Filter
Top Products
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
9
Model 3VG79B
Version B - For Reduction G016.J
®
Sandpaper
Figure 18 - Sanding Rotor
Maintenance (Continued)
STORING, TRANSPORTING, OR SHIP-
PING
NOTE: If shipping, transport companies
require fuel tanks to be empty.
1. Drain fuel tank.
NOTE: This model has a drain plug on
underside of fuel tank. Remove drain plug
to drain all fuel. Be sure all fuel is removed.
2. Replace drain plug.
3. If any debris is noted in old fuel, add 1
or 2 quarts of clean Kerosene to tank,
stir, and drain again. This will prevent
excess debris from clogging filters
during future use.
4. Replace fuel cap and drain plug.
Properly dispose of old and dirty fuel.
Check with local automotive service
stations that recycle oil.
5. If storing, store heater in dry place.
Make sure storage place is free of dust
and corrosive fumes.
IMPORTANT: Do not store Kerosene over
summer months for use during next
heating season. Using old fuel could
damage heater.
IGNITION CONTROL ASSEMBLY
(Procedure for Replacing Fuse)
1. Unplug heater
High Voltage!
2. Remove side cover screws (4) using
5/16" nut-driver to expose ignition
control assembly.
3. Remove fuse cover (See Figure 19).
Figure 19 - Replacing Fuse
Fuse
Fuse
Cover
Fuse
Clips
Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can
occur.
Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Fuel tank Flush every 150-200 hours of operation or as needed See Storing, Transporting, or Shipping,
above
Air output and Replace every 500 hours of operation or once a year See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint
lint filters Filters, page 6
Air intake filter Wash and dry with soap and water every 500 hours of See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint
operation or as needed Filters, page 6
Fuel filter Clean twice a heating season or as needed See Fuel Filter, page 6
Ignitor No Maintenance Required
Fan Blades Clean every season or as needed See Fan, page 5
Motor Not required/permanently lubricated
How Often
How To
Item
13. Perform steps 1 through 6, page 8.
14. Place fine grade sandpaper (600 grit)
on flat surface. Sand rotor lightly in
“figure 8” motion four times (See
Figure 18).
15. Reinstall insert and rotor.
16. Perform steps 10 through 12, page 8.
4. Remove fuse from fuse clips.
5. Replace fuse with fuse of the same
type and rating (GMA-10). Do not
substitute a fuse with a higher current
rating.
6. Replace fuse cover.
7. Replace side cover.