Grounding lug (19-inch EIA rack)1
Before making connections to the router, ensure that you disconnect the power at the circuit breaker.
Otherwise, severe injury to you or damage to the router may occur.
Caution
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority
or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
Warning
Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025Warning
When installing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. Statement
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Warning
This unit is to be installed in a restrictive access location and must be permanently grounded to minimum 6 AWG copper ground
wire.
Procedure
Step 1
If your ground wire is insulated, use a wire-stripping tool to strip the ground wire to 0.5 inch ± 0.02 inch (12.7 mm ±0.5
mm) ( as shown in the figure below).
Figure 6: Stripping a Ground Wire
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