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Installing the Chassis Ground Connection

Figure 16: Attaching a Grounding Lug to the Rear of the Router

Grounding lug

To ensure that the chassis ground connection that you provide is adequate, you need the following parts and

tools:

• Ratcheting torque screwdriver with Phillips head that exerts up to 20 in.-lb (2.25 N-m) of pressure for

attaching the ground wire to the router

• Crimping tool as specified by the ground lug manufacturer

• 6 or 8 AWG copper wire for the power cord

• 6 AWG or larger copper wire for the ground wire

• Wire-stripping tools appropriate to the wire you are using

Caution

Before making connections to the Cisco NCS 4216, ensure that you disconnect the power at the circuit breaker.

Otherwise, severe injury to you or damage to the router may occur.

Danger

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 1025

Installing the Cisco NCS 4216