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Dayton

Portable Oil-Fired

Heater

Operating Instructions & Parts Manual 3VE53C

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.

Description

Dayton Model 3VE53C heater is a 400,000 BTU/Hr heater. This heater uses 1-K

Kerosene for combustion, and electricity to run the fan. It is primarily intended for

temporary heating of well ventilated buildings under construction, alteration, or

repair. This heater may be used in agricultural, industrial and commercial

environments.

Figure 1 – Model 3VE53C

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Type of Input Pump Fuel Tank Fuel Unit Size Net Weight

Model Fuel Rating Pressure Capacity Consumption L x W x H Lbs. (kg)

3VE53C 1-K Kerosene 400,000 BTU/Hr 130 PSI 24.0 Gallons 3.0 Gal/Hr 53” x 30” x 36” 150 (68kg)

Specifications

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model Electrical Input Amperage Fuse Spark Plug Gap

3VE53C 120V, 60 Hz 3 250V/8 amp .01” (2.5mm)

Table of Contents Page

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

General Safety Information . . . . . . . 1-3

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Kerosene (1-K or

Number 1 Fuel Oil). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Overview of Heater Design . . . . . . . . . 6

Fueling Your Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Long-Term Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Repair Parts Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Repair Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Introduction

Please read this USER'S MANUAL

carefully. It will show you how to

assemble, maintain and operate this

heater safely and efficiently to obtain

the full benefits of its many features.

Consumer: retain these instructions for

future reference.

Unpacking

1. Remove all packing items applied to

heater for shipment.

2. Remove all items from carton.

3. Check all items for shipping damage.

If heater is damaged, promptly inform

dealer where you purchased heater.

General Safety Information

Indicates an im-

minently hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, WILL

result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a poten-

tially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, COULD

result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a poten-

tially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, MAY

result in minor or moderate injury.

Before using this

heater, please read

this USER'S MANUAL very carefully. This

USER'S MANUAL has been designed to

instruct you as to the proper manner in

which to assemble, maintain, store, and

most importantly, how to operate the

heater in a safe and efficient manner.

Never leave the

heater unattended

while burning!

Summary of content (16 pages)

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3VE53C Operating Instructions & Parts Manual 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. Dayton Portable Oil-Fired Heater ® Description Dayton Model 3VE53C heater is a 400,000 BTU/Hr heater.
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3VE53C Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Dayton Portable Oil-Fired Heater ® a rotten egg odor during the operation of the heater. However, #1 or #2 fuel oil (diesel fuel) may also be used if 1-K kerosene is not available. Be advised that these fuels do not burn as clean as 1-K kerosene, and care should be taken to provide more fresh air ventilation to accommodate any added contaminants that may be added to the heated space. Use of #1 or #2 fuel oil will require increased maintenance of unit.
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Model 3VE53C General Safety Information (Continued) - NEVER use duct work in front or at rear of heater. - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble flu-like symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these symptoms, your heater may not be working properly. - NEVER move or handle heater while still hot. - Get fresh air at once! Have the heater serviced.
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3VE53C Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Dayton Portable Oil-Fired Heater ® Assembly Model 3VE53C Wheel Support Frame Wheels and Axle Wheel Caps Front Handle Rear Handle Cord Wraps Screws, Nuts and Washers Cotter Pins and Bushings Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Screws (L) Flat Washers (S) Flat Washers (L) Wheels (Pneumatic) Screws (S) Wheel Caps (Black Rubber) Nuts Cottern Pins Bushings Cord Wraps Front Handle Rear Handle Wheel Support Frame Axle Figure 4 – Component Identifica
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Model 3VE53C Assembly Cord Wrap TOOLS REQUIRED • MEDIUM PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER • OPEN OR ADJUSTABLE WRENCH, USE US (INCH) SCREWS NUTS Screw (L) Safety Guard • LONG NOSE PLIERS Screw (S) ASSEMBLING WHEEL & HANDLE 1. Slide axle through wheel support frame. Install wheel bushings, flat washers (S) and wheel on axle. NOTE: When installing wheels, tube valve should face out from support frame (Figure 5). 2.
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3VE53C Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Dayton Portable Oil-Fired Heater ® Operation (Continued) - Use 1-K kerosene in this heater. #1 fuel is a suitable substitute. OVERVIEW OF HEATER DESIGN Fuel System: This heater is equipped with an electric magnet pump that forces fuel through the fuel line connected to the fuel intake, and then through a nozzle in the burner head. This fuel is then sprayed into the combustion chamber in a fine mist.
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Model 3VE53C Operation (Continued) If heater does not start, the thermostat setting may be too low. Push “TEMP CONTROL UP ARROW” to higher setting to start heater. If heater still does not start, see Troubleshooting Chart on page 14-15. NOTE: The major electrical components of this heater are protected by a circuit breaker (fuse) mounted to the power switch. If your heater fails to start, check this first and replace as necessary.
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3VE53C Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Dayton Portable Oil-Fired Heater ® Operation (Continued) Never service heater while it is plugged in 3. Reinstall drain bolt as follows: - Insert bolt’s seal head fully into drain hole so that flange is flush to tank’s bottom. See Figure 10. - Insert seal cap fully into head hole so that cap flange is flush to head flange. (See Figure 10). - Remove lead wire from spark plug.
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Model 3VE53C Maintenance (continued) Spark Plug PHOTOCELL Photocell CLEAN PHOTOCELL ANNUALLY OR AS NEEDED. - Remove upper shell. - Remove fan (See fan blades). - Remove photocell from its mounting bracket - Clean photocell lens with cotton swab. Nozzle Figure 12 – Nozzle TO REPLACE: Remove side cover near Operation switch. - Attach ignitor wire to spark plug. - Disconnect wires from Operation switch and remove photocell.
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3VE53C Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Dayton Portable Oil-Fired Heater ® - Stop heater (See OPERATION, page 7). Maintenance (Continued) FUEL FILTER CLEAN TWICE PER HEATING SEASON OR AS NEEDED. Pressure adjusting Screw used, remove pressure gauge. - Replace pressure gauge, and plug in end of filter cover. Fuel filter A on fuel cap NOTE: If heater does not ignite when heater is turned on, please turn AIR VENT SCREW counter clockwise to release air, then turn OPERATION SWITCH back on.
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Model 3VE53C Wiring Diagrams ® 11
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3VE53C Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual For Repair 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 parts correspondence to: Grainger Parts P.O. Box 3074 1657 Shermer Road Northbrook, IL 60065-3074 U.S.A.
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Model 3VE53C Repair Parts List for Portable Oil-Fired Heater Ref. No. Description Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Upper Shell Chamber Assembly Lower Shell Baffle Bracket Rear Fuel Tank Assembly Right Side Cover PCB Case Lower PCB Case Upper P.C.B.
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3VE53C Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Dayton Portable Oil-Fired Heater ® Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Possible Cause(s) Heater ignites but Main PCB assembly shuts heater off after a short period of time (Lamp is flickering) E1 Heater will not ignite, but motor runs for a short period of time (Lamp is flickering) E1 Fan does not turn when heater is plugged in. Corrective Action 1. Wrong pump pressure 1. See Pump Pressure Adjustment, Page 10 2. Dirty fuel filter 2.
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Model 3VE53C Troubleshooting Chart (Continued) Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Sensor disconnected A. Check limit control thermostat E4 B. Check sensor connection E5 Temperature limit safety device is overheated 1. Poor Combustion Wait until unit cools down 1. Poor Combustion - Flames extending beyond heater - Low heat output - Align the red mark between the air screw and pump body Other Problems 2. Power Failure 2.
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 3VE53C Dayton Portable Oil-Fired Heater ® LIMITED WARRANTY DAYTON ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. Dayton® Portable Oil-Fired Heater, Model covered in this manual, is warranted by Dayton Electric Mfg. Co. (Dayton) to the original user against defects in workmanship or materials under normal use for one year after date of purchase.