Step 3: Attach Ground Conductors; General Grounding Requirements - Avaya G250 Installing And Upgrading

Step 3: Attach ground conductors

To assure safe installation and operation, carefully read all requirements, recommendations,
and instructions. Pay special attention to all CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER statements.
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WARNING:
System grounding must comply with the general rules for grounding provided in
WARNING:
Article 250 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Agency
(NFPA) 70, or the applicable electrical code in the country of installation.

General grounding requirements

The field-installed green/yellow conductor referred to as the Supplementary Ground Connector
(SGC) must be connected to the G250 and attached to an approved ground. If a power cord
accompanies the G250, use that cord whenever possible.
Select a location for the G250 Media Gateway installation that is close enough for use with the
supplied secondary grounding conductor. If this location requirement is not met, the customer
must contact a licensed electrician to install a Supplementary Ground Conductor per Article 250
of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
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WARNING:
If the installation location is greater than 16 feet (5 m) from an approved ground,
WARNING:
do not install the Avaya G250 Media Gateway until a licensed electrician is
present to install a Supplementary Ground Conductor.
A 16-foot (5 m) Supplementary Ground Conductor is provided with the equipment, and is
constructed of 14 AWG (1.5 mm
is suitable for the #8 (M4) stud/screw on the rear of the G250 chassis.
Connect this Supplementary Ground Conductor to an approved ground according to Article 250
of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
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DANGER:
Failure to install the Supplementary Ground Connector will void the Product
DANGER:
Safety certifications (UL and the CE Mark) on the product, as well as allow a
hazard to be present that could result in death or severe personal injury.
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) wire, with an insulated ring terminal crimped to one end that
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