Wheretocal
codes permit
connecting the appliance-
grounding
conductor
to the neutral
(white)
wire
(see figure
3):
The 3-conductor
cord or cable must be replaced with a 4-
conductor cord or cable where local codes prohibit grounding
through the neutral conductor,
including new branch-circuit
installations
(1996 NEC), mobile homes,
or recreational
vehicles.
.
2.
Disconnect tile power supply.
In the circuit breaker, fuse box or junction box:
connect appliance and power supply cable wires as
shown on figure 3.
Cable from Power Supply
Ground Wire
\
Wires
Black
Wires
Box
Ground Wire
U.L-Listed Conduit
(Bare or Green Wire)
Connector (or CSA
listed)
Cable from appliance
Figure 3
3-WIRE GROUNDED JUNCTION BOX
Improper
connection
of aluminum
house
wiring
to copper
leads
can result
in a short
circuit or fire. Use only connectors designed
for
joining
copper
to aluminum,
and follow
the
connector
manufacturer
recommended
procedure
closely.
Where
tocat codes
DO NOT permit
connecting
the
appliance-grounding
conductor
to the neutral
(white}
wire, or if connecting
to 4-wire
electrical
system
(see figure
4}:
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Separate the green (or bare copper) and white
appliance cable wires.
3. Cap the white wire from tile power supply cable if a
3-wire appliance cable is supplied.
4. In tile circuit breaker, fuse box or junction box:
connect appliance and power supply cable wires as
shown on figure 4.
Cable from Power Supply
Ground Wire
Red _.
Wires
-White Wire
Wires
Box
Ground Wire
U.L.-Listed Conduit
(Bare or Green Wire)
Connector (or CSA
listed)
Cable from appliance
Figure 4
4-WIRE GROUNDED JUNCTION BOX
DO NOT ground
to a gas supply
pipe.
DO NOT connect
to electrical
power
supply
until
appliance
is permanentJy
grounded.
Connect
the
ground
wire before
turning
on the power.