7 electrical connection, 8 putting into service – Ouellet OWC-R User Manual
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4.7 Electrical connection
IMPORTANT: Electrical connection must be performed by a master electrician, only after the cable
has been installed and encased in concrete and the curing of concrete period is complete.
WARNING! DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION: always make sure the power supply circuit is turned
off before proceeding with the electrical connection.
1. Measure the resistance and cable insulation and record these values on line # 4 of the measurement chart
on the electrical panel label.
2. Use a control device from Ouellet to perform the connection of the OWC-R concrete cable system. Refer
to section 5 to help assist you in the selection of a suitable control device for your installation.
3. Perform the connection in compliance with instructions provided in Ouellet’s operating guides for controls
and in compliance with local and national electrical specifications in effect.
240/208V connection:
Line 1 - black
Line 2 - red
Ground – yellow/green
4. For installations requiring more than one electric circuit, obtain an adequate control kit from Ouellet which
includes a master thermostat as well as a sufficient number of slaves depending on the system’s power.
5. Lastly, identify the circuits at the electrical panel and stick the completed label to the electrical panel which
includes all the measurements taken during the installation process.
Do not power up the OWC-R concrete cable system before
the concrete curing process is complete in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations (check with the concrete supplier).
4.8 Putting into service
When the OWC-R concrete cable system is ready to be put into service, activate the circuit breaker and set
the temperature according to your desired level of comfort.
WARNING!
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