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CONNECTING THE RANGE
ELECTRIC
SUPPLY
RANGE
CONNECTIONS
The range mustbe installedin accordance with Localand
Some modelsare shippeddirectfrom the factory with
National Electric Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA No. 70-latest
service cords (pigtails) attached. There are no range
edition. See rating plate for total connected KW rating,
connections necessary on these models. Just plug into
the range outlet. On models not provided with a service
ELECTRIC
SUPPLY
(Canada)
cord, connection to the power supply is necessary.
REMEMBER - mobile homes and many LOCAL CODES
The range must be installed in accordance with Local and
DO NOT PERMIT GROUNDING THROUGH NEUTRAL.
Canadian Electric Code CSA STD.C22.1 latest edition.
Hence, 4-wire service MUST be provided for such
See rating plate for total connected KW rating,
installations. 3-wire service may be used when permitted
by local code. Use COPPER WIRE ONLY. If a flexible
OUTSIDE WIRING
power cord is required, it is recommended a cord no
Your local utility company will tell you whether the present
longer than 4 ft. be used. Make connections as explained
electric service to your home is adequate. It may be
below and with reference to the appropriate illustration
necessary to increase the size of the wiring to the house
(see figures 8 and 9). After installation, insure tightness of
and service switch to take care of the electrical load
all electrical connections and replace all covers.
demanded by the range. The kilowatt rating for the range
Remove terminal block access cover from range back.
is specified on the rating plate located on the front of the
(See figure 7).
range.
RANGE
CONNECTIONS
(Canada)
HOUSE WIRING
This model was shipped direct from the factory with
Most local Building Regulationsand Codes requirethat all
service cord(pigtail)attached. There are no range
electdcel wiringbe done by licensedelectricians. A ll
connectionsnecessary. Just plug intothe range outlet.
widng shouldconformto Local and National Electrical
See figure2 on page 3 for outlet location.
Codes. This range requires a single phase three wire
120/240 or a 120/208 volt,60 Hz, AC circuit.Wiring codes
NOTE: Cord replacement- ONLY a power supplycord
require a separate circuitbe run from the main entrance
rated at 240 volts minimum,40 amperes or 50 amperes
panel to the rangeand that it be equippedwith separate
power supplycordthat is markedfor use with nominal
disconnectswitchand fuses, either in the main entrance
1 3/8" (34.93 ram) diameter connectionopening,with
panel or in a separate switchand fuse box. In some
closed loopterminalsand marked for use with ranges
communities,a solid or flexible continuousarmored
shall be used.
conduit mustbe used from main entrance panel to the
terminal boxon the rear of the range. Others will permit
the terminationof the range circuitat a polarizedthree or
four wire plug-inoutlet placed at a convenientpointnear
the back of the range. The range isthen connectedto this
outlet throughan approved range connector(pigtail)
fastened securelyto the terminal block withproper strain
relief at the range and a three or four prongedplug at the
oppositeend.
ACCE$1_
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CONNECT I ON
FIGURE 7
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