Electrical Requirements; General Information - Viking RVEC3365BSB Installation Manual

Electrical Requirements

Electrical Requirements Electrical Connection
Check your local codes regarding this unit.
This cooktop is supplied with a 3-wire, A.C.
208Y/120 volt or 120/240 volt, 60 HZ
electrical system. A white (neutral) is not
needed for this unit. See next section for
grounding instructions. It should be fused
separately.
Refer to the specifications chart and the
identification label on the bottom of the
burner box for kilowatt rating and When making the wire connections, use
recommended amperage. House wiring and the entire length of the conduit provided
fusing must comply with local codes. If no (3 feet). The conduit must not be cut.
local codes are applicable, wire in Connect the red and black leads from the
accordance with the National Electrical unit conduit to the corresponding leads in
Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 – latest edition. the junction box. The bare ground wire in the
conduit is connected to the unit frame. When
connecting to a 3-conductor branch circuit, if
local codes permit, connect the bare ground
connector lead of the unit to the branch
circuit neutral (gray or white in color).
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WARNING
The electrical power to the
unit must be shut off while line
connections are being made.
Failure to do so could result
in serious injury or death.
WARNING
FIRE AND ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD
DO NOT use an extension
cord with this appliance. Such
use may result in fire, electrical
shock, or other personal injury.

General Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNING
AND CAUTION INFORMATION
WHEN INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE.
• All openings in the wall behind the
appliance in the floor under the appliance
shall be sealed
• Keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors.
• Disconnect the electrical supply prior to
servicing or cleaning.
• When removing the cooktop for service
and/or cleaning, disconnect AC power
supply.
• Electrical requirements are listed in the
product specifications under the " Electrical
Requirements " section.
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WARNING
ELECTRICAL
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This cooktop must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes
or, in the absence of codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70
– latest edition. FOR PERSONAL
SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED.
WARNING
This appliance shall not be used for
space heating. This information is based
on safety considerations.
CAUTION
Be sure the electric power is
off from the breaker box to the
junction box until the cooktop
is installed and ready to
operate. The junction box should be
connected to a suitable ground.
DO NOT use aGFI circuit.