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6BY71, 6BY73 and 6BY74
Dayton® Propane Gas Convection
Construction Heaters
Description
Dayton Model 6BY71 is a 25,000 Btu/Hr construction heater
intended for indoor or outdoor use. Model 6BY73 heater is a 80,000
Btu/Hr construction heater and model 6BY74 is a 200,000 Btu/Hr
construction heater. Models 6BY73 and 6BY74 are intended for
indoor use only. These heaters use propane gas for combustion and
are intended for the temporary heating of well-ventilated buildings
under construction, alteration, or repair. This heater should never be
used in occupied dwellings. Products of combustion are vented
into the area being heated.
Fire, burn, inhalation
and explosion hazard.
Keep solid combustibles, such as building
materials, paper or
cardboard, a safe dis-
Figure 1 - Model 6BY71
tance 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.
Unpacking
1. Remove all packing items
Figure 2 - Models 6BY73 and 6BY74
(Model 6BY74 Shown)
Form 5S5382
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.
Printed in China
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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 the instructions should use or
service this heater.
If you need assistance or heater information such as an
instructions manual,
labels, etc. contact
the manufacturer.
DES002
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05/05
Rev. B
02/06
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Dayton
®
Propane Gas Convection
Construction Heater
6BY71, 6BY73 and 6BY74
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 heading, 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.
Not for home or recreational vehicle use.
This product contains
and/or generates chemicals known to the State
of California to cause
cancer or birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
The heater is designed for
use as a construction heater
in accordance with ANSI
Z83.7/CGA 2.14. Other standards govern the use of fuel
gases and heating products
for specific uses. Your local
authority can advise you about
these. The primary purpose
of construction heaters is to
provide temporary heating of
buildings under construction,
alteration or repair. 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
2
uses. Your local authorities can
advise you about these.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
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.
Get fresh air at once! Check
for proper ventilation and 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 may fade.
Propane gas may be present
even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and
understand all warnings. Keep
this manual for reference. It is
your guide to safe and proper
operation of this heater.
1. 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.
2. Use only propane gas set
up for vapor withdrawal.
3. Provide adequate ventilation. Before using heater,
provide at least a 108 in.2
(700 cm2) (25,000 btu
heaters), 2.5 ft2 (0.232 m2)
(80,000 btu heaters) or
6 ft2 (0.557 m2) (200,000
btu heaters) opening of
fresh, outside air.
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 occupied 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 heavier 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 flammable 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 heatersSides: 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 factory preset regulator provided 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 manufacturer 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 unattended.
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 operating 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 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.
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.
Provide at least a 3 ft2
(0.28 m2) opening of
fresh, outside air for
each 100,000 Btu/Hr of
rating while running
heater. If proper fresh,
outside air ventilation
is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide
proper fresh, outside
air ventilation before
running heater.
Theory of Operation
The Fuel System: The hose/regu-
lator assembly attaches to the
propane gas supply. This provides fuel to the heater.
The Ignition System: The piezo
ignitor lights the pilot.
The Automatic Control System:
This system causes the heater to
shut down if the flame goes out.
Propane Supply
Propane gas and propane tank(s)
are to be furnished by the user.
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)
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Models 6BY71, 6BY73 and 6BY74
Propane Supply
(Continued)
25/80,000 Btu/Hr Models: This
heater is designed to operate
with a minimum 20 lb. (9 kg)
tank. You may need two or
more tanks or one larger tank
in colder weather. Use a 100 lb.
(45 kg) 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.
200,000 Btu/Hr Models: This heater
will operate on a minimum 40 lb
(18 kg) propane tank but only for
a very short time if control knob is
in the lowest setting during mildly
cool weather. At higher heat settings or during colder weather
you may need two or more tanks
or one larger tank. Use a 100 lb.
(45 kg) 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 chart that follows shows
the minimum number of 100 lb
(45 kg) tanks needed to run the
heater. Connect tanks together
with a manifold.
Smaller tanks can be used
for limited run times but it is
recommended to use larger
tanks for optimum performance.
Average Temperature No. of 100lb
At Tank Location (45 kg) tanks
Review and understand the warnings
in the General Safety Information section,
page 2. 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. Correct all leaks
at once.
(6BY73) 80,000 AND
(6BY74) 200,000 BTU/HR
MODELS ONLY
Never ignite and/or
run this heater unless
the shells are fully
extended and locked
into position.
OUTER SHELL
IMPORTANT: When the heater
is first removed from carton, the
outer shell is in the down position. Protect hands before lifting
outer shell. Never grasp bare
metal without hand protection.
1. Care must be taken to protect hands during this step.
Lift outer shell straight up
as shown in Figure 5, until
all three clips engage slots
in lower shell. Screw holes
will line up at this point.
2. Lock clips into place with 3
screws as shown in Figure
5. The heater must not be
operated unless the outer
shell is properly extended
and fully locked into place.
3 Screws
per Clip
Clip in
Slot of
Lower
Shell
Outer
Shell
CONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY
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.
(6BY71) 25,000 BTU/HR
MODELS ONLY
1. Provide propane supply system (See Propane Supply,
page 4).
2.
Wrench tighten the fuel connector nut into the propane
tank valve (See Figure 6).
Turn fuel connector nut
counterclockwise to tighten. Threads are left-handed.