2"	30"	Steel	Straight Blade	3	5-15	1825K19	000000	1737K71	000000


		240V AC, 240V DC—Single Phase



				1,500	36"	3 1/2"	3 1/2"	Intermittent	1,125 to 1,325	6	26 1/2"	30"	Steel	Straight Blade	3	6-20	1825K412	000000	1737K64	00000


				2,000	36"	3 1/2"	3 1/2"	Intermittent	1,125 to 1,325	6	26 1/2"	30"	Steel	Straight Blade	3	6-20	1825K31	000000	1737K72	000000

Short-Range Portable Electric Radiant Heaters


	NEMA 5-15

Move these heaters to worksites, loading docks, and other cold spots to warm people in indoor and sheltered outdoor areas.

Wall-Mount Thermostats—For permanent installation, add a thermostat (sold separately).

	Heaters												Wall-Mount Thermostats
						Overall
	Heat Output, BTU/hr	Max. Space Heated @ Temp. Change	Wattage, W	Current, amp	Cord Lg., ft.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Housing Material	For Use Outdoors		Each		Each
120V AC, Single Phase—Three-Blade Plug (NEMA 5-15)



		4,900	140 ft² @ 10° F 70 ft² @ 20° F 50 ft² @ 30° F 40 ft² @ 40° F	1,450	12.1	15	29"	12"	14"	Aluminum	Yes	1747K11	000000000	1747K87	0000000