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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Model 4E769B
Operation (Continued)
NOTE: If not opened slowly,
Be sure motor and fan are running
before pushing in automatic control valve button. Flames could flash outside heater if motor and fan are not running.
6.Push in and hold automatic control valve button (See Figure 6). Push piezo ignitor button (See Figure 6). You may need to push piezo ignitor button
NOTE: If heater is unplugged or power outage occurs while heater is running, the thermal limit device will stop fuel flow. A few seconds occur before the thermal limit device activates. During this short time, flames may appear outside the heater. This is normal. The flames will go out when thermal limit device activates.
TO STOP HEATER
1.Tightly close propane supply valve on propane tank(s).
2.Wait a few seconds. Heater will burn gas left in supply hose.
3.Unplug heater.
TO RESTART HEATER
1.Wait five minutes after stopping heater.
2.Repeat steps under To Start Heater, page 6.
Maintenance
Never attempt to service heater
while it is connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.
Keep heater clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Do not block the flow of combus-
tion or ventilation air.
1. Keep heater clean. Clean heater |
annually or as needed to remove dust |
and debris. If heater is dirty or dusty, |
clean heater with a damp cloth. Use |
household cleaners on difficult spots. |
Piezo Ignitor
Button
Automatic
Control Valve
Button
Figure 6 - Automatic Control Valve Button and Piezo Ignitor Button
Storage
Disconnect heater from propane
supply tank(s).
1.Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. See Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage and Handling of Lique- fied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58. Follow all local codes. Always store propane tanks outdoors.
2.Place plastic cover caps over brass fittings on inlet connector and hose/ regulator assembly.
3.Store in dry, clean, and safe place. Do not store hose/regulator assembly inside heater combustion chamber.
2. Inspect heater before each use. |
Check connections for leaks. Apply |
mixture of liquid soap and water to |
connections. Bubbles forming show |
a leak. Correct all leaks at once. |
3. Inspect hose/regulator assembly before |
each use. If hose is worn or cut, replace. |
4. Have heater inspected yearly by a |
qualified service agency. |
5. Keep inside of heater free from |
combustible and foreign objects. |
Remove motor and other internal parts |
if need to clean inside of heater (See |
Service Procedures, page 8). |
6. Clean fan blades each season or as |
needed (See Fan, page 8). |
NOTE: If heater fails to ignite, hose may have air in it. If so, keep automatic control valve button pressed and wait 20 seconds. Release automatic control valve button and wait 20 seconds for unburned fuel to exit heater. Repeat step 6.
4.When taking heater out of storage, always check inside of heater. Insects and small animals may place foreign objects in heater. Remove motor and other internal parts if needed to remove foreign objects (See Service Procedures, page 8).
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