Cisco Asr 903 Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide - Cisco ASR 903 Hardware Installation Manual

Installing the Chassis Ground Connection
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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 15 in.-lb (1.69 N-m) of pressure for
attaching the ground wire to the router
• Crimping tool as specified by the ground lug manufacturer
• 18 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
Before making connections to the Cisco ASR 903 Router, ensure that you disconnect the power at the
Caution
circuit breaker. Otherwise, severe injury to you or damage to the router may occur.
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
Warning
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
When installing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. Statement
Warning
42
This unit is to be installed in a restrictive access location and must be permanently grounded to minimum 6
AWG copper ground wire.

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Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router
Grounding lug (300 mm ETSI cabinet)