20
✓
CONNECTION BY A THREE PIN SOCKET (Fig. 6.1)
➜
The appliance must be connected to a 220-240 volts 50 cycle AC supply by means
of a three pin socket, suitably earthed and should be protected by a 3 amp fuse (gas
models).
➜
If the mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home or is removed for
any other reason, then the cut off plug should be disposed of safely to prevent the
hazard of electric shock.
➜
There is a danger of electric shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp
socket outlet.
✓
CONNECTION USING FIXED WIRING (Fig. 6.2)
➜
It is possible to connect the appliance directly to the mains supply by means of a
heavy duty switch with 3 mm minimum distance between the contacts.
➜
A double pole switch must be provided no further than 2 metres from the appliance
to the electrical supply. All supply current and earth conductors must be able to with-
stand an ambient temperature of 75°C.
➜
The appliance must be protected by a 3 amp fuse.
FUSE
DOUBLE POLE SWITCHED
FUSED SPUR OUTLET
ON
Fig. 6.2
