Electrical Wiring - Rheem RGPE series Installation Instructions Manual

ELECTRICAL WIRING

WARNING
TURN OFF ELECTRIC POWER AT
FUSE BOX OR SERVICE PANEL
BEFORE MAKING ANY ELECTRI-
CAL CONNECTIONS. FAILURE TO
DO SO CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK RESULTING IN PERSON-
AL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
THE CABINET MUST HAVE AN
UNINTERRUPTED GROUND
ACCORDING TO THE LATEST
EDITION OF THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/
NFPA70-, OR IN CANADA, THE
CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE,
CSA-C22.1 OR LOCAL CODES
THAT APPLY. A GROUND SCREW
IS PROVIDED IN THE JUNCTION
BOX. FAILURE TO PROPERLY
CONNECT THE GROUND WIRE
CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK RESULTING IN PERSON-
AL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
THIS FURNACE IS EQUIPPED
WITH A BLOWER DOOR SAFETY
SWITCH. DO NOT DISABLE THIS
SWITCH. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PERSON-
AL INJURY OR DEATH.
IMPORTANT: The furnace must be
installed so that the electrical compo-
nents are protected from water.
A grounding wire is provided to connect
to the incoming grounding wire from
line power. The furnace must be perma-
nently grounded in accordance with all
national and local codes.
Before proceeding with the electrical
connections, be certain that the service
panel voltage, frequency and phase cor-
responds to that specified on the fur-
nace rating plate. Maximum over-current
protection is 15 amperes.
Use a separate, fused branch electrical
circuit containing a properly sized fuse or
circuit breaker. Connect this circuit directly
from the main switch box to an electrical
disconnect that is readily accessible and
located within arm's reach (2 ft.) of the
furnace. Connect from the electrical dis-
connect to the junction box on the left
side of the furnace, inside the blower
compartment. See Figure 17. For the
proper connection, refer to the appropri-
ate wiring diagram located on the inside
cover of the furnace control box and in
these instructions.
NOTE: The electrical junction box may
be moved to the right side if necessary. A
knockout is provided. Seal the opposite
hole with plug provided.
WARNING
L1 TERMINAL AND NEUTRAL TERMI-
NAL POLARITY MUST BE OBSERVED
WHEN MAKING FIELD CONNECTIONS
TO THE FURNACE. FAILURE TO DO
SO WILL EXPOSE LIVE WIRING IN
THE BLOWER COMPARTMENT WHEN
THE DOOR IS REMOVED. TOUCHING
THESE LIVE CIRCUITS COULD
RESULT IN PERMANENT INJURY OR
DEATH FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
FIGURE 17
JUNCTION BOX LOCATION
UPFLOW/HORIZONTAL
DOWNFLOW
Make all electrical connections in
accordance with the latest edition of
the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA70 – or in Canada, the
Canadian Electrical Code Part 1-
CSA Standard C22.1 and local codes
having jurisdiction.
These may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection
Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Canadian Standards Association
178 Rexdale Boulevard
Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3
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