Commercial-Grade Radiant Heating for Outdoor Dining, Hospitality, and Residential Patios
The SunStar SGL35 Glass Series Overhead Gas Patio Heater is a premium infrared radiant heating solution designed for restaurants, hospitality venues, outdoor dining spaces, and residential patios that need reliable comfort in cooler weather. Unlike conventional heaters that warm the surrounding air first, the SGL35 delivers radiant warmth directly to people and surfaces for more effective outdoor comfort.
Featuring a sleek high-temperature tinted glass design, the SGL35 combines modern aesthetics with practical performance. The tinted glass helps protect the burner system from wind exposure while enhancing the appearance of patios, verandas, bars, smoking areas, vestibules, and outdoor entertainment spaces.
Factory-configured with two-stage operation, this heater allows users to select between 24,000 BTU/hr and 35,000 BTU/hr output depending on weather conditions. During milder temperatures, the lower setting provides efficient comfort. During colder weather, the full 35,000 BTU/hr setting delivers stronger radiant heat.
Best For
- Restaurant patios and outdoor dining areas
- Hospitality venues, bars, and lounges
- Covered residential patios and verandas
- Commercial entertainment spaces
- Smoking areas, vestibules, and outdoor waiting areas
- Wind-exposed seating environments requiring a fixed overhead heater
Not Recommended For
- Fully enclosed indoor spaces
- Areas that cannot meet required clearance specifications
- Spaces larger than 12' x 12' without additional heaters
- Installations where local gas code requirements cannot be met
Key Features
• Direct Infrared Radiant Heating: Radiant heat warms people and objects directly at floor level instead of heating the surrounding air first, improving outdoor comfort and energy use.
• High-Temperature Tinted Glass: The tinted glass helps protect the heating system from wind exposure while enhancing the heater’s visual appeal.
• Two-Stage Heat Output: The SGL35 is factory-shipped as a two-stage heater, allowing operation at either 24,000 BTU/hr or 35,000 BTU/hr depending on comfort needs.
• Wind-Resistant Performance: The SGL Glass Series is designed to remain wind resistant up to 40 MPH, making it suitable for outdoor and partially covered environments.
• Flexible Mounting Options: The heater can be mounted horizontally or angled up to 60 degrees to support different patio layouts and heat distribution needs.
• Reduced Clearance Option: With the optional heat shield, ceiling clearance requirements can be reduced to as low as 10 inches in approved installations.
Manuals
Coverage and Heating Performance
The SunStar SGL35 is designed to heat an area up to approximately 12 feet by 12 feet under minimal wind conditions. Actual comfort coverage depends on mounting height, mounting angle, ambient temperature, wind exposure, and the layout of the outdoor space. For larger restaurant patios, outdoor dining areas, or commercial seating zones, multiple heaters may be required for consistent comfort.
Fuel Options
| Model |
Fuel Type |
Input Range |
| SGL35-L7 / SGL35-L10 |
Propane |
24,000–35,000 BTU/hr |
| SGL35-N7 / SGL35-N10 |
Natural Gas |
24,000–35,000 BTU/hr |
Installation Considerations
- Designed for outdoor and partially covered outdoor environments.
- Can be mounted from horizontal position up to 60 degrees.
- Optional heat shield reduces ceiling clearance requirements.
- Available in dedicated natural gas and propane configurations.
- Professional gas installation is recommended.
- Installation must comply with local building and fuel gas codes.
Product Specifications
| Product Series |
SGL Glass Series |
| Heater Type |
Overhead Gas Patio Heater |
| Heating Technology |
Infrared Radiant Heat |
| Maximum Input |
35,000 BTU/hr |
| Low Stage Input |
24,000 BTU/hr |
| Fuel Options |
Natural Gas or Propane |
| Wind Resistance |
Up to 40 MPH |
| Coverage Area |
Up to 12' x 12' |
| Mounting Angles |
0° to 60° |
| Height |
9.5" |
| Width |
11.5" |
| Length |
48" |
Minimum Clearance Requirements
| Mounting Angle |
Ceiling |
Ceiling w/ Shield |
Back |
Back w/ Shield |
Side |
End |
Below |
Front |
| 0° |
20" |
10" |
N/A |
N/A |
24" |
12" |
40" |
48" |
| 30° |
23" |
14" |
8" |
8" |
24" |
12" |
40" |
48" |
| 60° |
24" |
17" |
12" |
12" |
24" |
12" |
40" |
48" |
