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● Check that the maximum permissible clamping thickness of 10 mm for the cable lug or strap
is not exceeded.
● Fasten the clamping screw according to the following table. Screw-in depth and tightening
torque are different depending on whether cable lugs or ground terminals are used.
Screw Screw-in depth Tightening torque
When using cable lugs M6 > 6 mm 8 Nm
M8 > 8 mm 20 Nm
M12 x 25 > 16 mm 38 Nm
M16 x 35 > 20 mm 92 Nm
When using grounding
terminals
M6 > 9 mm 8 Nm
M8 > 12 mm 20 Nm
M10 > 15 mm 40 Nm
M12 > 18 mm 70 Nm
M16 > 20 mm 170 Nm
Internal ground terminal
When making connections, ensure the following:
● Ensure that the connecting surface is bare and is protected against corrosion using a
suitable substance, e.g. acid-free Vaseline.
● Arrange the flat washer and spring washer under the bolt head.
● Locate the cable lug under the clamping bracket.
● Use the terminals designated for the grounding conductor in the terminal box.
● Observe the tightening torque (Page 155) for the locking screw.
External ground terminal
When making connections, ensure the following:
● Ensure that the connecting surface is bare and is protected against corrosion using a
suitable substance, e.g. acid-free Vaseline.
● Position the cable lug between the contact bracket and the grounding bracket; do not
remove the contact bracket pressed into the enclosure!
● Arrange the flat washer and spring washer under the bolt head.
● Use the marked connection location for the grounding conductor on the stator housing.
● Observe the tightening torque (Page 155) for the locking screw.
The tightening torques for the electrical connections of the terminal board and grounding are
listed in the Table (Page 155) under case A.
Electrical connection
6.6 Grounding conductor
1MB5 SH 400/450
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