HPKS black infrared dark radiant heater

Targeted warmth with a Klassik version

The HPKS range forms part of the Welltherm HP dark radiant heaters. Ceramic elements provide heat without the conspicuous visible glow of some other heater types. This black Klassik version has its own dimensions and weight compared with the glass variant. You can use this range on a suitable veranda, sheltered half-open terrace or suitable indoor project. We advise you on output and positioning.

Output and controls for your location

HPKS versions of 650, 1,300 and 1,950 watts are listed. These heaters have an IPX4 protection rating and are suitable for wall and ceiling mounting from 1.80 metres, with prescribed installation clearances. Actual perceived warmth also depends on wind, positioning and distance. Vida can make a suitable combination adjustable; temperature controls must also be suitable for an intended indoor application.

HPKS black infrared dark radiant heater for a targeted occupied position

HPKS is the black Klassik version within Welltherm’s ceramic dark radiant heaters. Choose this range when you want to direct warmth at a suitable occupied zone and the black appliance matches its surroundings. Examples include seating beneath a suitable veranda, a sheltered half-open terrace or an indoor space meeting the installation conditions. Design starts with where people actually spend time. A heater high on a wall may look tidy, but must also provide usable warmth at the intended position.

During preparation, mark the chairs or table and possible wall or ceiling positions. State whether you usually sit in one place or change the layout regularly. This identifies the proposal’s central zone. A movable table and fixed lounge area do not automatically need the same arrangement. By defining the occupied position first, we can match output, direction and required heater quantity. The HPKS choice then becomes a specific solution for a place of use, considering both appearance and installation.

The black Klassik finish in your design

A black appliance can match dark beams, window frames or a black terrace structure. Against a light substrate, the same colour instead creates a visible accent. Therefore consider ceiling and walls together and the viewing direction from your seat. The Klassik version has its own design compared with HP Glas. Choosing black is a visual preference; it is not a reason to assume extra efficiency or lower energy consumption for this version. Compare specified output and suitable usage separately from colour.

Heater size also affects appearance. A version with one ceramic element is much shorter than the three-element model. This may matter when an available beam or wall strip is narrow. Required clearances nevertheless remain in addition to appliance dimensions. Therefore do not draw only the product itself; have the installation location assessed as a complete space. If undecided between black Klassik and a glass front, we can compare both against your design, dimensions and weights.

One, two or three ceramic elements

HPKS0650 has one 650-watt ceramic element. HPKS1300 contains two elements of 650 watts each, totalling 1,300 watts. HPKS1950 combines three elements for 1,950 watts. Total output therefore follows the number of elements and appliance length. The shortest version measures 26.0 by 9.5 by 17.1 centimetres and weighs 1.7 kilograms. The middle version measures 50.9 by 9.5 by 17.1 centimetres and weighs 3.0 kilograms. The largest model measures 75.9 by 9.5 by 17.1 centimetres and weighs 4.0 kilograms.

A larger model is not automatically necessary for every small seating area, while a compact version does not automatically serve a broad occupied zone. State the distances to seating and conditions around the zone. A roof, side wall and open front are also relevant. We use this information to compare the three items purposefully. If several appliances are needed, we consider their positioning as a coherent arrangement. This clarifies the installed capacity and where you want to experience the warmth.

Include shelter and wind in the assessment

A half-open location behaves differently from an indoor room. Airflows and wind affect perceived warmth, and seating with side walls may require a different assessment from a fully open terrace. Therefore state which sides are open and whether the location is regularly draughty. Photos from the seating position and of the overhead structure help. Floor area alone provides insufficient information for a suitable HPKS arrangement. Distance to the appliance and user positioning are at least as relevant.

For a veranda with sliding panels, describe both situations: walls open and walls closed. This changes the environment in which the heater is used. Also include curtains, sun shading or other components changing position during use. They must not inadvertently occupy the required clearances. Discuss these moving elements beforehand. The proposal can then match actual use rather than just a photo where everything is neatly arranged at one moment.

Height, direction and the suitable bracket

For the HPKS range, 1.80 metres is the minimum mounting height. The HP manual generally recommends 2.3 to 2.5 metres. Relate these instructions to the specific structure and occupied zone. A mounting point out of reach can still be poorly directed or provide insufficient clearances. Therefore define available height and desired direction. Ceiling mounting requires a suitable fixing configuration; the catalogue lists ceiling bracket 14214 as a separate HP range component. Have the complete combination confirmed for your item.

Aim the heater with the prescribed bracket and permitted angle. The mounting wall must not be directly irradiated. Also maintain the HP instructions’ clearances: at least 30 centimetres to the ceiling, 5 centimetres to adjacent walls and one metre to curtains, textiles and other combustible materials. These instructions are for these HP wall and ceiling heaters. They do not automatically belong to other Welltherm ceiling products. Always use HPKS documentation for installation and have the installing party assess the substrate and fixings.

Prepare the connection with open cable ends

HPKS models have a 185-centimetre connection cable with open cable ends. This differs from a panel with a precon connector or an appliance with a fitted Schuko plug. Therefore include the power supply in the plan immediately. Have the electrical connection made professionally and decide the connection point beforehand. A neat cable route considers mounting height, supporting structure and surroundings. Selecting the product before clarifying that route may unnecessarily restrict its final position.

State whether electrical supply is already available at the veranda or project space and which other appliances are connected to it. The installer assesses the wiring and circuit suitability for the proposed combination. For several heaters, provide the full quantity and output so total installed power is clear. We can include suitable control components in the proposal. Making the connection remains part of installation alongside choosing the appliance and required mounting components.

Heat setting and room temperature are different choices

For a compatible combination, Vida can make the heat setting adjustable. This helps match output to the desired experience at an occupied position. Precise operation depends on the selected Vida product and its combination with the heater. An app function is not automatically part of every package. On the Vida controls page, you can discuss control options. Specify the operation you want, how many appliances you want to control together and whether separate zones are needed.

For an intended indoor application as space heating, suitable temperature controls belong to the system. A dimmer setting power does not automatically replace those room controls. This distinction matters when the same product group is considered both for a sheltered occupied position and an indoor project. Therefore describe the installation’s purpose in your enquiry. We select controls based on that purpose and the chosen items. This keeps clear whether you want to adjust a heat setting, control room temperature or need a suitable whole incorporating both functions.

Dark radiation during an evening under the veranda

Ceramic elements provide heat without the conspicuous visible glow found in some other heater types. Lighting therefore remains its own choice on the veranda. You can combine the heater with the existing lighting plan without treating it as a light source. For an evening arrangement, consider the table, chairs and any reading lights. The heater also has a warm-up phase. The warmth you then experience depends on direction, distance, shelter and selected heat setting, not just the wattage on the rating plate.

A practical description might be that two people usually sit at a table and occasionally use another seating area. State both zones and desired use so we can consider whether one position fits or another distribution is better. These examples are design situations, not a promise of a fixed heated area. If the location is strongly exposed to wind, we include that in the assessment. Selection then remains focused on comfortable use at the chosen position and realistic expectations for your environment.

Compare HPKS without mixing model details

HPKS and HPKW are the black and white Klassik versions. At matching outputs, they share the same specified dimensions and weights. The finish helps choose what suits the surroundings better. HPGS black, in contrast, is the glass variant with its own dimensions and higher specified weight at matching output. Therefore do not consider only the final digits of the article code. The prefix identifies the version and helps keep the correct technical details and product images together.

HPPW1950 and HPIW1950 are separate ceramic ceiling products for applications permitted by their own operating instructions. Their mounting arrangements and protection ratings differ from HPKS. Do not transfer HPKS mounting clearances to another product group simply because its output is also 1,950 watts. Where a project allows several types to be considered, we can assess their differences in relation to the room. For an HPKS enquiry, this page remains the place to compare the black Klassik models. The selection becomes concrete when the proposal specifies the full article number, mounting location and desired controls.

A complete enquiry and careful everyday use

Send the occupied zone’s width and depth, available mounting height and photos of the structure. Describe open sides, wind, moving sun shading and number of seats. State whether you want to discuss HPKS0650, HPKS1300 or HPKS1950 and which controls you prefer. The IPX4 protection rating is not general approval for every outdoor location. The HP manual excludes the appliance, connection point and wiring from bathroom zones 0, 1 and 2. Have the actual environment and complete connection assessed before finalising the position.

For maintenance and any modifications, follow the operating instructions and let the switched-off appliance cool. Keep clear space available during use and retain the article details with the installation. Your arrangement’s price follows from the heater, quantity, fixings and suitable controls. Use a quotation request to send these details to HeatXL. We then identify the components in your proposal and how the black Klassik version suits the occupied position you want to heat.

A black beam with an existing lamp

On a black veranda beam, an existing lamp may restrict space for an HPKS heater. Therefore measure the available strip and take a photo showing the beam, lamp and roof together. State whether the lamp can be moved or has a fixed position. Appliance dimensions and required clearances are then compared with these details. A suitable position can thus be assessed without matching the design solely to beam colour. Also state where the cable currently enters.

If that route changes, the installer assesses the complete connection. A small model may fit the strip visually, but capacity must also suit the desired occupied zone.

Choose a suitable mounting position for HPKS

For HPKS, the HP manual generally recommends a mounting height of 2.3 to 2.5 metres; 1.80 metres is the minimum. Maintain at least 30 centimetres to the ceiling and 5 centimetres to adjacent walls. Aim the heater towards the occupied zone with the prescribed bracket and permitted angle. The mounting wall must not be directly irradiated. Keep curtains, textiles and other combustible materials at least one metre from the appliance.

A sheltered, half-open veranda needs a different assessment from a completely open location with wind and rain. IPX4 does not give general permission for every outdoor position. The HP manual excludes the appliance, connection point and wiring from bathroom zones 0, 1 and 2. Have open cable ends connected professionally. Suitable temperature controls are required for space heating; a Vida dimmer controls the heat setting and does not replace those room controls.