Chassis Ground Connection Installation - Cisco 7304 Quick Start Manual

Chassis Ground Connection Installation

Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal use.
Figure 8 Attaching the Grounding Lug and Wire to the Chassis
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1 Chassis ground connectors
2 Grounding lug
Note The grounding lug and Phillips screws are not available from Cisco Systems. Get the grounding lug from an
electrical-connector vendor and the screws from a hardware vendor. See the
the parts needed.
Step 1 Use the wire stripper to strip one end of the 6-AWG wire approximately 0.75 inches (19.05 mm).
Insert the 6-AWG wire (4) into the wire receptacle on the grounding lug.
Step 2
Use the crimping tool, approved for use with the lug, to carefully crimp the wire receptacle around the wire; this step
Step 3
is required to ensure a proper mechanical connection.
Step 4 Locate the chassis ground connectors (1) on the side of the router.
Insert the two screws (3) through the holes in the grounding lug (2).
Step 5
Use a Number 2 Phillips screwdriver to carefully tighten the screws until the grounding lug is held firmly to the chassis.
Step 6
Do not overtighten the screws.
Step 7 Connect the opposite end of the grounding wire to the appropriate grounding point at your site to ensure an adequate
chassis ground.
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3 Screws
4 Wire
"Tools and Parts" section on page 6 for