Ouellet OAC Series Instructions

180, 3 Avenue, L'Islet, Quebec, G0R 2C0, CANADA
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Tel.: (418) 247-3947, 1-800-463-7043 Fax: (418) 247-7801
www.ouellet.com
INSTRUCTIONS "OAC" Series
WARNING
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and
.
injury, including the following
Read carefully these instructions before installation, operation
of the heater. Failure to adhere to the instructions could result in
fire, 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
1- Read all instructions before installing or using this heater.
2- 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 36 in. (915 mm) from the front of the heater.
3- Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by
or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left
operating and unattended.
4- Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect
power at service panel and have heater inspected by a
reputable electrician before reusing.
5- Do not use outdoors.
6- Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric
shock or fire, or damage the heater.
7- Do not block air intakes or exhaust in any way whatsoever.
8- This heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside.
Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable
liquids are used or stored.
9- Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other
use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury.
10- AMERICAN VERSION ONLY: Some models
(up to 6000W maximum and 240V maximum)
include a visual alarm to warn that 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 have blocked the airflow
or otherwise caused high temperatures to have occured.
If no obstruction is visible, the heater must be checked
by a qualified person. DO NOT OPERATE THE
HEATER WHEN THE ALARM LIGHT IS ON.
11- The thermostat should not be considered an infallible
device in cases where maintaining a temperature is considered
critical. Examples: Hazardous material storage, computer
server room, etc. In these particular cases, it is imperative to
add a monitoring system to avoid the consequences of a
thermostat failure.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
1- The heater must be properly installed before it is used.
2- Turn the power on at the circuit breaker panel.
3- Electronic thermostat: be sure to set it on the fan mode.
4- Built-in thermostat: to set thermostat at the desired
temperature, follow these steps:
- 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 this room temperature.
5- Built-in thermostat with control knob, the setting can be
adjusted with the knob supplied, located on the front cover.
6- Built-in tamperproof thermostat: the setting can be adjusted
through the hole in the front cover with a small slotted
screwdriver.
7- AMERICAN VERSION ONLY:
Some models (up to 6000W maximum and 240V maximum)
include a visual alarm to warn that 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 have blocked the airflow or otherwise
caused high temperatures to have occured.
DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER WHEN THE
ALARM LIGHT IS ON.
OPTIONS:
Fan switch:
This option allows the use of the fan in continuous or automatic
mode.
The switch can be switched through the upper grille with a
screwdriver.
Position ON: The fan runs continuously, with or without heating
demand.
Position AUTO: The fan operates in automatic mode, only during a
heating demand.
Heating switch:
This option allows the standby of the heating function of the heater.
The switch can be switched through the upper grille with a
screwdriver.
Position ON: The heater is operating normally, depending of the
heating demand from the thermostat.
Position STBY: The heater does not allow to heat the room, even
with a heating demand from the thermostat.
However, the fan can be used for air circulation with the fan switch
option, if applicable.
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
1- Once a year, remove the front panel and use a vacuum
cleaner to remove the dust accumulation inside the heater
and through openings of the front panel.
2- 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.
3- Replace the front panel before energizing.
4- Any other servicing should be performed by a qualified
technician.
Side View
All models
410 mm
16 1/8"
561 mm
Front View
22 1/16"
Single Unit
368 mm
14 7/16"
212 mm
8 5/16"
51 mm
74 mm
2"
2 7/8"
KOE Ø22 mm
51 mm 51 mm
55 mm
KOE Ø7/8"
2" 2"
2 3/16"
34 mm
34 mm
1 5/16"
1 5/16"
506 mm
19 7/8"
Single Unit
WARRANTY
Please refer to the product sheet at www.ouellet.com.
Required Wall
Opening
109 mm
109 mm
4 5/16"
4 5/16"
561 mm
22 1/16"
33 mm
33 mm
1 5/16"
1 5/16"
810 mm 1227 mm
31 7/8" 48 5/16"
Triple Unit
Double Unit
767 mm 1185 mm
30 3/16" 46 5/8"
Double Unit Triple Unit
INS01-200301-06