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Applications - Car Washes
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Selection: Car wash applications offer a
variety of challenges. Most are designed for heat with
the idea of freeze protection and spot heating of
employees. Choose short length infra-red tube heaters
with high BTU ratings. Small to midsize high intensity
heaters are often placed at the ends of the tunnel for
spot heating. Millivolt controls are sometimes chosen in
equipment rooms (if shielded from the wind) for freeze
protection during power outages. The options of
stainless steel, silicone sealant, waterproof t-stats
and electrical attachments are recommended.
Lastly, two-stage heaters will reduce fuel consumption
when doors are closed, usually during the night.
Installation: Most tunnel applications have
heaters on the cold wall with burners at both ends.
Sometimes tube heaters are on each wall – opposite each
other. Tunnel runs exceeding 50’ typically require
multiple heaters on a single wall, common vented in the
center. Typical reflector mounting angle is between
15-30 degrees and side shields may be used if necessary.
Observe clearance to combustibles and shield car wash
components where necessary. Heaters are typically vented
through the sidewall and outside combustion air is
required.
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