Ouellet OVN User Manual

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

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INSTALLATION and USER

INSTRUCTIONS

for Bathroom Wall Heater

“OVN” Series

INSTALLATION MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED

BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION

1. Carefully read these instructions before installation.

2. Do not paint the heater.

3. Do not alter the heater.

4. Do not install the heater on a wall covered with vinyl.

5. Do not use outdoors.

6. This heater may become hot when in use. To avoid burns,
do not touch hot surfaces of the heater with bare skin.
Keep all combustible materials at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) from
the front of the heater and away from the side and top:
furniture, pillows, bedding, paper, clothing, bath towel,
bath robe, drapes, etc.

7. Heater should not be blocked in any way whatsoever.
Do not use as a towel dryer.

8. Install heater in position as shown in the installation fi gures
of these instructions.

16. Use copper supply wires only.

17. All wiring must be done in accordance with the national
and local electrical codes and the heater must be grounded.

18. An incorrectly installed heater may be permanently
damaged and present a risk of fi re or electric shock.
Required minimal clearances must be observed along
with these instructions. Heater must be secure to
the building’s framing.

19. Do not install heater in vapor or shower bathrooms nor
in places where it will be exposed to a high level of
humidity or vapor for a long period.

20. Make sure applied voltage is suitable for rating of heater.

21. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation opening as this may cause electric shock,
short circuit, fi re or damage to heater.

22. Do not block air inlet or outlet in any way whatsoever.

MAINTENANCE

- Once every quarter, 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.

- A qualifi ed technician should perform any other servicing.

WARRANTY

OUELLET CANADA INC. warrants the electric heating
element of the ‘‘OVN’’ Series for fi ve (5) year period; and its
component parts against defects in material and workmanship
for a two (2) 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 releases the manufacturer from paying
the installation costs or other secondary charges linked to
replacing the unit or the component part(s).

WARNING

Read Carefully - These instructions contain necessary
information for the proper installation, use and effi cient
operation of the heater. Carefully read these instructions
before installation and operation of the heater. Failure
to adhere to the instructions could result in fi re, electric
shock, serious personal injury, death or property
damage. Save these instructions and review frequently
for continued safe operation and instruction for future
users, if necessary.

9. Allow 4 in. (102 mm) minimum clearance below heater.

10. Allow 1 in. (25 mm) minimum clearance between sides
of heater and any adjacent walls.

11. Allow 48 in. (1219 mm) minimum in front of heater.

12. We recommend to keep a distance of 39 1/2 in. (1004 mm)
minimum from a bathtub in accordance with local and
national codes.

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

14. Use intended holes in enclosure to secure heater in place
as specifi ed in these instructions.

15. To avoid electric shock disconnect all power to heater
at the main service panel before installation, wiring
or servicing and replace front cover of heater before
putting the power back.

23. Use heater only as described in the USER INSTRUCTION
section of these instructions. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fi re,
electric shock or injury to persons.

24. Refer to the USER INSTRUCTION section of these
instructions for troubleshooting tips on this heater.

25. AMERICAN VERSION ONLY:
This heater includes a visual alarm (red light) to warn
parts of the heater are getting excessively hot. If the light
turns on, immediately turn the heater off and inspect for
any objects on or adjacent to the heater that may cause high
temperatures. If nothing seems to obstruct air inlet, have
heater inspected by a qulaifi ed person. DO NOT OPERATE
THE HEATER WITH THE ALARM LIGHT IS ON.

26. A 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.

27. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER.

INS235-200912-02

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

SURFACE WALL MOUNTING STEPS

without removing the front cover

Figure of Surface wall mounting installation without removing the front cover

1. Use the template provided with the heater.
Allow 4 in. (102 mm) minimum below heater.

Recommended installation height is 12 in. (305 mm)
below the heater for a better temperature regulation.

Locate positionning of the supply wire
and make a 1 in. (25 mm) diameter hole.

Firmly install the 4 screws supplied to the wall.
DO NOT OVERTIGHT SINCE YOU WILL NEED
TO SLIDE THE HEATER AT STEP 3.

2. For an installation with “Loomex” fl exible wire,
use the single-screw wire holder by unscrewing the screw,
make the connections and screw back the wire holder.
Do not let more than 12 in. (305 mm) of loose wire
between the heater and the wall.

For an installation with “BX” cable, follow step 4. b)
of the RECESSED WALL MOUNTING STEPS or

SURFACE WALL MOUNTING STEPS by removing the
front cover.

3. Align the oversized part of the holes with the screws
already on the wall, then slide the heater downward.
Make sure that the 4 screws are well supported at the top
of the keyhole (small part).

4. Once the heater in place, fi nish tightening the 4 screws with
a 5 in. (127 mm) minimum rod screwdriver through the
grilles of the heater as shown. DO NOT USE
A DRILL WITH A SQUARE BIT AT THIS STEP
BECAUSE YOU COULD DAMAGE THE GRILLES.

2.

4.

Template provided

1.

5. Test the heater by pressing the “Hour-glass” button
to activate the boost heating mode. It is possible that a slight
heating smell emerges from the grilles, which is totally
normal and will stop after a few minutes of operation.

3.

4.