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You can ground the switch in one of the following ways, depending on the grounding conditions
available at the installation site:
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Grounding the switch with a grounding strip
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Grounding the switch with a grounding conductor buried in the earth ground
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Grounding the switch by using the AC power cord
NOTE:
The power and grounding terminals in this section are for illustration only.
Grounding the switch with a grounding strip
WARNING!
Connect the grounding cable to the grounding system in the equipment room. Do not connect it to a fire
main or lightning rod.
If a grounding strip is available at the installation site, connect the grounding cable to the grounding
strip.
Connecting the rear grounding point to a grounding strip
IMPORTANT:
Orient the grounding cable as shown in
so you can easily install or remove power modules.
To connect the rear grounding point to a grounding strip:
1.
Remove the grounding screw from the rear panel of the switch chassis.
2.
Attach the grounding screw to the ring terminal of the grounding cable.
3.
Use a screwdriver to fasten the grounding screw into the grounding screw hole.
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Connecting the grounding cable to the grounding hole of switch
(1) Grounding sign
(2) Grounding hole
(3) Ring terminal
(4) Grounding screw
(5) Grounding cable
4.
Verify that the one-hole lug grounding cable has been securely connected to the rear grounding
point.
