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
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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
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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