{"product_id":"eurofase-ef40-4000w-240v-dual-element-infrared-patio-heater","title":"Eurofase EF40 4000W 240V Dual-Element Infrared Patio Heater","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sc-commerce-structure\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEurofase EF40 is a 39-inch, 4,000 W, dual-quartz-element electric infrared heater for architecturally finished patios and covered outdoor living spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e These Simply Controlled dealer variants are the \u003cstrong\u003e240 V standard-grille models\u003c\/strong\u003e in Black, Stainless Steel or White. Designed for wall, ceiling or appropriately engineered recessed installation, EF40 uses medium-wave infrared heat and 304 stainless-steel construction. Choose the exact finish SKU rather than a decorative-faceplate or different-voltage model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose the exact EF40 heater variant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupply \/ output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEF40240B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 V \/ 4,000 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEF40240S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 V \/ 4,000 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEF40240W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 V \/ 4,000 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope:\u003c\/strong\u003e this listing is a single heater with the manufacturer's standard mounting hardware. It is not a flush-mount frame, Type-X enclosure, dual-heater bundle, electrical control or installation service. Finish-specific product photos are representative; always confirm the selected SKU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEF40 technical specifications — 240 V models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated electrical output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,000 W (actual output may vary 90–105% of rated output, per Eurofase)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal supply voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 V AC, model codes EF40240B \/ S \/ W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal current\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.7 A at 240 V (manufacturer's rounded rating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeating elements\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo quartz infrared elements, 2,000 W each at 240 V; replacement-element family EF20240E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInfrared technology\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium wave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApproximate coverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 × 10 ft (80 sq. ft.) under suitable conditions; project-dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptimal mounting height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10 ft; Eurofase advises no higher than 10 ft for EF40 performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 39.37 in (39-inch heater class)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace\/profile width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 8.18 in on the manufacturer series drawing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProjection with supplied brackets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 9.36 in, per manufacturer specification drawing; check final orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeater weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 10.5 lb, per Eurofase series specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction \/ finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 stainless-steel construction; Black, Stainless Steel or White finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting paths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall \/ ceiling using approved brackets; separately specified flush-mount frame or pole hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWall\/ceiling mounting angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30° \/ 45° according to Eurofase's series guide and mounting instructions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse and protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor\/outdoor rated; IPX4. Use compliant fittings to maintain ingress protection.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer warranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years, subject to Eurofase's warranty terms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSurface mounting: Canadian clearances and electrical safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEurofase's EF40\/EF50\/EF60 manual requires \u003cstrong\u003einstallation by a licensed electrician, permanent hardwiring and proper grounding\u003c\/strong\u003e. For Canada, the heater must be mounted \u003cstrong\u003emore than 8 ft (2.4 m) above the floor\u003c\/strong\u003e. Eurofase also requires \u003cstrong\u003emore than 3.3 ft (1 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e between adjacent heaters and combustible materials at least 3.3 ft from the front fascia. The manufacturer's standard surface-mount clearance table specifies 18 in from adjacent walls\/vertical surfaces and minimum ceiling clearances of 12 in for wall-mounted or 6 in for ceiling-mounted configurations. These values are \u003cstrong\u003enot a substitute for the installation drawings\u003c\/strong\u003e, and must not be transferred uncritically to a recessed configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manual recommends a 15-minute cool-down after four hours of continuous operation. Follow its full location, wiring, breaker\/disconnect, environmental and maintenance warnings; do not specify conductor or overcurrent-protection sizing from this catalogue page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included with the heater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEurofase's series sheet describes a 6-inch wall\/ceiling bracket set. Its installation manual illustrates a heater body, two quartz elements, two mounting brackets, fasteners\/parts bag, manual and mounting template. Inspect the delivered package against the current manufacturer packing instructions. \u003cstrong\u003eSold separately:\u003c\/strong\u003e recessed frame, Type-X enclosure, pole\/suspension accessories, controller or wall switch, site wiring, disconnect and electrical labour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecessed EF40: matching frame, enclosure and opening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eurofase-39-inch-recessed-flush-mount-kit-ef39fmpf\"\u003eEF39FMPF 39-inch-class flush-mount frame\u003c\/a\u003e is a separately orderable accessory in matching finishes. Eurofase's flush-mount manual calls for a \u003cstrong\u003e43¾ × 12 in finished opening\u003c\/strong\u003e, a flat non-sloped ceiling, the prescribed 5\/8-inch Type-X drywall pocket, a junction box accessible outside that pocket and the high-temperature four-foot whip and ceramic connectors supplied with the flush kit. Decorative heater faceplates are \u003cstrong\u003enot compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e with flush-mounted installations. Follow the specific frame manual for ventilation clearance around decorative ceiling trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere specified by the approved construction design, the separately sold \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eurofase-39-inch-type-x-recessed-heater-enclosure-ef39frbc\"\u003eEF39FRBC Type-X enclosure\u003c\/a\u003e may form part of that recessed pathway. The enclosure's product name or Type-X material description \u003cstrong\u003edoes not, on its own, certify a fire-resistance rating for the finished ceiling\u003c\/strong\u003e. Confirm the approved assembly and model cross-reference before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControls: select by exact heater load and wiring method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EF40 is a \u003cstrong\u003e240 V, approximately 16.7 A\u003c\/strong\u003e load. Eurofase's heater manual illustrates its EFSWPS\/EFSWPW duplex switch in a reference wiring diagram, but explicitly directs installers to the switch's own complete wiring instructions. Confirm the actual switch, control box or Wi-Fi controller's ratings, required isolation, loading and permitted control modes before specification. Do not equate the EF40's two elements with approval for arbitrary dual-circuit or dimming schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose EF40 versus EF60\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider EF40 where the approximately 80-sq.-ft. manufacturer planning footprint and 39-inch format suit the site. For a larger published planning footprint or higher output, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eurofase-ef60-6000w-240v-patio-heater\"\u003eEF60 6,000 W dual-element heater\u003c\/a\u003e (approximately 121 sq. ft.; 25 A at 240 V). Heater count and placement depend on wind, exposure, actual room or patio geometry, mounting height and desired comfort; published area is not a heat-loss calculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOfficial Eurofase specifications and installation manuals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eurofaseheating.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EH-Spec-Sheet-4000W_12122024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEF40 series technical specification sheet (PDF) — wattage, dimensions, finishes, coverage and warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eurofaseheating.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EH_EF40-EF-50-EF60_Surface-Mount-Installation-Manual_08232024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEF40 \/ EF50 \/ EF60 surface-mount installation, wiring and service manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eurofaseheating.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EH-Flush-Mount-Installation-Manual-Installation_Manual_05012024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEF39FMPF \/ EF61FMPF recessed flush-mount installation manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eurofase.com\/product\/ef40-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEF40 series manufacturer product page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked dealer questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the EF40 be installed on a sloped ceiling?\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use the manufacturer's flush-mount kit on sloped ceilings. Other mounting scenarios require the current approved surface-mount installation instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the recessed kit included?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Choose the heater and appropriate recessed frame separately, or compare a manufacturer-defined bundle if its exact components suit the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan EF40 share controls with EF60?\u003c\/strong\u003e Never assume interchangeability; verify the selected control's ratings and approved connection diagram for each model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDealer project support:\u003c\/strong\u003e provide the patio dimensions, exposure, heater locations, finished ceiling height, available supply voltage and desired control method before final equipment selection. Supplier availability, freight and final pricing require confirmation before order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-sc-project=\"eurofase-project-accessories-20261027\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFinish the EF40 project — mounting and wiring options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an approved \u003cstrong\u003eflat-ceiling recessed\u003c\/strong\u003e design, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eurofase-39-inch-recessed-flush-mount-kit-ef39fmpf\"\u003eEurofase 39-inch flush-mount frame\u003c\/a\u003e. Its manufacturer kit includes a short high-temperature whip; choose a separately sold \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eurofase-efhtw-4-wire-high-temperature-whips\"\u003eEFHTW 4-wire connection whip\u003c\/a\u003e only where a longer 4-wire connection is specified by the qualified installer. The existing 3-wire EFHTW-C control-box whips are a different conductor configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an alternative high or sloped-ceiling installation, consider the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eurofase-efsmkb-telescoping-suspension-mount-kit\"\u003eEFSMKB telescoping suspension kit\u003c\/a\u003e; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eurofase-efsmkbext66-66-inch-suspension-extension-kit\"\u003e66-inch suspension extension\u003c\/a\u003e is a separate accessory. Suspension mounting and recessed mounting are alternative installation methods, not components to combine automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor dealer projects needing proportional multi-heater zoning, review the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eurofase-universal-relay-control-box\"\u003eEFURCB24 multi-zone relay control box\u003c\/a\u003e. Lutron RadioRA 2\/3 projects may use a suitable control-signal pathway involving the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lutron-lmj-5t-dv-b\"\u003eLutron LMJ-5T-DV-B 0–10 V module\u003c\/a\u003e, but the complete Eurofase\/Lutron design requires confirmation of exact switching, source\/sink signal, load protection and safe shutdown. Neither Lutron lighting modules nor decorative dimmers should be connected directly to a heater's mains load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eurofaseheating.com\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEurofase official installation and wiring manuals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-sc-eurofase=\"dealer-attach-20261027\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProject add-ons: cover and control selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor seasonal protection, consider the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eurofase-black-weather-resistant-patio-heater-covers-39-61-inch\"\u003eEurofase protective cover\u003c\/a\u003e, selecting exact \u003cstrong\u003eEF39CVRB\u003c\/strong\u003e for the EF40 manufacturer heater family. Turn off the breaker, allow the heater to cool and remove the cover before operation. For independently switched patio-heater circuits, explore \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eurofase-weatherproof-single-dual-heater-wall-switches-surface-flush-mount\"\u003eweatherproof on\/off switches\u003c\/a\u003e; verify the switch, enclosure, rated current and controller design. For engineered dimming with an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eurofase-universal-relay-control-box\"\u003eEFURCB relay panel\u003c\/a\u003e, consider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eurofase-efswtd-timer-0-10v-dimmer-controls-for-universal-relay-boxes\"\u003eEFSWTD1–4 timer\/dimmer wall controls\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are \u003cstrong\u003eoptional\/project-specific items\u003c\/strong\u003e, not automatically required components. Supplier freight, availability and accessory fit must be reviewed for the complete system order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eurofase","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":67769449578687,"sku":"EF40240B","price":636.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel","offer_id":67769449611455,"sku":"EF40240S","price":590.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":67769449644223,"sku":"EF40240W","price":636.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0410\/6262\/9541\/files\/eurofase-ef40-4000w-manufacturer.jpg?v=1793044351","url":"https:\/\/www.simplycontrolled.ca\/products\/eurofase-ef40-4000w-240v-dual-element-infrared-patio-heater","provider":"Simply Controlled","version":"1.0","type":"link"}