Operating instructions

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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Models 6BY71, 6BY73 and 6BY74
3. Turn off the gas at the
propane/LP gas supply
cylinder(s) when the heater
is not in use.
4. Do not store heater while
attached to propane tank.
Remove the gas supply
hose from the propane
tank by turning the fuel
gas connector nut clock-
wise.
5. Heater is to be stored
indoors in a safe manner.
The connection between
propane/LP gas supply
cylinder(s) and heater must
be disconnected, cylinder(s)
removed from the heater
and stored outdoors in
accordance with Chapter 5
of the Standard for Storage
and Handling of Liquefied
Petroleum Gases ANSI/
NFPA 58. Follow all local
codes.
6. Always store propane tanks
outdoors. Never store pro-
pane tank in an enclosed
area.
7. Place plastic cover caps
over brass fittings on inlet
connector and hose/regula-
tor assembly.
8. Store in a dry, clean and
safe place.
Storage
Disconnect heater
from propane supply
tank(s).
For 80/200,000 Btu/Hr
models, be careful
not to locate fingers
in groves on side of
heater, in vent holes
or on bottom of shell
when collapsing shell
to the down posi-
tion. Severe cuts may
occur. Always wear
hand protection when
grasping bare metal.
1. The heater should be
inspected before each use
and at least annually by a
qualified person.
2. Before each use, check
the soft "O" ring seat at
the bullnose of the POL
fitting. If the "O" ring is
cut, scuffed or otherwise
damaged, replace the POL
fitting with part number
LPA4020.
Cleaning
Never attempt to ser-
vice heater while it is
connected to propane
supply, operating or
hot. Severe burns can
occur.
1. Keep heater clean.
2. Inspect heater before each
use. Check connections for
leaks. Apply mixture of liq-
uid soap and water to con-
nections. Bubbles forming
show a leak that must be
corrected. Correct all leaks
at once.
3. Inspect hose/regulator
assembly before each use.
If hose is highly worn or
cut, replace.
4. Have heater inspected
yearly by a qualified service
person.