Model 3vh19, 3vh19, Storage – Dayton 3VH19 User Manual
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Model 3VH19
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
3VH19
STORAGE
Disconnect heater
from natural gas
supply.
Never attempt to
service heater
while it is connected to propane
supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns
can occur.
Figure 6 - Control Valve Knob and Piezo
Ignitor Button Locations
Maintenance
TO STOP HEATER
1. Close valve on gas supply.
2. Turn control valve knob 1/4 turn to
right to PILOT position. Slightly push in
knob and turn 1/4 turn to right to OFF
position (see Figure 7).
1. Keep heater clean. Clean heater
annually or as needed to remove dust
and debris. If heater is dirty or dusty,
clean heater with a damp cloth.
2. Inspect heater before each use. Check
connections for leaks. Apply mixture of
liquid soap and water to connections.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct
all leaks at once.
3. Have heater inspected yearly by a
qualified service agency.
4. Keep inside of heater free from
combustible and foreign objects.
Control Valve Knob
Piezo
Ignitor
Button
PILOT
OFF
ON
ON
FROM
“PILOT
” POSITION
SLIGHT
PUSH
T
O
TURN OFF
FULL
PUSH
T
O
LIGHT
OFF
Operation
(Continued)
8. When pilot remains lit, start heater by
slowly turning control valve knob 1/4
turn to left to ON position (see Figure 5).
Figure 5 - ON Position
1. Place plastic cover cap over brass
fitting on inlet connector.
2. Store in dry, clean, and safe place.
3. When taking heater out of storage,
always check inside of heater. Insects
and small animals may place foreign
objects in heater. Keep inside of heater
free from combustible and foreign
objects.
TO RESTART HEATER
1. Wait five minutes after stopping
heater.
2. Restart heater by following steps under
To Start Heater.
Figure 7 - OFF Position
PILOT
OFF
ON
ON
FROM
“PILOT
” POSITION
SLIGHT
PUSH
T
O
TURN OFF
FULL
PUSH
T
O
LIGHT
OFF