Connecting to DC Power
Grounding the Switch
Warning
Warning
Step 1
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Four leads of 12- or 14-gauge copper wire
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Wire-stripping tool(s) for stripping both 6- and 12- or 14-gauge wires
This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to
earth ground during normal use.
When installing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and
disconnected last.
Follow these steps to ground the switch to earth ground. Make sure to follow any
grounding requirements at your site.
Use a standard Phillips screwdriver or a ratcheting torque screwdriver with a
Phillips head to remove the two number-10-16 ground-lug screws and the ground
lug from the rear panel of the switch. (See
Chapter 2
Figure
2-17.
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