Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Models 3E358B and 3E359B
Storing, Transporting, or Shipping
NOTE: If shipping, transport compa- nies require fuel tanks to be empty.
1.Drain all fuel from fuel lines and pump/filter (See Fuel Filters [Tank Fuel Filter], page 7).
2.Clean and flush fuel filter in fuel pump (See Fuel Filters, page 7).
3.Remove drain plug and drain fuel tank.
4.Replace drain plug.
5.If any debris is noted in old fuel, add 1 or 2 quarts of clean Kerosene to tank, stir, and drain again. This will prevent excess debris from clogging filters during future use.
6.Replace drain plug. Properly dispose of old and dirty fuel. Check with local automotive service stations that recycle oil.
7.Add two gallons (350,000 Btu/Hr) or three gallons (600,000 Btu/Hr) of clean Kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to fuel tank.
8.Replace fuel cap.
9.Operate heater for 5 minutes (See Operation, page 5).
10.Stop heater and let cool completely.
11.Remove drain plug and drain fuel tank.
12.Replace drain plug.
13.Properly dispose of old and dirty fuel.
14.If storing, store heater in a dry location. Make sure storage place is free of dust and corrosive fumes.
IMPORTANT: Do not store Kerosene over summer months for use during next heating season. Using old fuel could damage heater.
Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.
Item | How Often | How To |
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Fuel tank | Flush every | See Storing, Transporting, or Shipping, |
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Filler neck screen | Check for trash when filling fuel tank. Clean when dirty | Lift out of fuel tank and rinse with clean |
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| Kerosene |
Fuel filter assembly | Clean twice a heating season or replace as needed | See Fuel Filters, page 7 |
(Fuel tank) |
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Fuel filter lines | Check and tighten loose connections occasionally | See Fuel Lines, page 9 |
Fuel filter (In pump | Clean fuel filter element every 250 hours | See Fuel Filters, page 7 |
or external canister) |
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Spark plug | Clean and regap every 300 hours of operation or | See Spark Plug, page 7 |
| replace as needed |
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Fan blades and air | Clean each season or as needed |
deflectors |
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Air passages around | Check each season for dirt and trash |
burner head |
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Motor | Not required, permanently lubricated |
See Fan Blades and Air Deflectors, page 7
Remove dirt and trash with clean, soft cloth
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