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4. Mount the NID to the side of the subscriber’s premise.
Ground the NID
Install the ground connection by completing the following steps (refer to
for ground cable routing):
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CAUTION!
Do not use a knife to cut the opening in the rubber grommets. This
can result in an excessively large hole and compromise the integrity
of the unit and allow moisture into the unit.
1. Refer to
and insert the ground wire through the rubber
grommet.
2. Remove 1 inch of the insulation jacket from a 6 AWG
minimum copper ground wire.
Figure 4. Inserting the Ground Wire
3. Loosen the set screws on the ground bar.
4. Insert the ground wire in the ground bar and tighten set screw.
5. Route the ground wire 12 inches below finished grade by the
shortest and most direct route to the AC power ground system to
connect to a ground. Ensure the wire is free of any sharp bends.
6. Attach the ground wire to the side of the subscriber’s premises with
stainless steel half moon clamps or tie-wrap the ground wire to the
riser conduit of the Buried Fiber Drop.
7. Clean the Multi Grounded Neutral (MGN) connector with emery
cloth to ensure a stable connection.
8. Attach the ground wire from the NID to the MGN connector with the
appropriate UL approved ground clamp/fitting.
9. Coat the connection with a metal corrosion preventative.
10. Attach a Warning Ground Tag to the grounding connection.
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CAUTION!
Align the captive screw on the bottom of the ONT with the screw hole
on the Ground Bar and tighten (refer to
) to ensure
grounding for the ONT. This should be the last step before closing the
NID.
Install the ONT
To install the ONT in the NID Housing, align the hinges on the ONT with
the mounting points on the NID Housing and snap the two together (refer
to
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NOTE
shows the TA374 ONT which has 4 two-screw terminal
bridges (POTS1 to POTS4, only 2 shown in Figure 12) and 4
Ethernet connections (ETH1 to ETH4). The TA352 has two POTS
ports (POTS1, POTS2) and two Gigabit Ethernet ports (ETH 1, ETH
2).
Ground Bar
Ground Wire
Rubber Grommet
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NID Port Identification
The NID has four input ports for service entry. Each port is equipped with a
grommet to provide protection from the elements. Each port is identified in
.
Figure 2. NID Port Identification
Mount the NID Enclosure
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WARNING!
This equipment must be connected to a known, reliable earth ground at all
times during installation and service. This product is intended for instal-
lation only in UL Listed enclosure (QVGV) suitable for outdoor use
CORNING
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CABLE SYSTEMS Inc., Model FNI-NG1-U1010.
This equipment must be serviced by authorized service personnel
only.
Complete the following steps to mount the enclosure:
1. Choose a vertical surface near an approved ground, but away from
down spouts, permanent water sprinklers, or other water sources.
The subscriber should have easy access for testing.
2. Refer to
and use the top and bottom Mounting Holes as a
template to mark fastener locations. Use a level to ensure the unit is
level to prevent warping.
Figure 3. Mounting Hole Location
3. Pre-drill the marked locations and install fasteners or anchors
appropriate to the mounting surface (each anchor rated to
15 lbs. minimum).
Phone
Ethernet
Video
Fiber Drop
Cable
Ground Cable
Power Supply
Customer
Grommet
Rear View
Top Mounting Hole
Top Mounting Screw
Bottom Mounting Hole
Bottom Mounting Screw