HOT DOG II PORTABLE WATER SYSTEM

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Subject: HOT DOG II PORTABLE WATER SYSTEM                                

Unit: OTSG        

Parent Organization: HSC         

Box  ID: BX003203

Folder Title: PORTABLE FIELD PERSONNEL SHOWER  SYSTEMS                                                        

Document Number:          1

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                                    QUESTIONS ABOUT THE HOT DOG


                   1 )0- How long will the small propane bottle inside the Hot Dog last*?
                   A- About 30 to 35 Minutes or enough fuel to thaw 8 to I 0 fire hydrants,

                   2) Q- Can connect the Hot Dog to a larger propane source?
                   A- Yes, the Hot Dog can easily be connected to any propane tank.
                      The average 20 pound (barbecue grill type tank) propane tank will give
                      the Hot Dog a continuous running time of approximately 12 hours.

                   3) 0- How long will the battery last before needing re-charging?
                   A- The battery will last one and one-half hours of continuous duty
                      before needing recharging. Please note that in colder weather
                      conditions the battery may need recharging sooner.

                   4) Q- How do I recharge the Hot Dog batt"?
                   A- Each Hot Dog is Supplied with a 10 foot re-charging cord that is
                      connected to the outside of the unit and plugged into the cigarette
                      lighter of your vehicle or connected to a 12 vda battery with optional
                      clamps.
                   5) Q- How long does it take to recharge the Hot Dog battery?
                   A- About IS minutes.

                   6) 0- Can I run my Hot Ono dirpmly oti mytni(Nk h;ittary orII t) vnlt
                      convertor?
                   A- Yes, for continious running times of over one hour we recommend
                      running your charging Cord to a vehicle battery or 1 1 0 volt convertor.

                   7) 0- How hot does the water get?
                   A- The Hot Dog will raise the temperature of the water by 60 degrees at
                      one gallon per minute. If recirculating water while thawing, temperatures
                      of 1800 F.

e,for thawing hydrants or as a
                      decontamination shower?
                   A- Yes, very adequate. The shower temperature should be only 1 1 01,
                      maximum.

                   9) 0- Can you control the temperature of the water?
                   A- Yes, the Hot Dog water temperature can be controlled by the gas
                      pressure at the regulato( or by increasing or decreasing the water
                      flow.

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File Room = sep96_declassified
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Box ID = BX003203
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Folder Title = PORTABLE FIELD PERSONNEL SHOWER SYSTEMS
Folder Seq # = 257
Subject = HOT DOG II PORTABLE WATER SYSTEM
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Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 17-DEC-1996