The heater is recommended for ceiling mount.
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Fostoria Infrared Quartz Heater, 17,065 BTU, Model# 342-60-TH-208V

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- 5kW; 17,065 BTU; 208V; single phase
- 2 clear quartz lamps
- 20-ga. galvanized steel
- Stainless steel non-corrosive housing hardware and brackets
- Made without ferrous metals
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What's Included
- (1) Heater
Features + Benefits
- 5kW; 17,065 BTU; 208V; single phase
- 2 clear quartz lamps
- 20-ga. galvanized steel
- Stainless steel non-corrosive housing hardware and brackets
- Made without ferrous metals
- Baked-on brown enamel painted finish
- 0.40 gold anodized aluminum reflectors and endcaps for superior reflectivity
- Coiled tungsten filament located within a sealed halogen-filled quartz envelope
- 6in.H temperature pigtail lead wires
- Requires hardwired connection
- Requires 3in. mounting clearance from ceiling and 24in. from vertical surface
- 72in. mounting clearance from face of heater to combustible surface
- 12ft.–18ft. recommended indoor mounting height
- ETL C/US listed
- 32-1/2in. mounting center
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
item# | 255398 |
Brand | Fostoria |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 1 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 25.0 LB |
Heat Type | Infrared |
Heat Output | 17,065 Btu/hour |
Hardwired | Yes |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Indoor-Outdoor Use | Indoor and Outdoor |
Volts | 208 |
Watts | 5,000 |
Remote Included | No |
Blower Included | No |
Dimensions L x W x H (in.) | 33 x 15 x 10.87 in |
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· 13 years ago
Is this Heater better mounted on the wall or ceiling for effectivity?
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ProductExpert35· 13 years ago
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· 15 years ago
If hung on the ceiling, what is the minimum ceiling height for fire safety?
Is it safe to hang in in the screened porch with 8' ceilings?
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ProductExpert25· 15 years ago
The heater cannot be more than 24 inches from the floor, closer than 3 inches to the ceiling and combustibles must be at least 72 inches from the face of the heater.
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· 15 years ago
Are mounting brackets included? If not are they available
What type of thermostat is used to control this unit?
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ProductExpert7· 15 years ago
There are mounting brackets included. The thermostat on this unit is a manual type. You would make the adjustment on the unit itself.
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1 year limited warranty
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Specifications
Infrared
Forced Air
Forced Air
Infrared
17,065 Btu/hour
34,121 Btu/hour
5,118 Btu/hour
5,200 Btu/hour
Yes
No
No
No
Indoor and Outdoor
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
208
208
120
120
5,000
10,000
1,500
1,500
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
33 x 15 x 10.87 in
41.25 x 19.0 x 17.0 in
10.75 x 5.25 x 7.5 in
17.0 x 14.0 x 12.0 in
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1,000 ft²
150 ft²
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19 in
5.25 in
14 in
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41.25 in
10.75 in
12 in
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17 in
7.5 in
17 in
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No
No
No
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6 ft
6 ft
6 ft
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1
2
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No
No
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Yes
Yes
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No
No
No
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62.0000 lb
3.0000 lb
8.6500 lb
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12.5
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