TM 10-4520-261-12&P
SPACE HEATER ARCTIC (SHA)
0005 00
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
0005 00-18
OPERATING THE THERMOELECTRIC FAN (TEF)
(optional item, refer To AAL, WP 0045)
WARNING!
Hot Surfaces
The base plate of the TEF gets very hot during operation. Take care in
handling the fan to avoid burns or other serious injury.
CAUTION!
Do not block the flow of air out of the fan by placing gloves or other
articles on the grill of the fan.
The base plate of the TEF gets very hot during operation. If it is
necessary to remove the TEF from the Lid Assembly while the heater is
in operation, be sure to place the TEF on a surface that will not melt or
burn.
The Thermoelectric Fan (TEF) (1) helps to circulate the heat generated by the space heater (2) to the
floor and throughout the shelter. The TEF is self powered and generates its own power directly from the
heat radiated by the space heater. As the TEF base plate heats up, that heat is converted into electrical
energy to operate the fan. The TEF is an optional piece of equipment and is listed in the Additional
Authorization Items list (WP 0045).
To unpack the TEF from its storage container (3), release the latches (4) that secure the cover (5) and
remove. Grasp the TEF by the handle (6) mounted on the grill and lift out of the container (3).
To operate the TEF, remove the sight glass cover (7) from the top of the lid assembly (8) and allow it to
hang over the left side of the heater. Place the TEF (1) in position on the lid assembly (8) of the SHA.
Within 5-10 minutes, the fan will reach full operating capacity.
To repack the Thermoelectric Fan (1), allow it to cool completely, pick it up by its top handle (6) and lower
it into the TEF storage container (3). Place the cover (5) in position on the top of the storage container.
Engage and secure the cover side latches (4).
