When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected
last. Statement 1046
Warning
Follow the grounding procedure instructions, and use an appropriately Listed or certified lug (included
with the switch) for number-6 AWG wire and 10-32 ground-lug screws.
Caution
You can use the grounding lug to attach a wrist strap for ESD protection during servicing.
Note
Complete the following steps to install a dual-hole lug on the switch, making sure to follow any grounding
requirements at your site.
Step 1
Use a Phillips screwdriver or a ratcheting torque screwdriver with a Phillips head to remove the ground screw from the
cable side of the switch.
You need the screw in Step 4.
Step 2
Strip the 6-gauge ground wire to 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) ± 0.02 inch (0.5 mm), as shown in the following illustration.
Stripping more than the recommended amount of wire can leave exposed wire from the connector.
Note
Figure 20: Stripping the Ground Wire
Step 3
Insert the ground wire into the terminal lug, and crimp the terminal to the wire, as shown in the following illustration.
Figure 21: Crimping the Terminal Lug
Step 4
Slide the ground screw from Step 1 through the terminal lug and insert the ground screws into the opening on the cable
side, as shown in the following illustration.
Figure 22: Attaching the Terminal Lug
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Ground the Switch
