Chassis Grounding - Cisco 900 Series Hardware Installation Manual

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Figure 21: Mounting the Router under a Desk or Shelf
Figure 22: Pan-head Wood Screws

Chassis Grounding

After you set up the router, connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground; the ground wire must be installed
in accordance with local electrical safety standards. For safety information on grounding the chassis, refer to
the chassis ground connection procedures.
1. For grounding the chassis, use size 14 AWG copper wire and the ground lug. These are not a part of the
accessory kit.
2. Use the UNC 6-32 screw provided with the chassis, which have a length of about 0.25 inches.
To install the ground connection for your router, perform these steps:
1. Strip one end of the ground wire to the length required for the ground lug or terminal.
2. Crimp the ground wire to the ground lug or ring terminal, using a crimp tool of the appropriate size.
3. Attach the ground lug or ring terminal to the chassis as shown in
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recommended torque is 8 to 10 inch-lbf (0.9 to 1.1 N-m).
• For user-provided ring terminal—as required
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28. The screw for the ground lug is provided. Tighten the screw; the
Chassis Grounding
Figure 23: Chassis Ground
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