Description
Heater Lifting Bail for Safe Crane Positioning on the Jobsite
A Frost Fighter heater weighs 420 lbs. Without a working bail, your heater stays on the ground. The Frost Fighter lifting bail (part 50731) is the factory replacement lifting bail for IDF350 and IDF500 series heaters. This heater lifting bail is a tubular steel arch that mounts on top of the heater body, giving your crew a secure crane attachment for safe repositioning.
Key Features and Benefits
Factory OEM Replacement
The 50731 is the same Frost Fighter lifting bail that ships standard with every new IDF series heater. When the original bail is damaged, bent, or missing, this replacement restores the heater crane lift point your rigging crew depends on.
Tubular Steel Arch Construction
A single curved steel arch spans the top of the heater body near the discharge end. The bail's mounting brackets attach to the outer jacket, giving the heater a solid crane attachment.
One Bail for All IDF Fuel Types
One heater lifting bail fits IDF heaters running on oil, diesel, kerosene, propane, or natural gas. The outer jacket dimensions are identical across fuel types, so the 50731 works on every IDF350 and IDF500.
Supports 420+ lb Heater Loads
The bail is the factory lift point for a 420 lb heater. A crane hook, shackle, or forklift tine engages directly with the bail for vertical picks, rooftop placement, and trailer loading.
Which Heaters Fit the 50731
The Frost Fighter lifting bail (part 50731) fits all IDF350 and IDF500 series indirect-fired heaters, both LP/NG and Oil/Diesel. The Frost Fighter IDF350 and Frost Fighter IDF500 share the same outer jacket, so one IDF500 lifting bail also serves the IDF350. Stock this alongside other indirect fired heater accessories to keep your IDF fleet crane-ready.
The 50731 does not fit IHS700, DF series, or OHV series heaters. Call Cleanflow at 1-866-335-1078 to confirm fit for other models.
Safe Heater Positioning
At 420 lbs, IDF heaters require mechanical lifting for rooftop placement, upper-floor positioning, and trailer loading. The heater lifting bail is the designated heater crane lift point on every IDF unit. Crane hooks, shackles, and slings attach directly to the bail. If your bail is bent, cracked, or missing, replace it before the next lift to avoid dropped-load risk.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 50731 |
| Product Type | Replacement lifting bail |
| Compatible Heaters | IDF350 and IDF500 Series (all fuel types) |
| Construction | Tubular steel arch |
| Mounting Location | Top of heater body, near discharge end |
| Standard Equipment | Yes, included with every new IDF heater |
| Not Compatible With | IHS700, DF Series, OHV Series |
Buy Heater Lifting Bail Online from Cleanflow
Cleanflow Utility Supply Company is an authorized Frost Fighter dealer. Order the 50731 replacement lifting bail and other Frost Fighter heater parts with free shipping on orders over $199.
Returns accepted within 30 days. Ships across Canada and the USA. Browse the Frost Fighter collection for more indirect fired heater accessories, or call 1-866-335-1078.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a lifting bail on an indirect fired heater?
A lifting bail is a curved metal arch mounted on top of the heater. It provides a secure attachment point for crane hooks and slings so the heater can be lifted safely on job sites. Every Frost Fighter IDF heater includes one as standard equipment.
How do you lift a Frost Fighter heater with a crane?
Attach a crane hook or shackle to the lifting bail on top of the heater. The bail is your crane attachment point. Check the heater crane lift point before every lift. Use rated rigging gear for a 420 lb load.
Does the Frost Fighter IDF350 come with a lifting bail?
Yes. Every new IDF350 and IDF500 ships with a lifting bail installed. The 50731 sold separately is a replacement for units with a damaged or missing bail. Fleet operators order it alongside other Frost Fighter heater parts for routine maintenance.
Which Frost Fighter heaters use the 50731 lifting bail?
The Frost Fighter lifting bail fits all IDF350 and IDF500 series heaters on Oil/Diesel, LP, and NG fuel. The IDF500 lifting bail is the same part as the IDF350 bail. It does not fit the IHS700, DF, or OHV series.
Why replace a lifting bail on a portable heater?
A bent, cracked, or missing bail leaves your heater with no safe crane attachment. IDF heaters weigh 420 lbs. A replacement lifting bail restores the factory crane attachment point so your crew can reposition the heater without improvised rigging.
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