Operating instructions

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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Models 6BY71, 6BY73 and 6BY74
General Safety
Information (Continued)
4. 25,000 Btu/Hr Models: For
indoor and outdoor use.
80-200,000 Btu/Hr Models:
For indoor use only. Do not
use heater outdoors.
5. Keep heater away from
strong drafts, wind, water
spray, rain or dripping
water.
6. Do not use heater in occu-
pied dwellings, sleeping
quarters, campers, tents,
or any type of unvented or
enclosed area.
7. Do not use heater in a
basement or below ground
level. Propane gas is heavi-
er than air. If a leak occurs,
propane gas may sink to
the lowest possible level.
8. Keep appliance area clear
and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, paint
thinner and other flamma-
ble vapors and liquids. Dust
is combustible. Do not use
heater in areas with high
dust content.
9. Minimum heater clearances
from combustibles:
25,000 and 80,000 Btu heaters
Sides: 3 ft (91 cm); Top: 6
ft (1.83 m)
200,000 Btu heaters
Sides: 3 ft (91 cm); Top: 7
ft (2.1 m)
10. Keep heater at least 6 ft
(1.83 m) from propane
tank(s).
11. Keep propane tank(s)
below 100° F (37.8° C).
12. Before each use, check
heater 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.
13. Use only the hose and fac-
tory preset regulator pro-
vided with the heater.
14. Check heater for damage
before each use. Do not
use a damaged heater.
15. Check hose before each
use of heater. If highly
worn or cut, replace with
hose specified by manufac-
turer before using heater.
16. Do not alter heater. Keep
heater in its original state.
17. Do not use heater if
altered.
18. Locate heater on stable
and level surface if heater
is hot or operating.
19. Not intended for use on
finished floors.
20. Never block any air inlet
or air outlet openings of
heater.
21. Do not use heater as a
cooking device. Do not
place objects on top of
heater.
22. Do not leave heater unat-
tended.
23. Never operate heater while
sleeping or unattended.
24. Keep children and animals
away from heater.
25. Always run heater with
control knob at LO, MED
or HI settings. Never set
control knob between OFF,
LO, MED or HI settings.
Flashback may occur.
26. Never move, handle or
service a hot or operat-
ing heater. Severe burns
may result. You must wait
15 minutes after turning
heater off.
27. To prevent injury, wear
gloves when handling
heater.
28. Never attach duct work to
heater.
29. Turn off propane supply to
heater when not in use.
30. Use only original replace-
ment parts. This heater must
use design-specific parts. Do
not substitute or use generic
parts. Improper replacement
parts could cause serious or
fatal injuries.
31. Always remove heater from
propane tank after each
use. Always store propane
tank outdoors in a well
ventilated space out of the
reach of children. Never
store propane tank in a
building, garage, or any
other enclosed area. Never
store propane tank near
high heat, open flame,
or where temperatures
exceed 100° F (38° C).
32. Keep all connections and
fittings clean. Make sure
propane tank valve outlet
is clean. Check the rubber
“O” ring on the heater inlet
fuel connector for damage
before each use. Replace if
worn or damaged.