Step 3: Ground the MX104 Router
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Tools Required to Ground the MX104 Router | 9
Connect the Grounding Cable | 9
Tools Required to Ground the MX104 Router
To ground the router, you need the following tools:
•
Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
•
ESD grounding wrist strap
•
Two SAE 10-32 screws and washers
•
Grounding lug, Panduit LCD10-10-L
•
Grounding cable, use 14-AWG (2.08 mm
2
) 90
°
C wire for AC (not provided)
•
Grounding cable, use 6-AWG (13.3 mm
2
) 60
°
C wire for 24V DC (not provided)
Connect the Grounding Cable
You ground the router by connecting a grounding cable to earth ground and then attaching it to the chassis
grounding points on the front of the router. To ground the router:
1. Verify that a licensed electrician has attached the cable lug provided with the router to the grounding
cable.
2. Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to an approved
site ESD grounding point. See the instructions for your site.
3. Ensure that all grounding surfaces are clean and brought to a bright finish before grounding connections
are made.
4. Connect the grounding cable to a proper earth ground.
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