Chapter 6: Power Up; Grounding Requirements; Connecting Ground Conductors - Avaya G450 Quick Start For Hardware Installation

Chapter 6: Power up

Grounding requirements

Note:
Grounding requirements differ widely from country to country. In addition to the grounding
Note:
instructions presented in this section, you must follow the local electrical installation codes for
your location.
You must use two safety grounds to ensure safe operation of the G450 Media Gateway:
The ground conductor that is part of the AC power cord.
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The field-installed green/yellow conductor, referred to as
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the supplementary ground conductor.
Both safety grounds must be connected to an approved ground (see Chapter 2 of Installing and Upgrading
the Avaya G450 Media Gateway, 03-602054, for the definition of an approved ground). If a power cord
accompanies the G450, use that cord whenever possible.
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WARNING:
Connection of both grounds (the AC power cord and the supplementary ground conductor) is
WARNING:
required for safe operation of the G450 Media Gateway.
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WARNING:
An improper ground can cause electrical shock, equipment failures, and service outages.
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Connecting ground conductors

1. Place the ring terminal of the 10 AWG (4.0 mm
screw that was provided in the accessories box.
2. Insert the ground screw on the rear of the chassis adjacent to the ground symbol and securely tighten
the screw such that it cannot be loosened without the use of a tool.
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) Supplementary Ground Conductor on the ground
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