Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Dayton® Portable
General Safety Information
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•Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpaulins, canvas, or similar enclo- sure materials shall be located a safe distance from such materials. The recommended minimum safe dis- tance is 10 feet. It is further recom- mended that these enclosure materials be of a fire retardant nature. These enclosure materials shall be securely fastened to prevent them from igniting or from upsetting the heater due to wind action.
•Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:
Outlet: 8 Ft. | Sides: 4 Ft. |
Top: 4 Ft. | Rear: 4 Ft. |
• | Locate heater on a stable and level |
| surface while hot or running or a fire |
| may occur. |
• | When moving or storing heater, keep |
THEORY OF OPERATION
THE FUEL SYSTEM: The air pump forces air through the air line. The air is then pushed through the burner head nozzle. This air causes fuel to lift from the tank. A fine mist of fuel is sprayed into the combustion chamber.
THE AIR SYSTEM: The motor turns the fan. The fan pushes air into and around the combustion chamber. This air is heated and provides a stream of clean, hot air.
THE IGNITION SYSTEM: The electronic ignitor sends voltage to the spark plug. The spark plug ignites the fuel and air mixture.
THE
FUELS
Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to
avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels.
Do not use heavy fuels such as No. 2 fuel oil or No. 2 Diesel. Using heavy fuels will result in:
•clogged fuel filter and nozzle
•carbon
•the need of
IMPORTANT: Use a KEROSENE ONLY container. Be sure storage container is clean. Foreign matter such as rust, dirt, or water will cause the
| heater in a level position or fuel |
| spillage may occur. |
• | Keep children and animals away |
| from heater. |
• | Unplug heater when not in use. |
• | When used with thermostat, heater |
| may start anytime. |
• | Never use heater in living or sleep- |
| ing areas. |
• | Never block air inlet (rear) or air |
| outlet (front) of heater. |
• | Never move, handle, refuel, or |
| service a hot, operating, or plugged- |
| in heater. |
• | Never attach duct work to front or |
| rear of heater. |
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| Motor | Air Pump |
| Combustion | Spark |
| Fan | Air Intake |
| Chamber | Plug | Burner | Filter | |
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Air Out |
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| Filter |
Fuel | Nozzle | Fuel |
| Air Line | Electronic |
Tank | Filter |
| To Burner | Ignitor | |
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| Air For Fuel |
| Air For Combus- | Fuel | |
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Figure 5 - Cross Section Operational View
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