Affordable and Controllable Far Infrared Heating User and Installation Manual v1 . 84 For North America ILO Heating Panel Series Far Infrared Heaters ILO North America • 5410 West Roosevelt Road • Unit 205 • 60644 • Chicago • Phone: +1(312) 508 8600 •...
Documentation x 1 2. Introduction Thank you for choosing one of ILO North America’s innovative and class-leading IR heating products. It is our intention that you experience many years of satisfaction. This product has been designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards.
WARNING – The ILO Heating Panel is not designed for use as a clothes dryer. Do not cover the heating panel with any clothing, towels (wet or dry), rugs, curtains etc. These flammable items will impair the correct operation of the heating panel and might lead to overheating of the panel and fire.
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21. Single heating panel installations may use a plug-in utility power (120VAC) thermostat, which can be purchased from your local hardware/DIY store, or ILO North America representative. 22. Please consult your electrician or an ILO North America representative if you have any safety concerns or questions.
47.75” x 23.75” x 1.4” 16½ lb. IHP4824 (7.5kg) (1213 x 603 x 35mm) 40.75” x 40.75” x 1.4” 24 lb. IHP4141 (1035 x 1035 x 35mm) (10.9kg) ILO North America • 5410 West Roosevelt Road • Unit 205 • 60644 • Chicago •...
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Protection Class - The ILO Heating Panels are rated as a Class I appliance. This means the aluminum frame is connected to electrical earth (ground). If a live conductor contacts the frame then current will flow through the earth (ground) conductor and will either trip the circuit breaker or the RCD (GFCI) if fitted.
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Operating Temperature - This is the typical surface temperature of the heating panel after it has stabilized. It is not possible to adjust this temperature as it is a consequence of the heating panel design. ILO North America • 5410 West Roosevelt Road •...
5. Operating Voltage The ILO Heater Panel is designed for use on 120VAC 60Hz and uses a standard Type B (NEMA 5 - 15P) plug for the North American market. See Figure 5a. It features Line (Hot), Neutral and Earth Figure 5a (Ground) pins.
24” square format for small rooms or in 48” x 24” size for larger spaces. The IHP2424 panel is exactly 23.75” x 23.75” and will fit into the grid and be supported by the main runner (T bar) and cross tee.
9. When wall mounting it is recommended to use these brackets. Type “A” brackets are for the IHP2424 panel, type “B” brackets are for the IHP4824, and type “C” brackets are for the IHP4141 panel. Mounting Bracket Dimensions “A” IHP2424 ♦...
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Mounting Bracket Dimensions “B” IHP4824 ♦ The ILO Heating Panel model 4824 is fitted with a safety latch mechanism that replaces the need to use safety screws or security wire in wall and “on-ceiling” installations. Owing to the design of the safety latch mechanism, the heaters can be removed from the mounting brackets without the need of tools.
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Mounting Bracket Dimensions “C” IHP4141 ♦ The ILO Heating Panel model 4141 is fitted with a safety latch mechanism that replaces the need to use safety screws or security wire in wall and “on-ceiling” installations. Owing to the design of the safety latch mechanism, the heaters can be removed from the mounting brackets without the need of tools.
“critical dimensions” in the “Mounting Instructions” section of this manual (see pages 10-12). To install the IHP2424, IHP4824, and IHP4141 models, (mounting sizes A, B, and C), mark the mounting locations using the dimensional information from the previous section and install the mounting brackets (be sure the brackets face the same direction).
Then install the panel as outlined above. The ILO far infrared heating panels may be suspended from joist or rafters by steel cables or chains in a manner compliant with local building codes. It is not advised to use nylon or polyethylene cord to suspend the panels as these materials are flammable.
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• With wall mounted installations convections losses are increased due to air currents formed in the room. See Figure 9f for an illustration of convection air currents formed on vertically mounted panels. ILO North America • 5410 West Roosevelt Road •...
The mounting height restriction that is normally included with a standard room thermostat can be ignored with ILO Heating Panels. In a room that is warmed by ILO’s far infrared heaters, the thermostat may be located at any level between 1 foot (30cm) above the floor, to 1 foot (30cm) below the ceiling because the typical floor to ceiling temperature difference is only 3.5 to 5.5°F (2 to 3°C).
OPEN - NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE As the ILO Heating Panels are maintenance free it is not required for a user to ever open the heater. The heating panels are secured by rivets to prevent unauthorized opening. No user serviceable parts are contained within.
13. Troubleshooting Your ILO Heating Panel If you suspect that your heating panel is defective, before returning it to the ILO North America service center, read the operating instructions carefully, and then please follow these instructions. a. Unplug the panel, remove it from the mounting brackets and plug it into a known working alternative outlet.
ILO’s far infrared (FIR) radiant heating technology operates in the healthy and therapeutic “long wavelength” part of the sun’s emission spectrum (7,000 to 10,000nm, or 7 to10µ).
This is a good example of how far infrared works. As far infrared does not heat the air, there are significant energy savings over traditional heating systems. 15. The Advantages of Using ILO Heating Panels • People perceive radiant heating as being more comfortable than convection heating systems.
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