Safety Ground Connections; Attaching The Ground Wires - Avaya G430 Deploying And Upgrading

Installing the Branch Gateway and EM200

Safety ground connections

Proper grounding of the Branch Gateway installation safeguards the system, users, and service
personnel by providing protection from lightning, power surges, AC mains faults, power crosses on
central office trunks, and electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Local electrical installation codes must be followed when installing the Branch Gateway.
Proper grounding of the Branch Gateway and EM200s installation safeguards the system, users,
and service personnel by providing protection from lightning, power surges, AC mains faults,
power crosses on central office trunks, and electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Local electrical installation codes must be followed when installing the Branch Gateway or EM200.
Danger:
Connection of both grounds (through the AC Power Cord and the Supplementary Ground
Conductor) is required for safe operation of the Branch Gateway.
Connection of both grounds (through the AC Power Cord and the Supplementary Ground
Conductor) is required for safe operation of the Branch Gateway or EM200.
Warning:
An improper ground can cause electrical shock as well as equipment failures and service
outages.

Attaching the ground wires

About this task
Perform the following in each Branch Gateway and EM200.
Procedure
1. Unscrew the lock nut of the ground screw on the rear of the chassis adjacent to the ground
symbol.
2. Place the ring terminal of the 10 AWG (4.0 mm
ground screw.
3. Tightly close the lock nut.
Related links
Ground conductor attachments
July 2018
on page 34
Deploying and Upgrading Avaya G430 Branch Gateway
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