Space Heater Convective – 60,000 BTU/Hr

(PURCHASING INFORMATION: Your authority for ordering these heaters is CTA-50-909.)

HDT's 60,000 BTU Space Heater Convective (SHC) is designed for cold weather space heating of command posts and tents.


  • Set up outside the tent using supplied air ducts
  • Tent controls can start/stop and control the temperature
  • High-temperature shutoff protection
  • Fan circulates heated air
  • Thermoelectric generator provides heater system operating power and battery recharging power

The SHC is a self-powered, liquid-fuel burning and ducted convective heater with a thermoelectric generator for combustion and air handling. Built for optimum efficiency and reliability in strategic field operations, the SHC is designed to deliver 600-cfm clean heated air to personnel shelters.

This versatile unit can burn a full range of liquid fuels (DF1, DF2, DFA, JP5 and JP8) for maximum flexibility and control of critical resources. The nominal size and weight of this unit provides ease of transportation and setup. It can be set up by two soldiers to facilitate rapid deployment under even the most extreme conditions and is designed for simplicity of operation and minimal maintenance to augment primary mission capability.

The SHC can be readily set up outside the tent using the air ducts provided. An axial fan circulates heated air, and tent controls make it easy to monitor, start, stop and adjust the temperature to ensure a consistent comfort level. Overall, the SHC proves to be the most reliable, flexible and efficient convective heater for extreme conditions.

Ordering information HDT part number: 160000
National stock number: 4520-01-520-6477
Rating 50,000-60,000 BTU/hr
Rated airflow 500 cfm
Fuel Fuel requirements
Fuel usage
DF1, DF2, DFA, JP8, JP5
.6 gallons per hour (max)
Power Electrical system
Glow plug
Fuses-20 amp
Battery pack type
10.5-15.2 volts DC, thermoelectric generator
11.5 volts DC (starting only)
2 each
Starved electrolyte
Physical characteristics Height
Length
Width
Weight
19"
44 3/4"
17"
100 lbs. without accessories, 130 lbs. with accessories
Accessories Included Accessories storage bag
Battery charger adapter
2-can fuel can stand
Air duct (qty. 2)
Gravity feed adapter
Fuel hose
  Available NATO adapter
Heavy-duty transport bag

Do not use gasoline or JP4 in this product.

Customer Resources

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Datasheet: PDF
Manuals: PDF | COTS Manual
Service Bulletins:
Gravity Feed Adapter (PDF)
SHC Simplified Burner Cleaning (PDF)
SHC Tent Wall (PDF)
SHC Warm Climate (PDF)
SHC Wiring Schematic (PDF)

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