GE 2500 - Manual (Page 15)

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Installation Instructions
265 VOLT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
WARNING:
Connection of this 265 V AC product to a branch
circuit MUST be done by direct connection in
accordance with the National Electric Code.
Plugging this unit into a building mounted
exposed receptacle is not permitted by code.
These models must be installed using one of the
following methods:
A Electrical subbase kits are available to provide a
flexible enclosure for direct connection.
The instructions provided with the selected subbase
kit must be carefully followed. It is the responsibility
of the installer to ensure the connection of
components is done in accordance with these
instructions and all electrical codes.
B For direct connection to branch circuit wiring inside
the provided junction box without using a subbase
kit, cut the cord, strip the wire ends and connect
as follows.
Branch Circuit and Proper GE
Unit Amperage Rating Subbase Kit
15 RAK204E15
20 RAK204E20
30 RAK204E30
REMOVE JUNCTION BOX
1 Remove the junction box cover by taking out the
front two screws.
2 Remove the junction box by taking out the top
and bottom rear screws. Note how the tabs on
the lower left side of the junction box serve to
hold the side in place. This will help when the
box is being reinstalled. The cord will be coiled
up inside the junction box.
1
Junction
box cover
Junction box
CUT AND STRIP THE CORDSET
1 Measure 6
″
down the cord from the strain relief
securing the cord to the unit and cut the cord
through at this point.
2 Carefully split the cord insulation at the center
for 2
″
so as to separate into three insulated wires.
Be careful not to cut through the center green
ground wire insulation.
3 Strip 3/4
″
of the insulation away at the end
of each of the three wires (L1, Neutral and
Ground). The Neutral wire is identified by
molded rib along its entire length. The L1
(Hot) wire insulation is smooth.
2
Strain
relief
6
″
2
″
3/4 ″
Neutral wire
(molded rib)
Ground wire
L1 wire
(smooth)