Ouellet OFM - Manual

180, 3 rd Avenue, L’Islet (Québec) G0R 2C0 CANADA
Phone. : (418) 247-3947, 1-800-463-7043,
Fax : (418) 247-7801
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
‘ ‘OFM Series’’
FURNITURE AND DRAPES
For maximum satisfaction an air fl ow of 3 in. (76.2 mm) clea-
rance is recommended. Also allow 1 in. (25.4 mm) clearance on
top and bottom of drapes when drapes cover wall.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1- Cut a hole in the box along the hash lines. Remove wire
holder (or knock-out) of the appropriate junction box cover.
2- Make connection according to local and national codes and
replace wire holder. (Do not forget ground wire.)
3- Install the relay or thermostat by removing front panel and
junction box cover.
4- Check wire connection at the other junction box.
5- Fasten the baseboard to the wall using wood screws,
tighten then release 1/2 turn.
6- Replace all covers before energizing.
INTERCONNECTION
The connection boxes and wiring channel are approved for
interconnection of baseboard heaters and components which
are on the same heating branch circuit. Use ‘‘BX’’ cable to run
wiring for all other options in this series. (Ex: Corner box, empty
cabinets, etc.).The heater junction box minimum volume without
options is 31.2 in³ (512 cm³).
CORNERS AND BLANK SECTIONS
Install blank sections and corners the same way as heating unit of
this series. Use ‘‘BX’’cable to run wiring into these options.
THE INSTALLATION MUST BE EXECUTED
BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions
should always be taken to reduce the risk of fi re,
electric shock, and injury, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this heater.
- 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.
- 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
away from heater.
- To prevent a possible fi re, do not block air intakes or exhaust
in any way whatsoever.
- 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 install heater against combustible low-density
cellulose fi berboard surfaces.
- Do not use outdoors.
- CAUTION - High Temperature; Keep electrical cords, drapes,
and other furnishings away from heater.
- Use only with copper branch circuit conductors.
- For bathroom use, the heater must be installed so that
switches and other controls cannot be touched by anyone
in the bath or shower.
- Do not install this heating appliance beneath a wall outlet.
- To avoid possible electrical shock, disconnect all power
at the main panel prior to wiring, cleaning, or servicing.
- KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
INS324-200405-05
OPTIONS
All heating equipment and options must be installed
in accordance with local and national codes.
Built-in thermostat:
CAUTION: The thermostat should not be considered as
an infallible system where maintaining a temperature is
considered critical. Examples: Hazardous material storage,
computer room, etc. In these particular cases, it is imperative
to add a monitoring system to avoid the consequences of a
failure of the thermostat.
- Refer to wiring diagram for connections.
- Refer to instructions supplied with the option for mounting.
Built-in relay:
- Refer to the diagram included with the relay option
for
connections.
- Refer to instructions supplied with the option for mounting.
MAINTENANCE
- Once a year or at the need, 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 main service panel. Wait until the housing
and heating element cool before performing maintenance.
Remove the front panel.
CAUTION: Fins on the element are sharp - Do not touch.
Replace all covers before energizing.
- Any other servicing should be performed by a qualifi ed
technician.
WARRANTY
The manufacturer warrants the electric heating element of
this product for life. The other component parts are warranted
against defects in material and workmanship for a one year
period following the date of purchase, under normal use and
maintenance, provided that there is a proof of purchase to
confi rm this date. The obligation of the manufacturer, under
the terms of this warranty, is limited to replacing the unit
(baseboard heater only) and excludes all other costs related
to the installation or replacement of the unit or spare parts.
DRAPES
CAUTION
3’’
76.2 mm
1’’ minimum
25.4 mm minimum
WIRING DIAGRAM
High-Limit
High-Limit
Heating
Element
Heating
Element
Thermostat
1/2’’ (12,7 mm)
6’’ (152.7 mm)