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Reptile Radiator and HabiStat are trade marks of Euro Rep Limited

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CONFORMS TO

EN 60335-2-30:1997

Text, Illustration and layout

© Euro Rep Ltd. MMII

Using the HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™

• To provide a light free, basking hotspot

•Provide background heat for a medium to large

vivarium

• Heat a kennel, cattery or bird brooder

• Heat a hospital or convalescent area

•Mount above a door or window to eliminate cold

draughts

• Use as a hot plate for keeping food and other

items hot

Reptile Radiators are new higher powered

heaters from HabiStat. They replace the

Power Plate and while they maintain the

advantages of the old heater, substantial

technical improvements have been added.

Purpose designed as an animal heater, the

HabiStat Reptile Radiator will not harm

animals, people or fittings if mounted

properly. It is specifically designed to direct

most of its heat out through the lower,

radiating face. Protective insulation

minimises the heating of the upper, mounting

site. At the same time, even the hottest

surface, that which heats the cage, is not so

hot that it will instantly burn animals or

humans.

Carbon element heater construction gives

incredible reliability. This is the same

technology that powers HabiStat Heat Mats.

This hot new heater creates an Optimal

Heat Density - 75 watts of heat spread over

650 cm3.

Guarantee. Like all HabiStat products, a

manufacturers guarantee extends the users

statuary rights and covers defects in parts

and labour for a twelve month period.

HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™ Basics

Directional Heater. Most of the heat

generated is directed out from the lower

surface. The edges and upper surface run at

significantly cooler temperatures. It is

therefore, safer and very economical to run.

Shallow profile - Makes mounting on the

roof of the enclosure unobtrusive and easy

to blend in with any decor scheme.

How to mount the HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™

•The best place to put the HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™ is on the inside

of the roof. Here, the heater can radiate heat into the cage either

specifically as a hot spot or more generally as background heat.

• The HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™ must not be floor mounted, either

inside or outside the cage.

•Put the HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™ as far to one end of the cage as

possible. This will ensure a hot and a cold end for the animals to move

in and out of. To prevent the whole cage heating up to one overall tem-

perature, a HabiStat™ thermostat should be used. A thermostat will also

provide an added protection against overheating.

• Check the temperatures inside the cage before putting any animals in.

Look for highs and lows in different parts of the cage and at different

times of the day. Once inside the cage, an animal cannot escape, so it

should not be exposed to too high or too low temperatures

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Introduction

The HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™ radiates

a form of heat, ultra long wave infrared,

which is especially suitable for heating the

environment as it mimics the sun. It is good

at penetrating objects and the degree of pene-

tration depends on how dense they are. Air,

for example, is not dense at all, so the heat

passes through without imparting much of its

warmth. Glass and plastic, likewise, offer lit-

tle resistance, so most of the heat passes

through. More dense objects, like living

things and rocks, stop the energy by absorb-

ing the heat and consequently warm up.

Some of the heat is reflected and even more

is reradiated by objects that have already

warmed up. This secondary heat is of a much

shorter wavelength infrared and is responsi-

ble for the general warming of the environ-

ment.

To be of maximum use, the heater should be

positioned towards one end of the cage. Here

it can build up higher local temperatures

which will dissipate to other parts of the en-

closure. In doing so a temperature gradient is

established. This suits most species beat as

they can adjust their body temperature by

moving in and out of the hottest area to

warm up quickly and then fine tune by using

the gradually cooler areas.

Installation Guide

(1) Position the HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™

on the underside of the roof where it can

radiate heat into the body of the cage.

Reptile Radiator™, the location for the four

fixing screws.

HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™ Basics

it the cage for example, the plug must be reat-

tached correctly. Consult a qualified electri-

cian if at all in doubt.

The fuse must be replaced with a similar 3

amp. device if it blows. If the fuse does blow,

extreme caution is needed before it is re-

placed. The heater is not repairable and a

blown fuse sometimes means that it is no

longer serviceable and should be discarded.

Secure the lead

The lead from the heater should be secured

if it is mounted within the cage. This can be

done with cable ties. A suitable adhesive-

backed mount can be stuck to the cage adja-

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Make small starter holes with an appropriate

drill or bradawl at the marked points.

Offer up the screws through the HabiStat™

Reptile Radiator™ into the starter holes and

screw down evenly.

(2) Where there is a wire mesh panel in the

roof, the HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™ can

be positioned on this to direct its heat through.

The area of the mesh panel should be larger

than the HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™ and

it should be constructed so that it will not

collapse under the weigh or influence of the

heater. This means it must resist any local

warming caused by the heater running in close

proximity.

Connect the HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™

to the mains via a thermostat and allow it to

heat up and run at full power for 24 hours

before putting animals into the cage.

The electrical supply cord cannot be replaced

and if it becomes damaged, it can only be

shortened to remove the defective portion and

the plug reattached. If this procedure makes

the lead too short, the whole heater should be

scrapped.

The HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™ is best

controlled with a HabiStat™ thermostat.

Connect the heater to the thermostat outside

the cage. The heater plug is rewirable by any

competent person but if there is any doubt, a

qualified electrician should be consulted.

During the first few hours of use there may

be a slight smell from the heater. This is quite

normal and these harmless fumes should be

allowed to vent away.

Cautions

Some cautions are to be considered when in-

stalling heaters like the HabiStat™ Reptile

Radiator™. The major concern is not to trap

the heat within the heater so that it causes

damage. Termed thermal blocking, this oc-

curs when something, usually a layer of insu-

lation prevents the heat generated by the

heater from escaping. Insulation is accepta-

ble, even desirable, if it is limited to the rear

side only. Should the front be blocked, then

damage may result.

It is quite possible that these heaters will be

used where water or high humidity are

present. They are safe if they are not im-

mersed in water or subjected to prolonged

and excessive humidity or misting. The heat-

ers may, however, be cleaned by wiping with

a damp cloth as they are sealed against occa-

sional dampness.

A final electrical caution concerns the lead

and plug. The HabiStat™ Reptile

Radiator™ are supplied with a fitted plug

with a 3 amp. fuse. Ideally this should not be

interfered with and is yet another reason for

mounting the heater outside the cage. If the

wire has to be threaded through a hole, to ex-

Screwing a HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™

to the underside of the roof

Introduction

The HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™ radiates

a form of heat, ultra long wave infrared,

which is especially suitable for heating the

environment as it mimics the sun. It is good

at penetrating objects and the degree of pene-

tration depends on how dense they are. Air,

for example, is not dense at all, so the heat

passes through without imparting much of its

warmth. Glass and plastic, likewise, offer lit-

tle resistance, so most of the heat passes

through. More dense objects, like living

things and rocks, stop the energy by absorb-

ing the heat and consequently warm up.

Some of the heat is reflected and even more

is reradiated by objects that have already

warmed up. This secondary heat is of a much

shorter wavelength infrared and is responsi-

ble for the general warming of the environ-

ment.

To be of maximum use, the heater should be

positioned towards one end of the cage. Here

it can build up higher local temperatures

which will dissipate to other parts of the en-

closure. In doing so a temperature gradient is

established. This suits most species beat as

they can adjust their body temperature by

moving in and out of the hottest area to

warm up quickly and then fine tune by using

the gradually cooler areas.

Installation Guide

(1) Position the HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™

on the underside of the roof where it can

radiate heat into the body of the cage.

Mark through the pilot holes in the HabiStat™

Reptile Radiator™, the location for the four

fixing screws.

Hottest spot is

directly below

the heater.

Beam of

radiant heat

from heater,

the shorter

the beam, the

hotter the

basking spot.

Temperature

gradient, hottest

under heater, coolest

at far end of the enclosure

Cable tie holding

lead by passing

through two holes

drilled in cage wall

or

Lead held by passing

it through a grove cut

in the cage wall and

secured by the roof

Cable tie holding

lead by passing

through fixing pad

stuck to cage wall

or

Fixing the lead

from a heater

mounted inside

a vivarium

cent to the heater and the tie threaded

through this. Alternatively two holes just

large enough to allow the tie through may be

drilled either side of the lead, again just next

to where the cable joins the heater. The exter-

nal point of exit should also be fixed. The

most convenient method is to clamp the ca-

ble at the junction of, say roof and wall. A

small groove is cut in the wall perhaps, along

which the cable lies. The roof is then used to

hold the cable using the strength of the fix-

tures holding the roof and wall together.

Heating Matters

HabiStat™ Reptile Radiator™ can be used

either as hotspot or background heaters.

Fortunately, most of the species commonly

kept as pets only require the gentle warmth

these heaters are designed to produce. It is al-

so understood that the cage should not be

placed in an unusual location. A comfortable

background domestic temperature is as-

sumed.

A direct beam of 25cm will heat a hot spot to

about 40°C. At a greater distance of say,

50cm, the heater would heat a medium sized

vivarium to an overall temperature of about

28°C. In a cold room it may struggle to do

this; while in hot conditions the chances of

overheating exist.

To prevent overheating, the use of a thermo-

stat like a HabiStat™ is always recommend-

ed.