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SM Shockless Static Neutralizing Bars
4. INSTALLATION
Grounding
1. It is essential that the machine frame be grounded either through well-grounded
electrical conduit or by heavy copper wire connecting the frame to a water pipe.
2. The static neutralizing bar’s metal casing must be grounded to avoid operator
shock and to ensure proper operation. Grounding is inherent when metal
mounting clamps and support brackets are attached to the machine frame.
If the static bar must be mounted from wooden or other non-conductive
materials, install a wire to connect the mounting bracket of a static bar to a
metal part of the grounded machine frame or a well-grounded electrical conduit
or water pipe.
3. The power supply is grounded when plugged into a 3-prong electrical outlet.
If a grounded outlet is not available, either bolt the power supply to a well-
grounded metal machine frame or connect a heavy copper wire from the ground
terminal of the power supply to a well-grounded electrical conduit or water
pipe.
Mounting Static Neutralizing Bars
1. Place each static bar so that it extends across the width of the material to be
neutralized.
For SM Static Bar with right-angled cable end, ensure cable end is at least 3/8”
from grounded machine frame.
2. The bar’s ionization points must face the material to be neutralized.
3. For optimum performance, mount static bars as follows:
• SM Static Bars: 1/4” to 3/4” away from the material to be neutralized
• RSM Static Bars: 1/2” to 1-1/2” away from the material to be neutralized
4. There must be a background of free air space in order for the static bar to
neutralize static charges properly.
5. Static bars may be located above and/or below a web.
6. Locate static bars after the material has received its static charge. If the material
is subject to ongoing friction, additional bars may be needed.
7. Use mounting brackets provided with each static bar, locating each so that no
ionization points are covered.
