The Cata-Dyne MKII Series infrared gas catalytic explosion-proof heaters are the industry standard for hazardous location heating needs. These are the heaters of choice for many of our customers who have come to trust their reliability. Our Cata-Dyne MKII Series explosion-proof catalytic heater has sleek side mount controls ideal for customers seeking to reduce costs with easier and quicker heater installation. The Industry Standard - Cata-Dyne heaters boast the most efficient conversion of hydrocarbon fuels to infrared energy compared to any competitive brand on the market today, with over a quarter of a million units in service during our 40-year history and an exceptional safety record. Designed for both hazardous and non-hazardous applications. Customer Care - Thermon's state-of-the-art, 105,000 square foot, Edmonton manufacturing facility is designed to ensure our worldwide customer base of the most efficient explosion-proof and general-purpose infrared gas catalytic heaters and heating systems for use in industrial heating. Infrared Technology Infrared is smart. It heats only what needs to be heated: personnel or equipment within a facility, not the surrounding airInfrared is direct. It takes less time and energy to do the job Infrared is versatile. It handles a large variety of process and space heating applications Infrared is environmentally friendly. It helps surpass today's ever-tightening standardsInfrared radiation is a form of electromagnetic energy that is generated by the vibration and rotation of atoms and molecules within all objects with temperatures above absolute zero (0 Kelvin; -273 C; or -459 F) Applications: The Cata-Dyne MKII Series heaters are used in many different applications that involve spot or space heating where hazardous materials may be present. Comfort heating for industrial buildings and installationsFreeze protection for equipment or componentsDrying or curing processesCertifications: Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for use in Class I, Division 1 & 2, Group D hazardous locationsFactory Mutual (FM) for use in Class I, Division 1, Group D hazardous locations. Temperature code T2C at an ambient temperature of 40 C (104 F)Features: The heater box constructed of 300 series stainless steel for corrosion protectionCata-Dyne proprietary explosion-proof catalyst pad.Standard 3/8" NPT gas connectionsCata-Dyne heaters are designed to operate on either natural gas or propaneCata-Dyne heaters do not require electrical power to operate once they have been startedOur QuikSTART heater technology reaches the catalytic threshold faster, bringing the heater to full operating temperature in half the timeShorter thermocouple is nickel plated with an added polymer sleeve to enhance the corrosion protection for a stronger electromagnetic connection to the safety shut-off valve (SSOV)All gas control components as well as all electrical connections are side mounted for easy installation and accessSide-mounted rating plate for easy visibilitySingle start-up element with the same power and wattage rating as used in the standard WX heaters dual elementsThe heater contains no moving parts and is designed to operate indefinitely when supplied with ai.