Page 2 - Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual; Product Identification
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 2 Dayton PortableOil-Fired Heaters ® 3VG79 Lower Shell Hot AirOutlet Fan Guard Fuel Tank Flame-out ControlReset Button Side Cover Fuel Cap Figure 2 - Model 3VG79 Upper Shell Power Cord Product Identification
Page 3 - General Safety Information; IMPORTANT; : Every possible circumstance
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3 Model 3VG79 Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® General Safety Information Make certain you read and understand allwarnings. Keep these instructions forreference. They are your guide to safe andproper operation of this heater. Safety information appear...
Page 4 - Figure 3 - Cross Section Operational View; Fuel
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 4 Dayton PortableOil-Fired Heaters ® 3VG79 General Safety Information (Continued) Theory of Operation Fuels Use only keroseneor No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Neveruse gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners,alcohol, or other highly flamma...
Page 5 - Screw; Assembly; TOOLS NEEDED; Wheel; Figure 4 - Wheel and Handle Assembly; FRESH AIR OPENING REQUIREMENTS; Square Feet; Ventilation; TO START HEATER; Operation; Figure 5 - Flame-out Control Reset Button; TO STOP HEATER; To Start Heater
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 5 Model 3VG79 Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® FrontHandle RearHandle WheelSupportFrame Hot AirOutlet FuelTankFlange Screw AirInlet Assembly This model is furnished with wheels andhandles. Wheels, handles, and themounting hardware are found in theship...
Page 6 - Figure 7 - Fan Cross Section; Maintenance; UPPER SHELL REMOVAL; Figure 6 - Upper Shell Removal
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 6 Dayton PortableOil-Fired Heaters ® 3VG79 FAN IMPORTANT: Remove fan from motor shaft before removing motor from heater.The weight of the motor resting on thefan could damage the fan pitch. 1. Remove upper shell (See Figure 6). 2. Use 1/8" allen wre...
Page 7 - Figure 10 - Adjusting Pump Pressure; FUEL VALVE; Figure 12 - Fuel Valve Replacement; SPARK PLUG; Figure 13 - Spark Plug Removal; FUEL FILTER
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 7 Model 3VG79 Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Figure 10 - Adjusting Pump Pressure PressureGauge SideCover Bushing, Lower Fuel Line,and Fuel Filter Figure 11 - Fuel Filter Removal Fuel ValveFitting High Voltage. FUEL VALVE 1. Remove side cover (See Fi...
Page 8 - NOZZLE; Figure 16 - Removing Burner Head; PUMP ROTOR; Figure 17 - Removing Nozzle
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 8 Dayton PortableOil-Fired Heaters ® 3VG79 Air Line Hose Screw CombustionChamber Burner Head Spark PlugWire SparkPlug Fuel Line Hose NOZZLE 1. Remove upper shell (See page 6). 2. Remove fan (See page 6). 3. Remove fuel and air line hoses from burner hea...
Page 9 - Sandpaper; Figure 19 - Gap Adjusting Screw Locations; Preventative Maintenance Schedule; How Often
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 9 Model 3VG79 Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Sandpaper Gap Adjusting Screw Gap Adjusting Screw .003"/.004" GapMeasured WithFeeler Gauge Rotor Blade 5. Remove pump plate. 6. Remove rotor, insert, and blades. 7. Check for debris in pump. If de...
Page 10 - Please provide following information:; Figure 21 - Motor and Pump Assembly
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 10 Dayton PortableOil-Fired Heaters ® 3VG79 For Replacement Parts, call 1-800-323-062024 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 ...
Page 11 - Motor and Pump Assembly - Figure 21; Replacement Parts List
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 11 Model 3VG79 Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Ref. Part 2E510D 2E511D No. Description Number Qty. Qty. Ref. Part No. Description Number Qty. Ref. Part No. Description Number Qty. 10 Relief Spring **M10993-1 1 11 Adjusting Screw **M27694 1 12 Plug **...
Page 12 - Figure 24 - Replacement Parts Illustration for Model 3VG79
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 12 Dayton PortableOil-Fired Heaters ® 3VG79 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 OperationsP.O. Box 30741657 Shermer...
Page 14 - Replacement Parts List for Handle and Wheel Group; Part; Maintenance Kits; Part Numbers; Accessories; Figure 25 - Handle and Wheel Assembly; Wiring Diagram
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 14 Dayton PortableOil-Fired Heaters ® 3VG79 Replacement Parts List for Handle and Wheel Group Ref. Part No. Description Number Qty. 1 Handles HA2204 2 2 Screw, #10-24 x 1 3/4" *M12345-33 8 3 Wheel Support Frame M12831-3 1 4 Hex Nut, #10-24 *NTC-3C 8...
Page 15 - Troubleshooting Chart; Corrective Action
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 15 Model 3VG79 Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Troubleshooting Chart Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot.Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. Heater ignites, but flame-out control...
Page 16 - Limited Warranty; Limitation of Liability.
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16 Dayton PortableOil-Fired Heaters ® 3VG79 Manufactured for Dayton Electric Mfg. Co.Niles, Illinois 60714 103536-01Rev. B3/97 Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Limited Warranty Dayton One-Year Limited Warranty. Portable Oil-Fired heater, Models covere...