GE PHP960SMSS Installation Instructions - Page 7

Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS NEW CONSTRUCTION AND BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION WARNING: Improper connection of aluminum house wiring to copper leads can result in an electrical hazard or fire. Use only connectors designed for joining copper to aluminum and follow the manufacturer's recommended procedure closely. When making the wire connections, use the entire length of conduit 16″ provided. The conduit Min. must not be shortened (unless required by local codes). The conduit length is 4 ft. With the cooktop in place, open the front of Install junction box so that it can be reached through the front of the the cabinet door. Insert cabinet . the wires from the conduit through the opening of the junction box. The conduit strain relief clamp must be securely attached to the junction box and the flexible conduit must be securely attached to the clamp. • When installing in new construction, or • When installing in a mobile home, or • When installing in a recreational vehicle, or • When local codes do not permit grounding through neutral: a. Insert conduit through strain relief and tighten. b. Attach the appliance grounding lead (green or bare copper) in accordance with local codes. If the residence grounding conductor is aluminum, see WARNING. THREE-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION When connecting to a three-conductor branch circuit, if local codes permit: a. Connect the bare cooktop ground conductor with the crimped ground (green) lead to the branch circuit ground (green) using a wire nut . Ground and Neutral Wires Junction Box Cover b. Connect the cooktop red lead to the branch circuit red lead in accordance with local codes, using a wire nut. c. Connect the cooktop black lead to the branch circuit black lead in accordance with local codes, using a wire nut. If the residence red, black or white leads are aluminum conductors, see WARNING. d. Install Junction Box Cover. Strain Relief Ground Wire Junction Box Cover 7