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
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
“OCH and OCH-WB Series” Portable Heater
WARNING
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fi re,
electrical shock and injury to persons, including the following:
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 manner. Do not use on soft surfaces, like
a bed, where openings may become blocked.
13- Heater contains arcing and sparking parts.
Do not use it 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 to persons.
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- SAVE 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. SAVE 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, such
as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and
curtains at least 12 in. (305 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
Not for residential use in USA.
To prevent possible overheating - or damage due
to overheating - keep at least 12 in. (305 mm)
clearance in front of heater.
Respect minimum clearance installation as specifi ed in
these instructions.
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.
