Frigidaire 316454912 Important Safety Instructions Manual page 4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FREESTANDING ELECTRIC RANGE
or 4B. POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
(3-Wire Connection Instructions . For existing installations ONLY -
Refer to Fig. 13).
1. Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions supplied with the
strain relief and install (Also see Figs. 9, 10 & 11).
2. Insert the end connectors for Line 1, Line 2 and Neutral and tighten
securely to the terminal block (See Fig. 13).
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN the factory installed nut
connections which secure the range wiring to the terminal block.
Electrical failure or loss of electrical connection may occur if these 3 nuts
are loosened or removed.
3. Make sure all connections are tightened securely and replace the rear
access cover (See Fig. 9).
Grounding Instructions (3-Wire Connections only):
installed on this range which connects the center terminal of the terminal
block (Neutral) to the range chassis. The ground strap is connected to the
range by the center, lowest screw (See Fig. 13). The ground strap must not
be removed unless National, State or Local Codes do not permit use of a
ground strap.
NOTE: If the ground strap is removed for any reason, a separate ground wire
must be connected to the separate ground screw attached to the range
chassis and to an adequate ground source.
4c. 3 & 4-WIRE PERMANENT WIRE CONNECTIONS.
3 - Wire Permanent Connection - follow Steps 1,2 & 5 below.
4 - Wire Permanent Connection - follow Steps 1 thru 5 below.
Before wiring the range, review the suggested power source location
drawings in Fig. 3. If connecting to a 4-Wire electrical system (new branch-
circuit or mobile home requires 4-Wire connection):
1. (3 & 4 - Wire Permanent Connections) Follow the manufacturer's
installation instructions supplied with the strain relief and install.
2. (3 & 4 - Wire Permanent Connections) Strip insulation away from the
ends of the permanent wiring for Line 1, Line 2, Neutral (also strip ground
wire on 4-Wire Connections). Tighten all 3 wire leads to the terminal
block (Follow wire locations shown in Fig. 14).
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN the factory installed nut
connections which secure the range wiring to the terminal block.
Electrical failure or loss of electrical connection may occur if these 3 nuts
are loosened or removed. NOTE: For 3-Wire Permanent Connections
skip Steps 3 & 4 and continue with Step 5.
3. (4-Wire Permanent Connection ONLY) Disconnect the ground strap.
Remove the factory installed ground screw & plate to release the factory
installed copper ground strap from frame of the appliance. Cut and
discard the copper strap from the terminal block. KEEP the ground screw,
ground plate and go to Step 4.
4. (4-Wire Permanent Connection ONLY) Connect the ground wire lead
(Green) to the frame of the appliance using the ground screw & plate as
shown in Fig. 15. Be sure to install using the same hole in the frame
where the ground screw was originally installed.
5. (3 & 4 - Wire Permanent Connections) Make sure all connections are
tightened securely and replace the rear access cover (See Fig. 9).
NOTE: Non-terminated field wire compression connections must be set at
22 in./lbs. or greater. Always use 10 gauge wire or larger.
5. CAREFULLY SLIDE RANGE INTO FINAL LOCATION.
Be sure to provide all the adequate clearances and dimensions shown in Figs.
1, 2 & 3 before moving appliance into final location.
Carefully slide range into final position while inserting rear leveling leg into and
FULLY ENGAGING THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET (See Fig. 7). Make sure the power
cord folds into the remaining open floor area behind the range Warmer or storage
drawer. Be sure to check the level of the range.
A ground strap is
Note: Non-terminated field wire compression
connections must be set at approximately 22in./
lbs. Always use 10 ga. wire or larger.
Serial Plate Locations:
Serial plate is located on the lower right front frame
of the appliance. Alternate location may be under
cooktop.
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Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15