Many permanent or ceiling mounted electric patio heaters will need transformers to operate their ignition systems. When installing these types of patio heaters, you should become familiar with the electrical requirements needed for safe and dependable operation. The information below is intended to orient you with some requirements at a glance. Consult your owner manual for full and complete details about electrical requirements.
The model of the Sunpak ceiling patio heater we sell has an electrical requirement of 20 VA. The "VA" stands for Voltage Amperage, commonly known as "Amps." We offer the Sunpak outdoor heater with the option of a 20 volt transformer, 40 volt transformer, or no transformer.
A 24-20VA transformer provides 24 Volts at 20 Amps and powers one Sunpak outdoor heater. A 24-40VA transformer offers 24 Volts at 40 Amps and can power two Sunpak outdoor heaters. You get the best performance from your ceiling patio heater by using one transformer to supply power to only one outdoor heater. If you do wire two units to one transformer, make sure each heater receives at least 20 Amps. Never wire more than two outdoor heaters to one transformer.
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Connect the patio heater to the transformer with 18 gauge insulated wire if less than 50 feet away. If the wall switch or transformer is more than 50 feet away, use 16 gauge insulated wire to connect to the outdoor heater. When replacing original wire, make sure the new wire has a temperature rating of at least 105 degrees Centigrade.
