My friend has asked me to help him install a 5000 watt /240 V forced air heater in his new garage. I checked it out and it doesnt say if it comes wired internally with a Tstat, or if you need an external on.

Couldnt find if it had a relay inside to control the heat. So What kind of options do I have for an external Tstat? Do I absolutely need a relay wired up to the tstat ?

Are there any industrial tstats good for 5000W?

Thanks!