Note: A representative 1 RU chassis is used for the illustrations to highlight the grounding
adapter assembly and attachment.
Figure 18: Earth Grounding Adapter for Models such as DCS-7050SX3-96YC8
4.1.3
Grounding Adapter Assembly
Use the following steps to assemble and attach a grounding assembly to the chassis before mounting
it into the rack for models that require the grounding adapter.
Figure 19: Earth Grounding Adapter
Assembly for Models such as DCS-7050SX3-96YC8
shows the exploded and assembled views.
Figure 19: Earth Grounding Adapter Assembly for Models such as DCS-7050SX3-96YC8
Note: The chassis is shown upside down in the following figure.
1. Identify all the components to be assembled:
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1x Grounding adapter
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1x Grounding bracket
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2x Flat-head screws (Phillips,M4 x 5.00 long, stainless steel)
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2x Hex nuts (#10-32, Serrated Flange, stainless steel)
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1x Grounding lug (Copper, 2-hole, 6 AWG, straight barrel)
2. Insert the grounding adapter through the holes in the grounding bracket.
3. Insert the ground lug on to the grounding adapter studs and fasten using the hex nuts to form the
grounding assembly.
4. With the chassis on its top on a flat surface, attach the grounding assembly to the chassis using the
flat head screws.
5. Turn the chassis over before mounting it into a rack and connecting cables.
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