Parts And Tools Required For Connecting An Nfx350 Device To Earth Ground; Connecting Earth Ground To An Nfx350 Device - Juniper NFX350 Hardware Manual

Earth grounding is recommended, but optional for the NFX350 device. The device functions normally
without earth grounding. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
requirements are met by the device. The AC power cord provides surge protection.
To connect NFX350 device to earth ground, you must use the protective earthing terminal on the device.
This topic describes:

Parts and Tools Required for Connecting an NFX350 Device to Earth Ground

Table 34 on page 72 lists the earthing terminal location, grounding cable requirements, grounding lug
specifications, screws and washers required, and the screwdriver needed for connecting a device to earth
ground. Before you begin connecting a device to earth ground, ensure you have the parts and tools required
for your device.
Table 34: Parts and Tools Required for Connecting an NFX350 Device to Earth Ground
Earthing
Terminal
Device Location
NFX350 Rear panel of
the device

Connecting Earth Ground to an NFX350 Device

To connect earth ground to a device:
1. Connect one end of the grounding cable to a proper earth ground, such as the rack in which the device
is mounted.
2. Place the grounding lug attached to the grounding cable over the protective earthing terminal. See
Figure 19 on page 73.
Grounding Cable Grounding Lug
Requirements Specifications
14 AWG (2 mm²), Panduit
minimum 90°C wire, LCC10-14BWL or
or as permitted by the equivalent—
local code not provided
Screws and
Washers Screwdriver
Two 10-32 Phillips (+)
x .25 in. screws number 2
with #10 split-lock
washer—
not provided
Two #10 flat
washers—not
provided
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