TM 1-1500-204-23-11
Typical Heat Lamp Performance Chart
Single Lamp
Two Lamps
Surface
Effective Area
Temperature
Height
(Diameter)
Height
Distance Apart
Effective Area
(F)
(Inch)
(Inch)
(Inch)
(Inch)
(Inch)
115 to 135
22
11
135 to 155
19
8
155 to 175
16
8
155 to 185
16
14
8 x 22
175 to 195
16
11
8 x 13
195 to 215
13
5 to 6
200 to 220
16
9
8x9
195 to 225
13
11
5 to 6 x 17
5
200 to 250
16
5x9
220 to 250
11
5 to 6
13
8
5x9
230 to 250
11
4x5
230 to 280
11
9
5 x 15
250 to 300
9
5 to 6
5
275 to 325
8
290 to 340
8
8
4 x 12
NOTE
These temperatures can be obtained in still air only.
Thermocouples must be used to verify temperature due to the variations in heat lamps, relectors,
materials, etc.
(1) Heat Lamp Temperature Effects. Variables
measures the surface temperature of
that effect part temperature when using heat lamps
the part, use tape approximately the
are discussed in paragraph 3-3.k.
same color as the part surface over the
aluminum tape to secure the thermo-
couples.
(2) Using Heat Lamps. Before using heat
lamps for a repair process, a heat survey shall be
performed on component(s) as described in paragraph
(c) Connect the thermocouple to a tem-
perature measuring device. (The hot
bonder, paragraph 6-19.f can be used
(a) Place heat lamp(s) in the same posi-
for temperature measuring). Check to
tion as determined by the heat survey in
ensure proper operation.
paragraph 6-18g to obtain the required
temperature.
(d) Turn on heat lamp(s) and continually
monitor the temperature to ensure the
(b) Using high temperature tape, tape ther-
required temperature is achieved.
mocouple sensors or thermocouples
in the repair area at the minimum and
i. Hot Air. When using hot air for curing of com-
maximum temperature, as determined
posite laminates, care should be taken to not insulate
by the heat survey in paragraph 6-18g.
the repair by using excessive breather materials.
To ensure the thermocouple accurately