Schwank Infra-Red Construction Heater

Don't be left cold by inefficient, undependable construction heaters, employing technology that is now 50 years old.

Warm up to Schwank's new, heavy-duty infra-red construction heater, the latest technology advance from the company that always gives you more heat for your money.

Conventional hot air "salamander type" construction heaters have three drawbacks:

1. To contain the heat, you have to close in every door and window. That costs time and money.
   
   
2. Hot air rises, which means it's fine for the ceiling, but not so great for the walls and floor.
   
   
3. Condensation is produced when the hot air contacts cold walls.

The Schwank Construction Heater in contrast, emits radiant heat in all directions. It warms surfaces, not air. And it can be suspended from the ceiling to free up floor space. That's far better for four important reasons:

The surface areas of an enclosed room or frozen basement are heated far more quickly. In fact, drying/thawing time can be cut up to 60%!

Fuel costs are cut sharply, compared to both conventional hot air heaters and competing infra-red heaters. That's been confirmed by independent testing involving Toronto builders, which showed that a 90,000 BTU Schwank Construction Heater provides the same amount of heat as a 150,000 BTU hot air heater. Competing infra-red construction heaters can't match the Schwank Construction Heater, mainly because some of the infra-red heat produced by competing brands is blocked by a heavy screen. Independent testing showed a 90,000 BTU Schwank Construction Heater produces as much heat as a competing 125,000 BTU infra-red heater.

Working conditions are improved because the room temperature is at a far more comfortable level. For example, the air temperature in a room heated with hot air is usually about 75-85 degrees; with the Schwank Construction Heater, the wall surface temperature is usually 80-85 degrees, but the air temperature is closer to 65 degrees.

There is much less condensation.

Bernie Torchia of Mattamy Homes in Oakville, Ontario, says the Schwank Construction Heater used 30% less propane than competing products, and improved drywall turnaround time "dramatically", as condensation was significantly lower. In addition, the Schwank Construction Heater allowed Mattamy to pour basement floors "in record time" and it helped shorten set-up time.

Built for Builders

Heavy-duty design

The circular iron base and header make the Schwank Construction Heater tough enough for any construction site. But it can be lifted by a single person, and it can be moved by simply tipping the Schwank Construction Heater on its side and rolling it to a new position.

Push button control makes operation simple and easy, and if the unit is ever knocked over by accident, a tip over switch shuts the unit down immediately.

Built-in thermostat

A built-in thermostat eliminates the need for manual supervision and saves fuel by eliminating overheating. Yet the Schwank Construction Heater does not require an electrical power source.

Technical Specifications
Input (BTU)
normal altitude	90,000
high altitude	81,000
Height (inches)	36
Ignition controls	standing pilot
Thermostat	finger touch control
Minimum gas pressure
Natural gas	6" WC
Propane	11" WC
Gas inlet	1/2"
Clearances to combustibles
Top	24"
Sides	48"
AGA & CGA approved

Head to Head

90,000 BTU Schwank Construction Heater versus 150,000 BTU "Salamander" type heater

	Schwank Construction Heater	Salamander
Fuel cost	$500-$825 / house	$1,500-2,500 / house
Thawing, curing Dry walling	Up to 60% faster than standard turnaround time	Standard turnaround time
Noise	Quiet	Very Noisy
Emissions	Low CO	High CO output
Coverage	360 degrees	180 degrees
Fuel	Propane or natural gas	Propane
Condensation	Very dry	Very wet
Heating method	Radiant	Convection
Control	Thermostat	On/off switch

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