7 4-Wire Conduit Installation

7 4-Wire Conduit Installation

Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Remove the grounding strap from the connector block middle location and the screw connecting it to the frame of the range. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts. Tighten screws securely. Attach ground wire to the frame of the range.

WARNING: Connector block is approved for copper wire connection only. If aluminum wire is used, see note below.

NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING

a Do not connect aluminum wire to connector block.

Use copper building wire rated for the correct amperage and voltage to make 3 (three) 3″ copper jumper wires. Connect wire as per Step 6 or 7 depending on number of wires.

b Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using special connector terminals designed and UL-approved for joining copper to aluminum and follow the connector manufacturer’s recommended procedure closely.

Wire used, location and enclosure of splices, etc., must conform to good wiring practices and local codes.

 

Screw

Bare wire tips

 

Connector block

 

 

 

Connector block terminal

 

Bare wire

 

Grounding

 

plate

Movable nut

Flexible cable

 

 

 

 

Bracket

Conduit

 

 

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GE 164D3333P033, 49-8779 manual 7 4-Wire Conduit Installation, Note Aluminum Wiring