Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Models 3E358B and 3E359B
Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.
Possible Cause(s) | Corrective Action |
Motor does not start when heater is plugged in and thermostat setting is higher than surrounding air temperature
1.Little or no power at heater due to:
a.Damaged power cord or exten- sion cord
b.Wrong size extension cord
c.Heater plugged into outlet with voltage lower than 120 volt
1.a. Check condition of power cord or extension cord. Repair or replace if damaged
b.Use extension cord with proper wire size (See To Start Heater, page 5)
c.Make sure heater is plugged into 120 volt/60 hertz outlet
2.Loose electrical connections
3.Motor overload protector tripped due to:
a.Dirty fan
b.Debris pulled into fan area by fan
c.Binding pump
d.Low voltage
4.Flameout control not reset
2. Check connections. Tighten if loose
3.a. See Fan Blades and Air Deflectors,
page 7
b. Remove debris from fan and fan guard area
c. Turn fan by hand. If fan is hard to turn, see Pump, page 8
d. See steps B and C under item 1 above
NOTE: Be sure to reset motor overload protector by pressing reset button on top of motor
4.Press and release flameout control reset button. See Figure 6, page 6 for button location
5. Damaged flameout control | 5. Replace flameout control |
6. Damaged power relay | 6. Replace power relay |
7. Damaged thermostat | 7. Replace thermostat |
8. Binding pump | 8. Turn fan by hand. If fan is hard to |
| turn, see Pump, page 8 |
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Heater will not ignite, but motor runs | 1. Fuel tank empty |
for a short period of time | 2. Water in fuel |
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1.Add fuel to tank
2.Check fuel tank for bubbles of water in bottom. If found, remove fuel (See Storing, Transporting, or Shipping, page 11). Clean tank and fuel filters (See Fuel Filters, page 7). Fill with clean fuel
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