Dayton operating instructions Model 3VG79B

Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Model 3VG79B

Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead

to death! Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be operating properly, or the areas may not be sufficiently ventilated. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced.

Improper use of this heater can

cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep these instructions for reference. They are your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.

• Use only Kerosene or No. 1

fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explo- sion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels.

•Fueling

a)Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified and thoroughly familiar with the manufacturer's instructions and applicable federal, state, and local regulations regard- ing the safe fueling of heating units.

b)Only the type of fuel specified on the heater's data plate shall be used.

c)All flame, including the pilot light, if any, shall be extinguished and the heater allowed to cool, prior to fueling.

d)During fueling, all fuel lines and fuel-line connections shall be inspected for leaks. Any leaks shall be repaired prior to returning the heater to service.

e)At no time shall more than one day's supply of heater fuel be stored inside a building in the vicinity of the heater. Bulk fuel storage shall be outside the structure.

f)All fuel storage shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from heaters, torches, welding equipment, and similar sources of ignition (excep- tion: the fuel reservoir integral with the heater unit).

g)Whenever possible, fuel storage shall be confined to areas where floor penetrations do not permit fuel to drip onto or be ignited by a fire at lower elevation.

h)Fuel storage shall be in accor- dance with the federal, state, or local authority having jurisdiction.

•Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner, or other highly flammable vapors are present.

•Follow all local ordinances and codes when using heater.

•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.

•Use only in well-vented areas. Provide at least three square feet of fresh, outside air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating. This heater produces carbon monoxide, which is listed by the State of California as a reproductive toxin under Proposition 65.

•Use only in places free of flammable vapors or high dust content.

•Use only with the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate.

•Use only a three-prong, grounded extension cord.

•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 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.

•Warning to New York City Residents For Use Only At Construction Sites in accordance with applicable NYC codes under NYCFD certificate of approval #4803, #4899, #4908, #4909, or #4934.

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