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MILITARY TACTICAL HEATER 35,000 BTU SELFPOWERED, (MTH35SP

NATCAD

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Hello gentlemen,

I have a once used HDT MTH35SP (manual here ) without a remote controller and thus no way to start or run the heater.

I've search and found a threat in this forum on rebuilding the battery.

Would anyone be willing to open their controller and take photos of inside so I can make one up?

Would anyone have a spare one to sell?

Here is a photo of the unit and a description of the function of controller.
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Placing the ON/OFF switch of the in-tent controller in the ON position sends a signal to the power control assembly (1) as well as to the heater control assembly (2) energizing the system. At this point the “heater on/on-hold” advisory light (3) on the in-tent controller illuminates indicating the heater has begun operation. A 12 volt battery pack assembly (4) is used to supply power to the heater control assembly (2) and power control assembly (1) and facilitates burner ignition until the thermoelectric generator (TEG) (5) begins generating power. The power drawn from the battery pack assembly is replaced by the TEG while the heater delivers heat to the shelter. Once power is applied to the system, the heater control assembly (2) sends a signal to the fuel solenoid valve assembly (6), opening the valve and allowing fuel to flow through the sediment strainer (7) to the float assembly (8). Fuel is then pumped in short pulsating bursts by the fuel pump (9) to the burner head assembly (10) where it is vaporized. The heater control assembly controls all electrical functions, including system startup, shutdown, and safety checks. It includes temperature and tilt sensors and the control circuit. The control circuit analyzes information from the sensors to maintain the optimum firing rate for the heater. To maintain the firing rate, it controls the rates of fuel and air flow, and continuously monitors the in-tent controller assembly settings to verify that the desired settings are reached. The control system also controls system startup and shutdown, and monitors the heater safety systems. If a fault is detected, it immediately begins the shutdown procedure and signals the operator that a fault has occurred. Once fuel enters the burner assembly (10), power is drawn from the battery pack (4), fed to the ignition pack (11), and applied to the glow plug (12) igniting the fuel. Cold air is drawn in through the combustion air inlet (13) and heated with the produced heat used to power the thermoelectric generator (5). The TEG converts heat into electricity which is used to recharge the battery pack. When the battery pack is charging, the “battery charging” advisory light (14) on the in-tent controller assembly illuminates. The heater continues to run as the battery pack recharges. When the battery pack (4) is fully recharged, the “battery charged” advisory light (15) on the in-tent controller assembly illuminates and the “battery charging” light (14) extinguishes. At this point, the heated air blower assembly (16) is engaged and cold air is drawn from the shelter through the breathable air inlet (17) and forced through the heat exchanger (18) at the outlet end of the heater. The shelter air is heated and forced out the air return duct (19) into the shelter as heated air. As heated air is supplied to the shelter, the temperature inside the shelter rises. This temperature is monitored by a sensor (20) on the in-tent controller assembly. When the shelter temperature reaches the value set on the “lower/higher” control (21) of the in-tent controller assembly, a signal is sent to the heater, and the burner assembly (10) is shut down. Air continues to circulate through the shelter via the heated air blower assembly (16) and the “At Setpoint” advisory light (22) illuminates. Once the temperature inside the shelter drops below the set point, the burner assembly (10) ignites and supplies more heated air to the shelter. Heater operation is terminated by switching the ON/OFF switch (23) on the in-tent controller to the OFF position. Power is no longer applied to the glow plug (12) and burner ignition terminated. The fuel solenoid valve (6) is closed and all fuel flow to the burner assembly (10) ceases. When all advisory lights are extinguished, the heater is shut down and can be moved or left in place for another operational cycle.
 

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Guyfang

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Since you have TM, you should have the NSN and Part number for the controller. Have you tried to look for one with that info?
 

NATCAD

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Since you have TM, you should have the NSN and Part number for the controller. Have you tried to look for one with that info?
Hi Guy, all the parts are off the shelf for the unit EXCEPT the controller which you have to buy from MDT for big $$.

I may be better off to hunt for a second same unit on auction WITH a controller and then copy it. But I don't really need two.
 

Guyfang

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Hi Guy, all the parts are off the shelf for the unit EXCEPT the controller which you have to buy from MDT for big $$.

I may be better off to hunt for a second same unit on auction WITH a controller and then copy it. But I don't really need two.
Then sell it after you copy the controller. Its not a big deal. I looked inside one once. Not rocket science.
 

NATCAD

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In my travels, over here from one unit to another, the control er always seemed to be gone, or the battery.
There must be a whole warehouse somewhere full of accessory bags for these units... or at the 16k $ per piece maybe they were not widely used or bought like previous versions?
 

riggermedic

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I’m in the same boat, I have 2 of them with 1 battery pack, but no controller. Some simple Hotwire instructions would be awesome, even better a pin out diagram
 

SouthernAtHeart

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Hello gentlemen,

I have a once used HDT MTH35SP (manual here ) without a remote controller and thus no way to start or run the heater.

I've search and found a threat in this forum on rebuilding the battery.

Would anyone be willing to open their controller and take photos of inside so I can make one up?

Would anyone have a spare one to sell?

Here is a photo of the unit and a description of the function of controller.
View attachment 786841

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Placing the ON/OFF switch of the in-tent controller in the ON position sends a signal to the power control assembly (1) as well as to the heater control assembly (2) energizing the system. At this point the “heater on/on-hold” advisory light (3) on the in-tent controller illuminates indicating the heater has begun operation. A 12 volt battery pack assembly (4) is used to supply power to the heater control assembly (2) and power control assembly (1) and facilitates burner ignition until the thermoelectric generator (TEG) (5) begins generating power. The power drawn from the battery pack assembly is replaced by the TEG while the heater delivers heat to the shelter. Once power is applied to the system, the heater control assembly (2) sends a signal to the fuel solenoid valve assembly (6), opening the valve and allowing fuel to flow through the sediment strainer (7) to the float assembly (8). Fuel is then pumped in short pulsating bursts by the fuel pump (9) to the burner head assembly (10) where it is vaporized. The heater control assembly controls all electrical functions, including system startup, shutdown, and safety checks. It includes temperature and tilt sensors and the control circuit. The control circuit analyzes information from the sensors to maintain the optimum firing rate for the heater. To maintain the firing rate, it controls the rates of fuel and air flow, and continuously monitors the in-tent controller assembly settings to verify that the desired settings are reached. The control system also controls system startup and shutdown, and monitors the heater safety systems. If a fault is detected, it immediately begins the shutdown procedure and signals the operator that a fault has occurred. Once fuel enters the burner assembly (10), power is drawn from the battery pack (4), fed to the ignition pack (11), and applied to the glow plug (12) igniting the fuel. Cold air is drawn in through the combustion air inlet (13) and heated with the produced heat used to power the thermoelectric generator (5). The TEG converts heat into electricity which is used to recharge the battery pack. When the battery pack is charging, the “battery charging” advisory light (14) on the in-tent controller assembly illuminates. The heater continues to run as the battery pack recharges. When the battery pack (4) is fully recharged, the “battery charged” advisory light (15) on the in-tent controller assembly illuminates and the “battery charging” light (14) extinguishes. At this point, the heated air blower assembly (16) is engaged and cold air is drawn from the shelter through the breathable air inlet (17) and forced through the heat exchanger (18) at the outlet end of the heater. The shelter air is heated and forced out the air return duct (19) into the shelter as heated air. As heated air is supplied to the shelter, the temperature inside the shelter rises. This temperature is monitored by a sensor (20) on the in-tent controller assembly. When the shelter temperature reaches the value set on the “lower/higher” control (21) of the in-tent controller assembly, a signal is sent to the heater, and the burner assembly (10) is shut down. Air continues to circulate through the shelter via the heated air blower assembly (16) and the “At Setpoint” advisory light (22) illuminates. Once the temperature inside the shelter drops below the set point, the burner assembly (10) ignites and supplies more heated air to the shelter. Heater operation is terminated by switching the ON/OFF switch (23) on the in-tent controller to the OFF position. Power is no longer applied to the glow plug (12) and burner ignition terminated. The fuel solenoid valve (6) is closed and all fuel flow to the burner assembly (10) ceases. When all advisory lights are extinguished, the heater is shut down and can be moved or left in place for another operational cycle.
I’ve made a number of these controllers for heaters we got that were missing them. It was quite a project reverse engineering it. I have a couple extra that I’m selling on eBay right now.
 

NATCAD

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I tried a search but not located.

Two of these with controllers went on auction site for more than $1200 today I see.

No activity from southern heart - does anyone have contact info for him
 

mrilka

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Hello friends, I also take a boat, as one participant wrote, I bought a heater and also without a controller, maybe there is some opportunity at an optimal price, a controller, or I heard someone bought them already, you can share photos of it from the inside, I will try to make it very grateful for any information
 

mrilka

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On Ebay, I asked him this question, he replied that he could not help me, I alone do not understand why he writes so
 
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