Significance and Use
5.1 The energy input rate test is used to confirm that the patio heater is operating properly prior to further testing.
5.2 Preheat energy and time can be useful to food service operators to manage energy demands and to know how quickly the patio heater can be ready for operation.
Scope
1.1 This test method covers the heating performance and energy consumption of commercial radiant patio heaters. The food service operator can use this evaluation to select a commercial patio heater and understand its energy performance and effective heated area.
1.3 The patio heater can be evaluated with respect to the following:
1.3.1 Energy input rate (10.2),
1.3.2 Preheat energy consumption and time (10.3),
1.3.3 Temperature distribution (10.4), and
1.3.4 Effective heated area (10.4).
