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F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
1. Electrical Requirements
ALL electrical connections must be made by a properly licensed and competent electrician. This is to
ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and conforms to local, state, and national regulations or
codes of the country of destination. In the absence of such codes, ALL electrical connections, materials,
and workmanship must conform to the applicable requirements of National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA
70, or in Canada, Canadian Electric Code CSA C22.1.
For personal safety, the dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and/or National
Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, Canadian Electric Code CSA C22.1.
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances, and/or the requirements stipulated
in this manual, can result in personal injury or component failure.
NOTE: Component failure due to improper installation will VOID THE WARRANTY.
IMPORTANT: Each circuit must be connected to an independently protected branch circuit.
IMPORTANT: USE ONLY COPPER CONDUCTOR CABLE of proper ampacity and insulation in
accordance with electric codes for making service connections.
NOTE: The use of aluminum wire will VOID THE WARRANTY.
IMPORTANT: A separate circuit servicing each dryer must be provided.
2. Electrical Service Specifications
a. Electric Service
1) Gas and Steam Models ONLY
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected to the electric supply shown on the data label that is
affixed to either the back side of the upper control door or left side panel/wall area
behind the control door. In the case of 208 VAC or 240 VAC, the supply voltage
must match the electric service specifications of the data label exactly.
IMPORTANT: USE ONLY COPPER CONDUCTOR CABLE of proper ampacity and insulation in
accordance with electric codes for making service connections.
WARNING: 208 VAC AND 240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. Any damage done to dryer
components due to improper voltage connections will automatically VOID THE
WARRANTY.
NOTE: On gas dryers and steam dryers, to convert from 208 VAC to 240 VAC (or visa versa), the
24 VAC transformer wiring sequence must be changed.
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