GE C2S985SET7SS Installation Instructions Manual page 6

3-WIRE INSTALLATION (GROUND IS THROUGH THE NEUTRAL WIRE}
AWARNING:
Shock Hazard
The neutral wire and ground strap must be
connected as shown below for the range to be
properly grounded. Do not remove the ground
strap, Failure follow this instruction may result in
potential shock hazard.
AWARNING: Fire
hazard
Terminal block screws must be securely
tightened. Failure to do so may result in potential
fire hazard,
FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
A. Remove the ] lower screws from the terminal
block, Do not loosen the upper screws,
B. Do not cut or remove the ground strap,
C. Insert the ] screws through each power cord
terminal ring and back into the terminal block.
Be certain the white wire is in the center,
Securely tighten each screw (IS to SOin-lbs.)
Power Cord
Terminal block
(appearance
may vary)
Neutral
terminal
Ground
strap
Ground
plate
Red or
Black
Red ol
Black
White
Power cord
FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A. Loosen the ] lower screws on the terminal
block. Do not loosen the upper screws.
B. Do not cut or remove the ground strap.
C. Insert the bare wire tip (insulation stripped
5/8") into the bottom terminal block openings.
Be certain the white wire is in the center. On
certain models, the wire must be inserted
through an opening in the ground strap.
Securely tighten each screw onto each wire
(IS to SO in-lbs.).
NOTE:Aluminum building wire may be used but
it must be rated for the correct amperage and
voltage.
PROCEED TO STEP 5
Conduit
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Conduit _ ----I
4-WIRE INSTALLATION (SEPARATE GROUND WIRE}
AWARNING:
Shock Hazard
The neutral wire and ground strap must be
connected as shown below for the range to
be properly grounded. Do not remove the
ground strap. Failure follow this instruction
may result in potential shock hazard.
AWARN IN G:
Fire hazard
Terminal block screws must be securely
tightened. Failure to do so may result in
potential fire hazard,
FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
A. Remove the ] lower screws from the
terminal block. Do not loosen the upper
screws.
B. Remove the ground screw and ground plate
and retain them.
C. Cut the ground strap below the terminal
block and discard the lower section.
D. Insert the ground screw through the ground
plate (removed earlier) and back into the
range frame. Tighten securely, but do not
over-tighten (15 to 20 in-lbs.)
E. Insert the ] terminal screws through each
power cord terminal ring and back into the
terminal block. Be certain the white wire is
in the center. Securely tighten each screw
(35 to 50 in-lbs.
FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A. Remove the ] lower screws from the terminal
block. Do not loosen the upper screws.
B. Remove the ground screw and ground plate
and retain them.
C. Cut the ground strap below the terminal block
and discard the lower section.
D. Insert the bare ground bare wire tip (insulation
stripped 5/8") between the range frame and
the ground plate (removed earlier) and secure
it in place with the ground screw. Tighten
securely, but do not over-tighten (15 to 20
in-lbs).
E. Insert the wire tips (insulation stripped 5/8")
into the bottom terminal block openings. Be
certain the white wire is in the center. On
certain models, the wire must be inserted
through an opening in the ground strap.
Securely tighten each screw onto each wire (]5
to S0 in-lbs.)
NOTE:Aluminum building wire may be used but
it must be rated for the correct amperage and
voltage.
Before-Power Cord and Conduit
Terminal F/_--_
Ground
strop
,ou.D'
Neutral
terminal
Ground strap
After-Power Cord
Terminal _,_
block )_?
Red o r----_/_
Black _ _
White -'_
Ground 7
/
screw Greet
or Bare
Neutral
Ground plate
(grounding to
range)
\
Red or
Black
After-Conduit
Terminal
block Ground plate
(grounding to
Wire range)
tips r_
Red or _ Red o
Black
Ground Green
screw or Bare