Ouellet OPA User Manual

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

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www.ouellet.com

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

‘‘OPA’’ Series

THE INSTALLATION MUST BE EXECUTED

BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN

RISK OF ELECTROCUTION

CAUTION

NON-RESIDENTIAL USE IN THE UNITED STATES

Allow 12 in. (305 mm) minimum clearance

from the front and the top of the heater.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove front cover to give access to mounting holes and
junction box cover (both ends).

2. Remove junction box cover. Make connections according
to local and national codes.

3. Attach heater to the wall by using 1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
knockouts located on the back of the heater.

4. Place all covers back on heater before testing.

HEATER 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. A grounding wire must join
all heaters to keep ground continuity.

JUNCTION BOX VOLUME

Without options: 199.5 in
With options: 179.3 in

BUILT-IN THERMOSTAT SETTING (option)

The built-in thermostat can be set with a small fl at screwdriver
through the upper bar grill.

To set the thermostat at the desired temperature :

- Set thermostat at maximum temperature (turn clockwise).

- When the desired temperature is reached, turn the thermostat
counter-clockwise slowly until you hear a «click».

- The thermostat will keep the room at this temperature.

IMPORTANT

3

(3269 cm3)

3

(2946 cm3)

ATTENTION

Basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fi re, electric shock, and injury to persons.

- 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. Keep combustible materials, such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains at
least 12 in. (305 mm) from the front and the top of the heater.

- Do not use outdoors.

- 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 block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.

- Heater contains arcing and sparking parts. 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,
electric shock, or injury to persons.

Unit will grill on top

not recessed

Unit will grill on front (-FR)

recessed

216

8 1/2

114

4 1/2

51

2

KOE ł28-ł22

KOE ł1 1/8-ł7/8

51

KOE ł28-ł22

2

KOE ł1 1/8-ł7/8

KOE ł6.4
KOE ł1/4

76

3

51

2

Bottow view

MAINTENANCE

Once a year, 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 supply circuit.

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

WARRANTY

Ouellet Canada Inc. warrants the electric heating element of
the OPA 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 cost or other secondary
charges linked to replacing the unit or the component part(s).

KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION PAMPHLET

FOR THE USER - INS23-200310-03

KOE ł6.4
KOE ł1/4

KOE ł22

KOE ł7/8

191

7 1/2

357

14

204

8 1/32

102

4

Right side

58

2 1/4

132

5 3/16

DIMENSIONS

mm

inches

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