Ducoterra Radiant Heating Panel Installation Manual

Ducoterra Radiant Heating Panel Installation Manual

1. Introduction

Your new radiant heating panels are designed to heat living and working spaces rapidly and efficiently
by radiant heating. Like the sun, these panels will create a warm environment rapidly for all objects
within line of sight of the panel surface. They are designed to be surface mounted on ceilings or for
installation in a T-bar grid.

2. Installation Layout Guidelines

In a standard 8' ceiling room, these heating panels will cover approximately 10 times the floor square
footage as panel size (e.g. a 2x4 panel will cover approximately 80 square feet of floor space). They
may be installed at zero clearance to adjoining walls and adjacent panels, but optimal coverage is
obtained by spacing the panels to cover the floor space efficiently.
As maximum panel efficiency is obtained within at 45 degree angle of the panels, spacing panels 2' off
walls and approximately 4' from other panels will generally cover a room sufficiently. Panels may need
to be positioned differently depending on specific room configurations, insulation, heating
requirements, and other factors.

3. Environment Insulation Requirements

For proper functionality, the heated space should be insulated appropriately. Optimal panel operation
is achieved if walls and ceilings are insulated according to ASHRAE 189 standards in accordance with
your local climate zone. Heating panel connection box must not be covered with insulation material
after installation. Heating panel itself has an insulation value of R-5.

4. Wiring Requirements and Guidelines

Heating panel has two 10" 12 AWG leads for connecting to standard #12 power supply with wirenuts
inside the attached connection box. See appropriate wiring diagrams for details (Fig 3).
WARNING: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death, disconnect all electrical
power before installing or performing maintenance on this panel.
The wiring, installation, and electrical hookup of this panel must conform to local and national codes.
Total wattage of heating panels per circuit must not exceed 80% of circuit capacity. Panels should be
installed in conjunction with a line voltage or 24V thermostat. Thermostats utilizing IR readings are
preferred. Measure voltage and branch circuit amperage to determine wattage and panel circuit load.
CAUTION: Wiring procedures and connections shall be in accordance with the national and
local codes having jurisdiction
WARNING: Panel must NOT be wired to higher voltage than label voltage
Infrared Heating Solutions
855 Trosper Rd #108-331
Tumwater, WA 98512
(360) 207-4328 ● info@ducoterra.com