LED frame for an infrared panel

The heating panel and lighting remain two components with their own electrical characteristics. Panel wattage describes the heating; the lighting set also requires electricity. Keep these two consumptions separate when calculating usage. Anyone wanting to use only the lighting must choose a compatible power supply and control configuration. A frame around the panel does not automatically make its heating function dimmable or otherwise controllable.

The Welltherm catalogue describes warm white light at 3000 kelvin and a modular lighting frame for compatible glass and metal combinations. Precise dimensions are in the current table. Do not choose solely by nominal panel dimensions: the frame, fixings and power supply together form the set to be checked. We help match these components to the chosen panel and desired mounting position.

View the position from the normal occupied area. On a ceiling, the dining table, worktop and seating area determine useful light distribution. On a wall, avoid furniture or a door making the lighting function awkward. A lighting frame is a practical interior choice when heat positioning also fits. The most pleasant position for a lamp is not automatically the best position for a heating panel.

The frame has its own weight and fixings. Use only the intended components and observe the combination’s conditions. The product image does not authorise adding a different surround, tape or mounting yourself. For an existing installation, we check whether the current version and installation suit the desired addition. Mention changes to the ceiling or wall if they affect the supporting structure.

Determine beforehand who uses the light switch and where it must be accessible. In a living room, you want to operate lighting without changing the heating programme. For mirror use, daily lighting may be needed at a different time from extra room warmth. Have these preferences translated into a suitable electrical configuration. The installer assesses the power supply, wiring and permitted installation of the associated control components.

Dimming requires a suitable lighting combination. A dimmable power supply and supported controls are different components from the panel’s room thermostat. Do not confuse these lighting controls with the Vida dimmer for certain radiant heaters. Have the proposal specify what each component controls. This clarifies which button operates the lighting and which controls follow the room’s heat demand.

Specify whether the bathroom has an open shower, partition or lowered ceiling. This helps assess the actual position and cable route. A lighting component’s plug connection does not automatically make a connection point suitable for the relevant environment. A power supply intended behind the panel must also have an accessible, suitable location under its own requirements.

A lighting frame is not a towel rack. Do not hang textiles over it or add objects affecting heat output, fixings or the lighting opening. If you also want towel drying, discuss a specific bathroom version with the intended rails. Select the separate functions by article number instead of using additions to give one product several unconfirmed tasks.

After installation, lighting and heating are tested separately. Check the intended lighting operation and, where applicable, the dimming function. Also check that the room thermostat controls the correct heating panels. This identifies an incorrect switching assignment before everyday use. Afterwards, return temporary test settings to the agreed position.

Have the installation switched off and cooled for cleaning or maintenance according to the instructions. Choose cleaning products for the relevant material and avoid loading cables and fixings. Record the article codes of the frame, power supply and controls with the panel details. A later enquiry can then be traced to the correct component rather than only the visible dimensions of the lighting surround.

Welltherm handles product design and manufacturing; HeatXL is the Benelux distributor. For product possibilities, visit HeatXL. Available retail prices are in the infraroodpaneel.nl online shop ↗ (Opens in a new tab). A project quotation includes the separate components and any preparation, allowing you to compare different complete solutions.

For installation, use the official Welltherm lighting frame manual ↗ for the compatible version. For your interior decision, also read our guide to infrared panels with LED lighting. This helps you describe lighting preferences and the heating function specifically in the same enquiry without mixing up the components’ characteristics.