Characteristics

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  1. The SHA is used to heat the ten man tent. The SHA can burn both liquid and solid fuels, although operation with solid fuels requires some minor modification. The SHA and component parts weigh approximately 41 pounds.
  2. The SHA provides heat in the range of 15,000 to 25,000 BTU/hour. The Thermoelectric Fan (TEF) will help to circulate the heat generated by the SHA.
  3. Approved liquid fuels are JP-5-8, DF-A-1-2, Kerosene and Jet A; approved solid fuels are wood and coal.

CAUTION

Gasoline, JP-4, used motor oil, solvents or other unauthorized fuels should NEVER be used. Using unauthorized fuels will create a fire danger and potential for explosion.
  1. One 5-gallon can of approved liquid fuel will burn for approximately 15 hours at the maximum firing rate. Operating temperatures are -60 degrees F to +50 degrees F. Operating elevations are to 0-6,000 feet above mean sea level. If you operate the SHA at higher elevations, you must clean and inspect but the stove frequently.
  2. Always carry a piece of plywood, slightly larger than the base of the stove and sheathed in tin or aluminum, as part of the tent group equipment. This "stove board" provides a firm base for the stove to stand on, as well as reducing the fire hazard when operating the stove in a tent where the floor is covered with grass, leaves, or other potentially combustible material.
  3. When disassembled for transport, all of the components with the exception of the stove board fit inside the stove body, reducing the space required to pack the stove in the ahkio.