Dayton 3E359B - Manual (Page 15)

Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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Models 3E358B and 3E359B
Troubleshooting Chart (Continued)
Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Symptom
Heater ignites, but flameout control
shuts off heater after a short period of
time (Continued) 4. Clean photocell lens with clean,
cotton swab
5. Replace photocell
6. Replace flameout control
7. Replace fan switch
4. Dirty photocell lens
5. Open or damaged photocell
6. Bad flameout control
7. Damaged fan switch
Heater burns, but puffs of smoke can
be seen
Heater does not burn steady
Heater burns with odor
Adjust pump pressure (See Pump
Pressure Adjustment sections on page 10)
Add fuel to tank
Check fuel tank for bubbles of water in
bottom. If found, remove fuel (See
Storing, Transporting, or Shipping,
page 11). Clean tank and fuel filters
(See Fuel Filters, page 7). Fill with clean
fuel
1. Remove wrong fuel (See Storing,
Transporting, or Shipping, page 11).
Clean tank and fuel filters (See Fuel
Filters, page 7). Fill with correct fuel
2. Clean fuel filters (See Fuel Filters,
page 7)
3. Tighten all fuel line connections (See
Fuel Lines, page 7)
4. Replace nozzle (See Nozzle, page 9)
5. Check voltage at heater. Voltage at
heater should be not less than 90%
of rated voltage (108V minimum for
120V heaters)
6. Check and tighten all fuel line
connections (See Fuel Lines, page 9)
Wrong pump pressure
Heater almost out of fuel
Water condensation in fuel tank
1. Wrong fuel
2. Dirty fuel filters
3. Air leak in suction system
4. Dirty nozzle
5. Low voltage causing motor to
operate below rated speed
6. Loose fuel line
Heater smokes continuously