ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

The power supply cord must be grounded. If the machine is to be used in a wet area, the supply must be protected by a residual current device. Connection to a permanently wired supply point must be made only by a qualified electrician.

As supplied: Single-phase, 230 V, 60 Hz, 2500 Watt heater rating, 30 A fuse required

CONNECTING A 3-WIRE POWER CORD

WARNING! Before starting this procedure, be sure the power is turned off at the breaker/fuse box.

You will need a 3-wire power supply cord with three No. 10 copper wires and a matching 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R, as illustrated below:

Follow the steps below to connect a 3-wire power cord. (NOTE: The numbers in the illustration correlate to the step numbers.)

1.Turn the power off at the breaker/fuse box.

2.Remove the terminal block cover.

3.Use the strain relief attached below the terminal block opening.

4.Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.

5.Connect neutral (white) wire of power supply cord to the center, silver-colored terminal screw. Tighten screw.

6.Connect the other wires to outer screws.

7.Tighten the strain relief screws.

8.Replace terminal box cover on back of dryer.

9.Plug dryer into wall receptacle.

10.Turn power on at breaker/fuse box.

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CONNECTING A 4-WIRE POWER CORD

WARNING! Before starting this procedure, be sure the power is turned off at the breaker/fuse box.

You will need a 4-wire power supply cord with four No. 10 copper wires and a matching 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R, as illustrated below. The fourth wire must be identified with a green cover and the neutral conductor by a white cover.

Follow the steps below to connect a 4-wire power cord. (NOTE: The numbers in the illustration correlate to the step numbers.)

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Turn the power off at the breaker/fuse box.

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Remove the terminal block cover.

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3.Use the strain relief attached below the terminal block opening.

4.Remove center terminal block screw.

5.Remove ground wire (green with yellow stripes) from external ground connector screw. Fasten under center, silver-colored terminal block screw.

6.Connect ground (green) wire of cord to external ground conductor screw.

7. Connect neutral (white) wire of cord under center screw of terminal block.

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Connect the other wires to outer screws.

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Tighten the strain relief screws.

10.Replace terminal box cover on back of dryer.

11.Plug dryer into wall receptacle.

12.Turn power on at breaker/fuse box.

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Eurotech Appliances EDC158 owner manual Electrical Connections, Connecting a 3-WIRE Power Cord