Grounding the switch with a grounding strip

	WARNING! Connect the grounding cable to the grounding system in the equipment room. Do not connect it to a fire main or lightning rod.

If a grounding strip is available at the installation site, use the grounding strip to ground the switch.

To ground the switch by using a grounding strip:

1. Connect one end of the grounding cable to the grounding screw on the switch.

   1. Remove the grounding screw from the rear panel of the switch chassis.

   2. Attach the grounding screw to the ring terminal of the grounding cable.

   3. Use a screwdriver to fasten the grounding screw into the grounding screw hole.

   Figure 13: Connecting the grounding cable to the grounding hole of the switch

   

   (1) Chassis rear panel	(2) Grounding sign
   (3) Grounding hole	(4) Ring terminal
   (5) Grounding cable	(6) Grounding screw

2. Connect the other end of the grounding cable to the grounding strip.

   1. Cut the grounding cable to a length according to the distance between the switch and the grounding strip.

   2. Peel 20 mm (0.79 in) of insulation sheath by using a wire stripper.

   3. Use the needle-nose pliers to bend the bare wire.

   4. Hook the grounding cable to the post on the grounding strip, and use the hex nut to secure the cable to the post.

   Figure 14: Connecting the grounding cable to a grounding strip

   

   (1) Grounding post	(2) Grounding strip
   (3) Grounding cable	(4) Hex nut