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
“OHV-CC Series” Portable Unit 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:
To disconnect heater, turn thermostat to off, then remove
plug from outlet.
Connect to properly grounded outlet only.
Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventila-
tion or exhaust opening as this may cause an electrical
shock or fi re, or damage the heater.
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.
This 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.
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.
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.
Do not operate heater without stand.
This heater is not approved for use in corrosive
atmospheres such as marine, green house or chemical
storage areas.
Read all instructions before using this heater.
This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let
bare skin touch hot surfaces. Use handles when moving
this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture,
pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, and curtains
at least 5 feet (1524 mm) from the front of the heater and
keep them away from the sides and rear.
Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or
near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left
operating and unattended.
Always unplug heater when not in use.
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.
Do not use outdoors.
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.
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.
CAUTION
To prevent possible overheating - or damage due
to overheating - keep at least 5 feet (1524 mm)
clearance in front of heater.
See Figures 1 and 2 for minimum mounting clearances.
This heater is for use on 208 or 240 volts. The cord has a
plug as shown in Figure 3. No adapter is available for this
blade confi guration, and none should be used. The type of
outlet is a 208 / 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.
Wall / Ceiling structures and anchoring provisions must be
of suffi cient strength to support the combined weight of the
heater and mounting bracket 33 lbs (15 kg).
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 electric heating
element of the OHV-CC series for a one (1) year period;
and their component parts 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).
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FOR THE USER INS149-200803-00