Ouellet ODS Series Instructions Download Page 1

INSTALLATION 

INSTRUCTIONS

-  The installation must be executed by a qualified technician.

-  Must be installed solidly. This heater could weight

  up to 25 lb (11 kg).

-  We recommend installing this product on an outside ceiling to 

  avoid vibrations spreading to an adjacent room.

-  The motor is thermally protected.

-  All wiring must be in accordance with National and local    

  Electrical Codes.

-  Heater must be grounded as a precaution against possible shock.

-  To avoid possible electrical shock, disconnect all power at the  

  main panel prior to wiring.

-  Verify the power supply voltage coming to the heater matches 

  the heater nameplate rating before energizing heater.

-  When installed, heater must be electrically grounded in  

 

  accordance with the National Electrical Code.

CAUTION:

-  High temperature, risk of fire, keep electrical cords, drapery,   

  furnishings, and other combustibles at least 36 in. (915 mm) 

  from the front of the heater. To reduce the risk of fire, 

  do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors 

  and liquids in the vicinity of the heater.

-  Ceiling installation only.

-  Use copper wire only.

STANDARD CEILING MOUNTING

1.  Never install the air-forced diffuser at less than 8 ft. (250 cm) 

 

from the floor and 12 in. (30 cm) from adjacent walls.

2.   Provide an exit for the power supply wires in the ceiling,

 

under the heater.

3.   Mount the ceiling support using provided screws. 

 

For drop ceiling mounting, the necessary kit is not provided.

4.   Suspend the heater at the hangers of the ceiling support.

5.   Convey the wires of power supply to the junction box of the

 

heater and connect the heater leads to the supply leads 

 

according to the local and national codes.  

 

See wiring diagram.

6.   Fold back the heater toward the ceiling and fix it using 

 

the screw provided..

7.   Install the front cover using the 3 screws provided.

DROP CEILING MOUNTING with T-BAR option

1.  Install the T-BAR on the ceiling using chains, steel 

 

wires or bar.

2.   Mount the ceiling support on the T-BAR option.

3.   Follow instructions 4 to 7 as above for STANDARD CEILING  

 

MOUNTING.

OPTIONS

See installation pamphlet provided with the various options for 

the installation of those options.

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 ODS Series 

ODSA Model (2 kW to 5 kW)

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: 

This heater includes 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

Th

e heater must be properly installed before it is used.

START UP

-  Turn the power on at the circuit breaker panel.

-  Electronic thermostat: be sure to set it on the fan mode.

-  Built-in tamperproof thermostat: the setting can be done with a  

  small slotted screwdriver.

-  On a call for heat from either remote thermostat or unit mounted  

  thermostat, the elements and fan will be energized.

-  When the thermostat is satisfied, elements will be deenergized.

-  The fan will continue to run until the residual heat is removed  

  from the heater. Then the fan will stop.

Automatic Reset Thermal High Limit

The heater has an automatic reset thermal high limit that will 

deenergize the heating elements if the interior temperatures of 

heater exceed its setting. The limit will automatically reset when 

the heater interior temperatures fall below its setting.

AMERICAN VERSION ONLY

This heater includes 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.

MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

-  The heater motor is permanently lubricated.

-  Wait until the housing and heating elements cool before  

 

  performing maintenance.

-  Once a year, remove the front cover and use a vacuum cleaner or  

  compressed air to remove the dust accumulation inside the heater.  

-  Cleaning should be done while the heater is disconnected from  

  the power supply circuit.

-  A qualified technician should perform any other servicing.

WARRANTY

Please refer to the product sheet at www.ouellet.com.

KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION PAMPHLET

FOR THE USER

WARNING

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should 

always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock 

and injury, including the following:

Model (2 kW to 5 kW)

 T-BAR Option

2

1

IMPORTANT

Connect the control (thermostat or relay) 

to the T1-T2 position on the terminal block.

Do not interrupt power supply to control this heater.

INS83-200404-05

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