Hotpoint RA720 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 20

Installation Instructions
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.)
3-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION
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 secure (approximately 20 inch-lbs.).
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 6 or Step 7 depending
on number of wires.
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Bracket Condut
Wire used, location and enclosure of splices,
etc., must conform to good wiring practices
and local codes.
r_ Skip to step 8 and proceed with the
installation.
[_ 4-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION
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Loosen the three 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 ground bare wire tip between the range
frame and the ground plate (removed earlier) and
secure it in place with the ground screw (removed
earlier). Insert the bare wire (white/neutral) tip
through the bottom center of the terminal 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
secure (approximately 20 inch-lbs.).
Before
Terminal
block
Cut and discard
the ground strap
Neutral terminal
Ground strap
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After
Terminal
block
Wire tips
Ground
screw
Ground plate
(grounding
-- to range)
Bracket
Wire used, location and enclosure
of splices, etc., must conform to good wiring
practices and local codes.
[] Proceed to Step 8.
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[_ REPLACE THE WIRE COVER
Replace the wire cover on the range back by
sliding its two lower retaining tabs into the slots
and replacing the screw removed earlier. Hake
sure that no wires are pinched between the
cover and the range back.