Maintenance, Main Burner, Gas Supply, Avoid Equipment Failure

	3E132 thru 3E134, 3E460 thru 3E462,
Dayton Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Parts Manual	5VD57 thru 5VD66, 3VH34 thru 3VH37

Dayton® High Intensity Heaters

4.0 Maintenance

It is recommended that the following become a standard yearly procedure to obtain maximum operating efficiency and trouble free operation.

E	During long periods of non-usage, remove or cover
N	During long periods of non-usage, remove or cover
N	heater with a polyethylene bag and shut off gas supply.
G	heater with a polyethylene bag and shut off gas supply.
G	If further service to the heater is desired, contact your
L	If further service to the heater is desired, contact your
L	representative or the factory.
I	representative or the factory.
I
S	Main Burner
H	Main Burner
H
	1.	Gently use an air hose to blow any accumulated
	1.	Gently use an air hose to blow any accumulated
		dust and/or dirt off the heater. Air hose pressure
		must not exceed 30 psig.
	2. Gently pass the air hose over the entire exposed
		area of the ceramic. A distance of 2’ to 4’ from the
		unit is recommended. NOTE: Blowing out the
		gasket material will permanently damage the
		rayhead.
	3. Gently place the air hose outlet into each venturi
		tube and allow the air to flow for approximately
		one minute.
	4.	See troubleshooting chart (page 21) if there are any
		signs of burner malfunction. Replace if necessary.

!WARNING

Use protective glasses when cleaning the heater.

Disconnect power to heater before servicing.

Do not operate unit if repairs are necessary. Do not operate unit showing any signs of burner malfunction. Call a professional for assistance.

!CAUTION

Avoid Equipment Failure.

Do not blow out heating elements with high pressure air.

1.Periodically inspect the gas supply for signs of corrosion or failure. Replace if necessary.