
I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T RU C T I O N S
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (cont.)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Connect the flexible armored cable that extends from the surface unit to the junction box using a suitable strain relief at the point the armored cable enters the junction box. Then make the electrical connection as follows.
Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
This appliance is manufactured with a supply wire and a frame connected green or bare copper grounding wire.
NOTE TO ELECTRICIAN:
The armored cable leads supplied with the appliance are
WARNING
DO NOT ground to a gas supply pipe. DO NOT connect to electrical power supply until appliance is permanently grounded. Connect the ground wire before turning on the power.
WARNING
This appliance is equipped with a copper conductor flexible cable. If connection is made to aluminum house wiring, use only special connectors which are approved for joining copper and aluminum wires in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. Improper connection of aluminum house wiring to copper leads can result in a short circuit or fire. Follow the connector manufacturer’s recommended procedure closely.
WHERE LOCAL CODES PERMIT CONNECTING THE
Observe all governing codes and local ordinances.
1Disconnect the power supply.
2At the circuit breaker box, fuse box or junction box, connect appliance and power supply cable wires as shown.
WARNING
You may not ground the cooktop through the neutral (white) wire if cooktop is used in a new branch circuit installation (1996 NEC), mobile home, recreational vehicle, or where local codes do not permit grounding to the neutral (white) wire. When grounding to the neutral (white) wire is prohibited, you must use a
in electrocution or other serious personal injury.
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3-WIRE GROUNDED JUNCTION BOX
Cable from power supply
White wire (neutral)
Red |
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wires | Black | |
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| Junction box | |
Green wire (ground) | ||
connector | ||
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| Cable from cooktop |