Dayton 3VH18A - Manual

Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

3VH18A and 3VH19A

Dayton

®

Propane and

Natural Gas
Construction Heaters

Form 5S4491

Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described.
Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or
property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.

Failure to comply with
the precautions and
instructions provided
with this heater can
result in death, serious
bodily injury, and prop-
erty loss or damage
from hazards of fire,
explosion, burn, as-
phyxiation, carbon mon-
oxide poisoning, and/or
electrical shock.
Only persons who can
understand and follow
instructions should use
this heater.
If you need assistance
or heater information
such as an instruction
manual, labels, etc.
contact the manufac-
turer.

GENERAL HAZARD
WARNING

Unpacking

1. Remove all packing items applied to

heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover
caps (attached to valve inlet 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.

Fire, burn,
inhala-

tion, and explosion haz-
ard. Keep solid combus-
tibles such as building
materials, paper or card-
board, 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 com-
bustibles, or products
such as gasoline, sol-
vents, paint thinner, dust
particles, or unknown
chemicals.

Not for
home or

recreational vehicle use.

Description

Dayton Model 3VH18A is a 40,000 to 100,000 Btu/Hr construction heater that uses
propane gas for combustion. Dayton Model 3VH19A is a 50,000 to 100,000 Btu/Hr
construction heater that uses natural gas for combustion. They are primarily intended for
the temporary heating of buildings under construction, alteration, or repair. These
heaters should never be used in occupied dwellings.

Figure 1 – Model 3VH18A Shown

Printed in U.S.A.
03430
0700/254/VCPVP

These heaters are designed for use as
construction heaters 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 combus-
tion 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. Your local authorities can
advise you about these.

106183-01
Rev. C
11/00

Version B - For Reduction

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