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Dayton

Portable

Electric Heaters

Operating Instructions & Parts Manual 1RKT2, 1RKT3, 1RKT4, 1RKT5, 1RKT9 and 1RKU2

Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described.

Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or

property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.

Description

This is an electric, forced air heater. It is primarily intended for temporary heating

of buildings under construction, alteration or repair. This heater circulates the room

air to gradually and continuously heat the space. The heater is constructed with a

high quality heating element, and is supplied with front and rear safety screens. It

comes with a high limit temperature switch, with automatic reset and a thermostat

control with a fan-only option. Note that each heater can be used as a portable

model, or wall or ceiling mounted with the optional wall/ceiling mount kit. It is not

intended for use in residential applications.

Unpacking

1RKT2 76 15 240 3 36 790 CFM 51,216 BTU/Hr

1RKT3 76 15 240 1 63 790 CFM 51,216 BTU/Hr

1RKT4 76 15 480 3 18 790 CFM 51,216 BTU/Hr

1RKT5 71 10 240 1 42 790 CFM 34,144 BTU/Hr

1RKT9 76 15 208 3 42 790 CFM 51,216 BTU/Hr

1RKU2 88 30 480 3 36 1,200 CFM 102,432 BTU/Hr

Unit

Model Weight (Lbs) Kilowatts Volts- Phase Amps Fan Output Heat Output

Figure 2

Model No. Length (Port/Suspnd) Width (Port/Suspnd) Height (

1RKT2 21”/36” 27”/23” 39”/23”

1RKT3 21”/36” 27”/23” 39”/23”

1RKT4 21”/36” 27”/23” 39”/23”

1RKT5 21”/36” 27”/23” 39”/23”

1RKT9 21”/36” 27”/23” 39”/23”

1RKU2 23”/38” 27”/23” 39”/23”

Model 1RKT2 w/ cart

Model 1RKU2 w/optional Wall mount

Model Length Width Height

Dimensions (Port / Suspend)

Specifications

Table of Contents Page

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

General Safety Information . . . . . . .2

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Maintenance and Storage . . . . . . . . 7

Exploded Part Illustration . . . . . . . . 8

Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Figure 1 - 1RKT2.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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RKT2, 1RKT3, 1RKT4, 1RKT5, 1RKT9 and 1RKU2 Operating Instructions & Parts Manual Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference. Dayton Portable Electric Heaters ® Description This is an electric, forced air heater.
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1RKT2, 1RKT3, 1RKT4, 1RKT5, 1RKT9 and 1RKU2 Dayton Portable Electric Heaters ® Unpacking Remove the heater and all of its packaging materials form the shipping carton. NOTE Save the box and packaging materials for future use. combustable materials, such as furniture, pillow, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 3 feet from the front, sides and rear of the heater and the feeder cable. Never let children operate or allow near any heater.
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Models 1RKT2, 1RKT3, 1RKT4, 1RKT5, 1RKT9 and 1RKU2 Assembly ASSEMBLING THE WHEELED CART ASSEMBLING THE OPTIONAL WALL / CEILING MOUNT KIT FALLING OBJECTS HAZARD Tools required: (2) 7/16” socket or box wrenches To position the handle at the proper operating height: Serious injury or death may occur. Read and follow all safety information and instructions on pages 2 and 3. Remove and retain all of the hardware securing the legs to the handle.
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1RKT2, 1RKT3, 1RKT4, 1RKT5, 1RKT9 and 1RKU2 Dayton Portable Electric Heaters ™ TABLE 1 Under 50 ft long Model Unit Rating Cable Size * 25’ Cable part number 1RKT2 15kW - 240 Volt 3 Phase 6/4 1RKT7 1RKT3 15kW - 240 Volt 1 Phase 4/3 1RKT6 1RKT4 15kW - 480 Volt 3 Phase 12/4 1RKT8 1RKT5 10kW - 240 Volt 1 Phase 6/4 1RKT7 1RKT9 15kW - 208 Volt 3 Phase 6/4 1RKT7 1RKU2 30kW - 480 Volt 3 Phase 6/4 1RKT7 TABLE 2 Over 50 ft long Model Unit
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Models 1RKT2, 1RKT3, 1RKT4, 1RKT5, 1RKT9 and 1RKU2 Assembly (Continued) Wiring Instructions - The mounting bracket supplied for the wall/ceiling mount option MUST be used to support heater. NOTE: Feeder cable is not included with this heater. - The installer MUST be certain that the wall or ceiling that the mounting bracket is mounted to shall be able to support 120 pounds continuously. - The rotating stoppers shown in Figure 3 MUST be used.
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1RKT2, 1RKT3, 1RKT4, 1RKT5, 1RKT9, and 1RKU2 Dayton Portable Electric Heaters ™ Model 1RKT2 Model 1RKT3 Model 1RKT4 Model 1RKT5 Model 1RKT9 Model 1RKU2 Figure 5 – Wiring Diagrams 6
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Models 1RKT2, 1RKT3, 1RKT4, 1RKT5, 1RKT9 and 1RKU2 Operating Instructions Dayton Portable Electric Heaters are designed to circulate room air across the heating element to gradually increase the room temperature. Best results will be obtained when using this heater in smaller, confined spaces with standard ceiling heights. The operation of this heater is controlled by a mult-function thermostat shown in Figure 6 below.
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1RKT2, 1RKT3, 1RKT4, 1RKT5, 1RKT9, and 1RKU2 For Repair Parts, call 1-800-323-0620 24 hours a day – 365 days a year 19 Please provide following information: -Model number -Serial number (if any) -Part description and number as shown in parts list Address parts correspondence to: Grainger Parts P.O. Box 3074 1657 Shermer Road Northbrook, IL 60065-3074 U.S.A.
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1RKT2, 1RKT3, 1RKT4, 1RKT5, 1RKT9, and 1RKU2 For Repair Parts, call 1-800-323-0620 24 hours a day – 365 days a year Please provide following information: -Model number -Serial number (if any) -Part description and number as shown in parts list Address parts correspondence to: Grainger Parts P.O. Box 3074 1657 Shermer Road Northbrook, IL 60065-3074 U.S.A. Replacement Parts List (Continued) Ref No.
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1RKT2, 1RKT3, 1RKT4, 1RKT5, 1RKT9, and 1RKU2 Dayton Portable Electric Heaters ™ Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Fan does not start when heater is plugged in and fan switch is in the ON position 1. No power to heater. 1. Check disconnect switch or circuit breaker at control / service panel. 2. Bad electrical connection between motor and power supply / cord. 2. Check all electrical connections.
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1RKT2, 1RKT3, 1RKT4, 1RKT5, 1RKT9, and 1RKU2 Notes E N G L I S H 11
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 1RKT2, 1RKT3, 1RKT4, 1RKT5, 1RKT9, and 1RKU2 Dayton Portable Electric Heaters ™ E N G L I S H LIMITED WARRANTY DAYTON ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. Dayton® Portable Electric Heaters covered in this manual, are warranted by Dayton Electric Mfg. Co. (Dayton) to the original user against defects in workmanship or materials under normal use for one year after date of purchase.