Ouellet OMB User Manual

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

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

www.ouellet.com

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

‘‘OMB’’ Series

THE INSTALLATION MUST BE EXECUTED

BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN

RISK OF ELECTROCUTION

CAUTION

NON-RESIDENTIAL USE IN THE UNITED STATES

The surface of this electric heating unit can become hot.
Although there is no risk of burn for a person who has normal
refl ex reaction time, a person who has delayed refl exes such as
a baby or an elderly person may burn themselves when the unit
works at full capacity.

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. (75 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.

- 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.

- 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 2 in. (50 mm)
above fi nished fl oor.

1- Remove baseboard front panel by removing screws at bottom.
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 upper wiring diagram for connections.

- Refer to instructions supplied with this option for mounting.

Built-in relay:

- Refer to the diagram included with the relay option for
connections.

- Refer to instructions supplied with this option for mounting.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Double-pole

thermostat

optional

Hi-limit

protection

Element

Double-pole

thermostat

L1
L2

Single-pole

thermostat

optional

Hi-limit

protection

Element

Single-pole

thermostat

optional

L1
L2

CORNERS AND BLANK SECTIONS

- Install blank sections and corners same way as heating unit
of this series. Install corners using the mounting holes.

- Use «EMT» tubing or «BX» cable to run wiring
into these options.

INTERCONNECTION

- The connection boxes and the wiring channel are approved
for interconnection of baseboard heaters and components
which are on the same heating branch circuit.

- For all other options in this series, use «EMT» tubing
or «BX» cable to run wiring.
(Ex: Corner box, empty cabinets, etc.)
The heater junction box volume without options is

42.7 in³ (700 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 at bottom.
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

optional

element of the «OMB 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

L1

normal use and service, when proof of purchase

L2

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

INS87-200411-01