Thermador 336 Permanent Connection, HARD WIRING- Units may, Conductorcord, Where Local Codes

Step 6: Electrical Requirements, Connection & Grounding

Range must be connected to the power supply utilizing one of the following methods. For all methods of connection, the length of the cord or conduit/wiring must allow the unit to be slid completely out of the cabinet without having to unplug or disconnect the unit from the power supply. Recommended minimum free length of cord or conduit is four feet. Electrical installations and grounding must be in accordance with all local codes and ordinances, and/or the National Electric Code, as applicable.

•4-CONDUCTOR CORD - NORMALLY, A UNIT MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY WITH A 3- POLE, 4-CONDUCTOR CORD KIT RATED 125/250 VOLTS, 50 AMPERES, AND MARKED FOR USE WITH RANGES. The cord kit must be attached to the range junc- tion box with a strain relief which will fit a 1" diameter hole. If not already equipped, the cord must have 1/4" faston closed-loop lugs attached to the free ends of the individual conductors, preferably sol- dered in place.

FIG. 8 – Location of Junction Box on dual fuel ranges.

• PERMANENT CONNECTION	tions to the terminal block pro-
(HARD WIRING) - Units may	vided. Secure the ground lead
be hard wired to the power	to the junction box with the
supply. The installer must	screw previously used to se-
provide approved flexible	cure the ground strap. Refer
aluminum conduit, 3/4" trade	to Fig. 10. The free end of the
size, maximum 6 feet long.	conduit must be connected to
Locate the junction box on the	a junction box provided in the
rear of the unit and remove	gas and electrical supply zone,
cover. Refer to Fig. 8. Remove	as shown in Figure 3A on Page
the ground strap retaining	6.
screw and bend the ground	• 3-CONDUCTOR CORD –
strap up. Refer to Fig. 9. The
conduit must be installed to	WHERE LOCAL CODES
the junction box using an	AND ORDINANCES PERMIT
approved conduit connector.	GROUNDING THROUGH
	NEUTRAL, AND CONVER-
Wiring for the unit is to be	SION OF SUPPLY TO 4
brought into the junction box	WIRE IS IMPRACTICAL,
through the conduit. The ends	UNIT MAY BE CONNECTED
of the wiring must have	TO THE POWER SUPPLY
1/4" faston closed-loop lugs	WITH	A	3-POLE,
attached, preferably soldered	3-CONDUCTOR CORD KIT
in place. Make the connec-	RATED 125/250 VOLTS, 50

AMPERES, AND MARKED FOR USE WITH RANGES. The cord kit must be attached to the range junction box with a strain relief which will fit a 1" diameter hole. If not already equipped, the cord must have 1/4" faston closed-loop lugs at- tached to the free ends of the individual conductors, prefer- ably soldered in place.

Installer - show the owner the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.

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