GE P2S975 Installation Instructions Manual page 9

Installation Instructions
[15| 4-WIRE POWER CORD
INSTALLATION
A WARNING: the neutral wire of
the supply circuit nust be connected to
the neutral terminal located in the lower
center of the terminal block. The power
leads must be connected to the lower
left and the lower right terminals of the
terminal block. The ground lead must be
connected to the frame of the range
with the ground plate and the ground
screw.
[A] Remove the 3 lower terminal screws
from the terminal block. Remove the
ground screw and ground plate and
retain them.
Cut and discard the ground strap.
DO NOT DISCARD ANY SCREWS.
Insert the one ground screw into the
power cord ground wire terminal ring,
through the ground plate and into the
frame of the range.
[D] Insert the 3 terminal screws (removed
earlier) through each power cord
terminal ring and into the lower
terminals of the terminal block. Be
certain that the center wire (white/
neutral) is connected to the center lower
position of the terminal block. Tighten
screws securely into the terminal block.
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Ground
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GROUND,
[E] Skip to Step 18 and proceed with the
installation.
3-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION
[A] Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws
from the terminal block. Insert the center
bare wire (white/neutral) tip through the
bottom center terminal block opening.
On certain models, the wire will need
to be inserted through the ground strap
opening and then into the bottom center
block opening. Insert the two side bare
wire tips into the lower left and the lower
right terminal block openings. Tighten
the screws until the wire is firmly
secured (35 to 50 inch-lbs.). Do not over-
tighten the screws since it could damage
the wires.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING:
Aluminum building wire may be used
but it must be rated for the correct
amperage and voltage to make
connection. Connect wires according
to this Step 16 or Step 17 depending
on number of wires.
Terminal block
Wire tips
Bracket
Wire used, location and enclosure of
splices, etc., must conform to good
wiring practices and local codes.
Skip to Step 18 and proceed with the
installation.