PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-687

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 687

FEBRUARY 2010
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-687 - Page 27 of 33
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PS 687
FEB 10
Commercial, non-standard heaters,
including
unvented
kerosene
or
propane heaters, are
not approved
for
Army
use.
Never
heat
your
tent with them. They emit
carbon
monoxide gas
that could make you
sick or even kill you.
Some commercial models tend to
leak fuel around the valves. Others
are prone to tip over. In other words,
they’re
fre hazards
.
Remember, no commercial heaters
meet Army Feld standards. So stay
warm and safe: Choose the ±OSH.
For more information on the FOSH, go to the Defense Supply Center
Philadelphia website:
Fuel
TM
Tent size
and type
NSN
4520-01-
Heater
H-45
space
heater
Arctic
space
heater
Small
space
heater
Convective
space heater
35K BTUs
Convective
space heater
60K BTUs
Modular general
purpose tent,
TEMPER tent and
modular command
post shelter
5-man and
10-man
arctic tents
4-man
soldier/crew
tent
Modular command
post shelter
Modular general
purpose tent
and TEMPER tent
TM 9-
4520-257-
12&P
TM 10-
4520-261-
12&P
TM 10-
4520-263-
12&P
TM 10-
4520-262-
12&P
TM 10-
4520-264-
12&P
Solid
Liquid
(JP-8 and
diesel)
Solid and
liquid
(JP-8 and
diesel)
Liquid
(JP-8 and
diesel)
Liquid
(JP-8 and
diesel)
Liquid
(JP-8 and
diesel)
354-1191
(Type I)
329-3451
(Type II)
444-2375
478-9207
431-8927
520-6477
Keep in mind,
the modular general
purpose and TEMPER
tents are extendable
in length. They may
need more than one
H-45 or convective
space heater.
H-45 space heater
replaces
the old potbelly M-1941. The
H-45 measures 18 inches in
diameter and stands 24 inches
high. It weighs 65 pounds,
including all accessories.
Arctic space heater
replaces
the gasoline burning M-1950
Yukon heater. It’s a lightweight,
portable heater 17 inches high, 9
inches wide and 17 inches long.
It weighs 41 pounds, including
all accessories.
Small space heater
burns liquid
fuel. Although it has a built-in fuel
tank, the heater can also run off of
an external fuel supply using a fuel
can and stand. It’s 13.7 inches high,
8.5 inches wide and 16 inches long.
It weighs 20 pounds, including all
accessories.
Convective space heaters
provide forced hot
air for tents and shelters. These heaters generate
their own electrical power and recharge their
batteries. The 35,000-BTU heater measures 18
inches high, 14 inches wide and 40 inches long.
It weighs 74 pounds. The 60,000-BTU heater
measures 19 inches high,
17 inches wide and
48 inches long.
It weighs
98 pounds.
Thermoelectric fan,
compact, self-powered fan that ±ts on top of any
military tent heater. The fan uses some of the heat
to turn the fan blades, which circulate heated air,
improve comfort and save fuel. It measures 14
inches in diameter and stands 10 inches high.
to get the
right heater
for the size
and type
of tent you
have, use
this table as
a guide…
here’s an
introduction
to each
member of
the fosh…
your authority for
ordering these heaters
is cta 50-909.
Some tents
may need
more than
one heater
Unvented
kerosene
or propane
heaters
are not
approved
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