11
4-wIRE DIRECT wIRE
CONNECTION
Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection:
ImPoRTAnT:
A 4-wire connection is required for mobile
homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wire
connections.
18.
Prepare to connect neutral
ground wire and neutral wire
Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B).
Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground
conductor screw (A).
E
Unscrew removable conduit connector and any screws from
a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain
relief). Put threaded section of strain relief through hole below
terminal block opening, screw removable conduit connector
onto strain relief threads.
14.
Attach direct wire strain relief
Put direct wire cable through strain relief. Strain relief should
be a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position.
Tighten strain relief screw against direct wire cable.
now
go to step 14 for 4-wire direct wire connection, step 20
for 3-wire direct wire connection, or step 25 for optional
3-wire connection.
15.
Attach direct wire cable
to strain relief
Direct wire strain relief:
B
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so
dryer may be moved if needed.
Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable,
leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 1
1
/
2
" (38 mm)
from remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm).
Shape ends of wires into hooks.
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(127 mm
)
16.
Prepare your 4-wire cable for
direct connection
To connect wires to terminal block, place hooked end of
wire under terminal block screw, facing to the right, squeeze
hooked end together and tighten screw.
17.
Connect wires to terminal block
A
