I'm trying to install a 1950's Kelvinator electric double oven (model ER-9D).
The plate below shows a max load of 16140 watts.
Would the amperage be 16140/240 = 67.25 amps? That seems really high. If that is the correct amperage, what breaker(s) will I need? I was planning to wire with 50 feet of new 6/3 to a 50 amp breaker until I calculated the amperage.
I'm also changing the plug on the oven from the original 3-prong to a grounded 4-prong. Below you can see where I'll attach the new 4-prong range replacement cord. The access panel has been removed.
I know the red and black will connect at the bottom on the outside with the white neutral in the middle. Where do I attach the ground? The directions below (from the back of the oven) say to either ground the range to neutral or to a grounding lug at one end of the range back.
I'm assuming I should do the latter (per code), attaching the ground wire directly to the chassis (where?) and removing the ground strap shown in the second photo above. Or is that not a ground strap? Does the photo below show four ground straps (one at each of the access panels)?
And if those aren't enough photos, here's the wiring diagram for fun:
Thanks in advance for any help.
Brian
The plate below shows a max load of 16140 watts.
Would the amperage be 16140/240 = 67.25 amps? That seems really high. If that is the correct amperage, what breaker(s) will I need? I was planning to wire with 50 feet of new 6/3 to a 50 amp breaker until I calculated the amperage.
I'm also changing the plug on the oven from the original 3-prong to a grounded 4-prong. Below you can see where I'll attach the new 4-prong range replacement cord. The access panel has been removed.
I know the red and black will connect at the bottom on the outside with the white neutral in the middle. Where do I attach the ground? The directions below (from the back of the oven) say to either ground the range to neutral or to a grounding lug at one end of the range back.
I'm assuming I should do the latter (per code), attaching the ground wire directly to the chassis (where?) and removing the ground strap shown in the second photo above. Or is that not a ground strap? Does the photo below show four ground straps (one at each of the access panels)?
And if those aren't enough photos, here's the wiring diagram for fun:
Thanks in advance for any help.
Brian