Electrical Connection; Previous Requirements; Installation Characteristics - GIRBAU HS-6013 Installation Instructions Manual

3.3. Electrical connection

3.3.1. Previous requirements

CHECK THAT THE POWER AND FREQUENCY OF THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CORRESPONDS TO
THOSE OF THE WASHER. Check the nameplate posted on the back panel of the machine.
ALL CONNECTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL SUPPLY MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY AUTHORISED
INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS AND MUST COMPLY WITH THE STATUTORY SAFETY STANDARDS
APPLICABLE TO EACH COUNTRY.
ALL THE MATERIALS USED IN THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH THE
STATUTORY SAFETY STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO EACH COUNTRY.
ALWAYS CONNECT THE GROUND EXTERNAL PROTECTION CIRCUIT. THIS UNIT MUST BE
CONNECTED TO THE GROUND INSTALLATION WITH A CONDUCTOR CONNECTED TO THE
EQUIPMENT GROUNDING TERMINAL.
HS-6013, HS-6017, EH030 AND EH040 GIRBAU WASHING MACHINES ARE DESIGNED TO OPERATE IN
SINGLE-PHASE AND THREE-PHASE LINES. MODELS OF VOLTAGE BETWEEN 380 AND 415 V
REQUIRE IN ADDITION A CONNECTION TO THE NEUTRAL WIRE.
IN INSTALLATIONS WITH SEVERAL SINGLE-PHASE MACHINES CONNECTED BETWEEN PHASE AND
NEUTRAL IN THREE-PHASE LINES, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO DISTRIBUTE THE CONNECTION BY
USING THE THREE PHASES TO BALANCE THE CONSUMPTION OF ALL THE PHASES IN THE LINE.
Specific warning for appliances installed IN THE USA /CANADA
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-
grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment
grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

3.3.2. Installation characteristics

Refer to specific characteristics on the ELECTRICAL CONNECTION table (section 1.5)
Conductor:
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The data referring to conductors are based on a multi-wire copper conductor.
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The length of the conductor from the safety switch to the washer must not be longer than 10 m.
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If using single-wire conductors, these must be encased within a safety conduit.
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The conductor must be affixed to the inlet opening of the machine using a secure connection appropriate for
the type of conductor or safety conduit.
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The conductor must be secured against any pulling, crushing or rubbing.
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Additional specifications for the conductor: must comply with the statutory regulations of the country in which
it is to be installed.
Circuit breaker. Install an earth-leakage protected circuit breaker.
Characteristics:
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installed in an easily accessible place.
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number of poles and intensity: consult ELECTRICAL CONNECTION table (section 1.5)
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A type
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protected against pulse currents, harmonics, the presence of continuous components, etc. (consult
manufacturer specifications).
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