Ariston AS65VXS Installation Instructions, Electrical, Where to put your dryer, Grounding

Installation Instructions

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Read these instructions with care.

These instructions are provided for use by qualified installers, in addition the installation must comply with:

●In the United States, in accordance with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA70 - latest edition and any State, Municipal or local codes.

●In Canada, in accordance with the Canadian Electric Code C22.1 - latest edition and any Provincial, Municipal or local codes.

Electrical

The dryer comes with a four-wire power supply cord fitted with a 14-30P (plug), a receptacle should be fitted in a location accessible after the dryer is installed. The four wire dryer wire cord assembly fitted must be used when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for; new branch-circuit installations; mobile homes, recreational vehicles and areas were local codes do not allow grounding through the neutral conductor.

If a 10-30R (receptacle) is installed a locally obtained 3 wire dryer cord kit minimum ratings 240V, 30A, 90C and marked for clothes dryers (ring terminals) should be fitted

To fit a 10-30P dryer cord assembly follow the steps below:

1.Make sure the dryer is not plugged into a power outlet.

2.Remove the cover from the cable junction box located on the rear of the dryer.

3.Remove Green link wire from ground terminal.

4.Loosen the nut securing the cable bush, disconnect and discard the existing cable and bush.

5.Fit one end of the Green link to the ground terminal using washer and nut. Position the link wire to the Neutral terminal (N), but do not fit securing screw at this stage.

Green link wire.

6.Follow any instructions provided with the kit and fit the cable using the strain relief supplied with the kit, do not fully tighten the strain relief at this stage.

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7.Connect the L1, N and L2 wires.

On flat cords the center wire is the Neutral conductor, fit to the terminal marked ‘N’. On round cords the Green or White conductor should be fitted to the terminal marked ‘N’.

8.Fully tighten the terminal block screws and ground connection nut, position the cord, finally fully tighten the strain relief.

9.Refit the cover to the box.

Grounding

Some local codes may require a separate ground. In such cases the required ground wire, clamp and screw must be purchased separately.

NEVER ground the dryer to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines or water pipes.

NOTE: IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Where to put your dryer

Check local codes before choosing a location. Some codes do not permit installation in a garage, closet, mobile home or bedroom.

DO NOT install the dryer in an area where gasoline or other inflammable materials are kept or stored.

When operating the dryer, there has to be adequate ventilation to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires.

Minimum installation clearances:

	Closet	Under counter
Sides	3/4" (15mm)	3/4" (15mm)
Top	1/2" (10mm)	1/2" (10mm)
Rear	3/4" (15mm)	3/4" (15mm)
Front	3/4" (15mm)	not applicable

If installed in a closet it must have the following dimensions and have two ventilation openings each having an area 72 sq.ins. (450 sq.cm) located 6" (150mm) from top and bottom of the door. It must NEVER be installed in a closet with a solid door. The dryer has adjustable height feet, use these to level the dryer after fitting into its final position.

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