
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual | 4E769B |
Dayton® Propane
Construction Heater
General Safety Information
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.
Safety information appears throughout these instructions. Pay close attention to them. Below are definitions for the safety information listed throughout this manual.
Under this heading, installation, operat-
ing, and maintenance procedures or practices will be found that, if not carefully followed, WILL result in IMME- DIATE serious personal injury or death.
Under this head- ing, installation,
operating, and maintenance proce- dures or practices will be found that, if not carefully followed, COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
Under this heading, installation, operat-
ing, and maintenance procedures or practices will be found that, if not carefully followed, MAY result in minor personal injury, product, or property damage.
IMPORTANT: Not every possible circum- stance that might involve a hazard can be anticipated. The warnings in this manual and on tags or decals affixed to the unit are therefore not
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 working properly or the areas may not be sufficiently ventilated. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced.
Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An
• Install and use heater with care.
Follow all local ordinances and codes. In the absence of local ordinances and codes, refer to the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas ANSI/NFPA 58. This instructs on the safe storage and handling of propane gases.-
•Use only the hose and factory preset regulator provided with the heater.
•Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal.
•Provide adequate ventilation. Before using heater, provide at least a six-
•For indoor use only. Do not use heater outdoors.
•Do not use heater in occupied dwellings or in living or sleeping quarters.
•Do not use heater in a basement or below ground level. Propane gas is heavier than air. If a leak occurs, propane gas will sink to the lowest
possible level and may accumulate to explosive concentrations.
•Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, paint thinner, and other flammable va- pors and liquids. Dust is combustible. Do not use heater in areas with high dust content.
•Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:
Outlet: 6 Ft. | Sides: 2 Ft. |
Top: 6 Ft. | Rear: 2 Ft. |
•Keep heater at least six feet from propane tank(s). Do not point heater at propane tank(s) within 20 feet.
•Keep propane tank(s) below 100° F.
•Check heater for damage before each use. Do not use a damaged heater.
•Inspect hose before each use of heater. If highly worn or cut, replace before using heater. Use the replacement hose assembly specified in this manual.
•Locate heater on stable and level surface if heater is hot or running.
•Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater.
•Keep heater away from strong drafts, water spray, rain, or dripping water.
•Keep children and animals away from heater.
•Never move, handle, or service a hot, operating, or
•Never attach duct work to heater.
•Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its original state.
•Do not use heater if altered.
•Turn off propane supply and unplug heater when not in use.
•Use only original replacement parts. This heater must use
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