Technical Specifications

1 - ENCLOSURE TOP AND BACK PANEL - is of one-piece steel
construction for strength and durability. Smooth surface won't
collect dust and lint. Lower portion is extended 3/4" out from
wall to cover any openings between wall and finished flooring and
to let panel stand unaided while being fastened to wall.
2 - SNAP-IN BRACKETS - are die-formed of one-piece heavy
gauge galvanneal steel to support front panel and element
where required; can be located at any point along back panel.
3 - ENCLOSURE FRONT PANEL - is of flat, dent-resisting
steel; firmly snaps onto brackets either way (there is no top or
bottom edge) and is easily removed for cleaning when
necessary.
4 - AIR INTAKE SPACE - allows unrestricted circulation of air
for maximum heating efficiency and permits easy cleaning
underneath element.
5 - PIVOT-MOUNTED DAMPER - allows positive fingertip
control for easy opening and closing from any point along its
length; can be set in any position to regulate heat flow.
6 - ENCLOSURE INTERIOR - gray prime coat provides
background so that brackets and element blend in.
7 - HEATING ELEMENTS - two, high-output elements are
available, each with heat-reflecting interlocked aluminum fins
(vented for maximum performance) bonded to seamless
copper tubing for quick response, high I=B=R approved ratings.
8 - SILENT SLIDE SHOE - Made of heat resistant nylon
material which provides sound insulation and allows smooth
element expansion motion.
Model HB baseboard panels. . .
stylish modern comfort that’s easy to install
Symmetrically styled for modern, low-silhouette
appearance... designed for fast, low-cost installation...
and engineered for peak hydronic performance...
that's Model HB Hydrotherm, a residential baseboard.
Compact Model HB Hydrotherm stands only 7
3
⁄8” high
and extends only 2
11
⁄16” into the room when set flush
against the wall, and even less when recessed to
plaster depth. Homeowners like the simple,
uncluttered look of Model HB Hydrotherm panels...
and the decorating freedom provided by the white
semi-gloss prime coat, which may be left as is or
repainted later (with any good quality alkyd base
paint) to match room decor. Installers like the
convenience of working with this baseboard.The back
panel stands unaided against the wall so that all back
panels, filler and joining pieces can be positioned and
fastened to the wall by one person. Brackets, dampers,
front panels and accessories snap right on. No tools
needed. No time wasted.Two high-capacity heating
elements are available for installation flexibility. And
Model HB Hydrotherm is packaged completely
assembled, in 2’ through 8’ lengths.
No matter what the requirements, Model HB
Hydrotherm does the job with efficiency, economy
and style.
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