Whirlpool WEE745H0FS Installation Guide - Page 14

Bare Wire Torque Specifications Attaching terminal lugs to the terminal block - 20 lbs-in. (2.3 N-m) Wire Awg Torque 8 gauge copper 6 gauge aluminum 25 lbs-in. (2.8 N-m) 35 lbs-in. (4.0 N-m) 3. Use ³⁄₈" (1.0 cm) nut driver to connect the bare (green) ground wire to the center terminal block post with one of the 10-32 hex nuts. 4-Wire Connection: Direct Wire Use this method for: ■ New branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC) ■ Mobile homes ■ Recreational vehicles ■ In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral 1. Cut out and remove part of metal ground strap, as shown. F A E A B B C A. 10-32 hex nut B. Line 2 (red) wire C. Ground-link screw D C D. Bare (green) ground wire E. Line 1 (black) wire F. Terminal lug 4. Connect line 2 (red) and line 1 (black) wires to the outer terminal block posts with 10-32 hex nuts. 5. Firmly tighten hex nuts. IMPORTANT: Verify the tightness of the hex nuts. 6. Replace lower access cover. A. Metal ground strap B. Discard C. Ground-link screw 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ground-link screw from the back of the range. Save the ground-link screw and the end of the ground link under the screw. 3. Pull the wires through the strain relief on bottom of range. Allow enough slack to easily attach wiring to the terminal block. A B C G D EF A. Terminal block B. Ground-link screw C. Cord/conduit plate D. Bare (green) ground wire E. Line 2 (red) wire F. Neutral (white) wire G. Line 1 (black) wire 14