How to connect an infrared heater

The topic of heating, due to weather impereness in our latitudes, remains relevant and in the warm season. One of the most effective types of climatic equipment can be called infrared heaters. They evenly distribute heat, concentrate the warm air at the bottom of the room and when installing the ceiling, do not occupy the area of \u200b\u200bthe room. Installation of IR heaters fully justifies itself even in the absence of central heating. Thoroughly prepare for cold weather and install, connect this equipment.

Before you purchase an IR heater, determine how many need for a specific room. For example, for premises with an area of \u200b\u200b10 square meters, there is enough devices with a capacity of 1000 W. For a kitchen, where the stove constantly works, it is appropriate to purchase one device with a capacity of 800 W.

To connect the heater, we will need a thermostat. There are electronic and mechanical thermostators. Of the advantages of the first view, it is possible to note the functionality, efficiency, the ability to automate the process. Mechanical devices have low cost and easy to use.

To install and subsequent connection you will need:

passatia;
screwdriver or drill;
dowels;
indicator screwdriver;
roulette, pencil;
copper three-core wire required length;
if not complete, then you need wall mounts;
electrical plug.

Next, determine - in what place the IR heater will be located. It can be installed on the walls, ceiling, and some models with legs - and on the floor. But consider the following requirements:

place the heater in removal from electrical outlet, heaters;
you can install the equipment on the decorative panel only with heat resistance above 80c;
a safe distance must be respected, in which there is no direct radiation per person;
when placed on the wall, the distance from the floor should be 1.5 meters.

Make a label where fasteners will be installed. Using the level, check the horizontal plane. If the surface is wooden, with drill drill holes for dowels. For the concrete wall, you will need a perforator. In the holes, drive a dowel, screw the brackets and install the heater. Instead of brackets, you can use metal chains.

The next stage is electrical work. Connect the contacts of the collapsible electric plug to the thermostat shods, ground it. Everything is quite simple - the veins insert into the nests before clicking. The thermostat is attached to the wall in remoteness from the heater. Using the P-shaped profile with a hide wire.

After installing the IR heater, wipe the alcohol solution and let's dry. Turn on the device and set the desired temperature. On the first day let him work for 2 hours without a break. Perhaps at the beginning of operation you will feel the unpleasant smell. Do not worry - it evaporates factory lubricant.

As a full and local heating of the premises of IR heaters, they have proven to be great. Easy connection in combination with economy, security allows you to easily install them on the apartment, the country, the balcony and the office.