Heavy Duty, Metal Sheath, Industrial · UL Listed

Overhead Infrared Heaters

Aitken's OH series heaters install just like fluorescent lighting fixtures — suspended overhead to focus heat exactly where it's needed. Use them individually, in pairs to heat one area, or in a group to heat an entire building.

Aitken Products overhead electric infrared heater

Common to All OH Series Heaters

Easily Installed, Nearly Indestructible

Flexible Temperature Control

Operate manually with a disconnect switch, or automatically with an Aitken control assembly.

Nearly Indestructible

Heavy gauge polished aluminum construction with impact-resistant heating elements.

Easy Installation

Mounting brackets are provided for hanging the unit — operates in many positions, though it's designed for overhead installation.

Clean operation with no combustion by-products, fumes, or vents required. Weatherproof — can be operated indoors or out, and hosed off to clean when not energized. Optional protective screens are available: model PG-200 for the 2 KW series, model PG-450 for the 4.5 KW series. UL Listed Heater (669L), including Canadian UL certification.

Danger — Hazard of Fire: Infrared radiant heaters must not be operated where combustible materials, flammable gases, vapors, or corrosives are present. Combustible material should not be placed in the radiation path. Minimum mounting height is 10 feet. Where ceilings are under 10 feet, or other conditions seem to call for a lower mounting height, consult a qualified infrared authority for advice.

2 & 4.5 KW Overhead Heaters — OH Series

Specifications

The 2 KW model delivers 6,824 BTU of radiant heat without the ultraviolet; the 4.5 KW model delivers 15,354 BTU. Shipping weight is 11 lbs (2 KW) and 18 lbs (4.5 KW). 277V and 600V are available as a special order.

OH Series — 2,000 Watt (single phase)
ModelWattsVoltsAmpsPhaseReplacement Element
OH20282,0002089.61HE20208
OH2022,0002408.31HE20240
OH2042,0004804.21HE20480
OH2052,0005503.61HE20550
OH2062,0006003.41HE20600
OH Series — 4,500 Watt (single phase)
ModelWattsVoltsAmpsPhaseReplacement Element
OH45284,50020821.61HE45208
OH4524,50024018.81HE45240
OH4544,5004809.41HE45480
OH4554,5005508.21HE45550
OH4564,5006007.51HE45600
UL Listed Heater 669L. Overhead heater mounting diagram: universal mounting bracket at each end, supply conductors through a half-inch LB conduit fitting and six-inch nipple into the heater terminal box. Overall length is 26 5/8 inches for the 2 KW unit and 47 5/8 inches for the 4.5 KW unit.
Mounting & wiring reference

Installation Notes

  • Minimum clearance: 12″ from ceiling to top of unit; 24″ from walls to sides and ends.
  • Combustible material should not be placed in the radiation path.
  • Wiring is single-end, insulated, nickel-plated, stranded copper wire with 6″ of wire available for connection in the conduit fitting.
  • A 6″ nipple and type “LB” conduit fitting are packed with the heater, but not attached.
  • Spacing between adjacent heaters should be a minimum of 36″.

Common Applications

What Aitken Overhead Heaters Are Used For

Warehouse Aisles

Narrow aisle heating between racking, where full-building heat would be wasteful.

Large Repair Facilities

Localized heat over bays and work areas in large plants and shops.

Car Washes

Weatherproof construction stands up to wash-bay moisture and washdown cleaning.