Direct Wire Connection
Direct Wire Strain Relief
1.
Attach direct wire strain relief
Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any
screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL Listed strain relief. Put the
threaded section of the strain relief (C) through the hole below
the terminal block opening (B). Reaching inside the terminal
block opening, screw the removable conduit connector (A)
onto the strain relief threads.
2.
Attach direct wire cable to strain relief
Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain
relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in
a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the
direct wire cable.
If your wiring looks like this:
4-wire direct wire connection:
Go to "4-Wire Direct Wire Connection"
on this page.
3-wire direct wire connection:
Go to "3-Wire Direct Wire Connection"
on page 19.
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4-Wire Direct Wire Connection
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile
homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wire
connections.
1.
Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct
A
connection
B
C
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so
washer/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 1½" (38 mm)
from remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm).
Shape ends of wires into hooks.
2.
Prepare to connect neutral bond wire
and neutral wire
Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral
bond wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A).
E
B
A