Hatco GRAIHL-36 Glo-Ray Infra-Black High Watt Strip Heater with Lights, 36" W, 980 Watts
Description
A 36-inch overhead strip heater that keeps plated food and pass-through orders hot with an even panel of infrared heat and lights the food.
The Hatco GRAIHL-36 is a Glo-Ray Infra-Black High Watt strip heater with lights. It is 36" W x 9" D x 2.6" H in an extruded aluminum housing. The metal-sheathed element inside an Infra-Black emitter gives off a solid panel of heat with no hot spots. It is rated 980 W and built for 120V, 120/208V or 120/240V, single phase; the voltage is set when you order. Hatco requires a control: an attached thermostatic control box (TCBI) or a remote control enclosure (RMB), sold separately.
Will it fit · Will it hook up
- Outside size
- 36" W x 9" D x 2.6" H; add 3" to depth with the attached TCBI box
- Mounting height
- 4" to 10" above the target surface; best for a pass-through under 9-1/2" deep
- Power
- 980 W, single phase, hardwired: 8.2 A at 120V, 5.3 A at 120/208V, 4.8 A at 120/240V
- Light circuit
- 120/208V and 120/240V units run the lights on 120V and the heat on 208V or 240V
- Wiring
- 3 ft. conduit with leads, server's right; 6" leads from the control box side with a TCBI
- Controls
- TCBI attached box or RMB remote box, ordered with the heater
Clearance: at least 4" from the unit to the surface below; with a TCBI it must be a pass-through (no back wall), with an RMB keep 3" from a back wall.
Even Infra-Black heat
The Infra-Black emitter spreads the element's heat across its whole face, so the food sees a solid panel of heat with no hot spots.
Close-range holding
Built for tight spaces: mount it 4" to 10" above the food. Hatco lists a recommended target width of 9.5".
Your choice of control
Order an attached thermostatic control box with on/off switch and indicator light (TCBI), or a remote box (RMB) with toggle or infinite switches kept out of the heat zone.
Aluminum housing
Sturdy extruded aluminum housing that does not sag, with heavy-duty insulation that keeps the outside cool. Clear anodized is standard.
Lights the food
3 shatter-resistant incandescent display lights light the holding area and protect food from bulb breakage. A 60 W halogen bulb is a factory option.
Many mounting choices
Mount under a shelf with angle brackets, hang it from chains, or stand it on non-adjustable tubular stands (stands must be ordered with the unit).
Delivery and setup
- Inspect the carton for damage before you sign, and note any damage on the delivery receipt.
- Approximate shipping weight is 18 lb., not counting a remote control box (add 2 to 8 lb. for an RMB).
- A qualified, licensed electrician must hardwire the unit to local code. Hatco asks for supply wire rated for at least 194°F (90°C).
- Light-equipped heaters that need a 20 A or larger breaker must use a remote control box with a fuse of 20 A or less for the light circuit.
- Install indoors where the room is at least 70°F, never above or near combustible surfaces. Keep a remote control box outside the heat zone.
- Colors, wire guard, TCBI, tubular stands and extended leads are factory options and must be ordered with the heater.
Questions buyers ask
Does the price include the controls?
No. Hatco requires either an attached Thermostatic Control Box with Indicator Lights (TCBI) or a Remote Control Enclosure (RMB), ordered separately. Hatco's RMB picker matches a box to the heater and voltage.
What power does it need?
It is hardwired, single phase, 980 W. Draw is 8.2 A at 120V, 5.3 A at 120/208V, 4.8 A at 120/240V. The voltage is chosen when the unit is ordered.
How high should I mount it?
Hatco recommends 4" to 10" above the target surface. Mount no more than 10" back from the front of an overshelf.
Can it go under a shelf or against a wall?
Yes, under a shelf with adjustable angle brackets (an RMB is recommended there). Against a back wall it must use an RMB with 3" clearance; a TCBI unit must be a pass-through.
What colors are there?
Clear anodized aluminum is standard. Designer colors (Warm Red, Black, Gray Granite, White Granite, Navy Blue, Hunter Green, Antique Copper) and Gloss finishes (Gleaming Gold, Glossy Gray, Bold Black, Brilliant Blue, Radiant Red) are factory options; non-standard colors cannot be returned.
What warranty does it carry?
Hatco's limited warranty runs 18 months; the metal-sheathed food warmer element has 1 year parts and labor plus 1 more year parts only. Hatco also lists 24/7 parts and service help in the U.S. and Canada.
Specs
| Manufacturer | Hatco |
|---|---|
| Model Number | GRAIHL-36 |
| Series | Glo-Ray Infra-Black High Watt Strip Heater, GRAIHL |
| Type | Overhead Strip Heater with Lights |
| Shipping Weight | 18 lb. |
| Shipping Weight Note | Does Not Include Remote Control EnclosureAdd 2 to 8 lb. for RMB |
| Width | 36 Inches |
| Depth | 9 Inches |
| Height | 2.6 Inches |
| Depth with TCBI | 12" With Attached TCBI Box |
| TCBI Box Size | 8" W x 3" D x 2.5" H, Not Including Switches |
| Element | Metal Sheathed Tubular Element in Infra-Black Emitter |
| Recommended Mounting Height | 4" to 10" Above Target Surface |
| Voltage | 120, 120/208 or 120/240 Volts |
| Phase | 1 |
| Watts | 980 Watts |
| Amps | 8.2 at 120V5.3 at 120/208V4.8 at 120/240V |
| Connection | Hardwired, 3 ft. Conduit with Leads, Server's Right6" Leads with TCBI |
| Light Circuit | 120/208V and 120/240V Units: 120V Lights, 208V or 240V Heat |
| Display Lights | 3 Shatter-Resistant Incandescent Bulbs |
| Control Type | Required, Sold Separately: TCBI Thermostatic Control Box or RMB Remote Control Enclosure |
| Control Location | Chef's Left Side Unless Otherwise Specified |
| Housing | Extruded Aluminum, Clear Anodized Standard |
| Insulation | Heavy-Duty Insulation |
| Clearances | Surface Below 4"Back Wall 3" with RMB, Pass-Through Only with TCBIOvershelf 1" with TCBI, 0" with RMB |
| Factory Options | Designer ColorsGloss FinishesElement Wire GuardTCBIRMBNo Control, for RMB2Non-Adjustable Tubular StandsExtended Leads up to 20 ft.60 W Halogen Bulb |
| Accessories | Adjustable Angle BracketsChain SuspensionChef LED Bulbs, 120V, Pass-Through Only |
| Certifications | cULus, NSF |
| Country of Origin | Made in the USA |
| Warranty | 18 Months Limited |
| Element Warranty | Metal Sheathed Food Warmer Element: 1 Year Parts and Labor plus 1 Additional Year Parts Only |
| Support | 24/7 Parts and Service Assistance, U.S. and Canada |
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