GE P2S975 Installation Instructions Manual page 8

Installation Instructions
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.)
[12] NEW CONSTRUCTION AND
FOUR-CONDUCTOR BRANCH
CIRCUIT
All New Constructions, Mobile © NEMA 14-50R
Homes, Recreational Vehicles 4-wire
and Installations Where Local
Codes Do Not Allow Grounding ®)
Through Neutral Must Use the
4-Wire Cord Provided.
FOR EXISTING
CONSTRUCTION,
A THREE-WIRE FLEXIBLE
CORD KIT MAY BE USED
208/240 40 Amp
3-prong cord
OD)
Follow instructions in step
14 if you require a 3-wire
cord:
3-WIRE POWER CORD
INSTALLATION
A WARNING: the neutral or
ground wire of the power cord must
be connected to the neutral terminal
located in the center of the terminal
block. The power leads must be
connected to the lower left and
the lower right terminals of the
terminal block.
[A] Remove the 3 lower terminal screws
from the terminal block. insert the 3
terminal screws through each power
cord terminal ring and into the lower
terminals of the terminal block.
Be certain that the center wire
(white/neutral) is connected to the
center lower position of the terminal
block. Tighten screws securely into
the terminal block.
DO NOT remove the ground strap
connection.
A WARNING: Before powering
the unit, ensure that the ground strap
is connected to both the terminal block
and to the ground plate.
Terminal block
(appearance
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terminal
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Skip to Step 18 and proceed with the
installation.