REMOVE JUNCTION BOX COVER
•
Remove the junction box cover by taking out the
front two screws.
1
Junction box
Installation Instructions
12
DIRECT CONNECT APPLICATIONS
WARNING:
FOR 265 VOLT DIRECT CONNECT
APPLICATIONS ONLY
Connection of a 265V AC product to a branch circuit
MUST
be done by direct connection in accordance with
the National Electric Code. Plugging this unit into a
building mounted exposed receptacle is not permitted
by code.
These models must be installed using the appropriate
GE power supply kit for the branch circuit amperage
and the electrical resistance heater wattage desired.
See the POWER CONNECTION CHART in these
Installation Instructions. One of the following
installation methods must be used:
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the
connection of components is done in accordance
with these instructions and all electrical codes.
Direct connection to branch circuit wiring inside the
provided junction box must be made by connecting
as follows.
Branch Circuit and
Power
Unit Amperage Rating
Supply Kit
15
RAK5157
20
RAK5207
30
RAK5307
ATTACH CONDUIT
•
Use the round knockout hole at the top of the
junction box to install conduit coming from the
branch circuit. Install and clamp the conduit
through the conduit clamp and bring wire leads
into the junction box. Leave 8
″
of wire free from
the end of the conduit. Secure the wire leads in the
strain relief on the right side of the junction box.
2
Conduit
WARNING:
FOR 230/208 VOLT DIRECT
CONNECT APPLICATIONS ONLY
1.
Remove the cordset from the power supply kit.
Measure 7
″
down the cord from where it emerges
from the back of the nylon plastic connector and
cut the cord through at this point.
2.
Carefully remove 6
″
of the cordset insulation
so as to expose the three insulated wires.
3.
Strip 3/4
″
of the insulation away at the end of
each of the three wires (L1, Neutral and Ground).
Plug the connector fully into place in the unit
mating connector. Be sure the locking tabs at the
sides are engaged.
3/4
″
6
″
Connector
7
″
Conduit
clamp
Junction box cover
Strain
relief
