Installation Requirements - GE JB905 Technical Service Manual

Installation information is for reference only. See
the Installation Instructions shipped with the
product for complete details and before
attempting to install the range.
Power Supply
This appliance must be supplied with proper
voltage and frequency, connected to an
individually grounded branch circuit, and protected
by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse as noted on
rating plate.
Wiring must conform to the National Electrical
Codes.
Grounding Specifications
Ground Path Resistance
Insulation Resistance
Over Current Protection Ratings
JB988
NEC Maximum Kilowatt Rating
Rating
208V
35 Amp -
40 Amp 12.4
50 Amp 17.4
JB968
NEC Maximum Kilowatt Rating
Rating
208V
35 Amp 9.5
40 Amp 10.6
50 Amp 13.4
JB905
NEC Maximum Kilowatt Rating
Rating
208V
35 Amp 8.8
40 Amp 10.1
50 Amp 12.6

Installation Requirements

0.10W Max.
250KW Min.
236V 240V
12.4 12.4
15.4 16.0
21.4 22.0
236V 240V
10.7 10.9
12.2 12.4
15.2 15.5
236V 240V
10.0 10.2
11.4 11.6
14.3 14.5
– 5 –
Minimum Clearances
Recommended
Spacing to
Heat Sensitive
Surfaces.
6"
30" MIN
MIN
18" MIN
*
0" 0"
*
MINIMUM DIMENSIONS BETWEEN
COOKTOP AND WALLS ABOVE COOKTOP.
Anti-Tip Brackets
WARNING: All ranges can tip causing injury.
Install anti-tip brackets packed with range.
Brackets should be attached
to the floor or wall to hold
the right or left rear
leg leveler. Make sure
leg leveler re-engages
the bracket when range
is moved for any reason.
Attachment to wall and floor
Bracket
Screw must enter
wood or metal
4-Conductor Connections
Effective January 1, 1996, the National Electrical
Code requires that new or rewired construction
utilize 4-conductor connections to electric ranges.
3 Wire Hook-Up
Ground
Screw
Neutral
Terminal
Outer Ground
Screw
Wire
Ground Outer
Center
Strap Wire
Wire
ACCEPTABLE ELECTRICAL
OUTLET AREA
2 1/2"
Orient the electrical
receptacle so the length
25"
is parallel to the wall.
2 1/2"
7 1/2"
36"
30"
NOTE: Use a 4 foot power cord to prevent
interference with the storage drawer.
Power cords 4.5 or 6 foot long may have
to be dressed to allow for proper drawer closing.
Wall plate
4 Wire Hook-Up
Cut
Ground
Strap
Black
Black
or Red
or Red
Wire
White
Green
Wire
Wire
Wire