Hunter UH68ODH User manual

REV 14MAY02
PN 168324
Heater, Tent
Model UH68ODK, UH68ODH
Manual for UH68G1 with
Hunter Part Number 53100
Outdoor Kit Installed and
UH68ODH, Part Number 168325
Hunter Manufacturing Company
30525 Aurora Rd
Solon, OH, 44139
www.huntermfgco.com

WARNING!
FUEL WARNING
Gasoline and JP-4 should NOT be used with the UH68OKD/ODH under any
circumstance. Only JP-8 or an approved alternate fuel as detailed in Chapter 1.
Failure to observe fuel requirements could cause damage to the heater assembly
and injury or death to personnel within or around the tent and the heater
assembly. Always place fuel can in well-ventilated area as far away from open
flames and other potential ignition sources as possible. Fuel spills shall be
cleaned up in accordance with local requirements.
Always switch heater to the OFF position and wait until the vent fan is off before
refueling.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
FUEL LEAKS
Do not operate heater if fuel leak is detected.
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
CARBON MONOXIDE
Carbon monoxide is without color or smell, but can kill you. Breathing carbon
monoxide produces symptoms of headache, dizziness, loss of muscular control,
a sleepy feeling, and coma. Brain damage or death can result from heavy
exposure. Carbon monoxide occurs in the exhaust fumes of fuel-burning heaters
and internal combustion engines. Carbon monoxide can become dangerously
concentrated under conditions of no ventilation.
Precautions must be followed to ensure operator’s safety when the Space
Heater, Convective is in operation.
• DO NOT operate Heater in an enclosed area without proper ventilation.
• BE ALERT at all times during operating procedures for carbon monoxide
poisoning. If symptoms are present, IMMEDIATELY evacuate personnel
to fresh air.
• BE AWARE the field protection mask used for nuclear-biological-
chemical attack WILL NOT protect you from carbon monoxide
poisoning.
THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IS GOOD
VENTILATION.

ELECTRIC SHOCK
Always disconnect power cable from heater before doing any type of service
work or repairs.
SEVERE BURNS
HOT EXHAUST
DO NOT MOVE THE HEATER ASSEMBLY WHILE ANY OF THE ADVISORY
LIGHTS ARE LIT.
Small, portable, shelter heaters of this type are not designed to be moved during
operation or before purge cycles are complete. Serious injury, burns, or death
can occur if the heater assembly is moved while operating, the HEAT LED is on,
or the vent fan is still running.
During operation, some metal components of the heater assembly, such as the
outlet duct, the Pop Up Duct Adapter, combustion exhaust pipe, etc., can cause
severe burn injuries if contact with bare skin occurs.
During heater operation, air leaving the HEATED AIR OUTLET of the heater and
passing through outlet duct may exceed 220°F. Make sure tent personnel are
aware of burn hazards and equipment hazards presented by the heated air.
Combustible material must be kept at least 2 feet away from the sides of the
heater during operation.
Do not attempt service procedures on a burner that has recently been in
operation. Let the burner cool down before performing these procedures to avoid
the possibility of serious burns. Never touch the exhaust stack while heater is
operating. Surface temperatures can exceed 800 degrees F. Allow sufficient time
for heater to cool before removing exhaust stack. The exhaust elbow will remain
hot for several minutes after the heater has shut down.

UH68ODK Tent Heater
Chapter 1
Introduction
Scope
Type of manual: Operators
Model and Name: UH68ODK and UH68ODH, Forced air tent heater, with ducts.
Purpose of Equipment: Circulates heated air in the Alaska, TEMPER tent, and other soft
walled structures. Maintains temperature via room thermostat in the remote control
panel. Control panel also has diagnostic and operating LED’s.
General
The UH68ODK is Hunter model UH68G1modified for outdoor usage. The outdoor kit
may be field installed or factory installed. The UH68ODK burns all grades of diesel fuel
and JP8 to generate heated air. Fuel is pumped from remote tank to the carburetor,
drawn through the fuel jet by venturi action of the mixer nozzle, ignited, and burned in
the heat exchanger. A fan, capable of delivering up to 2 IWC static pressure, blows the
heated air into the tent. The UH68ODK has the following applications:
• Alaska tent, Temper Tent
• Medium and small soft wall shelters
Features
• Variable room temperature control
• Remote control with 20 foot cable
• Diagnostic LED’s on remote control
• Low voltage opto-isolated controls to eliminate shock hazard.
• “Fan only” ventilation.
WARNING!
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Attempting to use an unmodified UH68 series heater outdoors
may result in electrical shock, injury or death
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Specifications
Manufacturer Hunter Manufacturing
Model UH68ODK
Voltage 120 VAC
Cycles 50-60Hz
Power 400 watts
Heat Output 60,000 BTU nominal
Air Flow 650 CFM
@ .5 IWC Back pressure
**Fuel *DF2, DF1, DFA, JP8
Dry Weight 130 Lbs.
* Heater is factory set on for DF2, adjustment to the carburetor is necessary for other fuels.
** Gasoline or MOGAS is not recommended for use on the UH68ODK
Environmental
Temperature Range -65 to 120 F
Elevation 10,000 feet MSL
Authorized Fuels
NOTE: HUNTER MFG DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF
GASOLINE OR MOGAS, or JP4
Ambient Temperature Specification Military Symbol
Above +20°F (-6,7°C) VV-F-800 DF-2
Above -25°F (-33.3°C) VV-F-800 DF-1
Above -25°F (-33.3°C) MIL-T-83 133 JP-5
Above -60°F(-51.l°C) VV-F-800 DF-A
Above-60°F(-51.1°C) MIL-T-83133 JP-8

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Chapter 2
Operating Instructions
Operator Controls and Indicators
Table 2. Controls and Indicators
Key Control or Indicator Function
1 Main Switch Starts and stops heater. FAN position turns fan only on
for ventilation
2 Room Thermo Set for desired temperature. *
3 Main Power LED (green) Indicates heater is plugged in to AC power
4 Standby LED (green) Indicates main switch is ON but room thermo is not
calling for heat
5 Heat LED (green) Indicates main switch is ON and combustion system is
energized
6 Fault LED (red) Blinks a diagnostic code for corresponding fault. (see
fault codes table 3)
* Heat output is constant. Raising room thermo setting does not heat shelter faster.
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Table 3. Blink Codes
Number of Blinks Problem
1 Low voltage at AC input (< 100 VAC)
2 Reverse polarity at AC input
3 High voltage (>130 VAC)
4 Not used
5 PC Board over temp
6 Not used
7 Not used
8 Ignition Fault Lockout
Note: Only the Ignition fault lockout will shut down the heater. Any other code will flash the red
led, but still allow the heater to operate normally.
Table 4.
Key Connection / Fitting Function
1 Power Receptacle Connection for power cable
2 Remote Control Receptacle Connection for remote control
3 Fuel Inlet QD fitting for fuel supply
4 Fuel Overflow QD fitting for fuel overflow
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Table 5.
Key Description Function
1 Inlet Adapter Attachment point for return air duct
2 Storage compartment Storage for stack, fuel lines, power cord etc.
3 Exhaust elbow Exhaust stack rests on top
4 Stack support Holds exhaust stack securely
5 Exhaust stack Double wall exhaust stack for extra safety
6 PUDA Pop Up Duct Adapter, attachment point for supply duct
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Operation Under Usual Conditions
Setup
Alaska Tent TEMPER Tent
Completely setup the Alaska tent, and deploy the duct collars at the end in which you are to
setup the heater. Make sure the generator or power supply is on line.
Before setting up the tent and heater, some thought should be given to the orientation of the
structures as to the prevailing wind direction. Try to orient the heater and shelter so the
exhaust is blown down range away from doors and shelter openings.
1. Move the UH68 ODK into position near the duct collars. Set up off ground using skid or
similar.
2. Open PUDA (1) and remove remote control(2) power cord(3) and inlet adapter(4).
3. Attach inlet adapter(4) to heater and attach return duct(5) using band clamp(6). Pay special
attention to airflow tag(7) on duct. DO NOT PUT RETURN DUCT ON BACKWARDS. This
will restrict incoming airflow.
4. Deploy PUDA(1) by tilting upwards and putting pins(8) in supports(9).
5. Attach supply duct(10) using band clamp(6). Pay special attention to airflow tag(7).
6. Pull ducts into tent and point heated air duct away from inlet duct, towards center of tent.
Pull heater away from tent until ducts are straight but not taught (12).
CAUTION
TWO PERSON LIFT
The UH68ODK weighs 130 Lbs. Attempting to lift
without proper personnel may cause serious injury
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7. Uncoil remote control (2) inside tent and feed through the collar with the return duct(5).
Attach remote control (2) to heater. Make main sure switch is in the off position.
8. Attach power cable (3) to heater then plug in to power supply. The green, main power LED,
on the remote panel should illuminate.
9. Check fuel in can(14), fill if necessary with authorized fuel (see section one). Attach Suction
Feed Adapter(15) and open vent(16).
10.Attach fuel supply line(17) to Suction Feed Adapter(15). Make sure drain cock(18) on
supply line(17) is closed. Attach supply line(17) to heater QD fitting(19). Move the fuel
can(14) as far away from the heater as possible without pulling the fuel supply line(17)
taught.
11.Attach overflow line(20)
NOTE!
Open end of overflow hose should discharge to a safe, outside location along a
downslope and below the level of the heater. A piece of commercial petroleum
absorbent material (21), will be placed under the end of the overflow hose to catch any
fuel that may spill.
12.Attach exhaust stack cap(22) to stack(23). Slide exhaust stack(22) through stack holder(24)
on side of PUDA and over exhaust elbow. Push down on stack holder(24) to stabilize stack.
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Operating Procedures
The UH68 ODK can be operated in either of two modes:
a. Heating mode.
b. Fan only mode.
Heating Mode
1. Set the room thermo (1) to the lowest
detent setting.
2. Move main switch (2) to HEAT. The
green standby LED (3) should
illuminate
3. Rotate the room thermo until the green
HEAT LED (4) illuminates.
After a five second delay the burner will
come on. You may not hear the burner if
you are inside the tent or there is a lot of
ambient noise. The vent fan will come on
when the heat exchanger comes up to
temperature. The amount of time will vary
(30 to 120 seconds) depending on the
ambient temperature. Once the vent fan
comes on the heater will continue to
operate until the call for heat from the room thermo is satisfied or the main switch is
turned off. If the airflow is reduced due to very high back pressure, the burner will cycle
off from time to time.
4. Adjust room thermo (1) as necessary.
Fan Mode
Use this mode when no heat is required.
1. move main switch (2) to FAN position.
The vent motor will start and ambient air will circulate through the shelter
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CAUTION
Never operate the UH68 ODK with the pop up duct
adapter closed. Damage to the internal parts may
occur.
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Shutdown
1. Place main switch in off position.
Vent fan will continue to run until heat exchanger has cooled down. The length of time
will vary depending on ambient temperature.
Operation Under Unusual Conditions
Extreme Cold, Below 10oF
There is a thermostatically controlled fuel heater in the carburetor block. This heats the fuel
when the temperature drops below 40 degrees F. Preheating the fuel aids combustion ignition
during extremely cold conditions. Take these steps to insure reliable operation during extreme
cold:
1. Keep fuel can full to prevent condensation in tank.
2. Clean snow and ice from fuel can filler to prevent moisture from entering fuel can,
causing fuel line freeze up.
3. Rotate the room thermo fully counter clockwise to the lowest detent setting. Turn
main switch to heat. Allow heater to stand for about sixty seconds. This allows the
carb heater to reach operating temperature before heater is started. Operate as
described in HEAT MODE section.
Operation at High Altitudes
The UH68 ODK is designed to operate at elevation up to 10,000 feet without any
modifications. At 10,000 feet heat out put may be reduce about 15 percent. This is a
normal condition which cannot be prevented.
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CAUTION
Never disconnect power to the heater while heat exchanger is
hot. Damage to the internal parts may occur.

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Operation Under Rainy Conditions
1. The remote control panel is water-resistant. No
special instructions for setting up in the rain.
2. Do not remove protective covers from the
remote and power receptacles until ready to
connect.
3. To keep rain water from collecting around
heater, place heater on skid (1), bricks or small
logs. Make sure heater is stable.
4. Paint all chipped and scratched surfaces to
prevent rust
Strike Procedure
1. Drain fuel lines
1. While heater is burning, open drain cock (1) on fuel supply line. Let heater run until
you hear combustion stop. (burner)
2. Move main switch to OFF and allow heater to cool.
3. Close drain cock (1) on supply line. Using a rag or fuel absorbent mat remove supply
line from heater at QD fitting. Make sure to hold rag beneath heater QD fitting to
catch any fuel left in the fitting.
4. Attach heater QD cover (2).
5. Hold supply line (3) above fuel can and open drain cock (1). Raise as high as
possible to let fuel drain into fuel can.
6. Close drain cock (1) and detach supply line from suction feed adapter. Coil up
supply line and connect both ends together (4) to keep out dirt.
7. Disconnect overflow line and coil up. Attach QD cover (2)
2. Disconnect ducts (6) and clamps (5), store separate from the heater.(* see duffle bag
option for storage)
3. Remove stack, fold PUDA fabric (7) and close PUDA leaving doors open.
BEFORE PROCEDING MAKE SURE HEATER IS COOLED DOWN AND
DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SUPPLY
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4. Remove inlet duct collar (8) and stow in PUDA
5. Disconnect Remote Cable (9) coil up and stow in PUDA
6. Disconnect power cable (10), coil up and stow in PUDA. Close PUDA
7. Remove stack (11) and stow in storage compartment (13). Secure with spring hold
down (12).*
8. Store fuel lines in storage compartment (13)
9. Fuel can adapter may be left on the fuel can. Make sure to close the air vent (17).
Heater can now be transported.
*Packing using duffle bag
1. collapse both ducts (14) together.
2. place band clamps (15) over collapsed ducts
3. place stack (11) inside ducts
4. place all inside duffle bag (16)
5. Fuel can adapter may be left on the fuel can. Make sure to close the air vent (17).

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Chapter 3
Maintenance Instructions
Lubrication Instructions
Doors, Pop Up Duct Adapter
Lubricate all hinges with MIL-A-907 anti-seize compound.
Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
Systematic, periodic PMCS are essential to ensure that the heater is ready for operation at all
times.
B – Before Operation A – After operation
D – During Operation Q – Quarterly
Description Ref.
Para.
Daily Monthly Semi
Annually
Annually Interval
Fuel Line system 1.1 BDA
Exhaust Stack 1.2 B
Fuel Supply 1.3 X BD,9Hrs
Electrical Connections 1.4 B
Remote Control Panel 1.5 B
PUDA 1.6 B
Ducts 1.7 B
Sediment Bowl 1.8 1000 Hrs
Carburetor 1.9 500 Hrs
Burner Head 1.9 X
Igniter 1.10 X
Fuel Pump 1.11 X
Heat Exchanger 1.12 X
Overheat Safety System 1.13 B
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