Spec Sheet

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• Pre-assembled for easy installation right

out of the box

• Overhead mounting leaves more space

in the garage and workshop

• Whisper quiet operation

• Low clearances and hanging heights to

easily mount in any garage or workshop

• Angles 30° in either direction to fit any

garage or workshop application

HIGH-EFFICIENCY (HE) SERIES

LOW INTENSITY INFRARED GAS HEATER

Installation Type

• Indoor residential garage, workshop, or

greenhouse

• Light commercial/industrial locations

• Not for use in any dwelling area of a

residence, basement, mobile home, or

recreational vehicle

Burner Type Single Stage

Model Number RHE1S40N

Gas Types Natural Gas

Optional field conversion kit available for

Propane Gas (purchased separately)

Venting Direct Vent only

High Altitude

Approved

Up to 8,000 ft (2,438 m)

Construction Corrosion resistant aluminized steel

construction

Dimensions 120 in. L x 20 in. W x 12 in. H

(3,035 mm x 508 mm x 305 mm)

Capacity 40,000 Btu/h (12 kW) 0 to 4,500 ft. (1,370 m)

Above Sea Level

Weight Shipping: 105 lb. (48 kg)

Assembly: 96 lb. (44 kg)

Gas Inlet 1/2 in. NPT (12.7 mm)

Manifold

Pressure

• NG: 3.5 in. wc (0.87 kPa)

• Propane: 10 in. wc (2.49 kPa)

Minimum:

• NG: 5 in. wc (1.25 kPa)

• Propane: 11 in. wc (2.74 kPa)

Gas Pressure

Line

Maximum:

NG or Propane: 14 in. wc (3.49 kPa)

Electrical 120 Volts, 60Hz, 145 VA

Thermostat Factory Ready for AC 24 Volts or AC 120

Volts Thermostat

Certifications ANSI Z21.86 / CSA 2.32 Vented Gas-Fired

Space Heating Appliances (Vented Overhead

Heater)

Warranty • Burner Assembly: 3 Years

• Parts and Components: 3 Years

Included with Purchase

• 24 Volt Luminous Digital Thermostat

• Thermostat Wire (20 ft/6 m)

• Four (4) Safety Snap Hooks

• #2 Lion Chain (4 ft/1 m) (115 lb./52 kg Work Load)

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Item Part Number

Horizontal Wall Flue Vent

Terminal (4 in./102 mm)

902000002

TruTemp Setback Thermostat 903000059

Thermostat Control Single

Pole 120 Volt

903000057

Luminous Digital Thermostat

24 Volt

903000058

Gas Conversion Kit (NG to LP) 903000039

Flexible Gas Connector

1/2 in. x 24 in.

(12.7 mm x 610 mm)

903000013

Protective Guard Screen 903000041

Summary of content (2 pages)

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HIGH-EFFICIENCY (HE) SERIES LOW INTENSITY INFRARED GAS HEATER Installation Type • Indoor residential garage, workshop, or greenhouse • Light commercial/industrial locations • Not for use in any dwelling area of a residence, basement, mobile home, or recreational vehicle • Pre-assembled for easy installation right Burner Type Single Stage Model Number RHE1S40N Gas Types Natural Gas Optional field conversion kit available for Propane Gas (purchased separately) Venting Direct Vent only High Altitud
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End View inches (mm) Suspended Horizontally Suspended at an Angle up to 30° A: TOP C: BELOW S: SIDES A: TOP C: BELOW F: FRONT B: BACK AT 30° B: BACK <30° 5 (127) 53 (1,350) 24 (610) 5 (127) 53 (1,350) 48 (1,220) 12 (305) 24 (610) E: ENDS of reflector: 24 in. (61 cm) (horizontal or angled) * The clearance to combustible materials represents the minimum distance that must be maintained between the heater and a nearby surface.