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Fostoria RPH Restaurant Patio and Golf Driving Range Infrared Heaters


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Fostoria Infrared Heaters

We are an authorized distributor for Fostoria Industries, a manufacturer of infrared heating systems.

The Fostoria Restaurant Patio Heater (RPH) has a stainless steel housing and offers high efficiency electric infrared heat.  The specially designed reflector delivers infrared heat in a precise pattern for outdoor dining and other patio uses. Pairs and groups of heaters can be controlled from a central location.
  • Compact Design 24" X 5-3/8" X 4-1/2"
  • Ruby Red Quartz T-3 Lamp Included. Replacement Lamps are available
  • 1600 Watts (208 or 240 Volts) Single-Phase Wiring (*Consult us for three phase wiring)
  • 5,461 BTU's
  • Optional Accessory: Wire Guard (RPHWG)
  • 60° Symmetrical Reflector Pattern (Coilzak Bright Aluminum Reflector)
  • All models are and listed for Indoor Spot/Zone Comfort Heating and for completely exposed/unprotected outdoor applications.

Why Electric Infrared is so Effective

  • It heats objects directly and instantly
  • Does not rely on hot air build-up which is not practical outdoors
  • People, floors and tables can be “warmer” than the air temperature
  • 100% energy efficient
  • Controls can allow customized area/table comfort levels

Proven Advantages of Electric Infrared

  • Clean - no fumes
  • No blowing air, air currents, drafts
  • No bi-products of combustion i.e.: flame, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide or sulfur dioxide
  • Maintenance free


Mounting Plate (provided) on top center allows heater to be mounted parallel or angled using a standard pipe nipple and box cover (supplied by installer).
Heaters can be attached overhead or to walls and poles. 

Infrared Coverage Area (Feet)
Mounting Height Length Width Area Coverage (Sq. Ft.) Watts (Sq. Ft.)
8 10.5 10 105 15.2
10 13 12 156 10.3
12 15 14 210 7.6

Benefits of Using Electric Infrared Heating in Restaurants:

  • Ability to expand dining to outdoor/semi-exposed areas
  • Customer focused atmosphere
  • More customers seated and served
  • Instant heat for immediate customer comfort
  • Extend patio “season” by several weeks in fall and spring
  • Expansion of smoking section

Driving Range Golf Tees: Mul-T-Mount heater may also be used

  • Ability to expand driving range use throughout the winter. Golf all year in summer-like comfort.

  • Customer focused atmosphere

  • More customers served

  • Instant heat for immediate customer comfort

Maximum comfort is achieved using two heaters per tee. (3200 Watts.) To achieve desired results, mount heaters 6' apart at an 8' height and tilt heaters 15° inward. Use 30° conduit nipple - (supplied by installer) to achieve 15° inward tilt. Heaters can be fixed in place under canopy or attached to walls and poles.
Installed Wattage Perceived Temp. Rise (Based on a typical tee area of 64 sq. ft.)
1600 Watts - 25W/sq. ft.  + 15°-20° F
3200 Watts - 50W/sq. ft.  + 20°-25° F
4800 Watts - 75 W/sq.ft.  + 30°-35° F 
6400 Watts - 1 00W/sq. ft.  + 40°-50° F 

Optional Controls:
Fostoria VHC-32 Variable 208/240 Volt Controller. Solid-state power control designed to provide a convenient way to adjust heat output on electric infrared heating elements. Control heaters on patios, in shelter houses or other protected outdoor environments. It can operate quartz lamps or quartz tubes up to a maximum of 3200 watts.
Fostoria FTC-30 30-Minute Manual Timer. Includes time switch, wall plate and knob control. 208/240 Volts, 28 Max. Amps.

Heat Distribution and Reflector Pattern

Installation Instructions in .pdf format (You must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in.)

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Delivery time for the following products: Typically in stock and processed/shipped in 1 working day or less.  The transit time to you depends on your selected UPS/FedEx shipping method, the cost of which will be displayed in your shopping cart.

Item ID

 Catalog # Description Click "Select" below to see our price and our actual real-time quantity in stock
FOST884518 RPH-240-A

240 Volts - Fostoria Restaurant Patio Heater

 Select
FOST884501 RPH-208-A 208 Volts - Fostoria Restaurant Patio Heater Select
Optional Wireguard:
FOST880992 RPHWG Optional Wireguard Select

Optional Ruby Red Quartz T-3 Lamp Replacements:
FOST446167 632-1624 240 Volts - Fits RPH-240-A Select
FOST446150 632-1620 208 Volts - Fits RPH-208-A Select
Optional Controls:
FOST485357 VHC-32 Fostoria Variable 208/240 Volt Controller up to a maximum of 3200 watts. Select
MARKEL445955 FTC-30 Fostoria 30-Minute Manual Timer. Inline or connect to contactor panel. Includes time switch, wall plate and knob control. 208/240 Volts, 28 Max. Amps Select

Payne Controls Company 18D-H Variable Voltage Controls:
 Note: The following Payne Controls Company 18D-H Variable Voltage Controls are not rated or designed for outdoor use (they are for indoor comfort heating only and not for outdoor applications without appropriate protection.)
Delivery time for the following products: Typically not in stock. Processed/shipped in 17-24 working days or less.  The transit time to you depends on your selected UPS/FedEx shipping method, the cost of which will be displayed in your shopping cart.

Item ID

Catalog #

 INPUT VOLTS MAX. AMPS KVA @ MAX RATED VOLTS

PAYNE10019 18D-2-10Hi 240 10 2.4 Select
PAYNE10059 18D-2-10Hi with Enclosure 240 10 2.4 Select
PAYNE10066 18D-2-30H 240 30 7.2 Select
PAYNE10009 18D-2-30H with Enclosure 240 30 7.2 Select
PAYNE10039 18D-2-80H 240 80 19.0 Select
PAYNE10029 18D-2-80H with Enclosure 240 80 19.0 Select

Other Fostoria products are also available.  © Copyright Fostoria Industries Inc., (a wholly owned subsidiary of TPI Corporation)

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