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1.3.3
System Grounding
The performance and safety of any power conditioning system depend upon proper grounding.
Figure 14
shows
the typical grounding arrangements for the Liebert PPC.
Equipment grounding
—Grounding is primarily for safety. Correct implementation of grounding also enhances
equipment performance. All power feeders must include equipment grounding means as required by the NEC
and local codes.
An insulated ground conductor is recommended to be run in each feeder conduit. Ground conductors must be
at least the minimum size per NEC Table 250-66. Larger wire sizes may be used for increased system
performance.
If the input power feeder conduit is used as a grounding conductor, adequate electrical continuity must be
maintained at all conduit connections.
Signal reference grid
—If the unit is used to supply power to a computer room or area that is equipped with a
signal reference grid or a grounded raised-floor stringer system, a grounding conductor should be connected
from the system ground bus to the grid or floor system. This conductor should be stranded or braided #8 AWG
or larger, and as short as practical. Less than 3 ft. (1 m) is recommended.
1.3.4
Grounding Electrode Conductor (Units With Transformer)
Required by code
—The Liebert PPC with transformer must be grounded according to the safety practices of
NEC 250-26. A local grounding electrode conductor is recommended in addition to the equipment safety
ground, which is normally run with the input power conductors.
Unit connection
—A terminal is furnished inside the unit for field-connection of the grounding electrode
conductor. (See
Figures 6
,
8
and
10
.)
Electrode connection
—As shown in
Figure 14
, the grounding electrode conductor is run from the unit to the
nearest effectively grounded (in order of preference):
1.
Building steel
2.
Metal water pipe
3.
Other made grounding electrode
Sizing of the grounding electrode conductor is based on the secondary circuit conductors.
Table 7
shows the
minimum recommended grounding electrode conductor according to the NEC.
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock. Can cause equipment damage, improper operation, injury and death.
Isolating bushings must not be used in a metal conduit run. These busings might prevent the system
from being properly grounded.
Table 7
Minimum grounding electrode conductor size (AWG)
kVA
Output Voltage
208V
380V
415V
15
8
8
8
30
8
8
8
50
4
8
8
75
2
6
6
100
0
4
4
125
0
2
2
150
00
2
2
200
00
0
0
225
00
0
0
AWG wire size based on 75°C copper conductors
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