DPH & CPH – Decorative and Commercial Pedestal Heaters
CPH/DPH Series units are ideal for high traffic areas with high heat needs where wall mounted units are not appropriate such as air, rail or bus terminals, corridors, lobbies, foyers, auditoriums, etc. These are not intended for residential applications. They can be mounted singly, in lengths from 28 inches to 10 feet, or joined end-to-end for complete perimeter heating. They are ruggedly built to withstand years of hard usage in public and commercial buildings.
A. Hazardous Atmosphere – Because the possibility of a concealed spark can exist from the built-in over-head cutout, heaters should not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
B. Corrosive Atmosphere – The high quality finish and steel internal sheet metal parts will give excellent service under most operating conditions, including coastal salt air and industrial atmospheres. However, the finish is not intended for direct salt spray exposure in marine application or highly corrosive greenhouse, swimming pool, chemical storage or industrial atmospheres.
C. Cleanliness – Although specifically designed for mounting below window areas, heaters can be installed on plaster, wood paneled, metal, masonry or composition wall surfaces with reasonable expectation of clean wall operation. Should some soiling occur, after a period of years, smooth walls may be cleaned with standard maintenance materials. For deep textured walls, consideration should be given to choice of enclosure height and watt per foot capacity – generally, the enclosure with lowest surface temperature will have the least soiling tendency.
D. Comfort – Optimum room comfort results when heater is mounted just below the window sill, since window cold down draft is eliminated and maximum convection air distribution without stratification is maintained throughout the room. Because of thetendency for warm air to stratify, installing heaters close to the ceiling is not recommended. If it should be necessary, at least 18” clearance above the air discharge must be maintained. Bottom of heaters are not intended for attractive appearance when mounted above eye level.
E. Air Throw – Since heaters provide only natural convection air throw, they are not ecommended for combatting cold outside air blasts through high traffic, main entry ways and vestibules. Heaters will maintain satisfactory comfort conditions in low traffic, side entry ways and vestibules, but for most entry ways, faster response fan driven heaters would be preferred.
F. Curtains, drapes or blinds – should clear the top of the heater by at least six inches. See I for vinyl blinds. Never permit draperies to completely cover the unit. Furniture – should be placed so it does not touch the heater and so it does not completely block the air vents. Allow at least 4” free space between furniture and the heaters.
G. Recess mounting – UL labeled for free standing wall surface mounting only. Not recommended for mounting behind built-in book shelves, storage cabinets, window seats, etc.
H. In institutional applications such as hospitals, nursing homes, child day-care centers and clinics, it is recommended that low-watt density convectors be used to provide optimum comfort at lowest case temperatures.
I. Due to variations in vinyl compositions and their potential to discolor, the use of stand-off brackets (SO1 or SO2) and/or specifying the lower watt density unit may be required when installing on vinyl wall-coverings or under vinyl window dressings. Prior to setting specifications, consult factory for installation recommendations.
