Step 5: Connect The Ptx3000 Grounding Cable - Juniper PTX3000 Quick Start Manual

Step 5: Connect the PTX3000 Grounding Cable

You ground the PTX3000 by attaching a grounding cable to the chassis. You must provide the grounding
cable. A 4-AWG cable lug is supplied with the PTX3000 for grounding the router. See PTX3000 Chassis
Grounding Cable and Lug Specifications in the
information.
To ground the PTX3000:
1. Gather the tools and parts required to ground the router:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding wrist strap
Grounding cable (which you must provide)
Grounding lug (one 4-AWG lug for grounding the router is provided with the PTX3000)
Two acorn nuts with washers (three acorn nuts are provided with the PTX3000)
2. Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to an approved site ESD
grounding point. See the instructions for your site.
3. Connect the grounding cable to a proper earth ground.
4. Verify that a licensed electrician has attached the cable lug provided with the PTX3000 to the grounding
cable.
5. Ensure that grounding surfaces are clean and brought to a bright finish before you connect the grounding
cable.
6. Place the grounding cable lug over the grounding points
7. Secure the grounding cable lug to the grounding points, first with the washers, then with the acorn
nuts.
8. Verify that the grounding cabling is correct, that the grounding cable does not touch or block access
to the PTX3000 components, and that it does not drape where people could trip on it.
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