Globally Recognized Ratings & Certifications
POTCAT catalytic infrared heaters are certified by third party agencies CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and FM (Factory Mutual). Products that bear the CSA or FM marks must undergo, and satisfy, testing by certified laboratories. The evaluation of the products not only cover the design, manufacturing, and component selection, but also the actual operation of the products as intended in the specification. Both agencies puts the products in operation to determine if the product can safely operate without causing unintended consequences. In addition to the initial test to receive the certification, CSA and FM will perform periodic audits to ensure the products are manufactured according to the published guidelines. The CSA and FM marks are recognized worldwide for the products safe operation.
POTCATs are certified by Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
POTCATs are certified by Factory Mutual (FM)
POTCAT is Safe to Operate in All Locations
Example of a Catalytic Heater Panel from a POTCAT. Panels vary in size and number, depending on the specific model.
All POTCAT catalytic heater panels are designed, manufactured, and tested for safe operation in all locations. Each heater is tested for quality and safety at the factory prior to shipment. Because the heaters operate at temperatures significantly below the auto-ignition temperature of the fuel gas supply, the heaters will not cause any unwanted flame or explosion to occur even if there is a gas leak.
How Safe is A Catalytic Heater When Exposed to Natural Gas?
This studio demonstration done at Bruest Catalytic Heaters Test Facility shows that there is no explosion when a catalytic heater is exposed to natural gas. [The video is for demonstration purposes only and not to be tried at home.]
The purpose of the video is to demonstrate how a catalytic heater reacts if there was a gas leak or gas were to hit the face panel of a POTCAT heater. This test was performed at the CDT sister company Bruest Catalytic. The handheld propane gas bottle simulates a natural gas leak when it is applied to the heater face. Propane is directed at different parts of the heater. As shown, the heater does not ignite the “gas leak” but merely glows brighter as the gas is consumed. A POTCAT does not ignite any type of leak or explosion when exposed to gas.