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INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND 

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR 

UNIT HEATERS  

“Series OWD” 

 

 
 

 

 

INSTALLATION 

1. 

Caution:

  This equipment should be installed by 

qualified personnel only. 

 
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 

2.  Install the heater at least 6 feet (1.80m) from the floor 

and 8”  (203 mm) from the wall or ceiling. 

3.  Install the heater to a wall or ceiling as shown on the 

reverse side. 

4.  If louvered grille is furnished with the unit, it can be 

installed with louvers deflecting the air up, down or 
sideways. 

 

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 

5.  Follow the wiring diagram on the inside of the control 

enclosure. 

6.  Supply connections must be made with copper wiring 

rated for at least 90

°

C (194

°

F), with terminal fittings 

rated for the application. 

7.  If supply connections are for 250 volts or greater, all 

wiring must be insulated for 600 volts. 

8.  All supply connections must be made according to 

applicable regulations. 

9.  Supply conductors must be sized for at least 125% of 

the rated load, as shown on the nameplate, calculated 
as follows: 

 

Kilowatts per set of terminals x 1250 

Single Phase Units = 

Voltage 

 

 

Kilowatts per set of terminals x 1250 

Three Phase Units = 

Voltage x 1.73 

 
Each set of terminals carries an equal KW load unless 

otherwise noted on the wiring diagram. 

10.  If not built in, install a line disconnect switch or main 

circuit breaker in accordance with local and national 
codes. 

 
 
11.  All electrical connections in the heaters, including both 

field and factory-made connections, should be checked 

for tightness before operating the heater.  In addition, 
after a short period of operation, all connections should 
again be check for tightness. 

 

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE 

12.  All source of power must be disconnected before 

working on this equipment.  To avoid injury and electric 
shock, do not perform any service other than that which 
is contained in the Operating & Maintenance 
Instructions. 

13.  Maximum ambient temperature in which the heater can 

be operated is 79

°

F (26

°

C). 

14.  To operate the heater, make sure all enclosure covers 

are closed securely, and all associated control 
equipment is on; energize main supply disconnect; if a 
thermostat is controlling the heater, set it above the 
ambient temperature.  If the heater is provided with a 
selector switch, it must be in the ON position. 

15.  When the heater is equipped with a built-in time delay 

relay, the fan will remain in operation for about a minute 
to cool the elements after the heater is switched off 
either by the thermostat or the selector switch.  Do not 
turn heater off at main disconnect switch, as this 
prevents the fan from cooling the elements. 

16.  During normal operation, the limit controls are not 

supposed to cycle the heater ON and OFF.  If frequent 
tripping of the limit controls occurs, check to see if the 
inlet or the outlet of the heater is blocked in some way.  
If no obstruction is visible, the heater has to be 
examined by qualified service personnel before further 
operation to determine the cause of nuisance tripping. 

17.  The heater can be washed down with water, only if the 

nameplate on the heater shows that it is rated “Wash 
Down.” 

18.  At least once at each year, check all electrical 

connections, enclosure cover screws and fan blade 
screws for tightness. 

 
 

Keep these instructions 

for future reference.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

180, 3e avenue – PO Box 188, L’Islet, Qc, G0R 2C0 

Tel: (418) 247-3947 or 1-800-463-7043, FAX: 418-247-7801 

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