Page 2 - Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual; General Safety Information; IMPORTANT
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3VG80 2 Dayton PropaneConstruction Heater ® 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 appears thr...
Page 3 - Specifications
Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3 Model 3VG80 • Locate heater on stable and level surface if heater is hot or operating. • Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater. • Keep heater away from strong drafts, wind, water spray, rain, o...
Page 4 - Figure 2 - Product Identification; Product Identification
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3VG80 4 Dayton PropaneConstruction Heater ® Figure 2 - Product Identification Handle Power Cord Hose /RegulatorAssembly Hot Air Outlet(Front) Inlet Connector Control Knob MotorMount Fan Guard Product Identification
Page 5 - THE FUEL SYSTEM; Theory of Operation; Fuel; Propane Supply; Standard for Storage and Handling; at Tank; Use Larger Tank; THE IGNITION SYSTEM
Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 5 Model 3VG80 Air For Combustion And Heating Fuel Combustion Chamber Figure 3 - Cross Section Operational View CleanHeatedAir Out(Front) Hose/RegulatorAssembly Nozzle Fan Cool AirIn (Back) PowerCord THE FUEL SYSTEM The...
Page 6 - Installation; Hose; Ventilation; TO START HEATER
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3VG80 6 Dayton PropaneConstruction Heater ® Installation Review andunderstand the warnings in the General Safety Infor-mation section, pages 2 and 3. They areneeded to safely operate this heater.Follow all local codes when using thisheater. Test all gas...
Page 7 - TO STOP HEATER; Storage; Standard for Storage; Maintenance; Service Procedures; SERVICE PROCEDURES
Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 7 Model 3VG80 5. Plug extension cord into a 120 Volt/60 Hertz, 3-hole, grounded outlet. Motorwill start. Fan will turn, forcing air outfront of heater. 6. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. NOTE: If n...
Page 8 - Figure 6 - Location of Ground Screw; FAN
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3VG80 8 Dayton PropaneConstruction Heater ® Maintenance (Continued) Ground Screw TerminalBoard MotorGreenLead TransformerGreen Lead Power CordGreen Lead Figure 6 - Location of Ground Screw Hole in Shellfor Wires MotorMountScrew Fan Guard Motor Mount Fig...
Page 9 - Figure 10 - Fan Cross Section; SPARK TRANSFORMER; Motor
Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 9 Model 3VG80 5. Place setscrew on flat of shaft. Tighten setscrew firmly (40-50 inch-pounds). 6. Place motor, motor mount, and fan guard into rear of heater shell (See Motor , page 8, steps 14 through 18). Maintenance...
Page 10 - Wiring Diagram; Figure 14 - Electrical Connection Diagram; Regulator; Accessories
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3VG80 10 Dayton PropaneConstruction Heater ® Wiring Diagram 100,000 BUT/HR MODEL Black Green White Motor Ignitor Orange Blue Blue Auto Control Valve Thermocouple 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 Thermal Switch Terminal Board Blue Black IgnitionControl White Relay Green ...
Page 11 - Troubleshooting Chart; Symptom
Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 11 Model 3VG80 Troubleshooting Chart Never attempt to service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating, or hot.Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. Symptom Possible Cause(s) Correct...
Page 12 - Figure 15 - Repair Parts Illustration
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3VG80 12 Dayton PropaneConstruction Heater ® For Repair Parts, call 1-800-323-0620 24 hours a day - 365 days a year Figure 15 - Repair Parts Illustration Please provide following information: -Model number-Serial number (if any)-Part description and num...
Page 13 - Repair Parts List; Description
Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 13 Model 3VG80 Repair Parts List ( ) Not shown. (*) Standard hardware item, available locally. 1 Base Tray 102362-01 1 2 *Hex TPG Screw, 10-16 X 38 M11084-26 15 3 Base 103917-01AA 1 4 Nozzle 099138-02 1 5 Shell Kit 098...
Page 14 - LIMITED WARRANTY; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.; NOT A UPC
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3VG80 103029-01Rev. E10/02 Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Dayton PropaneConstruction Heater LIMITED WARRANTY DAYTON ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. Dayton propane construction heater, Models covered in this manual, are warranted by Dayton Electric Mfg. C...