Dayton manual Model 3VG81, General Safety Information Continued, This product contains and/or

Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Model 3VG81

General Safety Information (Continued)

This product contains and/or

generates chemicals know to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Carbon monoxide poisoning: 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. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced.

Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to propane gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the odor added to propane gas can fade. Propane gas may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and under-

stand all Warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.

•This product has been approved for use in the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts.

•Install and use heater with care. Follow all local ordinances and codes. In the absence of local ordinances and codes, refer to the National Fuel Gas Code handbook NFPA54/ANSI Z223.1 and the Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.2. This instructs on the safe storage and handling of flammable gases.

•Use only the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate. The electrical connections and grounding of the heater shall follow the National Electric Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.

•Provide adequate ventilation. Before using heater, provide at least a three-square-foot opening of fresh, outside air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating.

•For indoor use only. Do not use heater outdoors.

•Keep heater away from strong drafts, wind, water spray, rain, or dripping water.

•Do not use heater in occupied dwellings or in living or sleeping quarters.

•Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gaso- line, paint thinner, and other flam- mable vapors and liquids. Do not use heater in areas with high dust content.

•This heater is equipped with a thermostat. Heater may start at anytime.

•Check heater for damage before each use. Do not use a damaged heater.

•Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal.

•Keep propane tank(s) below 100° F.

•Keep heater at least six feet from propane tank(s). Do not point heater at propane tank(s) within 20 feet.

•Do not use heater below ground level.

•Electrical grounding instructions — This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong

receptacle or extension cord.

•Use only the hose and factory preset regulator provided with the heater.

•Inspect hose before each use of heater. If highly worn or cut, replace before using heater. Use the replace- ment hose assembly specified in this manual.

•Minimum heater clearances from

combustibles:
Outlet: 8 Ft.	Sides: 2 Ft.
Top: 6 Ft.	Rear: 2 Ft.

•Locate heater on stable and level surface if heater is hot or running.

•Keep children and animals away from heater.

•Turn off propane supply and unplug heater when not in use.

•Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater.

•Never move, handle, or service a hot, operating, or plugged-in heater. Severe burns may result. You must wait 20 minutes after turning heater off.

•To prevent injury, wear gloves when handling heater.

•Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its original state.

•Do not use heater if altered.

•Never attach duct work to front or rear of heater.

•Use only original replacement parts. This heater must use design-specific parts. Do not substitute or use generic parts. Improper replacement parts could cause serious or fatal injuries.

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