Installation instructions, How to wire a plug – Stovax Electric Stove Range User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you need to change the plug supplied with this fire, follow the

instructions below. The instructions assume that the wire has been

cut

WARNING – FAILURE TO CONNECT THE WIRES CORRECTLY

COULD PUT PEOPLE AT RISK FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK OR

FIRE. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

1. Dispose of the old plug safely.

2. Expose 4cm of the coloured wires. Depending on the design of

plug being used:

Trim the coloured wires to the correct lengths so that

they neatly fit to the correct terminals.

Ensure that the Earth wire has more slack than any of the

other wires.

Remove some of the insulation to leave about 1cm of

exposed metal core on each wire.

Twist the strands of the wire together

3. To connect the wires to the correct terminals:

Loosen the screw heads above each terminal

Push the metal wire into the hole beneath each

screw head

Or, for other plug designs:

- Wind the metal wire around the screw

- Tighten each screw

3. HOW TO WIRE A PLUG

Cable grip

Outer Insulation

Neutral wire

Earth wire

Live wire

4

Typical European

Plug

Type 15/16/17

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

4. Ensure that the insulation reaches right up to each terminal as

illustrated and there are no loose strands of wire.

5. Fit the flex firmly onto the cord-grip making sure that the grip

fastens onto the plastic sleeve of the flex and tighten screws.

6. Read the technical specification in these instructions to see

what rating of Fuse is required and fit the correct fuse in the plug

7.

Fit the plug cover and make sure that the plug is not cracked or

chipped.

Live wire

Brown

Terminal Marked L / coloured RED

Neutral wire

Blue

Terminal Marked N / coloured BLACK

Earth wire

Green and yellow stripes

Marked E /

/ colour GREEN or GREEN & YELLOW

Earth wire

Neutral wire

Outer Insulation

Fuse

Cable grip

3

UK Plug Supplied

Type 33

Live wire

Suitable for use in Cyprus, Malta, Ireland & Great Britain

Suitable for use in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic,

Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Germany, Italy,

Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Roma-

nia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

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