Maytag MER5875RAB Installation Manual - Page 6

Wire Service Cord or Conduit Installation, ACCEPTABLE - 3 WIRE PLUG INSTALLATION

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CONNECTING THE RANGE FIGURE 6 3-Wire Service Cord or Conduit Installation 1. Insure that the copper ground strap IS CONNECTED between the middle post of the main terminal connection block and the range chassis. 2. If bare copper or aluminum wiring is used, attach adapter lugs as shown in figure 6. (See Bare Wire Connection). Torque specifications are shown below. 3. The middle wire of the service cord or ground lead of 3-wire conduit MUST connect to the neutral (middle) post of the main terminal block. The other two wires of the service cord or conduit connect to the outside posts of the main terminal connection block. Polarity is unimportant. If using bare wire, attach wire to appropriate lug as shown. Torque specifications are shown below. 4. An appropriate strain relief for service cord or conduit MUST be attached to the conduit plate. ACCEPTABLE - 3 WIRE PLUG INSTALLATION FIGURE 6 -6-

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FIGURE 6
CONNECTING THE
RANGE
FIGURE 6
3-Wire Service Cord or Conduit Installation
1. Insure that the copper ground strap
IS CONNECTED
between the middle post of the main terminal
connection block and the range chassis.
2. If bare copper or aluminum wiring is used, attach
adapter lugs as shown in figure 6. (See Bare Wire
Connection). Torque specifications are shown below.
3. The middle wire of the service cord or ground lead of
3-wire conduit
MUST
connect to the neutral (middle)
post of the main terminal block. The other two wires of
the service cord or conduit connect to the outside
posts of the main terminal connection block. Polarity is
unimportant. If using bare wire, attach wire to
appropriate lug as shown. Torque specifications are
shown below.
4. An appropriate strain relief for service cord or conduit
MUST
be attached to the conduit plate.
ACCEPTABLE - 3 WIRE PLUG INSTALLATION