Welcome to Applications - Ice Rinks

Equipment Selection: Most often, the seating area around the ice will be heated, with care taken not to allow infra-red rays to hit the ice surface.   "Spot heating" type models (short tubes or high intensity infra-red heaters) are best to focus heat where needed.  Care should be taken when applying long tube heaters (50 foot plus), vacuum systems or very high BTU high intensity heaters (more than 90,000 BTU’s). are placed 10 foot or more above the seats and located 5-7 foot in from the ice surface.

 

Most often, heaters are angled towards the sitting area, away from the ice.   Typical reflector mounting angle is 15° to 30°.  Side shields should be used if necessary.  Place the heaters so that a burner is located to provide optimal and even coverage.  Heaters are typically vented through the roof.  Outside combustion air is optional.

 

 

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