Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
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4E769B
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.
Unpacking
1. Remove all packing items applied to
heater for shipment. Keep plastic
cover caps (attached to inlet connector 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 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 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
Figure 1 – Model 4E769B
as an instructions
manual, labels, etc. contact the manufacturer.
Form 5S3439
Printed in U.S.A.
03430
1199/511/VCPVP
Fire, burn,
inhalation, and explosion hazard. Keep solid combustibles such as building
materials, paper or cardboard, 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 combustibles, or products
such as gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, dust
particles, or unknown
chemicals.
Not for
home or
recreational vehicle use.
Heater is designed and approved for use
as a construction heater under ANSI
Z83.7. The primary purpose of construction 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 economical 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.
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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.
Under this heading,
installation, operating, and maintenance procedures or
practices will be found that, if not
carefully followed, WILL result in IMMEDIATE serious personal injury or death.
Under this head-
ing, installation,
operating, and maintenance procedures or practices will be found that, if
not carefully followed, COULD result in
severe personal injury or death.
Under this heading,
installation, operating, and maintenance procedures or
practices will be found that, if not carefully
followed, MAY result in minor personal
injury, product, or property damage.
IMPORTANT: Not every possible circumstance that might involve a hazard can be
anticipated. The warnings in this manual
and on tags or decals affixed to the unit
are therefore not all-inclusive. If a
procedure, work method, or operating
technique not specifically recommended
by Dayton is used, you must make sure it
is safe for you and others. You should
also ensure that equipment will not be
damaged or made unsafe by the operating or maintenance method you choose.
Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead
to death! 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 working properly or the areas
may not be sufficiently ventilated. 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.
• Install and use
heater with care.
Follow all local ordinances and codes.
In the absence of local ordinances
and codes, refer to the Standard for
Storage and Handling of Liquefied
Petroleum Gas ANSI/NFPA 58. This
instructs on the safe storage and
handling of propane gases.-
• Use only the hose and factory preset
regulator provided with the heater.
• Use only propane gas set up for
vapor withdrawal.
• Provide adequate ventilation. Before
using heater, provide at least a sixsquare-foot opening of fresh,
outside air. This heater produces
carbon monoxide, which is listed by
the State of California as a reproductive toxin under Proposition 65.
• For indoor use only. Do not use
heater outdoors.
• Do not use heater in occupied
dwellings or in living or sleeping
quarters.
• Do not use heater in a basement or
below ground level. Propane gas is
heavier than air. If a leak occurs,
propane gas will sink to the lowest
possible level and may accumulate to
explosive concentrations.
• Keep appliance area clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline,
paint thinner, and other flammable vapors and liquids. Dust is combustible.
Do not use heater in areas with high
dust content.
• Minimum heater clearances from
combustibles:
Outlet: 6 Ft. Sides: 2 Ft.
Top: 6 Ft. Rear: 2 Ft.
• Keep heater at least six feet from
propane tank(s). Do not point heater
at propane tank(s) within 20 feet.
• Keep propane tank(s) below 100° F.
• Check heater for damage before each
use. Do not use a damaged heater.
• Inspect hose before each use of heater.
If highly worn or cut, replace before
using heater. Use the replacement hose
assembly specified in this manual.
• Locate heater on stable and level
surface if heater is hot or running.
• Never block air inlet (rear) or air
outlet (front) of heater.
• Keep heater away from strong drafts,
water spray, rain, or dripping water.
• Keep children and animals away
from heater.
• Never move, handle, or service a hot,
operating, or plugged-in heater. Severe
burns may result. You must wait 15
minutes after turning heater off.
• Never attach duct work to heater.
• Do not alter heater. Keep heater in
its original state.
• Do not use heater if altered.
• Turn off propane supply and unplug
heater when not in use.
• Use only original replacement parts.
This heater must use design-specific
parts. Do not substitute or use generic
parts. Improper replacement parts
could cause serious or fatal injuries.
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• The electrical connections and
grounding of the heater shall follow
the National Electric Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70.
• 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.
Specifications
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical
Input Amperage
120 Volt/60Hertz 2
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Output Fuel Size Regulator Weight
Rating BTU/Hr Fuel Consumption L x W x H (Inches) Outlet Pressure (pounds)
35,000 Only Propane Vapor .38 Gallons/Hour 18.5 x 7.7 x 12.8 11" WC 14.5 (Heater)
1.6 Pounds/Hour 16 (Shipping)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.)
Manifold Hot Air Output Supply Pressure Temperature Range
Pressure (CFM Approx) Ignition To Regulator For Operating Heater Motor
10.8" WC 175 Manual 10 psi Minimum (for) -20° F to 85° F* 2735 RPM
Piezo purposes of input
adjustment) Tank Pressure
or 200 psi Maximum
(*) When running heater in temperatures above 85° F, high internal temperatures may cause thermal limit device to shut down
heater.Minimum ambient operating temperature: -20°F (-28°C).
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Product Identification
Shell
Hot Air Outlet (Front)
4E769B
Handle
Heater Base
Piezo Ignitor
Button
Automatic
Control Valve
Button
Hose /Regulator
Assembly
Motor
Fan Guard
Inlet
Connector
Power
Cord
Figure 2 – Model 4E769B
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Theory of Operation
THE FUEL SYSTEM
The hose/regulator assembly attaches
to the propane gas supply. This
provides fuel to the heater.
THE AIR SYSTEM
The motor turns the fan. The fan pushes
air into and around the combustion
chamber. This air is heated and provides
a stream of clean, hot air.
Combustion
Chamber
Clean Heated
Air Out
(Front)
THE IGNITION SYSTEM
The piezo ignitor lights the burner.
THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM
This system causes the heater to shut
down if the flame goes out.
Fan
Motor
Cool Air
In (Back)
Propane Supply
Propane gas and propane tank(s) must
to provided by the customer.
Use this heater only with a propane
vapor withdrawal supply system. See
Chapter 5 of the Standard for Storage
and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58. Your local library or
fire department will have this booklet.
The amount of propane gas ready for
use from propane tanks varies. Two
factors decide this amount:
1. The amount of propane gas in
tank(s)
2. The temperature of tank(s)
This heater is designed to operate with
a minimum 20-pound propane tank.
You may need two or more tanks or
one larger tank in colder weather. Use
a 100-pound tank for longer operation
or in very cold weather. Less gas is
vaporized at lower temperatures. Your
local propane gas dealer will help you
select the proper supply system. The
minimum surrounding air temperature
rating for each heater is -20°F (-29°C).
Hose/Regulator Assembly
Air For Combustion Air For Heating
Figure 3 - Cross Section Operational View
Average Temperature Number of Tanks
(oF) at Tank Location (100 pound)
40° 1
32° 1
20° 1
10° 1
0° 1
-10° 2
-20° 2
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