Quartz halogen infrared heaters

Quartz halogen infrared heaters produce short wave infra-red rays and are frequently installed in buildings that are too difficult or expensive to heat using conventional warm air systems. They are particularly suited to buildings that have high ceilings, are poorly insulated, or very drafty.

Quartz infrared heaters have been available for over 10 years during which time they have been installed in workshops, warehouses, loading bays, churches, animal houses, factories, aircraft hangars, gymnasiums etc.

They are also used outdoors under waterproof covers in street cafes, beer gardens, golf driving ranges etc. When they are used outdoors it is very important they are fully protected from rainfall.

Features

• Designed for commercial use – Corrosion resistant aluminium cases, powder coat finish, chrome metal guards
• Versatile – Wall bracket allows for vertical and horizontal adjustment. Heaters can also be suspended from 6mm drop rods or chains.
• Low running costs – because only the occupants are heated, not the surrounding air.
• Instant visible heat– occupants immediately feel warmth and see a welcoming glow.
• Gold lamps – now standard on all three models offering improved efficiency and longer life compared to ruby lamps

Activair quartz halogen infrared heaters - specification

Model		HQ1500G	HQ3000G	HQ4500G
Output	Kw	1.5	3	4.5
Supply voltage	V	230	230	230 / 400
Current	A	6.5	13	19.6 / 6.5
Mounting height (min - recommended - max)	m	2.2 - 2.5 - 3.0	2.5 - 3 - 3.5	3 - 3.5 - 4
Approximate spread of IR beam at recommended height - wall mounted	sq.m	12	19	25
Approximate spread of IR beam at max height - overhead mounted	sq.m	8	9	17
Minimum Air gap to ceiling	mm	450	450	450
Minimum safe distance to objects in front of heater	m	1	1.5	1.5
IP Rating		10	10	10
Maximum Ambient Temp.	mm	30	30	30
Dimensions (ex. wall bracket) W x D x H	mm	420 x 110 x 275	420 x 110 x 430	420 x 110 x 430
Weight	kg	2.5	4.5	6.0
Prewired with 1.5m high temperature silicon rubber cable		Yes	Yes	No
Suitable for use with a 13A plug NOT SUPPLIED		Yes	Yes	No
Price ex. delivery & VAT		£149.99	£199.99	£299.99
Price inc. delivery & VAT

Wiring

The HQ1500G and HQ3000G are supplied prewired with 1.5m of heat resistant cable. They are suitable for use with a standard 13A plug.

The HQ4500G is supplied without a cable. It must only be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with local wiring regulations. Connection should be made using a high temperature cable conforming to BS6500 having a continuous operating temperature of at least 180C (H05SS-F).

The HQ4500G is supplied configured for 230V single phase use, it can easily be converted on site for 400V 3 phase and neutral operation by removing two links.

Download the user manual (pdf).

Energy saving controls

Quartz halogen heaters are very economical to run, however running costs can be reduced further by energy saving controls:-

Energy saving controls

	Movement detector (HPIR)	Maximum load 3kw 230V Suitable for indoor or outdoor use
	Manual output control (HVR1)	Maximum load 3kw 230V Not for outdoor use
	Manual timer (HTIM)	Maximum load 4.5kw 230V Suitable for indoor or outdoor use

Energy saving controls must only be installed by a suitably qualified person in accordance with local wiring regulations.

How many infrared heaters do I need?

As with any form of heating it is important that the correct size heater is used. Use our on-line calculator or, click here for details on manual calculations.

1 year return to base warranty

Our quartz halogen heaters are manufactured to the highest standards, and we are confident that they are completely reliable. However, in the unlikely event a fault may occur, they have a full 1 year return to base warranty.

Please note: quartz lamps are consumable items, and are not covered by the RTB warranty.

Electricity supply requirements for quartz infrared heaters

Activair HQ1500G and HQ3000G wall mounted infrared heaters are designed for 230V single phase electric supplies, the HQ4500G is suitable for 230V single phase or 400V 3 phase use. They are suitable for use in the UK, most of Europe, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, but not the USA.

Instant economical infrared heating

Activair quartz infrared heaters are inexpensive to purchase, install and run. They are ideal for area's where raising the air temperature would be prohibitively expensive or impractical.

Glare free ceramic infrared heaters

Halogen heaters produce instant visible heat, however if the red light produced by quartz halogen heaters is unacceptable, we also stock a range of wall mounted ceramic infrared heaters which do not produce any light or glare.