Rockwell Automation Publication 2198-UM001D-EN-P - May 2014
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Planning the Kinetix 5500 Drive System Installation
Chapter 2
These illustrations show details of recommended bonding practices for painted
panels, enclosures, and mounting brackets.
Figure 14 - Recommended Bonding Practices for Painted Panels
Stud-mounting the Subpanel
to the Enclosure Back Wall
Stud-mounting a Ground Bus
or Chassis to the Subpanel
Subpanel
Welded Stud
Scrape Paint
Flat Washer
If the mounting bracket is coated with
a non-conductive material (anodized
or painted), scrape the material around
the mounting hole.
Star Washer
Nut
Nut
Flat Washer
Mounting Bracket or
Ground Bus
Use a wire brush to remove paint from
threads to maximize ground connection.
Back Wall of
Enclosure
Welded Stud
Subpanel
Star Washer
Use plated panels or scrape paint on
front of panel.
Subpanel
Nut
Nut
Star Washer
Flat Washer
Star Washer
Star Washer
Scrape paint on both sides of
panel and use star washers.
Tapped Hole
Bolt
Flat Washer
Ground Bus or
Mounting Bracket
If the mounting bracket is coated with
a non-conductive material (anodized
or painted), scrape the material around
the mounting hole.
Bolt-mounting a Ground Bus or Chassis to the Back-panel