Ouellet OCC - Manual

180, 3 rd Avenue, L’Islet, Quebec, G0R 2C0, CANADA
Tel.: (418) 247-3947, 1-800-463-7043, Fax: (418) 247-7801
www.ouellet.com
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
“OCC Series” Portable Construction Heater
WARNING
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fi re,
electrical shock and injury, including the following:
8- Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord
with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Arrange
cord away from traffi c area and where it will not be
tripped over.
9- To disconnect heater, turn thermostat to off, then
remove plug from outlet.
10- Connect to properly grounded outlet only.
11- Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any
ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an
electrical shock or fi re, or damage the heater.
12- To prevent a possible fi re, do not block air intakes or
exhaust in any way whatsoever. Do not use on soft
surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become
blocked.
13- A heater has hot arcing or sparking parts inside.
Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint or
fl ammable liquids are used or stored.
14- Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any
other use not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause fi re, electrical shock, or injury.
15- Avoid the use of extension cord because the extension
cord may overheat and cause a risk of fi re. However, if
you have to use an extension cord, the cord shall be
No. 8 AWG minimum size and rated for not less
than 30 amps.
16- This heater is not approved for use in corrosive
atmospheres such as marine, green house or chemical
storage areas.
17- KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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, operation of the heater. Failure to adhere
to the instructions could result in fi re, electric shock, serious
personal injury, death or porperty damage. KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS and review frequently for continuing safe
operation and instruction of future users, if necessary.
1- Read all instructions before using this heater.
2- This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not
let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Use the handle when
moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, like
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains
at least 60 in. (1524 mm) from the front of the heater
and keep them away from the sides and rear.
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- Always unplug heater when not in use.
5- Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug
or after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return heater to authorized
service facility for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
6- Do not use outdoors.
7- This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry areas and similar indoor locations. Never locate
heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water
container.
CAUTION
To prevent possible overheating - or damage due
to overheating - Keep at least 59 in. (1500 mm)
clearance in front of heater.
This heater is for use on 240 volts. The cord has a plug
as shown in Figure 1.
No adapter is available for this blade confi guration, and
none should be used. The type of outlet is a 240 volt
grounding outlet. When properly installed, it provides
a ground connection through the cord to the heater to
protect the operator from electrical shock.
Figure 1
Plug:
6 - 30 P
4.8 kW
LOCATE HEATERS PROPERLY
Place heater on fl oor, plug into proper wall outlet and
adjust heater to direct airfl ow.
HEATER OPERATION
1- Plug heater in proper wall outlet.
2- Rotate thermostat knob full clockwise.
The fan will start and the element will heat.
3- When the desired temperature is reached,
turn the thermostat counter-clockwise slowly
till the fan stop. To set the room temperature turn
slowly the thermostat clockwise
or counter-clockwise.
SERVICE
The heater motor is permanently lubricated.
Occasional cleaning of the inlet grille will prevent
clogging. Use a vacuum with a brush attachment.
WARRANTY
OUELLET CANADA INC. warrants the component
parts of its products 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 costs or other secondary charges linked to
replacing the unit or the component part(s).
KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION PAMPHLET
FOR THE USER INS179-200808-03