Page 2 - Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual; Product Identification
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 2 Dayton PortableOil-Fired Heater ® 3VG79A Lower Shell Hot AirOutlet Fan Guard Fuel Tank Flame-out ControlReset Button Side Cover Fuel Cap Figure 2 - Model 3VG79A Upper Shell Power Cord Product Identification Thermostat Knob
Page 3 - General Safety Information; IMPORTANT; : Every possible circumstance
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3 Model 3VG79A Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® General Safety Information Make certain you read and understandall warnings. Keep these instructions forreference. They are your guide to safeand proper operation of this heater. Safety information appea...
Page 4 - Figure 3 - Cross Section Operational View; Fuel
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 4 Dayton PortableOil-Fired Heater ® 3VG79A General Safety Information (Continued) Theory of Operation Fuels Use only Keroseneor No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never usegasoline, 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 3VG79A 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 theshi...
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 Heater ® 3VG79A 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 Figur e 6). 2. Use 1/8" Allen w...
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 3VG79A 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 F...
Page 8 - NOZZLE; Figure 16 - Removing Burner Head; PUMP ROTOR; Figure 17 - Removing Nozzle
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 8 Dayton PortableOil-Fired Heater ® 3VG79A 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 3VG79A 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 d...
Page 10 - Please provide following information:; Figure 21 - Motor and Pump Assembly
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 10 Dayton PortableOil-Fired Heater ® 3VG79A 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...
Page 11 - Replacement Parts List - Motor and Pump Assembly - Figure 21
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 11 Model 3VG79A 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
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 12 Dayton PortableOil-Fired Heater ® 3VG79A Figure 24 - Replacement Parts Illustration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 23 19 9 10 16 11 12 15 45 25 26 27 24 28 29 20 22 21 30 31 41 33 34 35 36 23 14 13 40 39 17 18 32 37 38 43 42 46 47 44 49 50 48 Please provide followi...
Page 13 - Replacement Parts List
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 13 Model 3VG79A Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® 3VG79A Ref. Part No. Description Number Qty. Ref. Part No. Description Number Qty. 1 Upper Shell 098511-227 1 2 #10-16 x 1/2" Screw *100647-01 8 3 Combustion Chamber 098512-48 1 4 Photocell Bracket ...
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 Heater ® 3VG79A Replacement Parts List for Handle and Wheel Group Ref. Part No. Description Number Qty. 1 Handles HA2204 2 2 #10-24 x 1 3/4" Screw *M12345-33 8 3 Wheel Support Frame M12831-3 1 4 #10-24 Hex Nut *NTC-3C 8 5...
Page 15 - Troubleshooting Chart; Corrective Action
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 15 Model 3VG79A 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 contro...
Page 16 - NOT A UPC; LIMITED WARRANTY; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 16 Dayton PortableOil-Fired Heater ® 3VG79A Manufactured for Dayton Electric Mfg. Co.Niles, Illinois 60714 U.S.A. 105559-01Rev. B09/99 Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® NOT A UPC LIMITED WARRANTY DAYTON ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. Portable Oil-Fired hea...