Assemble the Stack

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  1. When the H-45 Type II (Liquid Fuel) Heater is first delivered, the stack assembly sections are provided as curved sheet metal sections. Form into cylinders and lock the seams. Refer to the section entitled “Assembling the Stack Sections for the H-45 Type II (Liquid Fuel) Heater” in the Technical Manual for information on assembling the sections before initial use.
  2. Outside the tent, roll back the flap (12) on the tent stack shield opening (11), and tie it back securely. (Refer to the tent-specific operator manual for this procedure.)
  3. Inside the tent, securely install the un-crimped end of one of the stack sections onto the crimped end of another stack section (8-3). Securely install the stack cap assembly (1) with the attached guy lines (2) onto the crimped end of the stack section (3).
  4. Insert the stack cap and attached guy lines through the tent stack shield opening.
  5. Securely install the bottom of the stack assembly (8) onto the flange (9) on the top heater shell.
  6. One person should remain in the tent stabilizing the stack assembly, while two other persons go outside the tent and retrieve the three guy lines (2) from the roof of the tent.

NOTE: You must assemble all six stack pipe sections and stack cap assembly, put them securely in place on the top heater shell flange, and tie them down during heater operation. Failure to use all six sections will adversely affect heater performance, increase soot buildup, and increase maintenance.

The type of tent, use of a step aid (if available), and height and strength of the persons assembling the stack may alter the following stack assembly procedures.

NOTE: Use a long stick or other such object (not supplied with the H-45) if needed to retrieve the guy lines from the tent roof. Once you retrieve the guy lines, you may need to add additional lengths of rope (not supplied with the H-45) to the end of each guy line before you can anchor the ropes to the tent.