Ouellet OCH-WB User Manual

180, 3e Avenue, L’Islet, Québec, G0R 2C0, CANADA

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INSTRUCTIONS

“OCH and OCH-WB” Series

WARNING

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be taken to reduce the risk of fi re, electrical shock and
injury, including the following.

CAUTION

NON-RESIDENTIAL USE IN THE UNITED STATES

Read carefully these instructions before installation, operation

of the heater. Failure to adhere to the instructions could result in
fi re, electric shock, serious personal injury, and death or property
damage. Review frequently for continuing safe operation and
instruction of future users, if necessary.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

- Read all instructions before using this heater.

- This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare
skin touch hot surfaces. Use the handle when moving this
heater. Keep combustible materials, like furniture, pillows,
bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 ft. (0.9 m)
from the front of the heater and keep them away from
the sides and rear.

- Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by
or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left
operating and unattended.

- Do not use outdoors.

- Always unplug heater when not in use.

- This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas
and similar indoor locations. Never locate heater where it may
fall into a bathtub or other water container.

- Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw
rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord under
furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffi c area
and where it will not be tripped over.

- Connect to properly grounded outlets only.

- Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may cause an electrical shock or fi re,
or damage the heater.

- To prevent a possible fi re, do not block air intakes or exhaust
in any way whatsoever. Do not use on soft surfaces, like a bed,
where openings may become blocked.

- This heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not
use it in areas where gasoline, paint or fl ammable liquids
are used or stored.

- Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use
not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fi re, electrical
shock, or injury to persons.

- This heater is not approved for use in corrosive atmospheres,
wet or very humid locations such as marine, green house or
chemical storage areas.

- To disconnect heater, rotate thermostat knob full counter­ clockwise, then remove plug from outlet.

- Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after
the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Discard heater, or return to authorized service facility
for examination and/or repair.

- Avoid the use of extension cord because the extension cord may
overheat and cause a risk of fi re. However, if you have to use
an extension cord, the cord shall be No. 8 AWG minimum size
and rated for not less than 30 amps.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

USER INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

- Not for residential use in USA.

- To prevent possible overheating keep at least 5 ft. (1.53 m)
clearance in front of heater.

- Respect minimum clearance installation as specifi ed
in these instructions.

- This heater is for use on 240 volts. The cord has a plug
as shown in Figure 1.

- No adapter is available for this blade confi guration,
and none should be used. The type of outlet is a 240 volt
grounding outlet. When properly installed, it provides
a ground connection through the cord to the heater
to protect the operator from electrical shock.

Figure 1

Plug:

6 - 20 P

4 kW

IMPORTANT

This heater has an Automatic reset thermal high-limit that
will deenergize the heating elements if the interior temperature
of the heater exceeds its setting. The fan will continue to run
until the residual heat is removed from the heater. The limit will
automatically reset when the heater interior temperatures fall
below its setting.

6 - 30 P

4.8 kW

Floor mounting:

Place heater on fl oor, plug into proper wall outlet and adjust heater
to direct airfl ow.

Wall or ceiling mounting

- Install heater not less than 3 1/2 in. (90 mm) from the wall
and 6 in. (150 mm) from ceiling.

- Heater may be mounted for horizontal air discharge only.

- Maximum mounting height: 8 ft. (2.44 m).

- The wall or the ceiling must be able to support the combined
weight of the heater and the mounting bracket 11 lbs (5 kg).

- Fix the bracket to the wall or the ceiling structural members
with the supply screws.

- Plug into proper wall outlet.
To turn on heater:

- Plug in heater.

- Rotate thermostat knob full clockwise. The fan will start
and the element will heat.

- When the desired temperature is reached, turn the thermostat
counter-clockwise slowly till the fan stop. To set the room
temperature, turn slowly the thermostat clockwise
or counter-clockwise.

To turn off heater:

- Rotate thermostat knob full counter-clockwise and then remove
plug from outlet.

(Model OCH-WB only):

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

- The heater motor is permanently lubricated.

- Occasional cleaning of the inlet grille will prevent clogging.
Use a vacuum with a brush attachment.

- Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized
service representative.

- Disconnect heater prior to cleaning or servicing.

Electrical
Diagram

OUELLET CANADA INC. warrants the component parts of its
products against defects in material and workmanship for a one
(1) year period following the date of purchase, under normal use
and service, when proof of purchase of such is provided to the
manufacturer. The obligation of Ouellet Canada Inc., under the
terms of this warranty, will be to supply a new unit and this omits
the manufacturer to bear the installation costs or other secondary
charges linked to replacing the unit or the component part(s).

L1
L2

GND

Thermostat

High-limit

WARRANTY

INS176-200806-06

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