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For truck, boat and recreational applications

These Red Dot auxiliary heaters are among the most versatile and maintenance-free units the company has ever built. Red Dot's round tube and fin design allows heater mounting in any position, using our multi-position leg brackets or flush mount frame. The compact size, simple plumbing and high output are ideal in any application.

R-254
BTUs

Heating - 16,000 BTU/hr @ 150º F (4,032 kcal/h @ 65.6º C) air temperature rise

Air Flow

150 CFM (255 m3/h)

Weight

7 lbs. (3 kg)

Current Draw

3.3 amps @ 13.6 VDC; 1.7 amps @ 27.2 VDC

Models

Single Fan Rear Exit
5/8" fittings: R-254-0 (12 volt), R-254-0-24 (24 volt);
3/4" fittings R-254-1 (12 volt);
Floor Exit
5/8" fittings: R-254-4 (12 volt)

R-255
BTUs

Heating - 30,000 BTU/hr @ 100º F (7,560 kcal/h @ 37.8º C) air temperature rise

Air Flow

280 CFM (476 m3/h)

Weight

12 lbs. (5.5 kg)

Current Draw

6.6 amps @ 13.6 VDC; 3.3 amps @ 27.2 VDC

Models

Single Fan Rear Exit
5/8" fittings: R-255-0 (12 volt), R-255-0-24 (24 volt);
3/4" fittings R-255-1 (12 volt);
Floor Exit
5/8" fittings: R-255-4 (12 volt)

R-256
BTUs

Heating - 9,000 BTU/hr @ 100º F (2,268 kcal/h @ 37.8º C) air temperature rise

Air Flow

87 CFM (148 m3/h)

Weight

7 lbs. (3 kg)

Current Draw

1.3 amps @ 13.6 VDC

Models

Single Fan Rear Exit
5/8" fittings: R-256-0 (12 volt)