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6.0 Terminal Grounding
6.1
Fasten a #6 AWG ground wire to the ground lug located on
the bottom edge of the terminal panel. Route the other end of
the ground wire through the small grommet to a local ground
per company standards.
6.2
If stacking two housings, open the inner panel of both units.
In the upper unit, perform step in 6.1 and attach the other end
to the rear of the ground bar in the lower unit with a ground
lug. The ground lug is not provided with the terminal.
Note:
Failure to properly bond and ground the terminal per
N.E.C. or equivalent local codes may render the
protection arrestors useless.
7.0 Entrance Cable Preparation and Termination
7.1
Cable Entrance Preparation - Extend the entrance cable at least 30" (762
mm) past the cable entry port and mark the cable jacket. Remove excess
cable.
7.2
Slide the 3M
™
Pull n’ Shrink Tubing (PST) over the cable sheath with the
pull tab facing away from the terminal. If installing a 25 or 50 pair cable,
slide both PST tubes on, sliding the larger one on first, then the smaller
one. Slide the plastic gland (without nut) over the cable sheath with the
fingers facing away from the terminal.
7.3
If top entry is being used, temporarily tape the PST and gland to the wall or
other suitable surface to keep it out of the way.
7.4
Remove knockout at the selected cable entry location.
bottom
entry
route #6 AWG through
grommet to ground