Characteristics Of The Electrical Wiring; Connecting The Machine To The Mains Power Supply - GIRBAU PB32 Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

5.1.1. Characteristics of the electrical wiring

See the Technical and Connection Details for the corresponding model (Chapter 4) for values regarding
power consumption, electrical protection, wire section and number of wires.
CAUTION!
Machines with ETL marking.
The components for the external installation of the machine listed below must be certified in
accordance with Standard UL489:

Electrical cable

Overcurrent protection

RCD
The overcurrent protection can also be achieved by using fuses.
Conductor:
The data referring to conductors are based on those of a copper multi-wire conductor.
The length of the conductor from the safety switch to the ironer must not be longer than 33 ft (10 m).
If using single-wire conductors, these must be encased within a safety conduit.
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.
The conductor must be secured against any pulling, crushing or rubbing.
Additional specifications for the conductor: must comply with the statutory regulations of the country in which it
is to be installed.
Circuit breaker. A protection Circuit Breaker must be installed.
Characteristics:
 Installed in an easily accessible place
 Number of poles and intensity: consult ELECTRICAL CONNECTION data (section 4.2)
 A type
 The equipment is protected against pulse currents, harmonics and the presence of continuous components
(refer to manufacturers' specifications).
Overcurrent protection. An Automatic ON/OFF Switch, outside the ironer, for the individual protection of each
machine must be installed.
Characteristics:
 Number of poles and intensity: consult ELECTRICAL CONNECTION data (section 4.2)
 C type with top opening at 3 mm (0,12 in.)
 Must isolate electrical source phases and the neutral cable
 Mechanically lockable
 Installed in an easily accessible place

5.1.2. Connecting the machine to the mains power supply

The machine must be connected using the isolating switch located on the front left-hand base-frame.
Steps for the connection (Figures 5.1... 5.6):
 Place the isolator switch in the OFF position.
 Insert the cable into the inside of the right-hand base-frame as indicated by the accompanying figures.
 Remove the caps covering the isolator switch terminals.
 Connect the power supply cable to the terminals of the switch. Replace the covers protecting the
terminals.
 Connect the earth cable.
 Fit the isolating switch side protection cover. To insert the switch rod into the lever fitted to the cover, the
lever must be in the 0 position.
 Secure the side cover.
CAUTION!
The earth connection cable is a protection device. Attach it correctly.
Steps for the connection
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