Cisco 1100 Series Hardware Installation Guide

Chassis Grounding
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the chassis of this equipment needs to be connected to permanent earth
ground during normal use. Statement 445
Warning
Only skilled person should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Refer to statement 1089
for description of skilled person. Statement 1090
Warning
After you set up the router, connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground; the ground wire must be installed
in accordance with local electrical safety standards. For safety information on grounding the chassis, refer to
the chassis ground connection procedures.
1. For grounding the chassis, use a copper wire of size of 6 AWG and the ground lug.
2. Use the M4 screws, which have a length of about 8 mm.
To install the ground connection for your router, perform these steps:
1. Strip one end of the ground wire to the length required for the ground lug orterminal. (For the ground
lug—approximately 0.75 inch (20mm)).
2. Crimp the ground wire to the ground lug, using a crimp tool of the appropriatesize.
3. Attach the ground lug to the chassis as shown in the below figures. The screw for the ground lug is
provided. Tighten the screw; the recommended torque is 8 to 10 inch-lbf (0.9 to 1.1N-m)
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Install and Connect the Router
Chassis Grounding

Cisco 1100 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	1100 Series
Category	Network Router
Language	English