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F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
1. Electrical Requirements
It is your responsibility to have ALL electrical connections made by a properly licensed and competent
electrician to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and conforms with local and state regulations
or codes. In the absence of such codes, ALL electrical connections, material, and workmanship must
conform to the applicable requirements of the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST
EDITION or in CANADA, the Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST
EDITION.
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances, and/or the requirements stipulated
in this manual can result in personal injury or component failure.
NOTE: Component failure due to improper installation will VOID THE WARRANTY.
IMPORTANT: Each dryer must be connected to an independently protected branch circuit.
IMPORTANT: USE ONLY COPPER CABLE of the proper ampacity and insulation in accordance
with electric codes for making service connections.
NOTE: The use of aluminum wire will VOID THE WARRANTY.
2. Electrical Service Specifications
a. Electric Service
1) Gas and Steam Dryers ONLY
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected to the electric supply shown on the data label that is
affixed to the back side of the upper/top control door. In the case of 208 VAC or
240 VAC, the supply voltage must match the electric service specifications of the
data label exactly.
IMPORTANT: USE ONLY COPPER CONDUCTOR CABLE of the proper ampacity and insulation
in accordance with electrical codes for making service connections
WARNING: 208 VAC and 240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. Any damage done to dryer
components due to improper voltage connections will automatically VOID THE
WARRANTY.
NOTE: On gas and steam dryers, to convert from 208 VAC to 240 VAC, (or vice versa), the 24
VAC transformer wiring must be changed.