Fisher & Paykel AeroCare DE7027G1, Installation Instructions And User Manual

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Installation instructions
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Connecting the dryer using 3-wire connection
Important!
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DO NOT use in Canada.
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DO NOT use for Mobile home installations, on new constructions, or on recreational vehicles.
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NOT for use in areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conduction.
3 #10 awg minimum copper conductors,
or 120/240V 30 amp power supply cord kit
(min length 5 feet (1.5 m)) marked for use with
dryers and provided with closed loop or spade
terminals with upturned ends (not supplied)
If required by local codes, install an external ground (not provided) to grounded metal,
a cold water pipe or other established ground as determined by a quali ed electrician.
L1
N
L2
Strain relief bracket
¾" (19 mm), UL recognized strain relief
Hot wire
Hot wire
Cover
Neutral (white) Neutral (white)
Screws (3) Screws (3)
Ground strap
Green ground screw
Fig.15 3-wire connections
1 Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp).
2
Ensure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
3 Locate and remove the power cord cover at the lower rear of the dryer.
4
Install a ¾” (19 mm) UL-recognized strain relief to the entry hole for the power cord. Move the
power cord through the strain relief.
5
Connect the power cord according to the following:
a Connect the two hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal block (labelled L1 and L2).
b
Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the terminal block (labelled N).
6 Ensure the ground strap is connected to neutral (center) terminal of block, and to the green
ground screw on located on the cabinet rear.
7 Tighten all three terminal block screws completely.
8
Correctly secure the power cord to the strain relief.
9 Replace the power cord cover.
WARNING!
NEVER leave the power cord cover off the terminal block.