Ouellet OHB User Manual

180, 3rd Avenue, L’Islet (Quebec) G0R 2C0 CANADA

Tel. : [phone] 463-7043, Fax : [phone]

www.ouellet.com

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

‘‘OHB / OHBH’’ Series

THE INSTALLATION MUST BE EXECUTED

BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN

RISK OF ELECTROCUTION

CAUTION

NON-RESIDENTIAL USE IN THE UNITED STATES

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Basic precautions should always be followed to reduce

the risk of fi re, electric shock, and injury.

- Read all instructions before using this heater.

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

- This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let
bare skin touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible materials,
like furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and
curtains at least 3 in. (76 mm) from the front of the heater.

- To prevent a possible fi re, do not block air intakes and/or
exhaust in any way whatsoever.

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

- Do not install heater against combustible low-density
cellulose fi berboard surfaces.

- The heater is not to be located below electrical convenience
receptables.

- WARNING - High temperature: Keep electrical cords, drapes,
and other furnishings away from heater.

- Use only with copper branch circuit conductors.

- CAUTION: For models at 500W/ft. (1640W/m) density,
use power supply wire for 194 °F (90 °C).

- For bathroom use, the heater must be installed so that
switches and other controls cannot be touched by anyone
in the bath or shower.

- To avoid possible electrical shock, disconnect all power
at the main panel prior to wiring, cleaning, or servicing.

- Do not use outdoors.

- CAUTION: Hazard of electric shock - With the option ‘‘electrical
convinience receptable’’ mounted in a standard heater - More than one
disconnect switch may be required to de-energize the equipment for
servicing.

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

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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION / USER

Install bottom of heater not less than 3 in. (76 mm)
above fi nished fl oor.

1- Remove baseboard front panel and junction box cover.
2- Remove required knockouts.
3- Install the relay or thermostat if it applies.
See Options section for details.
4- Make electrical connection according to the wiring diagram
in accordance with local and national codes.
5- Secure heater to the wall and loose screws by 1/2 turn for metal thermal
expansion.
6- Replace junction box cover and baseboard front panel before energizing.

OPTIONS
All heating equipment and options must be installed in accordance with local
and national codes.

Built-in thermostat:

- Refer to the wiring diagram below for connections.

- Fasten the thermostat using the 2 mounting holes at the top of the right side
connection box. Fasten the bulb to the bottom grille using the plastic straps.

Built-in relay:

- Fasten the relay to the separating plate using a conduit nut.
Insert the assembly in the right hand connection box.
Fasten the plate to the left wall of the connection box.

- Make connections as relay wiring diagram.

WIRING DIAGRAM

L1
L2

Double-pole

thermostat

L1
L2

Single-pole

thermostat

optional

optional

Hi-limit

protection

Hi-limit

protection

Elements

Elements

Double-pole

thermostat

optional

Single-pole

thermostat

optional

L1
L2

L1
L2

OPTIONS (continued)
Low Voltage Wireway

When a low voltage wire is supplied and
assembled with the unit, this wire must be used.
When several wires are necessary, use wires that
withstand 221°F (105°C) minimum.

Corners and blank sections
Install blank sections the same way as this hea­ting unit. Install corners using the mounting holes
and do not disassemble the corners.

INTERCONNECTION

- The connection boxes and the wiring channel
are approved for interconnection of baseboard
heaters and components (electrical convinience
receptable are not considered components)
which are on the same heating branch circuit.

- For all other options in this series, use ‘‘EMT’’
tubing or ‘‘BX’’ cable to pass wiring.

- The heater junction box minimum volume
without options is 86.8 in³ (1422 cm³).

MAINTENANCE

- Once a year or at the need, remove the front
panel and use a vacuum cleaner to remove the
dust accumulation inside the heater.

- Cleaning should be done while the heater is
disconnected from the main service panel. Wait
until the housing and heating element cool
before performing maintenance.
Remove the front panel by removing screws
under the facade.
CAUTION: Fins on the element are sharp - Do
not touch. Replace all covers before energizing.

- Any other servicing should be performed by
a qualifi ed technician.

WARRANTY

Ouellet Canada inc. warrants the electric heating
element of the «OHB /OHBH Series» for a
one (1) year period; and their component parts
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).

INS88-200411-02