Kats Heaters Vehicle Heaters - KH54ZR

Designed for coolant systems with a 41- to 60-qt capacity, this external tank heater circulates warm fluid to your engine block, heater core, and radiator in the cold. Allows cab to heat up faster, creates easier start-ups, and prevents frozen hoses.

Features:

• Circulating tank heater preheats your engine block, heater core, and radiator in cold temperatures by heating coolant and circulating warm coolant throughout the system
  • Allows cab to heat up and defrost faster
  • Keeps hoses from freezing
  • Assists with smoother start-ups
• Thermosiphon ensures that warm coolant is circulated throughout
• Internal thermostat automatically shuts heater off at 175 F to prevent overheating
  • Allows safe operation overnight
• Die-cast zinc tank is impact and corrosion resistant
  • Assists the flow of coolant with a tapered neck
• 5' Long cord can be routed through your grille
  • Plugs into a standard 240-volt AC outlet or extension cord with 3-prong plug
• 6 Hose clamps, 1 Y-tube, 1 hose fitting, and mounting bracket included
• Made in the USA

Specs:

• Application: cooling systems with 41 - 60 quarts of fluid
• Wattage: 2,000 watts
• Amperage: 8.3 amps
• Tank dimensions:
  • Length: 7-1/2"
  • Outer diameter: 2-1/2"
• Inlet/outlet dimensions:
  • Length: 1-1/4"
  • Outer diameter: 5/8"
• 1-Year limited warranty

Notes:

• Do not use this heater with a 100-percent antifreeze solution.
• Do not start your engine with the heater plugged in.

Benefits of a Heated Engine

Start your engine easier and warm your cab faster in cold weather with this circulating tank heater. Heating your engine coolant keeps it from thickening and freezing, resulting in more reliable start-ups and smoother operation altogether. It also lessens the workload and extends the life of your vehicle's battery. And because starting your engine when it's warm creates less condensation in the engine block than starting it when it's cold, your engine will get better initial fuel vaporization, which causes fewer emissions and less pollution.

Circulating Tank Heater

This external tank heater connects to both your heater core hose and engine block drain as an effective way to heat your whole coolant system. The heated coolant pushes the cold coolant through the engine block, heater core, and radiator, and then thermosiphons it back to the heater. The heater's internal thermostat automatically shuts the heater off at 175 degrees Fahrenheit to keep the coolant at an optimal temperature, which allows it to heat safely overnight. As a result, your coolant system will be preheated for a smooth startup, your cab will heat and defrost faster, and you won't have to worry about frozen hoses.

Installation

The included fitting lets you attach this system to your engine block drain. If there is no drain in your engine block, then you can use a lower radiator hose connector (sold separately) to splice into your lower radiator hose instead. The included Y-shaped tube will connect the tank to the heater core hose that leads to your engine block, water pump, or manifold, depending on your application.

For the thermosiphon to work correctly, the tank must be positioned vertically. Use the included mounting bracket to secure the tank to your vehicle's frame rail, fender, or firewall. Once the tank is mounted and all lines are properly connected, run the power cord out through your grille so that it can be plugged into a 240-volt outlet or extension cord.

13251 Kat's Heaters Thermostatically Controlled Circulating External Tank Engine Heater - 240 Volts - 41 - 60 Quart