Cisco IR8140H, Mounting

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Grounding Hardware
The router is shipped with a grounding kit, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 14: Router Grounding Kit Contents
Qty. Description Item
1 Grounding lug 1
2 Screws 2
Materials You Supply
You must provide the tools listed in the "Materials and Tools You Supply" section.
Grounding the Router
You can perform these steps when the IR8140H is attached onto the mounting bracket as seen in Figure 13:
IR8140H Attached to the Mounting Bracket, on page 15 .
Note
To ground the router:
Step 1 Use the appropriate crimping tool or pliers to crimp the 6-gauge ground wire (included in the grounding kit) to the
grounding lug.
Step 2
Connect the grounding lug to the router chassis ground connection point shown in Figure 15: Grounding Lug Connectors
(Chassis Ground Connection Point) , on page 17 , using the supplied grounding screws.
Tighten the grounding screws to 10 to 12 foot-pounds of torque. Do not overtightened! Note
Step 3 If necessary, strip the other end of the ground wire and connect it to a reliable earth ground, such as a grounding rod or
an appropriate grounding point on a pole that is grounded.
Mounting the Router
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Mounting the Router
Grounding Hardware