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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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Model 3VG81
Carbon monoxide
poisoning: 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 operating
properly. Get fresh air at once! Have
heater serviced.
Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless.
An odor-making agent is added to
propane gas. The odor helps you detect
a propane gas leak. However, the odor
added to propane gas can fade.
Propane gas may be present even
though no odor exists.
General Safety Information
(Continued)
Make certain you
read and under-
stand all Warnings. Keep this manual
for reference. It is your guide to safe
and proper operation of this heater.
• This product has been approved for
use in the Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts.
• Install and use heater with care.
Follow all local ordinances and
codes. In the absence of local
ordinances and codes, refer to the
National Fuel Gas Code handbook
NFPA54/ANSI Z223.1 and the Natural
Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA
B149.2. This instructs on the safe
storage and handling of flammable
gases.
• Use only the electrical voltage and
frequency specified on model plate.
The electrical connections and
grounding of the heater shall follow
the National Electric Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical
Code, Part 1.
• Provide adequate ventilation. Before
using heater, provide at least a
three-square-foot opening of fresh,
outside air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of
rating.
• For indoor use only. Do not use
heater outdoors.
• Keep heater away from strong
drafts, wind, water spray, rain, or
dripping water.
• Do not use heater in occupied
dwellings or in living or sleeping
quarters.
• Keep appliance area clear and free
from combustible materials, gaso-
line, paint thinner, and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids. Do not use
heater in areas with high dust
content.
• This heater is equipped with a
thermostat. Heater may start at
anytime.
• Check heater for damage before each
use. Do not use a damaged heater.
• Use only propane gas set up for
vapor withdrawal.
• Keep propane tank(s) below 100° F.
• Keep heater at least six feet from
propane tank(s). Do not point heater
at propane tank(s) within 20 feet.
• Do not use heater below ground
level.
• Electrical grounding instructions —
This appliance is equipped with a
three-prong (grounding) plug for
your protection against shock hazard
and should be plugged directly into
a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle or extension cord.
• Use only the hose and factory preset
regulator provided with the heater.
• Inspect hose before each use of
heater. If highly worn or cut, replace
before using heater. Use the replace-
ment hose assembly specified in this
manual.
• Minimum heater clearances from
combustibles:
Outlet: 8 Ft. Sides: 2 Ft.
Top: 6 Ft. Rear: 2 Ft.
• Locate heater on stable and level
surface if heater is hot or running.
• Keep children and animals away
from heater.
• Turn off propane supply and unplug
heater when not in use.
• Never block air inlet (rear) or air
outlet (front) of heater.
• Never move, handle, or service a hot,
operating, or plugged-in heater.
Severe burns may result. You must
wait 20 minutes after turning heater
off.
• To prevent injury, wear gloves when
handling heater.
• Do not alter heater. Keep heater in
its original state.
• Do not use heater if altered.
• Never attach duct work to front or
rear of heater.
• Use only original replacement parts.
This heater must use design-specific
parts. Do not substitute or use
generic parts. Improper replacement
parts could cause serious or fatal
injuries.
This product
contains and/or
generates chemicals know to the State
of California to cause cancer or birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.