Thermador T18 Series Installation Instructions Manual page 8

Connecting the power
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
— Do not remove ground prong.
— Do not use an adapter.
— Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
The appliance comes with a 3-wire power supply cord,
UL listed in the USA.
The appliance requires a 3-wire receptacle.
The receptacie must be installed by a licensed electrician
only.
The socket must be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse.
Please observe in this coherence the following table:
Appliance MAX load at one time
Refrigerator 24" 2,0 Ampere
Refrigerator 30" 2,0 Ampere
Freezer 18" (incl. lceMaker) 3.5 Ampere
Freezer 24" (incl. lceMaker) 4.0 Ampere
Freezer 30" (incl. lceMaker) 4.5 Ampere
Wine unit 18" 2.0 Ampere
Wine unit 24" 2.0 Ampere
Orient ground prong to the bottom as shown in the pictures.
For the installation position of the receptacle see "Installation
dimensions", page 9.
Additional grounding procedure
Some local regulations may require a seperate ground.
In such cases, the required accesseory ground wire,
clamp and screw must be purchased seperately.
Never ground the appliance to plastic plumbing lines,
gas lines or water pipes.
Grounding instruction
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk
of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for
the electric current
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment grounding con-
ductor may result in electric shock. Have the appliance
checked by a qualified electrician or service technician
if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance has
been properly grounded.
Connecting the water
CAUTION
Only connect the appliance to drinking water!
A cold water connection is required for operation of the
automatic ice maker. Tne water pressure must be between
25 and 120 p.s.i. (1.72-8.25 bar). The installation must
comply with local plumbing regulations.
A separate shut-off valve must be installed for the appliance
water connection.
The shut-off valve for the water connection must not be
behind the appliance. It is recommended to place the shut-
off valve directly next to the appliance (base unit) or in
another easily accessible location.
When installing the water connection, observe the permitted
installation areas for the pipe. For the permitted instalation
areas and dimensions see "Installation cimensions", page 9.
The supply pipe can be located at the side on the right (a),
at the side on the left (0) or underneath (c).
Maximum outer diameter of the water pipe
(without fittings): 19/30" (40 mm).
Attach a separate shut-off valve for the water connection
ina Suitable, easily accessible location.
Do not use a self-piercing valve!