GE Coil Top - Manual (Page 32)

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Operating
Instructions
Safety Instructions
Care and Cleaning
Installation Instructions
Troubleshooting T
ips
Consumer Support
3-Wire Conduit Installation
Remove the 3 screws from the connector block.
Insert bare wires between the connector block
terminals and movable nuts. Tighten screws
securely. Do not remove ground strap connection.
WARNING: Connector block is approved for
copper wire connection only. If aluminum wire
is used, see note below.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING
A. Do not connect aluminum wire to the connector
block.
Use copper building wire rated for the correct
amperage and voltage to make three 3 ″ copper
jumper wires. Connect wire as per Step 6 or 7
depending on number of wires.
B. Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using
special connector terminals designed and
UL-approved for joining copper to aluminum
and follow the connector manufacturer’s
recommended procedure closely.
Wire used, location and enclosure of splices, etc., must
conform to good wiring practices and local codes.
4-Wire Power Cord Installation
WARNING:
The neutral wire of
the supply circuit is connected to the neutral
terminal located in the center of the connector
block. The power leads must be connected to
the outside (brass-colored) terminals. The 4th
grounding lead must be connected to the
frame of the range with the grounding plate
and grounding screw.
A. Remove the 3 screws from the connector block.
B. Remove the grounding screw and strap from the
connector block middle location and the screw
connection to the frame of the range.
C. Insert screws through each power cord terminal
ring and into connector block until screw
engages nut. Be certain that the center wire is
connected to the center screw of the connector
block. Tighten screws securely.
D. Attach ground wire to the frame of the range.
Before
After
Neutral terminal
Ground Strap
(grounding to range)
Grounding to range
Grounding
plate
Neutral terminal
Bare wire tips
Conduit
Connector block
Bracket
Screw
Flexible cable
Bare wire
Movable nut
Connector block
terminal
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Installation Instructions.