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  • Page 1

    Dayton Pr opane Construction Heater Description Dayton Model 3VG80 heater is a variable 65,000, 85,000, and 100,000 Btu/Hr construc- tion heater . This heater uses propane gas for combustion. It is primarily intended for temporary heating of well-ventilated buildings under construction, alteration, or r epair . This heater should only be used indoo[...]

  • Page 2

    Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3VG80 2 Dayton Pr opane Construction Heater ® General Safety Information Make certain you read and understand a ll warnings. Keep these instructions for refer ence. They are your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater . Safety information appears throughout these instructions. Pay close att[...]

  • Page 3

    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 str ong drafts, wind, water spray , rain, or dripping water . • Never operate hea[...]

  • Page 4

    Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3VG80 4 Dayton Pr opane Construction Heater ® Figure 2 - Pr oduct Identification Handle Power Cord Hose /Regulator Assembly Hot Air Outlet (Front) Inlet Connector Control Knob Motor Mount Fan Guard Product Identification[...]

  • Page 5

    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 V iew Clean Heated Air Out (Front) Hose/Regulator Assembly Nozzle Fan Cool Air In (Back) Power Cord THE FUEL SYSTEM The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the p[...]

  • Page 6

    Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3VG80 6 Dayton Pr opane Construction Heater ® Installation Review and understand the warnings in the General Safety Infor - mation section, pages 2 and 3. They ar e needed to safely operate this heater . Follow all local codes when using this heater . T est all gas piping and connections for leaks aft[...]

  • Page 7

    Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 7 Model 3VG80 5. Plug extension cord into a 120 V olt/60 Hertz, 3-hole, grounded outlet. Motor will start. Fan will turn, forcing air out front of heater . 6. Open propane supply valve on pr opane tank(s) slowly . NOTE: If not opened slowly , excess-flow check valve [...]

  • Page 8

    Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3VG80 8 Dayton Pr opane Construction Heater ® Maintenance (Continued) Ground Screw T er minal Board Motor Green Lead T ransfor mer Green Lead Power Cord Green Lead Figure 6 - Location of Gr ound Screw Hole in Shell for Wires Motor Mount Screw Fan Guard Motor Mount Figure 7- Removing Motor , Motor Moun[...]

  • Page 9

    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 r ear of heater shell (See Motor , page 8, steps 14 through 18). Maintenance (Continued) Fan Hub Setscrew Motor Shaft Figur[...]

  • Page 10

    Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3VG80 10 Dayton Pr opane Construction Heater ® Wiring Diagram 100,000 BUT/HR MODEL Black Green White Motor Ignitor Orange Blue Blue Auto Control V alve Thermocouple 12 34 56 8 7 Thermal Switch T erminal Board Blue Black Ignition Control White Relay Green Green Black Black White White Green Power Cord [...]

  • Page 11

    Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 11 Model 3VG80 T roubleshooting Chart Never attempt to service heater while it is plugged in, connected to pr opane supply , operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur . Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action 1. No electrical power to heater [...]

  • Page 12

    Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3VG80 12 Dayton Pr opane Construction 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 number as shown in parts list Address parts corr[...]

  • Page 13

    Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 13 Model 3VG80 Repair Parts List ( ) Not shown. (*) Standard har dware item, available locally . 1 Base T ray 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 098511-216 1 6 *Hex TPG Screw ,10-16 X .75 M1108[...]

  • Page 14

    Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3VG80 103029-01 Rev . E 10/02 Version B - For Reduction G016.J ® Dayton Pr opane Construction Heater LIMITED WARRANTY DAYTON ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. Dayton propane construction heater, Models covered in this manual, are warranted by Dayton Electric Mfg. Co. (Dayton) to the original user against def[...]