Indoor Spot Comfort Heating

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Indoor Spot and Zone Comfort Heating

Spot heating locates the heater above the areas you are located so the air in the entire room is not heated. Infrared heats objects not air, so you are kept warmer even in a relatively cold room. Some heaters use a quartz glass heating element and some use a metal sheath tubular element. Metal and Panel heaters last longer, do not emit light, and are not as subject to damage from environmental factors, shock and impact. The advantage of quartz is quick heat up (seconds) and a higher efficiency of infrared.

An Indoor Spot Heating Design will maintain an isolated comfort level within a larger and cooler area. The ambient temperature of the surrounding areas must be considered to help determine proper input to the work area, but will not in turn be affected by the isolated heated area. Many times a series of spot heat areas can be incorporated within the total area to avoid maintaining a higher ambient temperature throughout the building.

Comfort levels will depend on the intensity of the wattage delivered. Wattage should be sufficient to balance normal body heat losses, and will depend on ambient conditions, dress, and activity of the individuals in the work area.

Since actual ambient temperatures are not maintained, several factors involved with indoor spot heating must be considered:

1) Beam patterns should always cross approximately 5’ above floor level to provide even heat at the work area.
2) Avoid installing only one fixture directly over a person’s head at a work station.
3) All spot heat applications, regardless of area size, should heat the person or object from two sides.
4) Fixtures should be mounted so that the long dimension of the heat pattern is parallel to long dimensions of the area to be heated.
5) Spot heating systems can be controlled manually, or preferably, with a thermostat located away from the direct pattern of the heaters. Percentage timers may be used, but are not as effective.
6) Avoid mounting fixtures at heights less than 8’.
The Estimator must also have the following specific information available before calculating the heating load and fixture layout:
1) Design voltage and phase to be employed.
2) Minimum practical mounting height for the heating equipment.
3) Specific dimensions of the area to be heated.
4) Specific statement of the heating task including the design temperature required.

Calculation Method for Indoor Spot Heat

1) If there is no heat in the building, determine the lowest potential outside design temperature and add 15 degrees to arrive at the lowest inside temperature.
2) Determine the desired temperature to be maintained at the work area.
3) Subtract (1) from (2) to find the change in temperature level required or temperature rise.
4) Find (3) above (or the closest number to it) in Column 1 of Table 1. Select the "watts per square foot required" for the type of building and appropriate fixture mounting height.
5) Multiply (4) above by the total square feet of the area to be heated. This determines the total watts required.

Table 1
Indoor Spot Heating - "Watts per Square Foot" Required

Desired Comfort Rise (Degrees F) Tight Building No Draft Average Conditions Drafty (Open Areas)

MOUNTING HEIGHT

812 13'-15" 8'-12 13'-15' 8-12' 13'-15'

10° 7 9 10 13 15 18

15° 10 13 15 19 23 26

20° 14 17 20 25 30 35

25'° 18 21 25 31 38 44

30° 21 26 30 38 45 53

35° 25 30 35 44 53 61

40° 28 34 40 50 60 70

45'° 32 38 45 56 68 79

50° 35 42 50 63 75 88

Fostoria Electric Infrared Heating Manual in .pdf format (32 Pages, 6.5 mb) (You must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in.)

Fostoria OCH-SERIES Outdoor/Indoor Trimline Quartz Tube Comfort Spot Heating Assemblies. Overhead "Spot" or "Zone" heating applications. Nearly instantaneous heat-up and can provide heat for specific areas within a large area. 120V-480V 1500-3000W, two lengths; 46" & 57", Built-in Adjustable Mounting Bracket, allows for a 45-degree tilt of the heater housing, NEMA-4 Electrical Box and Frosted Quartz Tube. Fostoria FFH Quartz Tube Assemblies. Comfort spot heating with 120 volt plug and cordset. Ready to install, just hang by its chains and plug into any 120 volt service. Both units feature: an eight foot grounded cord set, a protective guard and gold anodized aluminum reflectors.

Fostoria RPH Quartz Lamp Assembly. Restaurant patio and golf driving range heater. Ruby Red Quartz Lamp Included. 1600 Watts (208 or 240 Volts) Single-Phase Wiring. Optional Accessory: Wire Guard (RPHWG) 60° Symmetrical Reflector Pattern (Coilzak Bright Aluminum Reflector)
Fostoria Mul-T-Mount Quartz Lamp Assemblies. Comfort spot heating and snow melting. (208-480 volts) 3 element and 2 element Mul-T-Mount. Total Area Heating, Indoor Spot/Zone Comfort Heating, Outdoor Spot/Zone Comfort Heating or snow & ice control. The units are UL listed for both semi-exposed and completely exposed outdoor areas.

Fostoria Mitey Midget Quartz Lamp Assemblies. Comfort spot heating. Indoor industrial and commercial comfort heat applications such as: work stations, aisleways, freezer doors, farm buildings, pump houses and smoking shelters. Quartz lamps or tubes Qmark Radiant Ceiling Panels. Designed for installation in T-Bar ceilings or surface or recess mounting frame kits are available. For complete or supplemental heating in commercial, residential and institutional structures. 24" x 24" or 24" x 48". Install side by side or individually above areas requiring additional heat.

Qmark type CRN overhead washdown 120-240 Volts. Minimum mounting height: 10 feet. Heater can be washed down after being disconnected. 90 degree symmetrical reflector. Metal sheathed tubular heating element. Optional accessory wire guard. Qmark Radiant Cove Panel Heaters. 4" x 2 7/8" and length varies from 34" to 132". Convenient wall mounting near ceiling. For supplementary heating of offices, reception rooms, game rooms, family rooms, and similar light-duty commercial and residential applications.

Qmark type BRM heavy duty suspended spot heater 240-600 Volts. Heaters can be suspended just like fluorescent lighting fixtures to focus heat where desired. Designed for heavy duty spot heating or total heating applications. Heavy duty metal sheath heating elements. Can be operated indoors or out. Heater can be washed down Fostoria Heavy Duty Comfort Heating Assemblies. 120 - 600 volts. Metal sheath elements. Fostoria Heavy Duty Infrared Heaters are for use in factories, warehouses, maintenance areas, machine shops and any application that exposes the fixture to shock and vibration. Fostoria's u-shaped metal sheath elements are stable and more shock resistant than quartz lamps or tubes.

Qmark Type FRP/FRS 2 or 3 Quartz or Metal Element fixture. Total or supplement (spot) heating in commercial and industrial areas, assembly lines, aircraft hangers, outside smoking areas, work stations and shipping areas. Snow melting for waiting areas and entryways, stairs, parking lots, driveways and loading docks, smoking areas. Metal Sheath, Quartz Tube or Quartz Lamp elements Black Body Panel Heaters. Comfort and industrial heaters. 90% Efficient. Heavy Duty Stainless steel protective grid. Harshest industrial environments. Available in 1, 2 and 4 feet lengths, Factories, Workshops, Construction Sheds, Building Entrances, Loading Docks, Warehouses, etc.

Chromalox Comfort Spot Heating Assemblies Chromalox Type KR Spot Heating Assembly Plug-in Single Fixed Element Radiant Heater. Comfort heat in indoor and protected outdoor locations. Ceiling mounted by chains, steel strap or other means. 0.8 - 1.8 kW, 120, 208 and 240 Volt , Protective Grille

Solaira Cosy Heat Quartz Heater. 240 Volt, 1,500 or 2,000 Watt with no cord and no plug and with a terminal box ready to be direct/hard wired. For indoor/protected outdoor covered area’s. Bracket allows vertical & horizontal adjustment. Ideal for outdoor commercial areas such as Gazebos, Awnings, Open Air Terraces in Restaurants, Clubs, Pubs and Boat Decks. Qmark Radiant Plug-In Under Desk Heaters. This 120 volt, slim, off-white panel is designed to fit out of the way standing on it's own or mounted under a desk, and it is controlled with it's own On/Off switch (with indicator light). For cold secretaries, bank tellers, receptionists, cashiers, anyone who sits at a desk.

Qmark B660W Infrared Heat Lamp Bath Fan. Up to 375 Watt, R-40 Infrared Heat Lamp Provides Instant Warmth . Inside Reflective Lamp Surface That Directs Gentle Heat Rays Downward. Use With Conventional Wall Switch Chromalox Type SKR Comfort Heating Assemblies 0.8 - 3.6 kW, 120, 208, 240, 275 and 480 Volt, Protective Grille, comfort heat in indoor and protected outdoor locations.

A564 Infrared Heat Lamp Bath Fan. Up to 375 Watt, R-40 Infrared Heat Lamp Provides Instant Warmth . Inside Reflective Lamp Surface That Directs Gentle Heat Rays Downward. Use With Conventional Wall Switch. Qmark B560 Infrared Heat Lamp Bath Fan. Up to 375 Watt, R-40 Infrared Heat Lamp Provides Instant Warmth . Inside Reflective Lamp Surface That Directs Gentle Heat Rays Downward. Use With Conventional Wall Switch

Qmark^® Fan Forced/Radiant Utility Heater - 120 Volt Deluxe Type MCM. Deluxe Type MCM. Portable, rugged and reliable heater that gives you three choices of heat settings and plugs into a standard 120 Volt household outlet with its 6 foot, 3 prong plug & cord set. B674W Infrared Heat Lamp Bath Fan. Up to 375 Watt, R-40 Infrared Heat Lamp Provides Instant Warmth . Inside Reflective Lamp Surface That Directs Gentle Heat Rays Downward. Use With Conventional Wall Switch.

Cozy Products Cozy Legs Radiant Heating Panel. Warm the Space - anywhere you sit with Cozy Legs radiant Heating Panel. Mount it to your desk or use the optional stand for full, safe portability. Size: 22.5" x 16" x 1", 100 watts, 0.9 amps Chromalox ChromaStar Infra-Red Radiant Heaters. 1.5 to 13.5 kW, 120, 208, 240, 277, 480, and 600 Volts, Fixed Overhead - Convertible to Portable Model#: STAR-02-11-PC Includes 6 foot cord and 2-prong grounding type plug. Localized heating in large plants, Loading Docks, Narrow warehouse aisle heating, Garages, Dry paint , Prevent freezing of pipes, valves , Heat hoppers

Solaira All Season Quartz Patio Heater. Providing instant heat for parties, BBQs, outdoor dining, etc. Weatherproof - Water, snow and dust resistant construction. Includes mounting bracket. Available in either 120 Volt, 1,200 Watt with a 16 foot cord and plug or 240 Volt, 1,300 Watt with a 14 foot cord and no plug.

Solaira Cosy Heat All Weather Quartz Heater. 120 Volts (with 15' of household plug and cordset) or 240 Volts for outdoor or indoor area’s. Ideal for outdoor commercial areas such as Restaurants, Clubs and Pubs. IP65 rated Rain and snow proof. High Output, Professional Grade. 5000 hour emitter life. Solaira Commercial All Weather High Output Outdoor Quartz Heater. 120 or 240 Volts. Providing instant heat for patios, restaurant outdoor dining, driving ranges, etc. Weatherproof - Water and snow resistant construction. Includes a 6 foot cord. No plug included.

Solaira Commercial High Output (HOS) 1,500 or 3,000 Watt Indoor/Protected Outdoor Quartz Heater designed for a wide variety of commercial, industrial and hospitality applications: covered patio’s, under awning, windy/cold reception area’s, zone Heating in retail, Warehouse, assembly line area, process heating. Long life emitter (5000 hour). Available in single or double emitter options. 6’ of cable (no plug) Fostoria Trimline Quartz Tube Comfort Spot Heating Assemblies. Comfort spot heating. Overhead "Spot" or "Zone" heating applications. Nearly instantaneous heat-up and can provide heat for specific areas within a large, open facility where a forced air heater would require more time and energy to heat. 6' plug and cordset. (120 & 240 Volts)

UFO UK-15 Long Wave Infrared Heater for indoor/outdoor area’s with remote control. Portable 1500 Watt Infrared Pole Mount Patio Heater. 120 Volt. Telescopic adjustable pole. UFO S-15 Long Wave Infrared Heater for indoor/outdoor area’s. Portable 1500 Watt Infrared Pole Mount Patio Heater. 120 Volt. Telescopic adjustable pole.

UFO UK-15 Long Wave Infrared Heater for indoor/outdoor area’s with remote control. 1500 Watt Infrared Wall/Ceiling Mount Patio Heater. 120 Volt. UFO S-15 Long Wave Infrared Heater for indoor/outdoor area’s. 1500 Watt Infrared Wall/Ceiling Mount Patio Heater. 120 Volt.

Mojave Sun Stainless Steel Portable 1500 Watt Infrared Pole Mount Patio Heater. Heavy duty Offset Infrared Patio Heater Can be used indoors and outdoors and has wheels for easy mobility. Not for use in rain or snow. 120 Volt. Telescopic adjustable pole. Mojave Sun Black Steel Portable 1500 Watt Infrared Pole Mount Patio Heater. Heavy duty Offset Infrared Patio Heater Can be used indoors and outdoors and has wheels for easy mobility. Not for use in rain or snow. 120 Volt. Telescopic adjustable pole.

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Table 1 Indoor Spot Heating - "Watts per Square Foot" Required
Desired Comfort Rise (Degrees F)	Tight Building No Draft		Average Conditions		Drafty (Open Areas)
	MOUNTING HEIGHT
	812	13'-15"	8'-12	13'-15'	8-12'	13'-15'
10°	7	9	10	13	15	18
15°	10	13	15	19	23	26
20°	14	17	20	25	30	35
25'°	18	21	25	31	38	44
30°	21	26	30	38	45	53
35°	25	30	35	44	53	61
40°	28	34	40	50	60	70
45'°	32	38	45	56	68	79
50°	35	42	50	63	75	88

	Fostoria OCH-SERIES Outdoor/Indoor Trimline Quartz Tube Comfort Spot Heating Assemblies. Overhead "Spot" or "Zone" heating applications. Nearly instantaneous heat-up and can provide heat for specific areas within a large area. 120V-480V 1500-3000W, two lengths; 46" & 57", Built-in Adjustable Mounting Bracket, allows for a 45-degree tilt of the heater housing, NEMA-4 Electrical Box and Frosted Quartz Tube.		Fostoria FFH Quartz Tube Assemblies. Comfort spot heating with 120 volt plug and cordset. Ready to install, just hang by its chains and plug into any 120 volt service. Both units feature: an eight foot grounded cord set, a protective guard and gold anodized aluminum reflectors.
	Fostoria RPH Quartz Lamp Assembly. Restaurant patio and golf driving range heater. Ruby Red Quartz Lamp Included. 1600 Watts (208 or 240 Volts) Single-Phase Wiring. Optional Accessory: Wire Guard (RPHWG) 60° Symmetrical Reflector Pattern (Coilzak Bright Aluminum Reflector)		Fostoria Mul-T-Mount Quartz Lamp Assemblies. Comfort spot heating and snow melting. (208-480 volts) 3 element and 2 element Mul-T-Mount. Total Area Heating, Indoor Spot/Zone Comfort Heating, Outdoor Spot/Zone Comfort Heating or snow & ice control. The units are UL listed for both semi-exposed and completely exposed outdoor areas.
	Fostoria Mitey Midget Quartz Lamp Assemblies. Comfort spot heating. Indoor industrial and commercial comfort heat applications such as: work stations, aisleways, freezer doors, farm buildings, pump houses and smoking shelters. Quartz lamps or tubes		Qmark Radiant Ceiling Panels. Designed for installation in T-Bar ceilings or surface or recess mounting frame kits are available. For complete or supplemental heating in commercial, residential and institutional structures. 24" x 24" or 24" x 48". Install side by side or individually above areas requiring additional heat.
	Qmark type CRN overhead washdown 120-240 Volts. Minimum mounting height: 10 feet. Heater can be washed down after being disconnected. 90 degree symmetrical reflector. Metal sheathed tubular heating element. Optional accessory wire guard.		Qmark Radiant Cove Panel Heaters. 4" x 2 7/8" and length varies from 34" to 132". Convenient wall mounting near ceiling. For supplementary heating of offices, reception rooms, game rooms, family rooms, and similar light-duty commercial and residential applications.
	Qmark type BRM heavy duty suspended spot heater 240-600 Volts. Heaters can be suspended just like fluorescent lighting fixtures to focus heat where desired. Designed for heavy duty spot heating or total heating applications. Heavy duty metal sheath heating elements. Can be operated indoors or out. Heater can be washed down		Fostoria Heavy Duty Comfort Heating Assemblies. 120 - 600 volts. Metal sheath elements. Fostoria Heavy Duty Infrared Heaters are for use in factories, warehouses, maintenance areas, machine shops and any application that exposes the fixture to shock and vibration. Fostoria's u-shaped metal sheath elements are stable and more shock resistant than quartz lamps or tubes.
	Qmark Type FRP/FRS 2 or 3 Quartz or Metal Element fixture. Total or supplement (spot) heating in commercial and industrial areas, assembly lines, aircraft hangers, outside smoking areas, work stations and shipping areas. Snow melting for waiting areas and entryways, stairs, parking lots, driveways and loading docks, smoking areas. Metal Sheath, Quartz Tube or Quartz Lamp elements		Black Body Panel Heaters. Comfort and industrial heaters. 90% Efficient. Heavy Duty Stainless steel protective grid. Harshest industrial environments. Available in 1, 2 and 4 feet lengths, Factories, Workshops, Construction Sheds, Building Entrances, Loading Docks, Warehouses, etc.
	Chromalox Comfort Spot Heating Assemblies		Chromalox Type KR Spot Heating Assembly Plug-in Single Fixed Element Radiant Heater. Comfort heat in indoor and protected outdoor locations. Ceiling mounted by chains, steel strap or other means. 0.8 - 1.8 kW, 120, 208 and 240 Volt , Protective Grille
	Solaira Cosy Heat Quartz Heater. 240 Volt, 1,500 or 2,000 Watt with no cord and no plug and with a terminal box ready to be direct/hard wired. For indoor/protected outdoor covered area’s. Bracket allows vertical & horizontal adjustment. Ideal for outdoor commercial areas such as Gazebos, Awnings, Open Air Terraces in Restaurants, Clubs, Pubs and Boat Decks.		Qmark Radiant Plug-In Under Desk Heaters. This 120 volt, slim, off-white panel is designed to fit out of the way standing on it's own or mounted under a desk, and it is controlled with it's own On/Off switch (with indicator light). For cold secretaries, bank tellers, receptionists, cashiers, anyone who sits at a desk.
	Qmark B660W Infrared Heat Lamp Bath Fan. Up to 375 Watt, R-40 Infrared Heat Lamp Provides Instant Warmth . Inside Reflective Lamp Surface That Directs Gentle Heat Rays Downward. Use With Conventional Wall Switch		Chromalox Type SKR Comfort Heating Assemblies 0.8 - 3.6 kW, 120, 208, 240, 275 and 480 Volt, Protective Grille, comfort heat in indoor and protected outdoor locations.
	A564 Infrared Heat Lamp Bath Fan. Up to 375 Watt, R-40 Infrared Heat Lamp Provides Instant Warmth . Inside Reflective Lamp Surface That Directs Gentle Heat Rays Downward. Use With Conventional Wall Switch.		Qmark B560 Infrared Heat Lamp Bath Fan. Up to 375 Watt, R-40 Infrared Heat Lamp Provides Instant Warmth . Inside Reflective Lamp Surface That Directs Gentle Heat Rays Downward. Use With Conventional Wall Switch
	Qmark^® Fan Forced/Radiant Utility Heater - 120 Volt Deluxe Type MCM. Deluxe Type MCM. Portable, rugged and reliable heater that gives you three choices of heat settings and plugs into a standard 120 Volt household outlet with its 6 foot, 3 prong plug & cord set.		B674W Infrared Heat Lamp Bath Fan. Up to 375 Watt, R-40 Infrared Heat Lamp Provides Instant Warmth . Inside Reflective Lamp Surface That Directs Gentle Heat Rays Downward. Use With Conventional Wall Switch.
	Cozy Products Cozy Legs Radiant Heating Panel. Warm the Space - anywhere you sit with Cozy Legs radiant Heating Panel. Mount it to your desk or use the optional stand for full, safe portability. Size: 22.5" x 16" x 1", 100 watts, 0.9 amps		Chromalox ChromaStar Infra-Red Radiant Heaters. 1.5 to 13.5 kW, 120, 208, 240, 277, 480, and 600 Volts, Fixed Overhead - Convertible to Portable Model#: STAR-02-11-PC Includes 6 foot cord and 2-prong grounding type plug. Localized heating in large plants, Loading Docks, Narrow warehouse aisle heating, Garages, Dry paint , Prevent freezing of pipes, valves , Heat hoppers
	Solaira All Season Quartz Patio Heater. Providing instant heat for parties, BBQs, outdoor dining, etc. Weatherproof - Water, snow and dust resistant construction. Includes mounting bracket. Available in either 120 Volt, 1,200 Watt with a 16 foot cord and plug or 240 Volt, 1,300 Watt with a 14 foot cord and no plug.
	Solaira Cosy Heat All Weather Quartz Heater. 120 Volts (with 15' of household plug and cordset) or 240 Volts for outdoor or indoor area’s. Ideal for outdoor commercial areas such as Restaurants, Clubs and Pubs. IP65 rated Rain and snow proof. High Output, Professional Grade. 5000 hour emitter life.		Solaira Commercial All Weather High Output Outdoor Quartz Heater. 120 or 240 Volts. Providing instant heat for patios, restaurant outdoor dining, driving ranges, etc. Weatherproof - Water and snow resistant construction. Includes a 6 foot cord. No plug included.
	Solaira Commercial High Output (HOS) 1,500 or 3,000 Watt Indoor/Protected Outdoor Quartz Heater designed for a wide variety of commercial, industrial and hospitality applications: covered patio’s, under awning, windy/cold reception area’s, zone Heating in retail, Warehouse, assembly line area, process heating. Long life emitter (5000 hour). Available in single or double emitter options. 6’ of cable (no plug)		Fostoria Trimline Quartz Tube Comfort Spot Heating Assemblies. Comfort spot heating. Overhead "Spot" or "Zone" heating applications. Nearly instantaneous heat-up and can provide heat for specific areas within a large, open facility where a forced air heater would require more time and energy to heat. 6' plug and cordset. (120 & 240 Volts)
	UFO UK-15 Long Wave Infrared Heater for indoor/outdoor area’s with remote control. Portable 1500 Watt Infrared Pole Mount Patio Heater. 120 Volt. Telescopic adjustable pole.		UFO S-15 Long Wave Infrared Heater for indoor/outdoor area’s. Portable 1500 Watt Infrared Pole Mount Patio Heater. 120 Volt. Telescopic adjustable pole.
	UFO UK-15 Long Wave Infrared Heater for indoor/outdoor area’s with remote control. 1500 Watt Infrared Wall/Ceiling Mount Patio Heater. 120 Volt.		UFO S-15 Long Wave Infrared Heater for indoor/outdoor area’s. 1500 Watt Infrared Wall/Ceiling Mount Patio Heater. 120 Volt.
	Mojave Sun Stainless Steel Portable 1500 Watt Infrared Pole Mount Patio Heater. Heavy duty Offset Infrared Patio Heater Can be used indoors and outdoors and has wheels for easy mobility. Not for use in rain or snow. 120 Volt. Telescopic adjustable pole.		Mojave Sun Black Steel Portable 1500 Watt Infrared Pole Mount Patio Heater. Heavy duty Offset Infrared Patio Heater Can be used indoors and outdoors and has wheels for easy mobility. Not for use in rain or snow. 120 Volt. Telescopic adjustable pole.