Automotive Infrared Space Heater

Efficiently heat open-door service areas

Most auto service garages and vehicle maintenance facilities have a high percentage of open-door area in relationship to the overall square footage. Cold vehicles being brought in the space make Automotive infrared space heaters ideal for economically heating this space.

Overhead doors and vehicle lifts must be taken into consideration in the placement of heaters as doors or vehicles raised on the lifts may be damaged by infrared heaters placed in close proximity. The presence of vehicle lifts sometimes forces the placement of heaters down center aisles with reflectors angled toward the bay area. Also, care must be taken to maintain clearances from hose reels, exhaust collection systems, etc.

Here are some tips:

• Place infrared heaters far enough away from overhead doors, vehicle lifts and/or lifting vehicles to avoid damage. Vehicle lifts sometimes require heaters be placed in center aisles with reflectors angled toward bay areas.
• Maintain clearances from hose reels, exhaust collection systems, etc.
• Use low-intensity infrared tube heaters with outside air supplied to each heater to avoid issues with chemicals, such as degreasers, parts washers, rust-proofing, etc.
• Mechanically ventilate chemical contaminants from the space, even if the heating system uses tube heaters with outside air.
• Since most chemical fumes are heavier than air, ventilate the lower level of the building.