ELECTRICAL & INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
240 V 2 wire 60Hz
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Disconnect the cooktop from the electrical network.
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The installation must be performed by professionally
qualified personnel familiar with the applicable installa-
tion and safety standards.
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The manufacturer declines any liability to people,
animals or things in the case of failure to follow the
guidelines provided in this chapter.
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Make sure that the voltage on the rating plate on the
bottom of the device corresponds to that of the house
where it will be installed.
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Do not use extension cords.
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Earthing is required by law.
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IMPORTANT
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
It is the customer's responsibility:
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To contact a qualified electrical installer.
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To assure that the electrical installation is adequate
and in conformance with National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition*, or CSA Standards
C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2
No.0-M91 latest edition** and all local codes and ordi-
nances.
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If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it
is recommended that a qualified electrician determine
that the ground path is adequate.
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Do not ground to a gas pipe.
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Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure
cooktop is properly grounded.
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Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
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CAUTION
Risk of Electric Shock, frame grounded to neutral of
appliance through a link. Grounding through the neutral
conductor is prohibited for new branch-circuit installations
(1996 NEC); mobile homes; and recreational vehicles, or in
an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the
neutral conductor. When installed where it is not permitted
to ground through the neutral, the 3-conductor cord or
cable assembly must be replaced by a 4-conductor cord or
cable assembly.
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IMPORTANT
USE COPPER OR ALUMINIUM CONDUCTORS
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IMPORTANT
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Save Installation Instructions for electrical inspector's
use.
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The appliance should be connected directly to the fu-
sed disconnect (Or circuit breaker) box through metal
electrical conduit.
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Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edi-
tion*, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical
Code Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 - latest edition** and
all local codes and ordinances.
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A U.L.- or C.S.A.-listed conduit connector must be pro-
vided at each end of the power supply conduit (at the
appliance and at the junction box).
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Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
** CSA International 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleve-
land, Ohio 44131-5575
BEFORE INSTALLING
At least two people are necessary for installation.
Wear gloves to protect against sharp edges.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over hea-
ted surface units, cabinet storage space located above the
surface units should be avoided.
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