Operating instructions

Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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Model 4E236C
Version B - For Reduction G016.J
®
Installation
Review and under-
stand the warnings
in the Safety Information Section,
pages 3 and 4. They are needed to
safely operate this heater. Follow all
codes when using this heater.
Test all gas piping
and connections for
leaks after installation or servicing.
Never use an open flame to check for a
leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and
water to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
1. Provide propane supply system (See
Propane Supply, page 4).
2. Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator
assembly to propane tank(s). Turn POL
fitting counterclockwise into threads on
tank. Tighten firmly using 7/8" wrench.
IMPORTANT: Tighten regulator with
black adjustment knob pointing down.
Pointing adjustment knob down pro-
tects regulator from weather damage.
4. Open propane supply valve on
propane tank(s) slowly.
NOTE: If not opened slowly, excess-
flow check valve on propane tank will
stop gas flow. If this happens, close
propane supply valve and open again
slowly.
5. Adjust regulator between 7 and 20
psiG.
NOTE: Higher regulator setting will
allow heater to produce more heat.
Do not adjust
regulator below 7
psiG or above 20 psiG. Heater may not
run properly.
6. Check all connections for leaks.
Never use an open
flame to check for a
leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and
water to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
7. Close propane supply valve.
3. Connect hose to inlet connector.
Tighten firmly using a wrench.
IMPORTANT: Extra hose or piping may
be used if needed. Install extra hose or
piping between hose/regulator
assembly and propane tank. You must
use the regulator supplied with heater.
Figure 4 - Regulator with Vent Pointing
Down
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.
Ventilation
Provide at least three square feet of fresh,
outside air for each 100,000 BTU/Hr of
rating. This heater requires a fresh air open-
ing of at least 11.25 square feet. Provide
extra fresh air if more heaters are being used.
Review and
understand the
warnings in the Safety Information
Section, pages 3 and 4. They are needed
to safely operate this heater. Follow all
local codes when using this heater.
Operation
TO START HEATER
1. Follow all installation, ventilation,
and safety information.
2. Locate heater on stable and level
surface. Make sure strong drafts do
not blow into front or rear of heater.
3. Plug power cord of heater into a three-
prong, grounded extension cord.
Extension cord must be at least six feet
long. Extension cord must be UL listed.
EXTENSION CORD SIZE REQUIREMENT
• Up to 50 feet long, use 18 AWG
rated cord.
• 51 to 100 feet long, use 16 AWG
rated cord.
• 101 to 200 feet long, use 14 AWG
rated cord.
4. Plug extension cord into a 120 volt/60
hertz, three-hole, grounded outlet.
5. Open propane supply valve on propane
tank(s) slowly.
NOTE: If not opened slowly, excess-
flow check valve on propane tank will
stop gas flow. If this happens, close
propane supply valve and open again
slowly.
6. Make sure regulator is set between 7 and
20 psiG.
Figure 5 - Hose and Inlet Connector
Regulator
POL Fitting
Hose
Adjustment Knob
(pointing down)
Supply
Valve
Propane
Tank
Hose
Inlet Connector