Filter
Top Products
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
5
Model 3VG79A
Version B - For Reduction G016.J
®
Front
Handle
Rear
Handle
Wheel
Support
Frame
Hot Air
Outlet
Fuel
Tank
Flange
Screw
Air
Inlet
Assembly
This model is furnished with wheels and
handles. Wheels, handles, and the
mounting hardware are found in the
shipping carton.
TOOLS NEEDED
• Medium Phillips Screwdriver
• 3/8" Open or Adjustable Wrench
• Hammer
1. Slide axle through wheel support frame.
Install wheels on axle.
IMPORTANT: When installing wheels,
point extended hub of wheels toward
wheel support frame (See Figure 4).
2. Place cap nuts on axle ends. Gently tap
with hammer to secure.
3. Place heater on wheel support frame.
Make sur e air inlet end (rear) of heater
is over wheels. Line up holes on fuel
tank flange with holes on wheel
support frame.
4. Place handles on top of fuel tank flange.
Insert screws through handles, fuel tank
flange, and wheel support frame.
Attach nut finger tight after inserting
each screw.
5. After inserting all screws, tighten nuts
firmly.
Wheel
Extended
Hub
Nut
Cap Nut
Axle
Figure 4 - Wheel and Handle Assembly
Follow the mini-
mum fresh, outside
air ventilation requirements. If proper
fresh, outside air ventilation is not
provided, carbon monoxide poisoning
can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside
air ventilation before running heater.
FRESH AIR OPENING REQUIREMENTS
Square Feet
Heater Size Opening
200,000 Btu/Hr 6.0
Ventilation
Review and
understand the
warnings in the Safety Information
Section. They are needed to safely
operate this heater. Follow all local
codes when using this heater.
TO START HEATER
1. Follow all ventilation and safety
information.
2. Fill fuel tank with Kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil.
3. Attach fuel cap.
4. Plug power cord of heater into three-
prong, grounded extension cord. Exten-
sion cord must be at least six feet long.
EXTENSION CORD WIRE SIZE
REQUIREMENTS
• 6 to 10 feet long, use 18 AWG
rated cord
• 11 to 100 feet long, use 16 AWG
rated cord
• 101 to 200 feet long, use 14 AWG
rated cord
5. Plug extension cord into standard 120 volt/
60 hertz, three-hole, grounded outlet.
Adjust thermostat to desired setting. If
heater does not start, thermostat setting
may be too low. Turn thermostat knob to
higher position to start heater. If thermo-
stat is in HIGH position and heater still will
not start, push in flame-out control reset
button (See Figure 5).
NOTE: A cold heater may affect the ther-
mostat setting. This thermostat is a general-
heating contol. It is not intended for precise
temperature control. Adjust thermostat un-
til heater cycles at the desired setting.
Operation
Provide a fresh air opening at least three
square feet for each 100,000 Btu/Hr
rating. Provide extra fresh air if more
heaters are being used.
Example: A 200,000 Btu/Hr heater
requires one of the following:
• a two-car garage door (16 foot wide
opening) raised five inches
• a single-car garage door (9 foot wide
opening) raised eight inches
• two 30-inch windows raised fifteen
inches
Flame-out Control
Reset Button
Figure 5 - Flame-out Control Reset Button
TO STOP HEATER
Unplug extension cord from outlet.
TO RESTART HEATER
1. Wait two minutes after stopping heater.
2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater.