Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual | 4E769B |
Dayton® Propane
Construction Heater
Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.
Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom | Possible Cause(s) | Corrective Action |
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Fan does not turn when heater is plugged in
1.No electrical power to heater
2.Fan hitting inside of heater shell
3.Fan blades bent
4.Defective motor
1.Check voltage to electrical outlet. If voltage is good, check heater power cord for breaks
2.Adjust motor/fan guard to keep fan from hitting inside of heater shell. Bend fan guard if necessary
3.Replace fan. See Fan, page 8
4.Replace motor. See Motor, page 8
Heater will not ignite | 1. User did not follow installation or |
| operation instructions properly |
| 2. No spark at ignitor. To test for spark, |
| follow step 8 under Ignitor, page 9. |
| If you see spark at ignitor, have |
| heater serviced by qualified service |
| person. If no spark seen: |
| A) Loose or disconnected ignitor |
| wire |
| B) Wrong spark gap |
| C) Piezo ignitor loose |
| D) Bad ignitor electrode |
1.Repeat installation and operation instructions. See Installation, page 6 and Operation, page 6
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A)Check ignitor wire. Tighten or reattach loose ignitor wire. See Figure 14, page 9 for ignitor wire location
B)Set gap between ignitor electrode and target plate to .17"
C)Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base of heater
D)Replace ignitor electrode. See Ignitor, page 9
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