Chapter 17. ARCTIC HEATER KIT INSTALLATION

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ARCTIC HEATER KIT INSTALLATION

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General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-1

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Description and Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-1

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Arctic Heater Kit Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-2

17-1. GENERAL

This chapter covers installation procedures for the arctic heater.

17-2. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

a. During periods of low outside temperature (0F [-18C] and lower), the arctic heater can be utilized to warm the engine

cooling system. This enables the engine fuel, lubricating oil, and internal engine components to be sufficiently warmed to

permit the engine start motor to more easily crank the engine for rapid starting.

b. The arctic heater burns fuel from the vehicle fuel tank and is supplied by a remote fuel pump. The fuel is ignited in the

heater from the vehicle electrical system and temperature is controlled by an internal thermostat. Exhaust gasses are carried off

through an exhaust tube.

c. Coolant is circulated through the heater by an electric pump, routed through the engine and returns to the heater.

d. The arctic heater is actuated by a switch on the heater itself. A built-in timer limits the duration of the heating cycle.

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