TM 9-4520-257-12&P 0002 00
OPERATOR AND UNIT MAINTENANCE
H-45 LARGE RADIANT SPACE HEATER
(TYPE I, SOLID FUEL)
NSN 4520-01-354-1191
(TYPE II, LIQUID FUEL)
NSN 4520-01-329-3451
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
0002 00-1
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES
Fuel For The H-45 Type I (Solid Fuel) Heater
The H-45 Type I (Solid Fuel) Heater is designed to operate safely with either wood or coal.
Fuel For The H-45 Type II (Liquid Fuel) Heater
WARNING
Used motor oil, solvents, and other unauthorized fuels should NOT be used with the H-45
Type II (Liquid Fuel) Heater under any circumstance. Only approved liquid and solid fuels
may be used. Gasoline and JP-4 should be used only in emergency situations when
there is no other fuel available and when the soldier’s health and unit readiness are in
jeopardy. Using gasoline, JP-4, or unauthorized fuels in the H-45 Type II (Liquid Fuel) Heater
will create a fire danger and potential for explosion.
The H-45 Type II (Liquid Fuel) Heater incorporates a burner that vaporizes liquid fuel, which enhances
combustion efficiency and prevents flooding. It is designed to operate with the following fuels in the order
listed.
Jet propulsion (JP) fuel: JP-8
Diesel fuel (DF): DF-A, DF-1, or DF-2
JP-5
Kerosene
Jet A-1
Jet A
Gasoline (emergency only)
JP-4 (emergency only)
