Product Details
The Alcove or KCV series cove heater is a space-saving radiant heater designed to provide warmth from above while also producing convection heat, similar to baseboard heating. It combines the quick comfort of radiant heat with sustained warmth, uniformly dispersing warm air throughout the room. The heater is mounted near the ceiling, avoiding furniture placement issues, and features lower surface temperatures compared to baseboard or fan heaters, offering a pleasant heating experience akin to older ceiling cable heating systems. With no moving parts, it operates silently and requires no maintenance. Typical applications include day care centers, assisted living housing, housing developments, laundry rooms, bathrooms, and bedrooms. Key features include a long-life element, silent operation, an extruded aluminum front panel, dual wiring options, easy surface-mount installation, and an open-back design for enhanced convection. Constructed of extruded aluminum with a maximum cross-section thickness of .962", it features a sawtooth profile to increase the radiating surface area and is open on both the top and bottom to maximize convection heating of room air. The unit contains a 32 cubic inch junction box at both ends with 1/2" knockouts on the back and top, and the ni-chrome wire is embedded in magnesium oxide powder, enclosed and sealed in aluminum sheath. The element wattage density is approximately 150 watts per linear foot, and the full-length back case is made from 22 gauge electro-galvanized steel with a baked enamel finish. The heater comes with a 2-year limited warranty.
