GE 5500 manual Power Connection For Deluxe Series 2500

Power Connection For Deluxe Series (2500 & 3500)

The Zoneline 2500 and 3500 Series units have discrete heater wattages. Each unit has a factory installed heater and must be installed on an electrical circuit with sufficient over-current protection to carry the amperage load of the unit. See specifications on page 54 for model number nomenclature, heater amperage, and minimum circuit ampacity for the particular Zoneline model. To determine maximum connected load for individual model see page 44.

230/208 Volt Unit Installation - Line Cord Connected Units

Zoneline 2500 and 3500 series units for installation on 230 or 208 volt circuits have a factory installed line cord with a plug conforming to NEC standards for the circuit amperage.

Graphic representation of the wall receptacles are shown on page 42. The line cord length is also shown on page 42.

230/208 Volt Unit Installation - Permanent Connected Units

If a permanent, or direct wired, installation of a 230 or 208 volt units is desired, a junction box kit, RAK4002A, is available to allow direct connection when the 208/230 volt chassis is installed with the appropriate electrical sub-base. When the cord set is enclosed by the RAK4002A and the sub-base chase way RAK205CW, the wiring is totally enclosed and the unit is considered to be permanently connected (correct ampacity RAK204 series sub-base required).

If an installation using flexible conduit is desired, the RAK4002A kit mounts to the chassis to form an enclosed junction box with a removable front panel for access to the unit wiring. A 7/8" diameter hole in the bottom of the enclosure enables field supplied rigid or flexible conduit to be connected to the kit. A wiring harness of three conductors and an in-line connector is included with the RAK4002A.

The factory installed line cord must be cut off approximately 8" from where it comes through the barrier, or bulkhead, of the unit. Strip insulation off 3/4" of each conductor to expose wire for field connection. These wires are then connected to the building wiring by field supplied connectors.

265 or 277 Volt Unit Installation - Permanent Connected Units

National Electric Code (Article 440 Section G) requires permanent connection for units connected to power sources over 250 volts, therefore these units must be permanently connected (direct wired).

Zoneline 2500 or 3500 Series units rated for installation on 265 volt circuits have discrete heater wattages and the appropriate cord set to match the 265 volt sub-base receptacle installed in this sub-base. When installed with the correct sub-base and chaseway the wiring is totally enclosed and the installation is considered to be permanently connected. If there are any questions regarding electrical connection at the unit GE recommends consulting with your local electrical inspector.

A junction box is included with every 265/277 volt chassis to facilitate the installation of conduit if desired. A 7/8" diameter hole in the bottom of the RAK4002A junction box enables field supplied rigid or flexible conduit to be connected to the unit. A knockout is provided in the junction box for the installation of a field supplied cartridge type fuse, if required. A wiring harness of three conductors and an in- line connector is included with the RAK4002A. This wiring harness can be ordered separately as RAK4002CW to facilitate chassis removal.

When direct connecting the unit, connections to the building wiring should be made in the junction box with field supplied connectors.

All wiring must conform to local electrical regulations and codes.

RAK4002A

Wire harness can be ordered separately with RAK4002CW

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