Operating instructions

General Safety Information
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GENERAL HAZARD
WARNING: Failure
to comply with the precautions and
instructions provided with this heater can
result in death, serious bodily injury, and
property loss, or damage from hazards of
fire, explosion, burn, asphyxiation,
carbon monoxide poison ing, and/or
electrical shock. Only persons who can
understand and follow these instructions
should use or service this heater. If you
need assistance or heater information
such as an instruction manual, labels, etc.
contact your local Grainger branch.
FIRE, BURN,
INHALATION, AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD: Keep solid
combustibles such as building materials,
paper, or cardboard, at a safe distance
away from heater as recom mended by
the instructions. Never use the heater in
spaces which do or may contain volatile
or airborne combustibles or products
such as gasoline, solvents, paint thinner,
dust particles, or unknown chemicals.
Not for home or
recreational vehicle
use.
California Proposition 65 Warning:
Fuels used in gas or oil fired appliances
and the products of combustion of such
fuels, contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. This
product contains chemicals, including
lead and lead compounds, known to
the state of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
- The heater is designed and approved
for use as a construction heater in
accordance with CSA 2.14b-2009,
ANS Z83.7b-2009. CHECK WITH YOUR
LOCAL FIRE SAFETY AUTHORITY
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT
APPLICATIONS.
- Other standards govern the use of fuel
gases and heat producing products
in specific applications. Your local
authority can advise you about these.
- Do not use the heater in occupied
dwellings.
- Do not use heater in living or sleeping
quarters.
-For either indoor or outdoor use.
Adequate ventilation must be
provided.
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.
Carefully install and
always use great care
when operating this heater. Be sure to
research and follow all local ordinances
and codes. In the absence of local codes,
with the Standard for the Storage and
Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases,
ANSI/NFPA 58 and the Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code CSA B149.1.
The heater is designed and approved for
use as a construction heater in
accordance with Standard CSA 2.14b-
2009, ANS Z83.7b-2009.
- Use only in well-vented areas. Before
using heater, provide at least a three-
square-foot opening of fresh, outside
air for each 100,000 BTU/Hr of rating.
- Keep appliance area clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline,
paint thinner, and other flammable
vapors and liquids. Do not use heater
in areas with high dust content.
- Keep heater away from strong drafts,
water spray, rain, or dripping water.
- Install and use heater with care.
Follow all local ordinances and codes.
In the absence of local ordinances
and codes, refer to ANSI/NFPA 58.
This instructs on the safe storage and
handling of propane gases.
- Check heater for damage before each
use. Do not use a damaged heater.
- Use only propane gas set up for vapor
withdrawal.
- The electrical connections and
grounding of the heater shall follow
the National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
- Keep propane tank(s) below 100°F.
- Do not use heater below ground level.
Propane gas is heavier than air. If a
leak occurs, propane gas will sink to
the lowest possible level.
- Use only the electrical voltage and
frequency specified on model plate.
- 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.
- Use only a three-prong, grounded
extension cord.
- Use only the hose and factory
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.
- The heater, other than a heater with
integral propane gas container, must
be located at least 6 feet (in Canada,
distance must be 10 feet) from any
propane gas container. Do not point
heater at propane tank(s) within 20 feet.
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Dayton
®
Propane Construction
Heater
3VE59C
For Technical Support or Troubleshooting, Call: 1-800-323-0620
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