- Dayton Propane Construction Heater Model 4E769B Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

ManualsBrandsDesa ManualsCar Video System4E769B

Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

Dayton Propane

Construction Heater

Description

Dayton Model 4E769B heater is a 35,000 BTU/Hr construction heater. This heater

uses propane gas for combustion and electricity to run the motor. It is primarily

intended for temporary heating of buildings under construction, alteration, or

repair. This heater should only be used indoors but never in occupied dwellings.

Form 5S3439

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.

4E769B

Version B - For Reduction G016.J

Fire, burn,

inhala-

tion, and explosion haz-

ard. Keep solid combus-

tibles such as building

materials, paper or card-

board, a safe distance

away from the heater as

recommended by the

instructions. Never use

the heater in spaces

which do or may contain

volatile or airborne com-

bustibles, or products

such as gasoline, sol-

vents, paint thinner, dust

particles, or unknown

chemicals.

Heater is designed and approved for use

as a construction heater under ANSI

Z83.7. The primary purpose of construc-

tion heaters is to provide temporary

heating of buildings under construction,

alteration or repair, and to provide

temporary emergency heat. Properly

used, the heater provides safe economi-

cal heating. Products of combustion are

vented into the area being heated.

We cannot foresee every use which may

be made of our heaters. Check with your

local fire safety authority if you have

questions about heater use.

Other standards govern the use of fuel

gases and heat producing products for

specific uses. Local authorities can advise

you about these.

Not for

home or

recreational vehicle use.

Unpacking

1. Remove all packing items applied to

heater for shipment. Keep plastic

cover caps (attached to inlet connec-

tor and hose/regulator assembly) for

storage.

2. Remove all items from carton.

3. Check all items for shipping damage.

If heater is damaged, promptly

inform dealer where you bought

heater.

GENERAL HAZARD

WARNING

Failure to comply with

the precautions and in-

structions 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 poisoning, and/

or electrical shock.

Only persons who can

understand and follow

instructions should use or

service this heater.

If you need assistance or

heater information such

as an instructions

manual, labels, etc. con-

tact the manufacturer.

Figure 1 – Model 4E769B

Printed in U.S.A.

03430

1199/511/VCPVP

Summary of content (16 pages)

PAGE 1
4E769B 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 Propane Construction Heater ® Description Dayton Model 4E769B heater is a 35,000 BTU/Hr construction heater.
PAGE 2
4E769B Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Dayton Propane Construction Heater ® General Safety Information Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep these instructions for reference. They are your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater. Safety information appears throughout these instructions. Pay close attention to them. Below are definitions for the safety information listed throughout this manual.
PAGE 3
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Model 4E769B General Safety Information • The electrical connections and grounding of the heater shall follow the National Electric Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70. • 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 the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate.
PAGE 4
E769B Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Dayton Propane Construction Heater ® Product Identification Shell Hot Air Outlet (Front) Handle Motor Fan Guard Heater Base Piezo Ignitor Button Automatic Control Valve Button Inlet Connector Power Cord Hose /Regulator Assembly Figure 2 – Model 4E769B 4
PAGE 5
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Model 4E769B Theory of Operation THE IGNITION SYSTEM Propane Supply THE FUEL SYSTEM The piezo ignitor lights the burner. The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the propane gas supply. This provides fuel to the heater. THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM Propane gas and propane tank(s) must to provided by the customer. This system causes the heater to shut down if the flame goes out. THE AIR SYSTEM The motor turns the fan.
PAGE 6
4E769B Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Dayton Propane Construction Heater ® Installation Review and understand the warnings in the General Safety Information Section. They are needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local 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.
PAGE 7
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Model 4E769B Operation (Continued) 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. Be sure motor and fan are running before pushing in automatic control valve button. Flames could flash outside heater if motor and fan are not running. 6. Push in and hold automatic control valve button (See Figure 6). Push piezo ignitor button (See Figure 6).
PAGE 8
4E769B Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Dayton Propane Construction Heater ® Maintenance (Continued) SERVICE PROCEDURES Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. 4. Remove fan. Be careful not to damage the fan blade pitch. 5. Remove three nuts that attach fan guard to motor using nut-driver. Remove fan guard from motor (See Figure 9).
PAGE 9
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Model 4E769B Maintenance (Continued) 3. Use pliers to remove the fan nut from front of motor shaft (See Figure 12). 9. Place motor and fan guard into rear of heater shell. Make sure power cord is properly located (See Figure 13). Rear Head 10.Insert three screws through heater shell and into fan guard. Tighten screws firmly. Fan Nut Ignitor IGNITOR 1. Remove motor and fan guard from heater (See Motor, page 8, steps 1 and 2).
PAGE 10
4E769B 4E769B Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Dayton Propane Construction Heater ® For Replacement 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 Northbrook, IL 60065-3074 U.S.A.
PAGE 11
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 4E769B Model 4E769BParts List Replacement Reference Number Description Part No.
PAGE 12
4E769B Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Dayton Propane Construction Heater ® Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Fan does not turn when heater is plugged in Heater will not ignite Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action 1. No electrical power to heater 1. Check voltage to electrical outlet. If voltage is good, check heater power cord for breaks 2.
PAGE 13
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 4E769B Model 4E769B Troubleshooting Chart (Continued) Symptom Heater shuts down while running Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action 1. High surrounding air temperature causing thermal limit device to shut down heater 1. This can happen when running heater in temperatures above 85°F. Run heater in cooler temperatures 2. Restricted air flow 2. Check heater inlet and outlet. Remove any obstructions 3. Damaged fan 3. Replace fan.
PAGE 14
4E769B Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Dayton Propane Construction Heater Notes ® ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
PAGE 15
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 4E769B Model Notes 4E769B ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________
PAGE 16
4E769B Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Dayton Propane Construction Heater ® LIMITED WARRANTY DAYTON ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. Natural gas construction heater, Models 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.